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‘Lagos is no man’s land?’ Oba Oyekan shut that debate 35 years ago

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Lagos is no man’s land? Not while Oba Oyekan lived! Long before X banters, controversial and tribal takes became weekend…

Farmer killed by elephant was engaged in illegal logging – Ogun Govt

Paul Dada

8 months ago

He said, "We have been to the community, but the residents were hostile to us, so we went to the…

Wandering elephant kills Ogun farmer

Paul Dada

8 months ago

“The DPO Ogbere received information from Itasin community on 28/07/2025 at about 1620hrs that elephants escaped from government reserve and…

Zamfara chooses new Emir for Gusau

Paul Dada

8 months ago

He urged him to “be a beacon of unity, peace and development, promoting harmonious coexistence across the Gusau Emirate and…

Presidency fires back at critics over Super Falcons’ 150 million Naira reward

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Onanuga posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account, saying he was surprised some Nigerians were criticizing the reward. He questioned…

Ladoja pledges swift filling of vacant positions in Ibadan

Paul Dada

8 months ago

Ladoja's ascension to the throne follows Ibadan's distinctive succession tradition, which rotates the Olubadan stool between the civil and military…

Unauthorised fund raising: Okpebholo suspends Special Adviser

Paul Dada

8 months ago

The suspension was announced in a statement issued the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, on Tuesday in…

‘He hit a man and sped off’- Lagos lady recounts horror Uber ride that ended in police cell

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

A Lagos woman has shared an account of how an Uber ride turned into a nightmare involving a fatal accident,…

Maiduguri court convicts two for N10.5m fraud

Paul Dada

8 months ago

Dankoli was re-arraigned on Monday, 28 July 2025 by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the EFCC on a one -count…

Ebonyi governor suspends 25 commissioners, 22 perm secs, others

Paul Dada

8 months ago

The was contained in a statement on Monday night by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Dr Monday Uzor.

Troops kill scores of terrorists, rescue kidnapped victims in various operations

Paul Dada

8 months ago

The troops also neutralised scores of terrorists, apprehended several others and rescued victims in various operations across theatres of operation.

NSCDC Mining Marshals seal illegal lithium mine in Kebbi over alleged ₦1.43trn theft

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have sealed an illegal lithium mining operation in…

Sons of policeman in tragic clash as one allegedly murders the other

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer for Ondo State, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the case had been escalated…

Wike may be a rascal, but he has changed Abuja – Sheriff

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

“I’m not a fan of Wike. Wike’s character is that of a rascal, but you cannot take away from him…

Lassa Fever kills 152 in Nigeria as fatality rate climbs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

The agency attributed the increase in mortality to late presentation at health facilities, poor health-seeking behaviour, and limited access to…

Internet fraud: 32 arrested in Bauchi, 2 jailed in Kaduna

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The suspects were arrested in Sabon Kaura and Gwalameji areas of Bauchi, Bauchi State capital following credible intelligence that linked…

EFCC secures final forfeiture order for tractors, tricycles by ex-governor’s aide

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The forfeited items are valued at N57.4 million, the spokesperson for EFCC said in a statement.

Nigerians, your Visa will be rejected if this is your real reason for going to U.S.

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Those found to be dishonest may face visa denial, cancellation, or even permanent ineligibility for future visas.

Seven Chinese, 4 Nigerian accomplices nabbed for illegal mining in Akwa Ibom

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

They were already engaged in illegal mining activities at their first location where they were mining ilmenite locally called ‘black…

Lagos First Lady unleashes N46M to empower 260 residents in bold Agricultural push

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

The First Lady disclosed that participants in the EHAG 2.0 programme would also receive hands-on training from seasoned agricultural facilitators…

The Inclusive African Children’s Runway returns with third edition

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

This year's edition follows the momentum of an international edition held in April 2025 in Dayton, USA, which echoed the…

Naomi Osaka parts ways with coach Patrick Mouratoglou as she struggles to regain top forms

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Despite the split, Osaka’s message suggests that the decision was amicable and that she holds Mouratoglou in high regard.

Court declines Keystone Bank’s request to extend order on TAK Logistics’ accounts

Paul Dada

8 months ago

The order, originally granted on July 16, 2025, by Hon. Justice A. Akobi, expired by its own terms seven days…

Tinubu expresses concern over recurring disasters

Paul Dada

8 months ago

President Tinubu urges citizens and entrepreneurs using the waterways as a means of livelihood to ensure strict adherence to safety…

Former Adamawa governor dumps PDP, joins ADC

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Former Governor of Adamawa State, Mohammed Umaru Bindow, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic…

Doctors suspend strike but warn of action if demands aren’t met in 21 days

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

While some members pushed for an immediate strike, appeals from stakeholders and new commitments from the government led to a…

Just in: Presidency reacts after SDP expels El‑Rufai

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

The Presidency has broken its silence following the dramatic expulsion of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the Social…

APC’s Mandate Group rage in Lagos: ‘Ojelabi must go’ placards rock Assembly protest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

In a scathing letter addressed to the governor, the Mandate Group pulled no punches, declaring, “We are compelled by current…

Doctors begin strike at LASUTH, patients left stranded

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Photos from the hospital show patients and their families waiting helplessly, with many unable to receive medical care.

No governors ready to join ADC, says party spokesman

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

He said the former ADC chairman, Ralph Nwosu’s term ended two years ago and he had no authority to hand…

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