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Court jails four for illegally dealing in petroleum product in Benin

The convicts, Baffa Usman, Muktar Mohammed, Mohammed Musa and Musa Yahuza, were sentenced for illegally dealing in petroleum product without…
First class traditional ruler in Kogi State, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adebayo Joseph Ikusemoro, the Olubunu of Bunu land and Chairman Bunu Traditional Council,

My children using my letterhead for fraud – Kogi monarch cries out

Oba Ikusemoro alleged that some of his children are using his letterhead to seek financial assistance and approve appointments of…
Governor Nyesom Wike

Southern Nigeria will make statement on 2023 presidency – Wike

Wike declared that nobody can undermine the interest of the people of Southern Nigeria in the decision over who flies…
Nigeria is bleeding, needs to be rescued - Wike

Wike: I am the most qualified to be Nigeria’s President

“For somebody of my kind and record, a governor and a minister, I don’t even see anybody who will tell…
Kebbi

Terrorists hit Niger again, kill 3 soldiers, 8 others

The soldiers and vigilantes were ambushed and killed while on patrol at Kwanan Dutse in Mariga local government area.
Guinea Bissau's President Embalo with a military officer

Updated: Many dead in Guinea Bissau’s failed coup, President Embalo speaks

In an interview given to Jeune Afrique news agency, Embalo said he was still in the presidential palace and that…
Nigerian Senate

Senate moves to stop annual rents in FCT

A bill seeking to make the annual payment of rent illegal in the Federal Capital Territory has scaled second reading…
The convicts

Two KWASU students Mayowa, Tewogbola jailed for internet fraud

The convicts, Animasahun Rokeeb Mayowa and Lawal Alamin Tewogbola were sentenced for offences bordering on cyber-fraud.
Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation

10,444 vehicles fail roadworthiness test in Lagos in one month

The Lagos State Government had introduced the ‘No Vehicle Inspection, No Road Worthiness Certificate’ Policy which began in January 2022.
The convicted fraudsters

Four internet fraudsters jailed in Oshogbo

The court also ordered Popoola to restitute his victim, one David Ivy in the sum of $1,000. The convict also…
Sylvester Oromoni

Dowen College schoolboy Oromoni taken to church, not hospital: Family doctor

Owhojede, who has been the Oromoni family doctor for 15 years, offered the shocking revelation in his testimony before an…
U.S. visa

U.S. Embassy begins no-interview-visa-renewal services

The Mission, however, urged the public to note that processing times for the programme were expected to be up to…
Olubadan reacts to Makinde’s re-election

Balogun set to be crowned new Olubadan, as Court dismisses suit

By Suleiman Shehu/Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan on Tuesday dismissed a suit filed by Otun Olubadan…

Ginni Saraswati on the Importance of Turning Your Dreams into Tangible Goals

Award-winning journalist and podcast sensation Ginni Saraswati has traveled a long way in a short period of time.
Buhari with NIREC members

What FG is going to do on agreements with ASUU – Buhari

Buhari urged NIREC that in its subsequent consultations with members of ASUU, it is important that they share with them…
Governor Obaseki (left) Mr. Dennis Oloriegbe, during the inspection of EDSTMA Drivers Training Academy and Manpower Development Centre, in Benin City.

Edo to introduce bye-laws to check recklessness among drivers

Obaseki said "Traffic is a major issue for us in the city. We are working very hard with experts on…
Obasanjo

Obasanjo breaks silence over burning of his farm 

Suspected arsonists had set Obasanjo’s farm in Howe, Gwer Local Government Area of Benue State, ablaze on Saturday.
Ogun government rolls out figures to disprove claim of diversion of funds allocated to LGs in the state from Federal Govt by Gov. Dapo Abiodun

Ogun to launch Education Trust Fund

Abiodun said very soon, his administration will launch the Ogun State Education Trust Fund to provide us with sustainable funds…
Traders at Agodi Mayegun Cement Store Market, Ibadan, Oyo State are counting their losses following a fire incident on Thursday night.

Major cause of fire incidents across Nigeria in 2021 revealed

The statistics revealed that the number of fire incidents caused by electrical sparks was 636, while electrical equipment caused 447…
a man caught with bags of cannabis in Ondo state

NDLEA docks Tunde Aransiola for 42kg Cannabis

Aransiola was arrested at the Igbogbo area of Ikorodu, for unlawfully dealing in Cannabis.
Nigerian Senate

Senate sets up 6-man committee for Kabba College of Agric upgrade

The conference committee is expected to meet with their counterparts in the House of Representatives to harmonise positions on the…
The suspect

Suspected land scammer Idris arraigned for N4m fraud

The defendant, Idris was alleged to have fraudulently induced one Muhammad H. K Shani to deliver to him the sum…
Oyo governor Seyi Makinde questions antecedents of coalition politicians against the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 general election.

Makinde: Muslim students free to wear hijab in Oyo schools

Makinde said Hijab is a covering which not only beautifies the wearer but also helps in advancing decency in the…

Senate passes Civil Aviation Bill

The bill provide an effective legal and Institutional framework for the regulation of civil aviation in Nigeria to confirm with…
Victims of human trafficking rescued by Kano Command of NAPTIP at Maiadua border in Katsina State.

61 victims of human trafficking rescued in Katsina

The victims were rescued by the Nigerienne Police in Niger Republic, on their way to Libya.
Buhari

Buhari launches N62B HIV trust fund

Ending AIDS as a public health threat in Nigeria will require increased domestic funding. We have continued to make good…
Senate sets up committee to probe NNPCL’s subsidy regime

APC, PDP Senate caucuses to hold emergency meetings

Abaribe, in the letter disclosed that the PDP caucus meeting which is scheduled to hold at 2pm is between PDP…
Why we engage adolescents in HPV campaign – UNICEF

UNICEF welcomes release of 4 girls abducted in Borno

UNICEF is very relieved for the released girls and their families. After their harrowing experience, it is good news that…
PDP Governors asks APC to throw in the towel if it cannot solve Nigeria's problems

Bauchi agency spends N1.2bn on water chemicals

These chemicals include aluminium sulphate, soda ash, liquid chlorine gas and powder, which they say will last for two years.

Court jails Bashir Karube for N15.4m fraud

The defendant was said to have received the money from one Mohammed Bukar Customs for the purchase of 20 Tricycles…