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Subsidy a draining pipe of the nation’s resources, says Pan-Niger Delta Forum

“It will just be an evil day postponed because subsidy is a draining pipe of the nation’s resources.
Businessman Gyang Dung jailed 3 months for stealing policeman’s phone

Human trafficking: Belgian policeman testifies against grandmother in Benin

The suspect was charged with assisting the activities of persons engaged in acts of trafficking in persons contrary to section…
Members of Imo State Working Committee (SWC) of Labour Party (LP) reject suspension by state's party's state Chairman, Callistus Ihejiagwa

Tribunal strikes out Labour Party’s petition in Ondo

The Labour Party in Ondo State and its candidate in the Ilaje/ Ese Odo Federal Constituency, Mr Tunji Balogun, Thursday,…
Nigeria Air

Nigeria Air: Don’t fret over competition, focus on service delivery, GNC tells Okonkwo, others

The national airline has faced fierce criticism and opposition, from the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), spearheaded by Dr Obiora…
NCOs says 69 per cent of the 77,849 inmates in its custody across the country are awaiting trial, while 3,413 others are on death row.

Man in court for stealing 50 traditional caps

He said Abdullah fraudulently tricked the complainant and collected the caps from him.
Rep Afam Ogene says death of media mogul Raymond Dokpesi, is a big blow to the media industry and Nigeria's democracy.

Hon. Ogene mourns Dokpesi, describes him as icon of all generations

The demise of Dr. Dokpesi, who pioneered the independent broadcast industry in Nigeria, by establishing both Raypower FM and AIT,…
Lagos

Lagos Qur’anic teacher Araromi allegedly rapes, defrauds lady of N.5m

Araromi, who resides at Balogun Ilawe Street, Alapere, Lagos, is facing a three-count charge of stealing, fraud and unlawful sexual…
Gov Uba Sani, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas task new executives of Kaduna APC on delivery of two million votes for President Tinubu in 2027 election

Kaduna governorship election petition tribunal begins sitting

The electoral body declared that Labour Party (LP) candidate, Mr Jonathan Asake, polled 58,283 votes while the New Nigeria Peoples…
WAEC gives insight on how the planned migration of its WASSCE from the ‘Paper Pencil Test’ to the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode will work.

WAEC identifies 56 rogue website operators for prosecution

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has identified 56 rogue website operators that leaked its West African Senior Secondary Certificate…
Under a haze of threats of strike by labour unions over the abrogation of petrol subsidy, President Tinubu showed peerless leadership, preparation, and attunement. When preparation meets leadership, Tinubu happens.

Tinubu will transform Nigeria – Akume

“God has brought him this time around to reposition Nigeria at a larger scale, and I have the confidence, I…
Chibok girls parents beg Tinubu

Tinubu holds first security meeting with service chiefs

Tinubu arrived at the Villa at 10:53am on Thursday and went straight into a closed-door session with the security chiefs.
Black market thrives as long queues for petrol bite harder

FCT residents react to petrol subsidy removal

Mrs Juliet Lewis, a resident of Abaji Area Council, said that the average Nigerian would be seriously affected, "because, once…
Court steps down Peter Obi’s petition over poor scheduling of documents

Court steps down Peter Obi’s petition over poor scheduling of documents

The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) for the third time this week, has been forced to step down hearing in…
Tinubu

The advice Ex-IGP Okiro gave Tinubu

“I have no doubt that the president will do well in tackling insecurity. Before he became the governor of Lagos…
Police nab two suspected operators of baby factory, rescue six pregnant teenagers in Aluu community of Ikwere LGA of Rivers State.

Rivers: Police bust baby factory, nab 2 suspects, rescue 6 pregnant teenagers

Speaking to journalists during her parade by the police recently, Ozoroh confessed to operating the baby factory.
Umar Bago

Just In: Gov. Umar Bago sacks all political appointees

Those affected were Directors General, Coordinators and Project Managers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, Political Assistants, Ward Ambassadors and Personal…
Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour alleges death threats and assassination attempts on his life.

Rhodes-Vivour reacts to fuel subsidy removal

President Bola Tinubu had on Monday during his inaugural speech, announced that the federal government can no longer afford to…
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo says his govt will ensure children of the poor have same opportunities as the children of the rich in Anambra State

Anambra Govt to unveil e-ID cards for civil servants

According to him, the innovation was in line with Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s determination to digitise the state and its work…
DSS finally drags Godwin Emefiele to court

Breaking: CBN did not devalue Naira to N631/$, shun fake news

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Thursday, June 1, debunked the claim that it has devalued the naira to…
NBC meets Pay TV operators over 2.5% licence obligation

NBC meets Pay TV operators over 2.5% licence obligation

The DG noted that the mandatory fee, forms a part of the Revenue Generated by the NBC for the Federal…
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts seven containers loaded with contraband drugs worth over N11 billion at Onne Port in Rivers State.

Customs unveils ”Fast Track 2.0” to reward compliant traders

The FT 2.0 was initiated in collaboration with the World Bank under the Accelerating Revenue Mobilisation Reforms Programme (ARMOR).
NAHCON boss, Abdullahi Usman, says four airlines have been approved to transport Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for 2025 hajj pilgrimage

Hajj: Zamfara airlifts 2,500 pilgrims to Saudi

Pilgrims are urged to be excellent ambassadors for the state and country by avoiding any actions that would tarnish their…
Police

Police neutralise 2 wanted terrorists, rescue kidnapped victim in Katsina

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force have neutralized two terrorists on the wanted list in Katsina state.
Bandits kill police officer, 4 others in Benue-Police

Gunmen in camouflage attack Ogun farm, kill 2

Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, on Wednesday fatally shot two people and also abducted two others at a farm in…
NLC urges FG to find solution to the cash crunch in the country, says it is shameful, and capable of undermining the confidence in banking,

NLC rejects new fuel pump price, calls for dialogue

According to him, this contradicts the principle of letting the free market to function unless the government has usurped, captured,…
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike vows to halt what he described as gradual descent of Abuja, into a beggars' city with the attendant security risks.

How I was able to avoid pitfalls laid against my administration – Wike

Delivering his goodwill message, the former governor noted that some politicians are very dangerous and so must not be drawn…
Bolanle Raheem: ASP Vandi begins journey to judgement tomorrow

The bullet tendered not mine: Drambi Vandi accused of killing Bolanle closes defense

“The rifle is an automatic. To use this bullet, you must cork the rifle and anyone around that area will…
APC chairman Adamu loses Nasarawa senatorial seat

Sen. Adamu fires important message to APC Governors

He said the party and the country generally were in a very difficult moment, adding that the governors had visited…
Zaura

Alleged fraud: EFCC Withdraws amended charges against Kano businessman, Zaura

The defendant, popularly known as A.A. Zaura, was the senatorial candidate of APC for Kano Central Senatorial District in the…
NLC at the end of its NEC in Rivers State issues an ultimatum of December 1 to state governments to implement the new minimum wage.

Humongous hike in petrol price vexatious, withdraw it now – NLC tells FG

On Wednesday, the NNPC confirmed the hike in price of petroleum product, which now sells between N488 and N555 per…