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Gov Alia reacts to Waya’s petition against him to Pope Leo XIV

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Waya had in the petition accused Alia of corruption and sponsoring violence and intimidation against political opponents.

“Our admission not for sale,” LASU warns

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The University insisted that no member of staff had the authority or capacity to offer admission for money, warning candidates…

Gbajabiamila recounts his failed attempts to become a soldier

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The former Speaker of House of Representatives described his love for the military is deep and enduring, describing soldiers as…

Zulum approves stipends, free meals for Borno students

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Zulum said the support and meals were designed to boost school enrolment in northern Borno, devastated by over a decade…

INEC announces key changes to voter registration in FCT

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The devolved registration will commence on Monday, 29th September, and end on Wednesday, 8th October, 2025.

Alia moves to ease pain of 76 fallen heroes’ families

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

It was tears and relief in Makurdi as Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, disbursed N380 million to families of 76…

Troops kill 15 terrorists in Katsina, nab 13 suspects in Kaduna, Benue

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke killed one armed herder during clearance operations, in Logo Local Government Area of Benue.

Police probe murder of Lagos designer Deb’rah Porsche

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Shock and outrage have trailed the gruesome murder of Lagos interior designer, Deborah Moses, popularly known as Deb’rah Porsche, who…

Alleged anti-union agenda: PTD opposes NUPENG’s call for strike against Dangote

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

PTD asked its members to ignore the NUPENG's strike notice which it described as “insensitive, callous and unacceptable” in a…

Falana slams jail term for hungry man who stole yam

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has faulted the three-year jail term handed to a 28-year-old auto mechanic, Akeem Jimoh,…

Gbajabiamila inaugurates 1,200-capacity auditorium at Lagos Army barracks

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Gbajabiamila added that he was working to pull down the old bungalows in the barracks and replace them with a…

How Sujimoto boss Ogundele, defrauded us of N5.7bn – Enugu govt

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Enugu State Government urged Nigerians to disregard what it described as "theatrics and crocodile tears," of Ogundele.

Politicians now using cryptocurrency for money laundering – Olukoyede

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

While encouraging players in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to prioritize enlightenment and training of investors, Olukoyede noted that SIBAN could…

Ajadi showers praises Ogun NNPP woman leader Precious Bagbansoro

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Ajadi, who contested the Ogun State governorship seat in the 2023 general elections, also used the occasion to underscore the…

NAFDAC busts fake chemical, water, rice factories in Abuja (Photos)

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The team also shut down a counterfeit rice operation at a shopping plaza opposite the World Trade Centre, Abuja, where…

Oyo Rep unveils plan to deliver 10m South-West votes for Tinubu in 2027

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

According to him, the movement will unite Nigerians across religious, ethnic, and political lines in order to strengthen democratic participation…

Nigerian troops kill 11 terrorists, nab 64 suspects in nationwide operations

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The source said the troops of 222 Battalion repelled threats around Alau Dam and seized weapons and ammunition.

Lagos First Lady takes free healthcare to Epe, targets grassroots access

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

On the broader healthcare agenda of the state, Sanwo-Olu pointed to the Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme as an example…

Police avert lynching of woman over abduction of 3 children in Nasarawa

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Hashiru was apprehended on Sept. 4, at about 5:45 p.m. by members of the public at Orange Market, Mararaba, while…

Sujimoto chief breaks silence, heads to EFCC

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Lagos-based property mogul Sijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto, has vowed to go to the EFCC to clear his name after…

Fire razes fuel station in Ikorodu

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Chaos broke out on Friday as a massive fire engulfed A1 Petroleum Filling Station, an independent oil dealer on Isawo…

“Nigeria dangerously slipping into authoritarian rule,” Atiku raises alarm

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The former Vice President said the three incidents are not isolated, but instead signify a coordinated and dangerous assault on…

MSM slams N10bn defamation suit on CSO

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

A business conglomerate, MSM Group Limited, has filed a N10 billion defamation suit against a civil society organisation, Oduduwa Transparency…

Abia govt sacks 6 civil servants over salary fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The affected officers were found to have engaged in the manipulation of payroll systems, resulting in the unlawful receipt of…

Flood forces closure of 40-year-old Katsina mosque

Paul Dada

7 months ago

He said, “As a result of flood that submerged the Mosque, prayers will no longer be observed in the place…

Justice delayed, now delivered as CJ frees six in Kano

Paul Dada

7 months ago

She advised the released inmates to become good ambassadors of the society, desist from crime and contribute positively to their…

CVR: INEC uncovers 27,817 multiple registrations in Anambra

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

“Prior to the recent voter registration, Anambra had 2,656,437 registered voters. With the new registrants, the voters roll for the…

EFCC declares Lagos real estate mogul, ‘Sujimoto’ wanted for money laundering

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The anti-graft agency urged anybody with information on whereabouts of Sujimoto to contact any of its offices around the country.

Politics full of dishonesty, betrayal – Jonathan

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“Whenever we discussed politics, he always told me, ‘Wherever Jonathan is, that’s where I’ll be.’ That kind of loyalty is…

No to nukes: Nigeria calls for total global nuclear disarmament

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“Nigeria calls on all States yet to accede to do so without delay as its full implementation is vital to…

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