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Nigerian Army troops of Operation UDO KA kill 13 armed members of IPOB, nab three kidnappers in recent clearance operations in the South-East

Gun-battle in Rivers as suspected cult kingpin is declared wanted with N1m bounty

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

There have been rising cases of killings, including a policeman, kidnappings and armed robberies along Emohua section Of East-West road.
Resident doctors in FMC Abeokuta, set to begin strike on Monday

Resident doctors begin warning strike on Wednesday

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The association had on April 29 issued a two-week notice to the Federal Government to increase the Consolidated Medical Salary…
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Tuesday, said that the newly-inaugurated 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company will save Nigeria over $3 billion annually from importation of petroleum products.

Dangote Refinery unveiling: Lagos charges residents to plan movement around Lekki-Epe corridor

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

A statement released by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, signed by the Commissioner, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde noted that it…
Yahaya Bello

EFCC seeks stay of execution of ruling on properties, N400m linked to Yahaya Bello

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Oyedepo told the court that a written address was filed on the same day as the application.
Absence of prosecution witness stalls Mompha’s trial in court

EFCC rearrests Mompha

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have rearrested Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha.
The rescued Chibok girl

Another Chibok girl rescued in Borno

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Ali said that Saratu was rescued on May 6, by troops of 21 Armoured Brigade during clearance Operation at Ukuba…
Ekiti State High Court

Three armed robbers sentenced to death in Ekiti

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The defendants, Deji Omotayo, 23, Ifeanyin Chidiebere, 25 and Bolaji Usman, 28, were arraigned on Jan. 21, 2020, on a…
Lagos chapter of NURTW throws weight behind the incumbent National President of the NURTW, Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa

Crisis: Lagos NURTW backs incumbent President Baruwa

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The State Chairman of Lagos NURTW, Fatai Adeshina, made this known at a press briefing held by members of the…
Guinness World Record finally certifies Hilda Baci

President Buhari hails Hilda Baci for placing Nigeria on global spotlight

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari says he shares the joy of celebrations as 27-year-old Gourmet Chef, Hilda Bassey Effiong, aka Hilda Baci,…
I'm sad: Ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki drops verdict on Natasha, Akpabio saga

Saraki cautions outgoing governors to avoid undue interference with successors

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Former President of the Senate, Sen. Bukola Saraki, has advised outgoing governors to avoid unnecessary influence on their successors after…
Kuti in handcuff

How Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti was handcuffed like common criminal (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Kuti was said to have slapped a policeman on duty few days ago in a viral video, with the Inspector…
10th NASS: 'Greater majority' yet to adopt any candidate

NASS Leadership: Citizens Advocacy Group kicks against APC zoning formula

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Citizens Advocacy Group has rejected what it called imposition of candidate for the position of the Senate President for the…
Nigerians celebrating Hilda Baci

Hilda Baci effect: Nigerians jettison bitter politics, unite to celebrate one country (photos)

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Hilda's cook-a-thon is not just about cooking. It shows the spirit of resilience and determination for greatness in Nigerians and…
Why we are yet to certify Hilda Baci’s cook-a-ton: Guinness World Record

Why we are yet to certify Hilda Baci’s cook-a-ton: Guinness World Record

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Guinness World Record has explained why it had yet to acknowledge the feat of Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey known as…
IGP Usman Alkali Baba posts new commissioners to Rivers and Cross Rivers State Commands as well as other formations of the Force.

I-G Baba: May 29 presidential inauguration cannot be stopped

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Police Chief noted that beauty of democracy lies not just in the freedom of the citizens to freely exercise…
Oba Ewuare II informed secessionist agitators, the authorities, including the federal government, that Edo land would remain intact.

Oba Ewuare II pardons seven ‘coup plotters’ against Benin Kingdon

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Dukes pledged their allegiance to Benin throne on Sunday following the failure of the coup to balkanize Benin Kingdom
Police arrest four staff of micro finance bank for pushing wife of a debtor to death in the course of recovery of debt in Ogun State

Four Ogun bank staff in police net over death of debtor’s wife

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The woman died during struggle with the staff of the bank who wanted to pack her husband's electronic items in…
Seun Kuti surrenders to police

Seun Kuti surrenders to police, transferred to criminal department

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

He was later transferred to the State Criminal Intelligence Department in Panti, Yaba area of Lagos state.

Lagos calls for more collaboration among procurement agencies

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The Director-General pointed out that experience sharing among public procurement bodies and procurement experts would assist in ensuring efficient resource…
Why we are yet to certify Hilda Baci’s cook-a-ton: Guinness World Record

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci sets new Guinness World Record

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has surpassed the current Guinness World Record holder.
President Buhari condoles with University of Lagos don, Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye, over passing of his wife of many years, Mrs. Carol Anike

Renowned UNILAG don, Ralph Akinfeleye loses wife, Buhari mourns

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Buhari condoled with family, friends and associates of Mrs Akinfeleye, ”whose good work will continue to speak, particularly about the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu puts politics aside to pour encomiums on Chief Olabode George, a chieftain of PDP, in Lagos on 80th birthday

Bode George ‘ends’ hostilities with Tinubu, mulls congratulating President-Elect

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Bode George has had a long period of cantankerous disagreement with Tinubu starting from when the President-Elect was governor of…
Ogun Govt gives operators of eateries, fast food outlets in Abeokuta, the state capital a 7-day ultimatum to stop fouling their environment

Poor hygiene: Ogun threatens to shut down eateries, fast food outlets in 7 days

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Ogun Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya handed down the ultimatum after an inspection visits to some of the affected…
Enugu State Governor, Chief Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi

Enugu State Capital Development Authority cracks down on illegal construction in Centenary City

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Enugu State Governor, Chief Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has commended Private Estates International West Africa Limited for its commitment towards the realization…
Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu endorses Senators Godswill Akpabio and Barau Jibrin as President and Deputy President of the 10th Senate

Sanwo-Olu aligns with APC, endorses Akpabio, Barau to lead 10th Senate

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Akpabio and Barau has been endorsed by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC as its preferred choice for the leadership…
Alex Otti

Alex Otti: Abia people to fast, pray for 7 days

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Already, the Abia State chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has declared support for the fasting and prayers which…
Outrage trails killing of 14 people by gunmen in reprisal attacks on communities in Gitata, Karu Local Govt Area of Nasarawa State

Outrage trails killing of 14 people in Nasarawa reprisal attacks

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Speaking at Keffi (Nasarawa State), Mr Jaafar Loko, Chairman of NYCN expressed shock and sadness and called for thorough investigation…
Sanwo-Olu, Akpabio and Olamilekan Solomon during the visit.

Senate president hopeful Akpabio storms Lagos, seeks Sanwo-Olu’s support

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Akpabio said he and his deputy would work with the Tinubu administration to make the country better and bring legislations…
Prof. Muhibi discloses Nigeria's blood need

Nigeria requires 1.8m units of blood annually to meet transfusion need of citizens – Don

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

By Jethro Ibileke A Professor of Haematology, Prof. Musa Abidemi Muhibi, has said that Nigeria required a minimum of 1.8…
Police arrest Owate Bode for killing mother over her refusal to accede to his N20,000 request in Aleto community of Rivers State

Rivers man Owate Bode kills mother for refusing his N20,000 request

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

It was also revealed that the murder suspect had once attacked his father Chief Bode Nwagor with a machete and…
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