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Nigeria spends N22.44bn on feeding 75,507 inmates

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The Federal Government budgeted N22.44 billion in the 2023 appropriation to cater for the feeding of inmates. Failure to take…

Primate Ayodele replies critics over prophecy on Tinubu

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

He further reiterated his prophecies concerning the swearing-in ceremony and the presidential ambition of Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi.

Supreme Court dashes hope of immediate freedom for Nnamdi Kanu again

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The Supreme Court on Thursday dashed the hope of immediate freedom for the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),…

Atiku, Secondus, other PDP bigwigs hit Abuja for PEPC hearing

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The tribunal will be hearing Atiku and the PDP’s motions seeking live transmission of proceedings of the court as well…

Tinubu reveals heart-to-heart conversation with Pa Fasoranti in Akure

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed the discussion he had with the leader of pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation Afenifere, Chief Reuben…

NLC, TUC urge Zamfara govt. to pay withheld salaries

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Governor Bello Matawalle had recently assured that his administration would pay all outstanding salaries to civil servants before handing to…

No civil servant was promoted by Gov. Ayade in 7 years – TUC

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Mr Monday Ogbodum, Chairman of Cross River chapter of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), disclosed that no civil servant in…

FEMA closes slip road by Galadimawa Interchange roundabout

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has closed the slip road by the Galadimawa Interchange/Roundabout.

41-year-old man confesses to raping daughter for 3 years

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

On his part, the suspect admitted to have committed the act, that he actually dis-flowered his daughter.

President Buhari felicitates with Chief Waheed Ekun

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

President Buhari noted that he remains steadfast in his support for national icons like Ekun, who through their vocation, skill,…

Plateau workers begin indefinite strike over salaries, others

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Workers are battling the state government over unpaid salaries, among many other demands.

Court dismisses Anambra’s suit challenging EFCC’s power to probe its finances

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The State government had approached the court presided over by Justice Nnamdi Dimgba to determine whether under the Federal System…

Nigerian fraudster who duped America’s Bush $268,000 cracked in Delta hotel

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Wednesday said the 26 year-old was arrested following a petition received…

New Era Girls’ Secondary School, 83 set, to celebrate 40th anniversary

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The statement said the event is scheduled to hold on from May 12 -14, 2023, and would be celebrated by…

Real reason EFCC arrested ex-Power Minister Mamman

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

According to sources, the minister was alleged to have conspired with a member of staff of the ministry in charge…

Peter Obi attacks unruly ‘Obidients’ who insulted Pastor Adeboye

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) had come under heavy criticism after the pastor declared that the…

APC suspends Gemade, others for anti-party activities

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Agada said the party had also suspended Prof. Terhemba Shija and some ward officials for anti-party activities, alleging that they…

Naval Rating, prison officer in military uniform arrested for car snatching

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Arrested with the naval operative was Abdullahi Abdulwahab, a 26-year-old operative of Kaduna State Command of the Nigeria Correctional Service.

Grammy nominee Ondara wins $25,000 ISC grand prize

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Founded in 2002, ISC is recognized as one of the most respected and prestigious songwriting competitions in the world

Plan your movement: Lagos shuts important road in Ikorodu for repair

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The move is in line with the ongoing rehabilitation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor from Ikorodu to Stadium.

18 days to go: Buhari seeks Senate’s approval to borrow $800 million

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Buhari said the senate might wish to know that the programme is intended to expand coverage of shock responsive safety…

Lagos fraudster Owoseni Gabriel posed as a woman to evade arrest (photos)

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Owoseni Gabriel wanted to play on the intelligence of operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial…

JUST IN: Yinka Odumakin’s mother dies at 93

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

A statement issued by Yinka's widow and activist, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin on Wednesday said Madam Alice passed on in the…

Triumph for Shell as Nigeria loses oil spill case

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The case was one of a series of legal battles Shell has been fighting in London courts against residents of…

Amotekun parades 26 suspected criminals

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

According to Amotekun, the 26 individuals, who posed a security danger and were a nuisance, were apprehended in various regions…

Lagos moves to avert buildings collapse, enhance safety standard in iron, steel sector

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Director-General (DG), Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, gave the warning at a one day capacity building workshop for over…

‘Injustice’: Gov. Akeredolu rejects APC zoning formula for NASS leadership positions

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Governor of Ondo State and Chairman Southwest Governors' Forum, has kicked against the proposed APC zoning formula for…

Senate confirms 6 RMAFC Federal Commissioners

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Senate also at plenary confirmed the appointment of Mr Abdu Abubakar as Non -Executive Director of the Central Bank of…

Real reasons Tinubu departs Nigeria for Europe on Wednesday afternoon

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday afternoon left Nigeria for Europe on a working visit.

19-year-old stabs kindergarten teacher to death, injures 9 others

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

According to Poland’s PAP news agency the incident which occurred in the Polish village of Tomislawice might be a case…

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