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Gunmen kidnap 19 INEC staff, cart away election materials

Gunmen kill Ebubeagu commander, 2 others in Ebonyi

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Gunmen shot two persons dead in Mkpuma Akataka Community, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi on Friday.
Ogun governor, Dapo Abiodun, condoles with Adebutu family over the death of their matriarch, Dame Caroline Oladuni Adebutu

Tinubu mourns Dame Adebutu

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Bola Tinubu expresses sympathy and condolences with prominent businessman Sir Kessington Adebutu, over the passing of Dame Caroline Adebutu.
Buhari welcomes $538.05m provisions to Nigeria, says Africa must feed itself

The untold story – How Buhari’s policy turned Nigerian products to global brands

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

There is a story making the rounds that President Buhari has frustrated indigenous manufacturers.
APC challenges Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to be ready present evidence to back up alleged $20m fraud against Adegboyega Oyetola

APC declares 7-day fasting, prayer in Osun to unseat Gov. Adeleke

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The All Progressives Congress in Osun State has declared a seven-day fasting and prayer session to seek God's favor in…
Sowore condemns 'preferential treatment' for Tinubu at Abuja meeting, confronts Abdulsalami

Sowore condemns ‘preferential treatment’ for Tinubu at Abuja meeting, confronts Abdulsalami

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, on Friday protested against the lopsided sitting arrangement at…
Elder statesman John Filani, says candidate of APC in 2023 poll, Bola Tinubu has capability to turn the country around if elected president.

‘Tinubu will turn Nigeria around if elected president’

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Funmilayo Okunade Elder statesman and former Commissioner for Fiscal Responsibility Commission in Ekiti, Chief John Filani, has said the…
Islamic clerics demand legislation against preaching with megaphone

Islamic clerics demand legislation against preaching with megaphone

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Two Islamic clerics on Saturday called for legislation against the use of megaphones for religious preaching to curb religious friction…
Abia lawmaker Obinna Ichita says Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu's promise of automatic promotion for the state LG workers is deceptive

Patients lament as doctors’ strike continues in Abia

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Madubuko appealed to the state government to clear the backlog of salaries owed to doctors in state-owned health institutions to…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo announces free and compulsory education from nursery to JSS 3 in public schools in Anambra state.

Nigerian governors give new assignment to Soludo after meeting Emefiele

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Soludo was given the assignment after all the governors had a virtual meeting with the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele,…

Mbah will win Enugu governorship by landslide – Jim Nwobodo

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

He said that feelers from the political atmosphere pointed to the fact that Mbah would win by landslide.
Security agencies, vigilante operatives in Plateau rescue first class traditional ruler, Dr Isaac Wakili, the Agwom Izere, from kidnappers.

Plateau first class traditional ruler Isaac Wakili rescued from kidnappers

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The first-class traditional ruler was kidnapped by gunmen who overpowered his security guards in the early hours of Friday in…
Godswill Akpabio

Godswill Akpabio speaks on Supreme court victory

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

"I will continue to do my best for our people. It is time for campaign and that is what we…
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, (AIG) Zone 9, Umuahia, Isaac Akinmoyede, has lamented that secondary schools' students and artisans are now involved in cultism. Akinmoyede who is former Commissioner of Police in Plateau and Imo noted that cultism is now “really a big headache” for the police and the society.

‘Secondary school students, artisans now into cultism’

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Akinmoyede who has also served as Commissioner of Police in Plateau and Imo noted that cultism is now “really a…

Gabriel Ottah states dangers of fake news

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

"As the 2023 elections were near, if fake news were not discouraged, it could cast Nigeria into chaos,” he said.
Mr Amitolu Shittu, an ally of former Governor Rauf Aregbesola, on Friday announced his resignation as the first boss of Osun Amotekun Corps.

Commander Osun Amotekun Corps Amitolu Shittu resigns

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Mr Amitolu Shittu, an ally of former Governor Rauf Aregbesola, on Friday announced his resignation as the first boss of…
Gov. Ikpeazu speaks after losing senatorial bid

Gov. Ikpeazu in shock over Emeka Igara’s death

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The governor said the news of the death of Igara came to him as a shock because Igara came to…
Sen. Chimaroke Nnamani explains how APC presidential candidate Bola Tinubu revolutionized Lagos health sector as governor from 1999 to 2007

Tinubu’s ally Chimaroke Nnamani shocked by PDP suspension

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Chimaroke Nnamani, the current senator representing Enugu East on the platform of the PDP, received his suspension by his party…
Gunmen abduct Islamic cleric, Alfa Fasasi Ola Mejabi, younger brother along Lokoja/ Obajana/ Kabba road of Kogi State

‘How Baptist Church paid N10m to free 4 abducted members in Osun’

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The four abducted church members were released on Friday, bringing to an end the sad episode which commenced on 11…
Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa Theatre Commander

Maj.-Gen. Musa takes over as new Commander, Nigerian Army Infantry Corps

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Musa’s assumption as the Infantry Corps Commander followed the recent Nigerian Army redeployment of its officers and men to various…
Nwonwu

Notorious Lagos handset snatcher Destiny Ameh jailed

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Ameh pleaded guilty to the charge and was subsequently convicted and Jailed by Magistrate Idowu.
The CBN says most banks in Ogun State now have the new notes ahead of the 31 January deadline for withdrawal of old notes from circulation.

Banks in Ogun have sufficient new naira notes to dispense to public – CBN

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The CBN also said its monitoring of activities of banks in Ogun state for the past two weeks have revealed…
Cross River

Taofeek Jimoh jailed for robbing Uber driver

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The convict pleaded guilty to the charges in the open Court and the Presiding Magistrate, Mr T.A Idowu subsequently sentenced…
Professor Emeritus Theophilus Oladipo Ogunlesi:Buhari mourns as Nigeria loses first Professor of Medicine

Buhari mourns as Nigeria loses first Professor of Medicine

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Ogunlesi started on the path of a medical doctor at Yaba College of Medicine in 1947, and advanced his career…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers said it has no hand in Thursday’s explosion that rocked the APC rally in Port Harcourt.

Rivers PDP, APC tangle over explosion at rally

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers said it has no hand in Thursday’s explosion that rocked the APC rally…
President Buhari celebrates Festus Keyamo

President Buhari celebrates Festus Keyamo

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

President Buhari also said he "notes the courage, confidence, and brilliance that the legal luminary brings to the table in…

Wike approves stadium for Atiku’s rally, demands $50m from Tonye Cole

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

“I know you are not ready to do that rally. You are only looking for an excuse. But you must…
No rift in Osun Assembly over Christmas gift from Adeleke: Speaker Owoeye

Speaker Owoeye denies rift in Osun Assembly over gift from Adeleke

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

“All the allegations raised against Owoeye were mere speculations."
The Ebeano political family joins the All Progressives Congress (APC) as announced by its Chairman, Chief Emmanuel Okwor.

PDP suspends Tinubu’s ally Chimaroke Nnamani, Fayose, Chris Ogbu, others

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the suspension of Senator Chimaroke Nnamani (Enugu…
Gunmen

Gunmen invade Edo community, kill 3, abduct 13 children, women

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The invaders were said to have also hijacked a bus conveying 13 passengers, including school children and market women, and…
Dawodu speaking at the event

LASG charges police, youths to collaborate for peaceful, safe Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

On her part, Permanent Secretary, Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu said: "the dialogue is an intellectual gathering of young leaders in Lagos State.…
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