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Gun-battle in Rivers: Six kidnappers shot dead by police

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Emeka said on sighting the police operatives, the hoodlums in their numbers, opened fire on them, leading to a gun-battle.
Ladoja

Ladoja shuns coronation as Olubadan elevates 11 chiefs

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Former Oyo governor, Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, was absent as the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, promoted eleven (11) High…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Friday in Abuja said she has finalised plans to implement her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).

First Lady Remi Tinubu set to unveil pet project

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The first lady also said she is not going to do any elaborate launch of the project but called on…
Kamsiyochukwu Umeh, the 16-year-old student who scored highest result in 2023 UTME also records excellent result in WAEC examinations

Kumuyi, my greatest role model, says UTME’s highest scorer Miss Kamsiyochukwu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Umeh, a student of Deeper Life High School, Lagos, founded in September 2010, by Kumuyi, is the authentic highest scorer…
FRSC

ICPC docks FRSC official, 2 others over certificate forgery

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

ICPC alleged that the FRSC official used a forged University of Abuja statement of result with Registration Number 2720700176 to…
University Don, Prof. Godwin Vaasen, calls for the conversion of ethnic militia movement to state police force in the fight against insecurity

Insecurity: Don advocates conversion of ethnic militia to state police

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Vaasen who is a former lecturer at the Nigerian Police Academy, noted that the establishment of the state police will…

JUST IN: Adeleke nominates two Aregbesola’s ex-aides as Commissioners

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The duo are Kolapo Alimi, who was Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Biyi Odunlade, who was Special…
Taraba community asks state government to strictly enforce its anti-open grazing law after suspected herders kill 12 people in the area.

Gov. Kefas declares free primary, secondary education

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The governor emphasised that it was the government's responsibility to cover the costs, and that no fees should be charged…
Meet Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of President Tinubu's team for tax reforms

Meet Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of President Tinubu’s team for tax reforms

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Taiwo Oyedele as the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax…
Gunmen kill three, abduct yet- to- be ascertained number of persons in simultaneous attacks on two communities in MopAmuro LG of Kogi State

Sit-at-home: 13 enforcers, 2 herbalists arrested over Ebonyi shooting

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

According to him, the suspects were preparing for another attack on Friday when they were arrested by the police.
NNPCL gives reason for fuel scarcity in Lagos, Abuja

Fuel Subsidy: Nigeria’s fuel consumption drops by 28%, says NMDPRA

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Average daily fuel usage in Nigeria has decreased by no less than 28%, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream…
President Tinubu sends ECOWAS delegation to Niger Republic

President Tinubu sets up committee on tax reforms

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

In consonance with his promise to remove all barriers impeding business growth in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has approved the…
President Bola Tinubu reveals measures already taken by Nigeria to force the coupists in Niger Republic to restore civil democratic rule.

Tinubu applauds President Macky Sall over decision not to seek third term

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

There had been protests in Senegal in the past few weeks following speculations about a third-term ambition of President Sall,…
Senator Peter Nwaoboshi

Supreme court orders release of Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi from prison

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The supreme court has ordered the release of Peter Nwaoboshi, a senator who represented Delta North, from Ikoyi prison in…
Court frees Manfred Genditzki, the accused killer in Germany’s so-called “bathtub murder” after spending more than 13 years in prison

Manfred Genditzki exonerated of murder after spending 13 years in prison

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Manfred Genditzki, the accused killer in Germany’s so-called “bathtub murder” has been acquitted at a retrial after spending more than…
Gov. Adeleke will enter Guinness Book of Records for acts of impunity - MURIC

Aregbesola’s ex-commissioners, others make Gov. Adeleke’s nominees list

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The nominees announced include two commissioners that served during the tenure of Osun State ex-governor, Rauf Aregbesola.
Chef Adeola completes 150-hour cook-a-thon, chooses to continue cooking

Chef Adeola completes 150-hour cook-a-thon, chooses to continue cooking

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The marathon cooking event, tagged “Deocookathon,” which commenced on the 30th of June is taking place at TMF Lounge and…
Group explains why 387 suspects arrested for illegal mining in the country as confirmed by the CDS must be thoroughly investigated.

Illegal mining, threat to Nigeria’s economy – EFCC

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

By Mujidat Oyewole The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has identified illegal mining and other criminal activities as major…
History as the first female Police Commissioner posted to Kwara State, Mrs. Ebunoluwarotimi Adelesi, assumes duty

Adelesi assumes office as first Kwara female police commissioner

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

CP Adelesi who hails from Ogun State joined the Nigeria Police Force on March 3, 1990, as a Cadet Assistant…
Delta State Govt approves N34 billion to build Police Divisional Headquarters across the 25 LGAs, ahead of the proposed State Police.

Tribunal dismisses petition challenging election of Delta’s Gov. Oborevwori

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Mr Pela has rejected the judgment, however, saying he would appeal against it.
World Bank approves $1bn to improve security in Lake Chad region

World Bank approves $1bn to improve security in Lake Chad region

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The World Bank has provided one billion dollars to strengthen resilience and improve the livelihood of the people in the…
The court finds that the plaintiffs had previously instituted two similar suits, challenging the same PND directives issued by ICPC

ICPC docks Assistant Director, Admin Officer for N2.9m job scam

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Assistant Director and Administrative Officer were arraigned on charges of fraud, employment scam and conspiracy, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, spokesperson…
NURTW passes vote of no confidence on Tajudeen Baruwa

Nigerian lawmakers to investigate NURTW national chairman over ‘N5m fraud’

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

“I am writing to request for your kind intervention in the matter between myself and NURTW, chairman concerning a proposal…

Osun Govt reacts to reports of half salary, mass sack

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The statement added that "The government also wishes to state that Governor Ademola Adeleke is available to meet all stakeholders…
NECO

NECO unveils ‘e-Verify’ Portal for online confirmation of results

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Wushishi said due to the growing need for verification and confirmation of results by institutions both at home and abroad,…
Meshach Sinuphro: Fleeing Abuja N55m Benz thief nabbed in Edo

Fleeing Abuja N55m Benz thief nabbed in Edo

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest on Thursday.
Former governor Gbenga Daniel wins Ogun East senatorial district election for the APC in Saturday's national assembly election.

Reactions as Gbenga Daniel requests suspension of his pension as ex-governor

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

"This decision, I made, in good conscience, moral principles and guiding ethics. "
Enugu Police

Police in Ekiti, Osun to deal with those marking Cultists Day

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Olajide Idowu/Opeyemi Aremu-Gbemiro The Police in Osun and Ekiti Commands on Thursday, warned those planning to celebrate ‘Cultists Day’…
Troops foil multiple kidnap attempts in Plateau and Zamfara, while a camp belonging to IPOB/ESN militants was dismantled in Imo.

Troops kill 4 IPOB/ESN gunmen, rescue 15 kidnapped victims in S/East

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Monday Ijeh Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised four Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network, IPOB/ESN criminals, arrested…
Police begin for kidnappers of two members of a Celestial Church abducted in Mowe, Obafemi/Owode LGA of Ogun state

How 65-year-old physically challenged man was hacked to death in Ogun

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

He was hacked to death when other of his the family members had left home, according to the police.
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