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Countdown to APC Primary: Oyebanji tops ratings as nine candidates eye Osun governorship

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Bola Oyebamiji’s campaign received a boost when the party’s Elders’ Caucus reportedly endorsed him as the preferred candidate, saying he…

Kano Fire Service confirms three deaths in separate outbreaks

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“When our team arrived, the tanker was completely ablaze. Four people were involved. Three were found unconscious and later confirmed…

Outrage in Enugu as authorities stop marriage of 13-Year-old, detain families

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The Commissioner for Gender, Women and Children Affairs, Hon. Ngozi Eni, said the arrests were made after all those involved…

Army rescues 21 Kidnap victims, foils terror attacks in nationwide raids

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“Troops also rescued five persons and a baby along the Unashi–Doka road in Danko Wasagu LGA of Kebbi, after terrorists…

Malami describes allegations as fabricated following EFCC engagement

Paul Dada

4 months ago

He, however, says investigations into what he describes as “fabricated allegations” against him continue.

Shock in ADC as party sacks lone National Assembly member

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The party’s leadership also ordered all state and local party structures to quickly form new executive committees.

NCDMB deepens local content with renewable energy skills development

Paul Dada

4 months ago

It also trained participants on integrating renewable energy solutions into oil and gas facilities, in line with the global shift…

U.K. killer jailed for life after murdering 87-year-old for groceries

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The footage later captured Augustine travelling to a nearby hotel, where officers arrested him two days after the attack. Police…

Three Immigration officers shot dead in Kebbi, Army rescues 21 kidnapped victims

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

In Maradun, soldiers from 1 Brigade repelled an attack on Baigasuwa community, rescuing trapped residents, although four civilians sustained gunshot…

Southern Monarchs have passed Vote of Confidence on Tinubu – Ooni of Ife

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The Ooni added that the Southwest’s reputation for hospitality had made the region vulnerable, but vowed that monarchs would resist…

Court orders EFCC to release 27 properties wrongly seized

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately release 27…

Qing Madi praises Wahala Podcast hosted by Josy Anne

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Nigerian music star Qing Madi recently praised the Wahala Podcast, hosted by renowned digital media entrepreneur Josy Anne, saying, “I…

Insecurity: Obasanjo urges prayers for Nigerian leaders

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“With technology, there should be no hiding place for any criminal. The life of every Nigerian, whether Christian, Muslim, or…

Decentralise police, allow states recruit 5,000 personnel – Mimiko

Paul Dada

4 months ago

their people. “The governors have the resources to recruit 5,000 personnel that will police the entire states and deal with…

NSCDC nabs 11 suspected criminals in Kano

Paul Dada

4 months ago

He added that the command’s Intelligence and Investigation Department had concluded investigations and the suspects would be charged to court.

Why the Guinea-Bissau ‘coup’ makes no sense – Goodluck Jonathan

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

Jonathan also revisited his experience leading ECOWAS during the 2010 Côte d’Ivoire presidential crisis, when then-President Laurent Gbagbo refused to…

Our engineers are being poached everywhere – NRC Boss cries out

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

According to him, if the Federal Government could invest more on our local engineers, we would be saving the country…

Coup: African Union Suspends Guinea-Bissau

Paul Dada

4 months ago

The coup, however, drew swift and widespread condemnation from African leaders, regional blocs and global institutions as they all called…

Okpebholo issued warning about sycophants

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“We were encouraged when we saw Governor Okpebholo visit Ekiti with members of his cabinet to study their model,” he…

Slow courts are costing Nigeria investment – Fagbemi

Paul Dada

4 months ago

He argued that a functioning economy cannot exist without a justice system that is predictable, efficient, and trusted by citizens…

Police nab 10 suspects, recover weapons in kidnap, robbery crackdown in Imo

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

According to the statement, the operation was in line with the mandate of the state Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma,…

Insecurity: Aiyedatiwa approves recruitment of 500 more officers for Amotekun

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Aiyedatiwa urged the new appointees to promote peace, fairness and justice in their communities, noting that the office required integrity…

Ogun Gov slashes building permit penalties by 50%

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

Governor Dapo Abiodun approved the three-month amnesty programme, which will run from November 2025 to January 2026, as part of…

Court sentences UNIPORT student to death for murder of girlfriend

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

Okoligwe, a Petrochemical Engineering student, killed Otuene, a 300-level Biochemistry undergraduate, on October 20, 2023, at his residence in Mgbuoba,…

Public health groups demand 50% levy on sugary drinks, warn of rising deaths

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Corporate Accountability and public Participation Africa (CAPPA) made three recommendations to make the amendment more effective, including raising the tax…

Tinubu appoints Tegbe as chair of national tax policy implementation committee

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

In establishing the Committee, President Tinubu emphasised that effective implementation of the Tax Acts is central to the nation's economic…

Army elevates 105 senior officers in major leadership shake-up

Paul Dada

4 months ago

In a message to the newly promoted officers, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, congratulated them and…

Akwa Ibom: Panic in Oron over rumoured kidnap of students

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Responding, the Akwa Police command, through its Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, advised members of the public to…

“She was found tightly bound,” Family raises alarm over murder of retired judge in Delta

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Delta Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident.

Atiku, thousands of mourners storm Bauchi for Sheikh Dahiru’s funeral

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Maulud Dahiru Bauchi, who spoke on behalf of the late scholar’s family, said the funeral prayer would be held by…

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