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Lagosians decry deplorable state of Abaranje-Okerube road

Some road users have decried the deplorable state of the Abaranje-Okerube Road located in the Igando-Ikotun Local Government Development Council…

Cross River destroys unapproved structures in Marian Market

The Cross River Government through the Ministry of Environment has destroyed over 10 structures erected with blocks on the fence…

Soyinka, Anyaoku, Sultan, others discuss solutions to Nigeria’s problems

By Taiwo Okanlawon Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Emeka Anyaoku; the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, and other…

Gunmen abduct travellers in Osun

Two unidentified travellers in Osun State have been kidnapped in Wasinmi, on the Ife-Ibadan expressway. 
Kwara APC chairman Sunday Fagbemi explains why the party won all chairmanship and councillorship seats Saturday's LG election in the state

APC’s candidate wins Jigawa by-election

Muhammad Adamu, the candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC), in the Kafinhausa Constituency by-election in Jigawa State emerged victorious after…

NARICT DG denies corruption allegations

Prof. Jeffrey Barminas, Director-General (D-G), National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT) Zaria, has denied allegations of corruption and abuse…

Gov. Zulum uncovers fake IDPs in Maiduguri

The Borno Government has uncovered about 550 fake Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), after conducting a headcount of displaced persons at…

Buhari pursuing ethnic agenda – Odia Ofeimun

Renowned poet, author, and publisher, Odia Ofeimun has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of flagrantly abandoning his political party in pursuit…

Supreme Court Justice Ngwuta dies few weeks to retirement

Supreme Court Justice Nwali Sylvester Ngwuta has died in his sleep, few weeks to his retirement, according to a report…
Police speak on efforts to arrest a gang of robbers who hijacked $11 million from a trader at gunpoint in Abeokuta, Ogun state on Friday.

Six arrested in connection with Obaship tussle in Ogun community

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested six persons for allegedly unleashing terror on Ikenne Remo area of Ogun State.
Health Minister Osagie Ehanire: Nigerian doctors trooping to UK

FG says COVID-19 vaccine has mild side effect

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has pointed out that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has a mild side effect.

Firm wants FG to halt handover of National Theatre to CBN

A concessionaire, Topwide Consortium, has urged the Federal Government to discontinue the handover of National Theatre to the Central Bank…
Dutse ultra-modern market guts fire

Late night fire guts Potiskum Central Market

A late night fire on Saturday destroyed shops and other valuables at the Potiskum Central Market in Yobe State

Nigerian Michael Nzube dies in India while in police custody

A 33 year-old Nigerian Michael Nzube has died in India in a hospital, while under police custody. He died on…
Diphtheria wreaking havoc in Nigeria, over 1000 died in 17 months

Breaking: COVID-19 cases decline sharply , deaths rise in Nigeria

Daily COVID-19 cases in Nigeria took another deep plunge on Saturday, falling from 371 on Friday to a very new…

OAU announces resumption dates for practical courses

Authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have announced resumption dates for practical courses in some faculties, beginning from…
Lt. General Attahiru sends message to Igboho, Dokubo

Lt.-Gen. Attahiru approves new postings and appointments

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru has approved the appointment of new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Principal Staff…
Gunmen suspected to be sea pirates abduct four market women along the Lobia/Foropa waterways in Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State

Troops rescue 10 expatriates, 4 Nigerians kidnapped by pirates

The Nigerian Army says troops of its 6 Division on Saturday rescued 10 expatriate workers and four Nigerians who were…
Bayero University Kano (BUK)

Bayero University Kano announces date for 2020/2021 post UTME

Bayero University Kano (BUK) has fixed March 18 to 20, for its 2020/2021 Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post UTME).
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Two burglars in police net, after stealing €15,000 in Edo

Two suspected burglars, Jackson Okeoghene and Ikpomwonsa Osayande, have been apprehended by men of Edo State Police Command.

We did not divert N3bn CBN Agric loan, says Bayelsa Govt

The Bayelsa Government on Saturday denied allegations that the N3 billion Agriculture loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
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10 killed, 12 injured in Bauchi auto crash

Mr Yusuf Abdullahi, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Bauchi State, said no fewer than 10 people died…
Marwa: The Icon turns 70

Marwa warns NDLEA officers against hostage arrest

The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa has warned personnel against the detention of suspects beyond…

FG denies budgeting N10.6bn for COVID-19 vaccine transportation

The Federal Government has dismissed a newspaper report that it will be expending N10.6 billion on the distribution of the…

LG polls: Gov. Okowa hails peaceful conduct of elections

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of the local government council elections of Saturday…
Your letter inciting, self-serving: Buhari govt. bombs Obasanjo

Buhari forgets Obasanjo’s birthday, sends belated greetings

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent belated best wishes to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 84th birthday.

Three suspected cutlass-wielding cultists arrested in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected cutlass-wielding cultists in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governo

“Send a dollar, get five naira free”: CBN launches forex promo

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday introduced a new incentive to encourage the inflow of diaspora remittances.
Bayero University Kano (BUK)

BUK approves appointment of 3 DVCs

The Governing Council of the Bayero University Kano (BUK) has approved the appointment of three Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs) following nomination…

Gombe consumers owe Jos DisCo N2.2 billion

Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) says 19, 317 households have so far been metered in Gombe state, according to Dr.…