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Real reason Oregun Festival was banned by police comes to light

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The Command also referenced a similar incident in Mafoluku, Oshodi, within the Makinde Police Division, where officers acted swiftly on…

Inside Sylva’s letter to EFCC: What forced him to break his silence

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

He said he was shocked when the EFCC publicly declared him a wanted person on 10 November, noting that he…

Bello denied bail amid explosive N30bn fraud allegations in Kaduna

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

During the bail hearing, prosecution counsel F.A.I. Asemebo opposed the application, arguing that Bello posed a significant flight risk due…

NNPCL delivers ₦5.4 billion Profit after tax in 2024 financial report

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Others include, attracting and mobilising $60 Billion in investments across all oil and gas sectors by 2030. As it also…

Breaking: Tinubu declares security emergency, orders 20,000 new police recruits

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Tinubu further empowered the Department of State Services to deploy all trained forest guards and immediately recruit more personnel to…

Why Nigeria must scrap two-term system now — LASU Professor

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

He said countries such as Mexico and the Philippines, which operate a single six-year tenure, provide workable models for Nigeria.…

Namadi unveils massive N901.8bn Budget to transform Jigawa in 2026

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Recurrent spending will cover ₦120 billion for personnel costs, ₦75.6 billion for overheads, ₦7 billion for contingency and stabilisation and…

Police launch manhunt for man who poured acid on lover in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Edo Police Spokesman opined that love is not by force, adding that it is better for lovers to part ways…

Reps to probe scholarship stipend delays

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

“Any delay in payment undermines education and diminishes students’ morale,” he said, highlighting the potential setbacks caused by bureaucratic inefficiencies."

After long delay, Tinubu sends three ambassadorial nominees to Senate

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Akpabio told senators that “the list contains three names for now,” suggesting that further nominations could follow in due course.

Osun leads as voter registration hits 2.4 million

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Anambra State has not recorded any registrations as voter registration there is still suspended due to the recent governorship election

Insecurity: Senate proposes death penalty for kidnappers

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The resolution requires that, upon conviction for kidnapping, the death penalty must be enforced,” the Senate said. Lawmakers said this…

NDLEA smashes Lagos drug cartel, seizes N6.7bn Opioids

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Babafemi disclosed that the operation, conducted between 19th and 20th November 2025, followed credible intelligence that the syndicate was preparing…

Insecurity: House of Reps holds special plenary

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

Members of the House of Representatives, at a special plenary on Wednesday, proposed major reforms across military operations, judicial processes,…

100 days in office: Odunmbaku gives empowerment tools to Ojodu residents

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

The donations were in fulfillment of Odunmbaku's campaign promises to eradicate poverty and support small business owners within the council...

“I learnt about it on television,” Wike speaks on FCT schools’ closure drama

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Wike stressed that nobody involved in the saga would be forgiven, adding that even him as the FCT Minister couldn’t…

No More Compromise: INEC declares total war on election fraud

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

He encouraged the new REC to assure voters in Oyo State that their votes truly matter, and emphasized that INEC…

“Rest, no fresh mandate awaits you in 2027,″ APC tells Atiku

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

APC added that the country was under what he described as focused and responsible leadership while urging Atiku to discontinue…

Rail project dispute deepens as homeowners demand full compensation

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The case shows the ongoing struggle between government development projects and the rights of citizens whose properties are affected. Many…

Why we got shortlisted for Business day 2025 SMEs award – Ayobami Eruobami

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Erumedia Group has been officially shortlisted for the highly respected BusinessDay SME 100 Awards 2025, a recognition that underscores the…

Customs board appoints new management members

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

He said that the move was in line with statutory provisions and the Federal Character Policy of the Federal Government…

Road crash leaves three dead in Gomb

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Gombe State has confirmed three persons dead in a road crash on Gombe–Yola…

Amb. Melvin Ponsak Daji honoured at Emerging Elite’s Foundation Conference in Enugu

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The Emerging Elite’s Foundation has celebrated a significant milestone with the successful hosting of its recent conference in Enugu State—an…

“North now has 19 Sardaunas, but lacks peace,” Aliyu laments growing insecurity

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The former governor said the rising incidents of killings, kidnappings and general insecurity were unacceptable, stressing that the primary responsibility…

Makinde under pressure as APC youths announce drive to reclaim Oyo

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The future of Oyo must be planned today,” Aremu stressed, reaffirming the readiness of APC youths to lead the transformation…

Youth Innovation in the Spotlight: What to Expect from the Young Africa Innovates State Showcases

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Backed by the Mastercard Foundation and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Programme is not just supporting…

Rivers Police slam viral herdsmen attack video, call it fake

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed claims of a herdsmen invasion in the state, calling a viral social media…

Kwara: Police launch rescue operation for abducted Isapa community residents

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Reports indicated that armed bandits numbering more than 20, stormed Isapa community on Monday with a large herd of cattle,…

16 dead as speeding bus crashes into stationary truck in Oyo

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Oyo government special adviser blamed the ghastly incident on overspeeding and careless parking of heavy trucks along the highway.

Ajadi hits Oyo PDP secretariat, declares 2027 governorship bid amid massive support

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Amb. Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on Tuesday formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship election under the…

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