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IPOB members attack Police Divisional Headquarters in Ebonyi

Some hoodlums suspected to be members of the Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Thursday, attacked the Police Divisional…

Kano barber Elijah Ode arrested for rape, not blasphemy: Police

Elijah Ode, a barber in Kano widely reported on Wednesday to have been arrested for blasphemy, was arrested for a…

Flashback: Day I confronted Prof. Soyinka at Oputa Panel

Barrister Ken Ikonne recalls his experience cross-examining Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka at Oputa Panel about 20 years ago
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COVID-19 strikes 14 Nigerians dead in single day, as Abuja topples Lagos

COVID-19 strikes 14 Nigerians dead on Thursday as the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja toppled Lagos in new daily infections.

Nigerian troops battle Boko Haram in Borno, recover gun truck, others

Nigerian troops thwart attempt by Boko Haram insurgency group to attack Gamboru Ngala town in Borno State

Akeredolu to build Cancer Treatment Centre in Ondo

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has promised to establish a Cancer Treatment Centre in Ondo state.

Lagos stakeholders condemn vandalism of highway panels

Dr Idris Salako, Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, on Thursday condemned the vandalism of newly installed…

Sujimoto bags REDAN award for 2020

Real Estate company, Sujimoto led by Sijibomi Ogundele has received the award for Outstanding Contribution to the Growth and Development…

Customs raid smugglers warehouse, seize N22.76m goods

The Nigeria Customs Service Zone “B” Strike Force said it seized smuggled goods worth N22.76 million after a raid of…
An eyewitness reveals how gunmen abducted nine passengers between on Ikom-Ogoja Highway in Cross River State on Tuesday.

PUNCH reporter, Okechukwu Nnodim abducted by gunmen in Abuja

A PUNCH reporter, Okechukwu Nnodim has been abducted by gunmen at his residence in Abuja, North Central Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Abia Govt. bans public gatherings 

Abia Government places ban on public gatherings as part of efforts to tackle the rising cases of coronavirus in the…

Enugu Commissioner, Ekweremadu, slumps during meeting with lawmakers, dies

Enugu Commissioner for Transport, Chief Mathias Ekweremadu, cousin of immediate past Deputy Senate President died in Enugu.

Lagos court sentences two armed robbers to death

A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced two persons, Moshood Ogunshola and Wasiu Lekan to death for…
Mohammed suspends Bauchi Govt. tasks 17 new Permanent Secretaries on professionalism, integrity, swears in new appointees

Gov. Bala Mohammed: I almost lost my job because of Baze university

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has revealed that he almost lost his job as FCT minister, under President Goodluck…

Alleged brutalisation: Police arrest 3 members of vigilance group in Rivers

Police arrest three personnel of OSPAC, a local vigilance outfit in Rivers over alleged brutalisation of a property developer
UNAIDS said new HIV infections down by 45%

Stigmatization: Women living with HIV/AIDS cry out

The Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (AWLWHAN) has expressed concern over stigma from the society, saying its…

Oil thieves attack NSCDC operatives in Bayelsa

The Bayelsa government on Thursday condemned the attack on operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in…

Updated: Confusion over Faisal Maina’s whereabouts

Lawyers to the EFCC and Faisal Maina left Justice Okon Abang in confusion on Thursday over the whereabouts of Faisal,…

Buhari reappoints Folashade Joseph as NAIC MD

President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of Mrs Folashade Joseph as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Agricultural…

Kwara APC crisis: Lai Mohammed’s loyalists reject Sen. Danboyi-led committee

A group, Concerned Youths Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, has rejected the seven-man membership registration committee…

N2bn Ponzi scheme fraud: Lawyer petitions EFCC, AGF, others

A legal practitioner, Mr Ifeanyi Mamah, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Attorney General of…

Why Nigerians will vote out APC in 2023 – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says the inability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to tackle insurgency, banditry and corruption…
Fani-Kayode says Obidients and members of the "GEN-Z" generation, who are calling for a coup, are naive, gullible, ignorant and irresponsible

Why we cannot demonise all Fulanis – Fani-Kayode

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has given reason why Nigerians cannot demonise and hate all Fulanis in the country.

Court awards N150, 000 fine against Sowore’s co-defendant, Bakare

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, awarded N150,000 fine against Olawale Bakare, the 2nd defendant in the treasonable felony…
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EFCC parades three suspects for selling non-existent land to victim

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Benin Zonal office arrested three suspects on Thursday for allegedly…

32-year-old fashion designer convicted for cyber fraud in Ibadan 

It is game over for Oyelakin Babatunde, a 32-year-old self-acclaimed Fashion designer in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. 
Oba Ewuare II informed secessionist agitators, the authorities, including the federal government, that Edo land would remain intact.

JUST IN: Benin Monarch sacks Priest of Holy Aruosa Church

The Benin monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare ll, has approved the sack of the presiding priest of Holy Aruosa…

N11.5bn fraud case against Alao-Akala: What happened in court today

Mrs. Hellen Ilegogie, a witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the trial of ex-Oyo State governor,…

EFCC urges Appeal Court to order Justice Yunusa’s retrial

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed an application before an Appeal Court sitting in Lagos, urging the…
Folasade Adefisayo. Lagos Commissioner for Education: confirms the government's collaboration with MTN to provide internet facilities in all schools.

Lagos releases 2020-2023 approved list of books for schools

As part of continual efforts to improve the quality of teaching and learning outcomes in public and private schools, the…