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Gbenga Raheem, husband of slain lawyer, Omobolanle, narrates how his wife was shot dead last Christmas Day at a police check point in Lagos

Police’s killing of Lagos lawyer: IGP orders speedy investigation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The IGP, in a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, condemned the shooting and killing of Raheem, a…
Salim-Saleh Muhammad: Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria loses president

Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria loses president on Christmas day

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Dr. Salim-Saleh Muhammad, the President of the Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria (WFAN), passed away on December 25, 2022.
What Sheikh Gumi said about sponsors of Nigeria’s insecurity

Don’t vote for politicians that will kill terrorists, Gumi tells Northerners

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Controversial preacher, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has urged Northerners not to vote for politicians that will not negotiate with terrorists.
Bid by Sen. Ita Enang, to nullify nomination of Akan Udofia as the Akwa Ibom governorship candidate of APC fails at Supreme Court

Battle for Akwa Ibom APC governorship ticket: Appeal Court reserves judgment

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

A Federal High Court (FHC) sitting in Uyo had, on Nov. 14, nullified the nomination of Mr Udofia as the…
Oyo govt disowns N20,000 Ramadan Support Fund approved by Gov. Seyi Makinde for residents of the state as being peddled on social media.

Gov. Makinde a patriot, service-oriented leader – Goodluck Jonathan

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Jonathan described Makinde as a “patriot and service-oriented leader”, urging him not to relent in his purposeful strides in the…
Atiku wins hearts for celebrating Gov. Makine

Atiku wins hearts for celebrating Gov. Makinde

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of PDP, has gained the love, and admiration of many on social media after he…
The Nigerian aviation industry was thrown into mourning on Friday with the death of Bashir Mangal, the Chief Executive officer of Max Air.

Gov. Matawalle mourns Bashir Mangal

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Matawalle noted that the death of Bashir Mangal was a great loss to the deceased family and entire Northern Nigeria…
Gbenga Raheem, husband of slain lawyer, Omobolanle, narrates how his wife was shot dead last Christmas Day at a police check point in Lagos

ASP, 2 others arrested for fatal shooting of Lagos lawyer Bolanle

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

An Assistant of Police Superintendent, ASP and two other officers have been arrested in Lagos for killing a female lawyer…
Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom on Thursday declared support for the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi.

Vote for Peter Obi in 2023, he will rescue Nigeria – Gov. Ortom

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has openly thrown his weight behind the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead…
CP Kolo Yusuf

Zamfara CP urges for ‘special peace prayers’

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

According to CP Yusuf, security measures have been put in place to safeguard lives and property during and after the…
File Photo: Yahaya Bello of Kogi State with President Buhari

Buhari to inaugurate projects in Kogi on Thursday

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Richard Elesho The Kogi Government has declared Thursday, December 29, 2022 a public holiday as the state prepares to…
Wife of Edo Governor, Betsy Obaseki felicitates with women who gave birth to infants on Christmas day at three major hospitals in Benin City.

Edo: Mrs. Obaseki celebrates, showers gifts on Christmas babies

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

CMD of UBTH, Prof. Darlington Obaseki, lauded Mrs. Obaseki and the state Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, for collaborating with the…
Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao charges troops to eliminate all criminal elements and restore peace in the country.

CAS Amao to troops: Wipe out criminal elements, restore peace

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Troops of Operations Bada Mamaki and Whirl Punch are engaged in fighting banditry in Kaduna, Niger, Kogi and the Federal…
Dr Mohammed Ali of Kaduna based HRDEI

‘Nothing Islamic about Almajiri practice, ban it totally’

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The bill to establish the commission to tackle Almajiri and other out-of-school children scaled second reading in Nigeria's House of…
Police , Neighbourhood Watch Group operatives arrest one Sunday Chukwu for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Enugu man Sunday Chukwu caught with gun, ammunition

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The suspect and his cohorts at large, were suspected to be perfecting plans to use the recovered items to perpetrate…
Quilox Club shut

Lagos shuts popular Quilox Club over non-compliance with directive

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Reacting to the seal off exercise, the General Manager, LASEPA, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe disclosed that the agency received several distress…
You’re leaving Nigeria far more vulnerable than when you came: Kukah writes Buhari

Kukah gives Buhari pass mark on infrastructure development

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

He called for more alignment on anti-corruption efforts, noting that Nigerians acknowledged that there had been a measurable improvement in…
NAF said the air strikes degraded the capacity of bandit networks operating in Zamfara to manufacture and employ improvised explosive devices

Terrorist kingpins, over 100 others killed in military air strike

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

By Yahaya Isah The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has neutralised over 100 terrorists including some of their leaders…
Buhari

Why I will flee Abuja after my tenure expires – Buhari

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

He explained that his decision not to make Abuja a permanent abode is to allow his successor a free hand…
Babatunde

Christmas tragedy: Cross River man Bassey kills girlfriend’s sister, dumps her in septic tank

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Chukwuma said that the suspect, Eyo Bassey, who is currently in custody, has confessed to the crime following his arrest…
Dr Ahmed Apatira

Christmas: Lagos Council bans street jamz, carnivals

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“The ban becomes necessary due to a series of violence and wanton destruction of valuable properties associated with such carnivals…
Auto accident

Christmas Day tragedy: Six dead, 16 injured in Bauchi auto crash

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“Twenty-two people were involved in the fatal road crash and there were two male adults, four male children, 10 female…
Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris

CACOL hails ruling on forfeiture of ex-Accountant General’s properties

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

"We hope the ruling of the court will serve as an eye opener to those who are still perpetrating this…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo set to inaugurate common area facilities for the use of operators of MSMEs across eight states on Tuesday.

Christmas: Osinbajo gives message of hope to Nigerians

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“From the moment Christ was born, God said he was not going to hold us to account for our sins…
Police say over 400 suspects have been arrested in various black spots in Lagos

Police kill 2 robbery suspects during gunfire in Lagos

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

He said the suspects entered the communication facility located at Adisa Street, Okokomaiko, tied the security guard on duty and…

Akeredolu mourns Ondo PENCOM Chairman, Anthonia Smart

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Akeredolu said the late Smart was an experienced insurance practitioner and pensions administrator with nearly three decades of work experience.
Drug suspects arrested by NDLEA

NDLEA intercepts Xmas Colorado, cannabis juice consignments at Lagos airport, seaport

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday said at least, 12 suspects including two dock workers and a…
Rather than preparing his handover notes 20 days to the end of his tenure, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi appoints four new Commissioners

Gov. Umahi sanctions his party for contravening Executive Order

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“The party should publish the payment in all media platforms including social media before Dec. 31 or risk paying a…
Governor Babagana Zulum says 95 per cent of the participants in the violent #EndBadGovernance in Maiduguri were under 14 years

Muslims, Christians in Borno indivisible family – Gov. Zulum

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“As we know, in Borno, we are uniquely bonded by interesting instances of families, in which siblings from the same…

Police arrest bandit, recover 4 AK47 rifles in Kaduna

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“The items recovered included four AK47 rifles, 344 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, telephones and charms, ” he said.
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