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Obaseki: Edo state has worst COVID-19 death ratio

COVID-19: Panic in Edo as 39 healthcare workers test positive in 72 hours

By Jethro Ibileke/Benin The fight against Coronavius (Covid-19), in Edo could be heading to crisis, as the state government announced…
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State

Governors disown Yahaya Bello COVID-19 claim

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has faulted Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi’s rejection of COVID-19 vaccines.

556 Akesan market lock-up shops ready – Makinde

Governor Makinde indicated that the first phase of the market which consists of two buildings with 556 lock-up shops has…

Nigeria will forever remember Joe Erico – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said he is saddened to learn of the passing of former Nigeria senior team goalkeeper and one-time…

Oyo state loses permsec Kizito Balogun, Makinde silent on cause of death

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday has described as painful, the death of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of…

Another victim of Abeokuta tanker explosion dies in hospital

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Another victim of the tanker explosion that happened in Kuto, Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State has died…

JUST IN: Buhari orders immediate response to rising bandits attack in Zamfara

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered for an immediate response to rising cases of bandit attacks on communities in Zamfara State.

Doyin Okupe’s son confirms he is gay

Bolu Okupe, the son of former presidential aide Doyin Okupe, has confirmed that he is gay.
El-Zakzaky and wife Zeenah: File N4 billion suit against DSS, AGF

El-Zakzaky’s wife tests positive for COVID-19 in prison

Zeenat, the wife of the leader of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), has tested positive for COVID-19.

Maina wanted to elope to U.S – EFCC

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have said that former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team,…

COVID-19: Nigeria committed to mitigate impact on children – Minister

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to continue to mitigate the spread and impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children,…
New Zealand links 26-year-old man's death to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Nigeria to get first 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines in February

Nigeria will now get its first 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines in February, according to Dr. Faisal Shuaib, National Primary Health Care…
Adamu Adamu, Minister of Education:

New retirement age for teachers takes effect Jan. 1 – FG

The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, said the new retirement age of 70 years for teachers and the new…

Ilorin chauffeur Oluwasegun jailed over N2m mistakenly credited to his account

A 45-year-old chauffeur, Adetunji Tunde Oluwasegun, jailed two years for stealing N2million mistakenly credited to his account.

Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan on track – Analyst

An economic analyst and food innovation technocrat, Dr Tony Bello, has said that the nation’s Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) is…

Biden invites Nigerian family to White House in a surprise phone call [Video]

A US-based Nigerian family from Ibadan, Oyo state has been invited to the White House by new US President Joe…

JUST IN: Buhari re-appoints Hadiza Usman as NPA MD

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Hadiza Bala Usman as Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), for…

COVID-19: Epe local council to enforce compliance with safety protocols

As part of the effort to tackle the further spread of COVID-19, the Epe Local Government Council has concluded plans…

‘Holy Ghost’ lands in prison for cheating

Tuesday was a day of reckoning for a 29-year-old internet fraudster, Ademola Adebukola alias “Holy Ghost," in Ilorin, the Kwara…
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

Northern Elders ask herdsmen to stay put in Ondo forests

The Nothern Elders Forum (NEF) has told Fulani herdsmen in Ondo forests to snub Governor Rotimi Akeredolu 's ultimatum and…

FRSC decorates newly promoted officers in Rivers

Seventeen newly promoted officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Rivers Command were decorated on Thursday.

DHQ: Why troops abandoned their base during attack by Boko/ISWAP in Borno

By Johnson Eyiangho The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday denied media reports that terrorists had overrun a military base in…

I nearly died: Rep Akande-Sadipe recounts COVID-19 ordeal

Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K, the member of the House of Representatives from Oluyole Federal Constituency nearly succumbed to COVID-19 complications. But…

NNPC boss, Kyari mourns Festus Marinho

Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has mourned the passage of Chief Festus Marinho,…

First NNPC MD, Festus Marinho, dies at 87

Pioneer Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Festus Ayodele Marinho is dead.

Atiku writes President Biden, lists demands

Former Vice-President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has sent a congratulatory and goodwill message to the new President of the…

Use COVID-19 vaccines money to tackle insecurity – Bafarawa tells Buhari

A former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has said worsening insecurity in the country deserves more attention than…

Federal University, Wukari announces Prof. Rebo as new VC

The Governing Council, Federal University Wukari, in Taraba has announced Prof. Jude Rabo as the new Vice-Chancellor of the institution.
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Osun road accident claims 2 lives

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun on Thursday confirmed the death of two persons in an accident involving…
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Police nab 3 members of notorious Shilla Boys in Yola

By Muhammad Adam The police in Yola on Thursday confirmed the arrest of three members of a gang, notoriously known…