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ADC flags alarm over former INEC chair in new ambassadorial list

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Finally, the ADC urged Prof. Yakubu to reject the nomination to protect INEC’s credibility and his own legacy. If he…

What Gumi told me after visiting bandits’ hideouts – Obasanjo

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has given a startling account of what he was told by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi,…

Police launch probe after conductor strips to avoid arrest

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“He warned that unnecessary dramatisation against the police officer seen in the video is not acceptable under the law, adding…

NCDMB empowers Ogun youths with solar-powered cold storage training

Paul Dada

4 months ago

He highlighted that the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to promoting entrepreneurship, economic growth, and local content development in Nigeria.

Again, Otti moves for Kanu’s release, visits him in Sokoto prison

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

After Kanu was sentenced to life in prison, Governor Otti had said he was working on securing his release. He…

Insecurity: Former PFN president, Omobude speaks on Christians carrying arms

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Omobude also said Nigeria has already been infiltrated by foreigners, and the argument that accepting foreign help would affect the…

Police debunk viral claim linking officer to militias in Taraba

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

According to the Command, the officer was at his legitimate duty post at Usmanu Outstation in Karim Lamido LGA when…

Fresh Attack: Gunmen storm Kogi church, abduct pastor, wife, worshippers

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The Kogi State Government has confirmed a fresh attack on a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local…

Awujale Succession: Prince Oriola reaffirms Olufadi, Obalenfa priority

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Prince Olawale Oriola Adeyemi, Esq., the first great-great-great-grandson of Olufadekemi (Olufadi), the first male Abidagba (child born during the Oba’s…

Why investors avoid Nigeria’s rail sector – NRC boss

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has highlighted long project payback periods as a…

Sanwo-Olu reaffirms commitment to strengthening Lagos as Africa’s sports, entertainment capital

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, he said his administration remains fully committed to developing sports as…

SERAP sues Akpabio, Abbas over ‘failure to account for missing ₦18.6bn NASC complex funds’

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

Mr Akpabio and Mr Abbas are sued for themselves and on behalf of all members of the National Assembly. Joined…

NDLEA uncovers illicit drugs packaged as Christmas cookies, arrests distributors in Lagos

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

The drug syndicate run by the duo of Deji Adesanya and Olubiyi Majekodunmi had imported consignments of Canadian Loud, a…

Former Osun APC chairman dies; Adeleke mourns

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

The Gbeleru Royal Family of Igbajo in Osun has announced the death of a former All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman…

Troops rescue 7 kidnap victims in Kano community

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

Zubairu said the troops received a distress call that a large number of bandits on foot had stormed the village,…

Abacha $490m loot probe: EFCC seizes ex-AGF Malami’s passport

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

A credible source in the EFCC said on Sunday that the seizure was part of an ongoing investigation into the…

FG declares Trade Fair a landmark success, showcases Nigeria’s rising strength

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Rimi urged exhibitors to leverage the opportunities and networks created during the fair to scale their businesses.

Police intensify surveillance in Anambra

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

“Consequently, the Command has intensified security surveillance, strengthened visibility policing, and expanded routine and targeted patrols in all areas mentioned…

“We lost a legend, a bounty of knowledge,” Yagawal mourns Dahiru-Bauchi

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

Prof. Abubakar Yagawal has described the death of prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman-Bauchi, as a monumental loss and an…

NECO accredits schools in Burkina Faso for SSCE, BECE

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has granted accreditation to schools in Burkina Faso to host its examinations, widening its international…

Army rescues 12 abducted teenage girls in Borno

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

“The military high command commended the troops for their gallantry and acknowledged the role of local informants whose timely intelligence…

Kano: Yusuf, Ganduje at war over security outfit proposal

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Barau and Ganduje had reportedly said they will recruit 12,000 personnel into a proposed religious police outfit known as Khairul…

Ododo woos CUSTECH’s 31 best graduating students with automatic employment

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The governor, who congratulated the graduands, described them as the touchstone of hope and beacon of light of their families,…

Sokoto: Police raise alarm on new cult group “Sai Malam,” nab 3 suspects

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

During interrogation, the suspects confessed to being initiated into the “Sai Malam” cult through a private WhatsApp group called Red…

Jonathan advises Tinubu, ECOWAS on how to deal with Guinea-Bissau coupists

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Speaking to journalists after the visit, ‎Jonathan, who led the ECOWAS Observation Mission to Guinea-Bissau said it was customary to…

Soldier, one other killed as troops rescue 21 passengers from bandits in Kogi

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Troops of the 12 Brigade had in a coordinated operation on Tuesday, foiled an ambush by bandits, killed one bandit…

Is Pope Leo stuck in Istanbul? Here’s what really happened

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip ran into unexpected trouble on Saturday after his aircraft became caught up in the…

Tinubu meets Jonathan in Aso Rock after Guinea-Bissau coup debacle (PHOTOS)

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Jonathan who is the head of the West African Elders Forum Election Observation Mission to Guinea-Bissau was stranded alongside other…

Convicted rapist Kolawole Muyiwa not our staff member – LASUED VC

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The VC explained that the clarification became necessary to discourage such behaviour and to put the records straight for public…

Kaduna: Depot, water-based drinks factory under NAFDAC’s hammer

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Mato said NAFDAC has intensified surveillance on the manufacture, distribution and sale of regulated products to guarantee their quality, safety…

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