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Makoko ignites a Clean Energy Revolution as Lagos launches 8 Million Cookstove rollout

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

Oshodi noted that the project had been in development since late 2024, involving consultations, stakeholder engagement, and public sensitisation.

Norway Crown Princess’ son, Marius Høiby, faces multiple assault charges

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

Marius Borg Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with several counts of rape and…

GTBank drops important message for customers nationwide

Paul Dada

9 months ago

GTBank advised customers to use its digital banking channels for transactions during the period of early closure.

How South African woman suffered temporary blindness from lash extension

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

A routine beauty day turned into a medical emergency for a South African woman, Refilwe Motiang, on Thursday, June 19,…

Dangerous substances seized: NAFDAC raids over 20 Shops in Lagos

Paul Dada

9 months ago

NAFDAC urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office."

Why Kano billionaire, Dantata chose to be buried beside his wife in Saudi Arabia

Femi Fabunmi

9 months ago

Alhaji Dantata, who died at 94 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the early hours of Saturday after…

Dantata touched many lives – Sanwo-Olu

Paul Dada

9 months ago

Sanwo-Olu said the late Dantata was a patriot, an accomplished businessman, elder statesman and philanthropist who made positive impacts and…

Don’t distract Tinubu, Shettima, Group cautions politicians

Paul Dada

9 months ago

He said that the partnership of Tinubu and Shettima represented not only the political stability but also symbolises inclusion, competence…

Aminu Dantata to be buried in Saudi Arabia

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

The prominent Kano businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, has been laid to rest in Madina, Saudi Arabia, in…

Over 85,000 miss JAMB mop-up exam amid fears of mass impersonation

Femi Fabunmi

9 months ago

He warned that those who registered for the mop-up exam but failed to appear would be traced and punished, as…

Rivers Crisis: Fubara meets Wike in public again amid peace process

Femi Fabunmi

9 months ago

Their appearance together followed Thursday’s peace meeting arranged by President Bola Tinubu, who called for an end to their crisis.

War on drugs: NDLEA destroys 30 hectares of cannabis farm in Cross River

Paul Dada

9 months ago

“Between January and June this year, we carried out 191 sensitisation outings to schools, market places, churches, mosques, non governmental…

APC governors unite behind Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

Paul Dada

9 months ago

The governors who spoke on the prioritisation of fiscal reform, food security, energy transition, infrastructural modernisation, and social sector revitalisation,…

No more rift: Fubara attends funeral ceremony of Wike’s uncle

Paul Dada

9 months ago

The burial event, seemingly marked a significant moment in the state's politics as it came a few days after the…

French senator to face trial for allegedly drugging, attempting to assault fellow MP

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

French Senator Joel Guerriau has been ordered to stand trial over allegations that he drugged a fellow parliamentarian with the…

What Dantata will be remembered for – Tinubu

Paul Dada

9 months ago

President Tinubu described Dantata's death as a monumental national loss because of his sterling contributions to Nigeria's economic growth and…

Tinubu confers GCON on Afreximbank president, Oramah

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Tinubu conferred the national honours on him at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings 2025 (AAM2025) in Abuja.

Ohanaeze to Tinubu: You just have to release Nnamdi Kanu

Paul Dada

9 months ago

“Since his process of extradition from Kenya is unlawful and the basis for his arraignment questionable, one wonders the rational…

Killings: Zazzau Emir bemoans lack of condolence visit from Plateau govt

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

At least 12 travellers including the father and brother of the groom from Bassawa community in Zaria were killed during…

Dantata’s death a national loss – Northern governors

Paul Dada

9 months ago

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has described the death of business magnate Alhaji Aminu Dantata as a national loss.

Kanu extends open invitation to Nigerians following landmark Kenyan judgment

Femi Fabunmi

9 months ago

Security analysts believe the Kenyan court’s decision may complicate Nigeria’s diplomatic relations with Kenya if the judgment is ignored. They…

Police recover lifeless body of kidnapped Anambra farmer

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Ozor was reportedly abducted on the morning of June 19 at his piggery farm in Nimo.

Fresh violence erupts in South Africa as Aye member beaten in NBM clash

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

Tension continues to mount within the Neo Black Movement (NBM), popularly known as Aye, as reports have claimed that another…

Resignation: Peter Obi hails Ganduje, throws challenge to other leaders

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Obi, a former governor of Anambra, in a post on his X handle commended Ganduje for prioritising his health above…

Oba of Benin hails Okpebholo over end to palace financial hardship

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Oba revealed that the palace faced financial hardship due to withheld funds.

Police recover 6 stolen tricycles, arrest 4 suspects in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Police have busted a tricycle theft syndicate in Kano recovering six stolen tricycles, while four suspects, including…

Gabam, 2 others suspended to sanitise SDP corruption – State chairmen

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The forum declared support for suspension of Gabam as the national chairman of the SDP

Aminu Dantata: 15 key facts about late Kano billionaire who was ‘waiting’ for death

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

In 1978, Aminu Dantata was a member of the National Movement, an organisation that later transformed to the National Party…

Students allegedly burn principal’s house over NECO exam registration

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

Angry students of Gyutiev Model College, Saghev Ward in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, have reportedly set the…

Heavyweight Boxing: Deontay Wilder returns with vengeance, knocks out Herndon in round seven

Femi Fabunmi

9 months ago

In the seventh round, Wilder landed a big right hand that snapped Herndon’s head back, prompting the referee to stop…

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