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Dismissed policeman returns to mount toll-collecting checkpoint

The Niger State Police command has arrested three persons, including a dismissed policeman, that re-employed himself by setting up a…

COVID-19: Niger govt relaxes lockdown

The Executive Governor of Niger state, Abubakar Sani Bello has relaxed lockdown orders in the state.

Wickedness! UK model invents rape claims against taxi driver

An aspiring model identified as Victoria Hoynes has been jailed for “complete fabrication” of rape claim against a taxi driver.

Another nine youngsters jailed for internet scams, FUNAAB, MAPOLY students among

Two Federal High Courts in Abeokuta have sentenced nine internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts were arraigned by…
Senator Danjuma-Goje

Goje emerges leader of North East Caucus of NASS

The North East Caucus of National Assembly has re-elected Senator Danjuma Goje as its leader.

Lagos clears air on KWAM 1’s performance at Oniru’s coronation

Lagos state government has stated that popular Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, was not physically present to perform at…

You are doing well – Oyetola to Osun lawmakers

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola showered praises on the leadership and members of the State's 7th House of Assembly on their anniversary…

Maku assumes office as Ebonyi Commissioner of Police

The newly posted Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi, Mr Philip Maku has on Tuesday, assumed duty in Abakiliki.
Orji Kalu condoles Kano people over Bashir Tofa’s transition

UPDATED: Orji Kalu resumes back at Senate, attends plenary

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has on Tuesday resumed his legislative duties as the Chief Whip of the Senate.

Edo communities to benefit from N18bn erosion projects

The Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) said it is executing about N18 billion gully erosion and flood control…

Is this the American Spring?

Despite the tear gas, people are pouring into the streets, in city after city. White, black, brown. Is this the…

Military airstrike kills several bandits in Zamfara

The Defence Headquarters said the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has destroyed another bandits’ camp and killed several of…

Coronavirus cases hit seven million worldwide

The total number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed seven million.

George Floyd’s protests spread to South Africa, Malema rallies(Video)

Demonstrators gathered outside U.S. missions in South African cities on Monday to condemn the killing of George Floyd, the unarmed…

Unity FM studio completely destroyed by fire

A fire outbreak on Monday destroyed the production studio of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria’s Unity FM, Abakiliki in…

Nigerian doctors threaten strike over money

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) chapter, on Monday urged the Federal Government to…
Minister for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire

Coronavirus caused 60 per cent of 1000 deaths in Kano – FG

Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has claimed that almost 60 percent of almost 1,000 strange deaths that were recorded…

Gov. Sanwo-Olu appoints Olusanya as Gbolahan Lawal’s successor

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Ms. Abi Olusanya as acting Commissioner for Agriculture.
Ize-Iyamu and Obaseki

Edo 2020: “I am not afraid of Ize-Iyamu” – Obaseki insists

The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has insisted he is not afraid of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.

Bishop Elijah charged with rape; victim in coma for days

Delta state police command has arrested popular Warri cleric, Bishop Elijah, over alleged rape of a 19-year-old girl, identified as…
Minister for Education Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba

Ministry of Education speaks on schools resumption

The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, has said schools may reopen in Nigeria, when the ban on interstate…

Lagos lawmakers throw out corruption allegations against Obasa

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been absolved of all allegations of corruption leveled against…
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior

Nigeria declares Friday as public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, as public holiday to mark 2020 Democracy Day Celebration.
Dr. Fiona Braka

More deaths may occur from antibiotics abuse – WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday warned that the continued abuse and unauthorised use of antibiotics to treat COVID-19…
Okowa

I’ll bequeath professional civil service to Delta – Okowa

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has said that his administration will leave a legacy of a professionalism-driven public sector…

Umahi’s aides disclose how they survived COVID-19

Two aides of Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi have explained how they survived the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, saying that they…
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Buhari bows to pressure, writes Senate to confirm Justice Dongbam-Mensem

President Muhammadu Buhari, has written to the Senate to confirm Justice Monica Dongbam-Mensem as President, Court of Appeal.

Court frees 10 soldiers, 1 policeman in Wadume kidnap case

The Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday removed the names of 10 soldiers and one police officer who were formerly…

Ex-Lagos police commissioner Abubakar Tsav dies

Former Lagos police commissioner, Abubakar Tsav is dead. He died in Kano Tuesday after a brief illness, his son Mohammed…

Court stops APC from conducting Edo primaries

The Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State, has stopped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from conducting…