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Coalition opposes Desmond Elliot’s fourth-term Lagos Assembly bid

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 minutes ago

The Coalition said this while stating their opposition to Desmond Elliot’s bid for a fourth term as member representing Surulere…

Driver, 2 other docked for stealing jewelry, others worth N60m from Emir Sanusi II’s wife

Ayorinde Oluokun

45 minutes ago

Police alleged that the first defendant trespassed into her room and stole jewelry, a cash sum of N500,000, and a…

Ajogwu unveils new book on corporate purpose at LBS-KENNA public lecture

Michael Adesina

2 hours ago

The 2026 LBS-KENNA Public Lecture was more than an intellectual gathering; it was a definitive call to action for corporate…

Shocking: Police apprehend four for alleged human parts trade in Lagos

Abimbola Aderinola

2 hours ago

The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended four suspects allegedly involved in the possession and sale of human body…

Tension in Jos as curfew relaxation sparks fresh attacks

Michael Adesina

2 hours ago

Heightened tension returned to parts of Jos, Plateau State, on Wednesday following the partial relaxation of the 48-hour curfew imposed…

How Police discovered a secret drug tunnel from Morocco to Spain

Femi Fabunmi

2 hours ago

Spanish police have discovered a complex underground tunnel used to smuggle large amounts of drugs from Morocco to Spain.

DSS detains El-Rufai

Michael Adesina

3 hours ago

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday took former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, into custody moments…

We may lose Kano again” — APC reacts to Kwankwaso move

Femi Fabunmi

3 hours ago

Hassan concluded by saying that losing a political figure of Kwankwaso’s stature to the ADC could strengthen the opposition and…

2027: APC knows our weakness, Tinubu faces no competition- ADC Kenneth Okonkwo

Michael Adesina

3 hours ago

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, Kenneth Okonkwo, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Working…

EFCC insists on retrial of Sule Lamido by former judge

Isa Isawade

4 hours ago

He was alleged to have laundered sums of money received as kickbacks from companies that were awarded contracts by the…

Jos Killings: Miyetti Allah points fingers at those pulling the strings

Michael Adesina

4 hours ago

In a statement on Wednesday, Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, MACBAN president, condemned the attacks and accused certain religious leaders and influencers of…

NEMA records sharp decline in 2025 flood casualties

Isa Isawade

4 hours ago

The agency said 241 lives were lost in 2025, compared to over 1,000 deaths recorded in 2024.

‘Am I sugar you want to taste?’- Priest cries out over married women sending him nude videos

Michael Adesina

4 hours ago

A Nigerian priest has publicly condemned a disturbing trend in his congregation, revealing that several married women have been sending…

Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover rifles in Rivers

Isa Isawade

4 hours ago

"A search of the hideout led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, and 108 rounds of ammunition.”

Fresh gas price hike hits Nigeria’s power sector

Femi Fabunmi

5 hours ago

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has increased the price of natural gas for power companies to…

Just in: El-Rufai arrives court for bail hearing

Michael Adesina

6 hours ago

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Wednesday for the resumed hearing…

Lagos trains students on use of 767/112 emergency lines

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 hours ago

Sule said the initiative reaffirmed the government commitment to expanding safety education across schools and communities.

Jos Killings: Army denies viral claim, explains how troops responded to attack

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 hours ago

Rather, troops on receiving a distress call on the unfortunate incident swiftly mobilised to the scene, which was far away…

Jos killings: MACBAN calls for decisive action to end bloodshed in Plateau

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 hours ago

Othman-Ngelzarma decried that Plateau had suffered too long from division, mistrust, and retaliatory attacks, saying, “It is time to break…

“Kill Boko Haram, don’t wait for any order,” Defence Minister tells troops

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 hours ago

The minister, however, announced that the just salary increments for the military personnel would be implemented by the federal government…

Gov. Yusuf reacts to defection of 8 Kano NNPP Reps to APC

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 hours ago

The eight Kano lawmakers were among 30 members of House of Representatives who officially defected from their respective political parties,…

NESREA boss unveils plan for commencement of Polluter Pays Principle

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 hours ago

Barikor described the compliance enforcement as a departure from the voluntary compliance approach to a mandatory one to be instituted…

Abuja physiotherapist says $5, 700 lost to Jesam Ubi’s AAS platform

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 hours ago

Ahmed said this while testifying as the 11th prosecution Witness, PW11 in seven-count charge, bordering on obtaining under false pretence…

Northern governors push for security, development at Abuja meeting

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 hours ago

During the meeting, Governor of Gombe State and Chairman of the Forum, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, said the region had recorded…

Lagos 2027: Badagry leaders push Samuel Ajose in strong case for APC gov. ticket

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 hours ago

The stakeholders said their request for the APC governorship ticket is legitimate as the zoning would promote fairness, justice and…

Gombe governorship: Tinubu meets Transportation Minister after resignation

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 hours ago

Alkali’s media aide, Umar Jubril, had in an earlier statement said his principal resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet to…

Shettima inaugurates ‘GenU Nigeria’ secretariat to empower 20 million youths

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 hours ago

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, said that programme’s framework aligns with the Renewed Hope Ward…

Igbo group condemns crowning of “Eze Ndigbo” in South Africa

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 hours ago

The Abuja ICA reminded the public that the Southeast Traditional Council had previously issued a communique outlawing the practice of…

‘How Nigerian Emwanta Smith allegedly defrauded American lady of $550,000’

Ayorinde Oluokun

15 hours ago

The arrest followed report to the Nigeria Police by the American that she was defrauded of $550,000 between October 2025…

Outrage as female suspect collapses, dies in court in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

16 hours ago

Relatives who spoke in tears at the premises of the court blamed the NDLEA for Titilayo’s death, alleging that she…

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