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Chief Afe Babalola says FG's approval of an agro-allied cargo airport for Ekiti is the best thing to happen to the state in 2024.

Afe Babalola doles out N13.2m to Ekiti farmers

Babalola, who is also the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), is reputed to be the biggest farmer and…
Gunmen

Gunmen invade ECWA, kill one, abduct three others in Kogi

Gunmen on Sunday invaded the Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, Kabba, Kogi State, killing one person and abducting three others.
Some of the bandits arrested by Kogi Vigilantes

11 bandits killed by Kogi vigilantes, NSCDC officer arrested as armorer

The neutralised bandits were said to have been terrorising various communities in Koton Karfe Local Government Area of the state.
INEC office in Awgu LGA burnt: combo images of assets destroyed

Arsonists attack INEC office in Awgu Enugu, INEC reacts

INEC said the fire caused extensive damage to mainly the stores section where election materials are kept.
Major Christopher Datong

Sen. Gyang hails military rescue of Maj. Datong

Bandits abducted Maj. Datong in a daredevil attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, on Aug. 24 during which they…

Like father like son: MURIC reacts to Fani-Kayode’s defection

According to the statement, FFK like his father, Chief Remi Ade-Fani had a positive change of heart during his time.
Isesele Obehi

Italy-bound female drug dealer Isesele Obehi busted at Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a female passenger Isesele Obehi at the Murtala Mohammed…
Covid-19: Nigeria removes India from restricted countries’ list. Above image is PSC Chairman Boss Mustapha.

Covid-19: Nigeria removes India from restricted countries’ list

The Federal Government of Nigeria has lifted the ban placed on flights coming into the country from India.
Emir of Kontagora Alhaji Saidu Namaska

New emir of Kontagora to emerge today among 47 contenders

Kingmakers in Niger State are set to enthrone the seventh Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora. The announcement was made in a…
The vehicle of the 3 policemen set ablaze

3 cops shot dead by gunmen in Onitsha, patrol vehicle set ablaze

The ill-fated cops were on duty at around Ukaegbu /Ezeiweka road in Onitsha when they were attacked around 9 a.m…
Obadiah Mailafia: dies in Abuja

Breaking: Obadiah Mailafia, Buhari’s critic dies likely of COVID-19

He died at Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital, Abuja, on Sunday morning. He was 64 years old.
Sen. Orji Kalu

Orji Kalu: Nigeria needs 95% GSM coverage for e- transmission of results

Senator Orji Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Senate said Nigeria requires 95 per cent of national network coverage to…
the pet dog on a business class seat traveling from Mumbai to Chennai

Indian spends $3,390 to fly his pet dog exclusively in business class

The ‘J’ or business class of an Air India flight from Mumbai to Chennai on Wednesday was booked so that…
Buhari says goodbye as he leaves for New York

Buhari on his way to New York [Photos]

He is expected to spend one week in the city, as his return is billed for 26 September.
Judgment day nears for Abba Kyari as IGP receives panel report

IGP Alkali queries Abba Kyari after panel report

Abba Kyari was queried over infractions noticed in his communication with Ramon Abbas aka Hushuppi, a suspected internet fraudster
Olisa Metuh gifts PDP office complex in Anambra

Olisa Metuh gifts PDP office complex in Anambra

Metuh called for political solution to the travails faced by embattled Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
Oluchi Madubuike

Oluchi Madubuike wins Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2021

She will be representing Nigeria at the 2021 Miss World pageant, which will take place in Puerto Rico on Dec…
Nigeria on path of greatness - Lawan

Too much debt, stop Buhari’s $4B loan: SERAP writes Lawan

SERAP believes Nigeria's debt crisis is getting out of control, with N11.679 trillion committed into debt servicing between 2015 and…
Gov. Umahi

Ebonyi PDP leaders dream to reclaim state in 2023

Ebonyi was a PDP state up till November last year when Governor Dave Umahi switched to the All Progressives Congress,…
(l-r) Chairman NUTM Board Mr. Okey Enelamah, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo SAN, Mr. Adeyemi-Bero and Dr. Mobola Johnson at the Nigerian University of Technology and Management’s Founding Class of 2021 Scholars Graduation Program in Lagos, Nigeria.

Osinbajo: Men and women build Dubai not spirits

Vice President noted that the graduands of the NUTM programme have what it takes to be among those who would…
Edo CP, Philip Aliyu Ogbadu

Policeman whose stray bullet killed bus passenger arrested in Edo

Although the name of the officer was not mentioned in the release, the police spokesperson said the officer works in…
COVID-19 testing in Nigeria

Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases falling sharply

Indications that the country may be witnessing a recession of the virus can be gleaned from the report for Lagos:…
Adeboye and Kumuyi

Adeboye delivers verdict on Kumuyi

Adeboye wrote in the Foreword of the book, "Kumuyi: Defender of the Faith," a biography written by some members of…
Buhari leaves for New York tomorrow

Buhari leaves for UNGA in New York today

The UN session opened on Tuesday, September 14. And Buhari is expected to address the assembly on 24 September.
Akinlolu Ajayi wanted to commit suicide but was rescued

LSDPC staff Ajayi attempted jumping into Lagoon from Third Mainland Bridge

A staff of the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation, LSDPC, Akinlolu Ajayi was rescued as he attempted to jump…
Osinbajo addresses the graduands of NUTM

Osinbajo: Nigeria needs Artificial Intelligence apps for medicine, security

Osinbajo spoke Saturday to the founding class (2021) of the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM), Lagos
Otunba Runsewe being given the China Man of the year award in Lagos

Runsewe honoured with China Man of the Year award

The award was conferred on him at a mid-autumn festival, National Day celebration, Nigeria’s first SGEL cup Chinese Wushu championship…
Wife of Abia governor Nkechi Ikpeazu with the mom of the 4 Ikwunze siblings

Tears at burial of 4 Ikwunze siblings who died after eating Suya meat

The children, along with their host, Ugba, died in the night after eating Suya meat, with fruit juice.
Lagos panel

Lagos Judicial Panel suspends sitting indefinitely

The Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for Victims of SARS has suspended sitting indefinitely. 
Bethel Baptist Secondary school

JUST IN: 10 more students of Bethel Baptist school released after ransom paid

Bandits have released 10 more students of Bethel Baptist Secondary School in Kaduna State.