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Just IN: 36 governors say it’s time to abandon old style cattle rearing

The 36 state governors have reached a consensus on the need for Nigeria to transition into modern systems of cattle…

Obaseki calls for end to gender-based violence

She also hailed Nigerian women and girls for their contributions to nation-building and achievements in innovations, science and engineering.

Gov. Makinde wades into rift between BCOS, FIBAN members

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that his administration will review the recent sack of members of the…

Lagos, NPA strategise on a lasting solution on Apapa gridlock

The Lagos State newly constituted Traffic Management Enforcement Team to resolve traffic gridlocks in Apapa, and the Nigerian Port Authority…

ATBU don Prof. Aliyu Mohammed regains freedom after ransom paid

Prof. Aliyu Mohammed of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, regains freedom after spending 21 days in captivity and paying ransom.

How is COVID-19 affecting fuel prices?

In light of the pandemic, various financial markets and commodities have become volatile. As expected, fuel prices are erratic as…

Obasa, Lagos lawmakers honour Lateef Jakande

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday observed a one-minute silence in honour of a former governor…

Akwa-Ibom Senators withdraw petition against Buhari

The three Senators representing Akwa-Ibom State have withdrawn a petition challenging President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination of Mr. Lamido A. Yuguda…

Tony Momoh laid to rest in Lagos

The remains of veteran journalist and former Minister of Information and Culture, Prince Tony Momoh was today laid to rest.

Jakande’s last moments, how he died – Son

Deji Jakande, son of the first Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has recounted his father's last moments…

Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu calls for return of History in schools’ curriculum

The wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has renewed the call for a return of History as…

The Jakande I knew: Obasanjo fires letter to deceased’s wife 

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has explained what he knew about late first civilian governor of Lagos, Alhaji Lateef Jakande…

Tony Momoh: Family & friends pay final tribute (Photos)

The remains of former Minister of Information, Prince Tony Momoh, was on Thursday interred on Grail Land, Iju Hills, Lagos…

Jakande never lived in govt house, not covetous – Afenifere

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Thursday mourned death of former governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, saying he…

Lateef Jakande: “Iroko tree has fallen,” says Osoba

Chief Olusegun Osoba, a former governor of Ogun, has expressed grief over the death of the first civilian governor of…
Police

Gun-battle in Edo, four robbers, including escapee prisoner drop dead

Four suspected armed robbers, including an escapee prisoner have been shot dead in Benin, Edo State in a gun-battle with…

Romance scams: Kogi youth corps member Sam Abiola convicted

A corps member, Sam Abiola, serving in Kogi has been convicted for romance scam by Justice Adenike Akinpelu of the…
The Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security set deadline for the registration of herders operating in the state.

Farmers-Herders conflict: Sarkin Hausawa of Edo speaks

The Sarkin Hausawa of Edo, Alhaji Adamu Isa, on Thursday, in Benin, debunked the alleged killings of some herdsmen in…

Imo govt seizes Eastern Palm University from Okorocha

Imo state government has taken over Eastern Palm University at Ogboko in Orlu, said to be owned by former governor…

Anxiety as Police launch intense search for kidnapped NTA reporter

Kidnappers of NTA Port Harcourt reporter, Chidiebele Onyia, have not contacted her family nearly 48 hours after she was abducted.

Ogun Police nab 10 suspected robbers

Men of the Ogun State Police Command on Thursday said it has arrested 10 suspected cultists who have been using…

US-based Prince Abuda murdered by kidnappers, buried amidst tears, sorrow

The US-based Nigerian, Prince Dennis Abuda, who was kidnapped and killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen has been buried.

Lagos protest: Important announcement by Attorney-General

Are you planning to join the protest being planned for Saturday in Lagos? Read this important message from the attorney…
Governor Ortom tweets to condemn Buhari Twitter ban

You’re biased: Gov. Ortom writes President Buhari (Full Letter)

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to avert the country’s drift to anarchy and disintegration…

Lagos CP: #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest banned, security forces deployed

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu on Thursday said security forces have been deployed to dislodge any violent…

Jakande lived for good of others, says Buhari who jailed him

President Muhammadu Buhari said former Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, lived for the good of others, state and…
Four Fulani herders die in Takum LG of Taraba State after reportedly eating a fish they picked up at the bank of a river while grazing

We’ll expose criminals, collaborators among us – Miyetti Allah

Alhaji Adamu Abache, Chairman, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Ekiti chapter, on Thursday, promised that the association…

Lagos Police quiz Obalende NURTW leaders

The Lagos State Police Command has invited leaders of Obalende warring NURTW leaders for interrogation, after a fracas

EFCC arrests five for $257,822 Credit Card Fraud

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have smashed a syndicate of alleged fraudsters who specializes in credit…

N39m Fraud: Court grants contractor N20m bail

Justice Fatun Riman of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Thursday, granted bail to one…