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Kaduna police kill AK 47 wielding bandit

The Police Command in Kaduna state said its operatives intercepted and killed a marauding bandit, armed with AK 47 rifle.
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NIPOST to be unbundled soon: Isa Pantami

Plans have reached an advanced stage to unbundle the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), the supervisory minister, Dr Isa Pantami said…

Photos: Bauchi Governor Mohammed visits Fani-Kayode

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has visited former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode in his Abuja home.
Alaafin of Oyo and Chioma Adeyemi

Alaafin of Oyo: 10 Quick facts about the Octogenarian with 13 wives

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the 82-year old monarch was in the news on Thursday as he was…
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COVID-19 deaths surpass 2,000 mark in Nigeria

COVID-19 deaths have surpassed 2,000 mark in Nigeria, according to figures released by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC,…
Governor Andrew Cuomo: not resigning

New York Governor Cuomo faces impeachment probe

Democrats in the New York State Assembly on Thursday approved an “impeachment investigation” of Gov. Andrew Cuomo by the Judiciary…
Usman Gomna and Idris Suleiman

NYSC member Usman Gomna, Al-Hikmah student Idris charged with theft

Nazim Usman Gomna, a serving National Youth Service Corps member, has been charged with a theft of N9.1 million, property…
Court remands Baderinwa Waheed for hacking N-Power account

500,000 applicants to benefit as FG launches N-Power Batch C

The Federal Government has announced the commencement of the selection process for the N-Power Batch C applicants on Thursday.

Lagos traditional rulers urged to protect public infrastructures in their domains

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Central Business Districts, Mr. Oyerinde Olugbenga has called on traditional rulers…

Why I haven’t taken AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday explained why he has not yet taken the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Muhammad Sabo Nanono speaks on livestock sector

How poor funding, inconsistent policies affect food production – Minister

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Muhammed Sabo Nanono, has lamented how poor funding, reduced manpower and inconsistent policies…

Two police officers die in Kwara auto crash  

Two policemen on escort duty die when their vehicle rammed into a trailer after experiencing burst tyre on Ogbomoso-Ilorin road

FG to collaborate with Ogun State on food, job supplies

The Federal Government in collaboration with Ogun State Government has organised a training programme for Agricultural Extension Agents on best…
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EFCC arrests 27 Yahoo boys in Abuja, Lagos

Operatives of the EFCC have nabbed 27 Yahoo Boys in both Abuja and Lagos, as the agency continued its crackdown…

Police parade suspected serial rapist in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has paraded one Mr Favour Ibama, for allegedly drugging, raping, and robbing over 20 young…

Why probe of Air Peace’s burst tyre incident was ceded to NCAA – AIB official

A Boeing 737-300 aircraft operated by Air Peace Ltd experienced a burst tyre during taxing at Murtala Mohammed International Airport…
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COVID-19: Edo receives 81,080 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

The Edo state government says it has taken delivery of 81,080 doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines from the federal government.

Makinde appoints aides on infrastructure, legal matters

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, appoints Special Adviser on Works/Infrastructure and Special Assistant on Legal Matters.

President Buhari mourns Prof. David Ijalaye

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the academia, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and National Judicial Council (NJC) over the passing…

Lagos HOS solicits more support of ALARHOSPS for good governance 

Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola on Thursday solicited for more support from the Association of Lagos State Retired…

Court jails six for internet fraud

Justice Mohammed Abubakar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta has convicted six internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, Ogun State,…
What Sheikh Gumi said about sponsors of Nigeria’s insecurity

Those calling for my arrest are clowns – Gumi

Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said he was not the first person to start dialoguing with bandits and…

Olubadan orders Hausa leader to operate under Baale of Sasa

Olubadan of Ibadan land Oba Saliu Adetunji has ordered the Sarkin Sasa Haruna Mai Yasin Katsina to operate under the…

Photos: Buhari meets Sultan, Ooni, other traditional rulers in Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria at the State House, Abuja.
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JUST IN: We need Yoruba Nation now – Sunday Igboho

Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho says his agitation is for Yoruba nation and that there is…

Agege Pen-Cinema Bridge: Group congratulates Sanwo-Olu, Tinubu, Obasa, others

Coalition for A Better Nigeria has congratulated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and Lagosians for…

My order on military to shoot anyone found with AK-47 illegally stands – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja emphasized that security chiefs have received marching orders to go harder on criminals,…

Investment scam lands Kaduna scammer, Ogbemudia in jail

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Office has secured the conviction of one Osaze Ogbemudia before Justice…

Onyemulu assumes office as 13th STF commander

Maj.-Gen Dominic Onyemulu has assumed office as the 13th Commander of the Special Task Force Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining…

Lagos, WaterAid sign MoU to build capacity in water sector

The Lagos State Government on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with WaterAid Nigeria in building capacity of the Water…