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Pension Increment: Lagos retirees warn of street protest, pick date

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Omisande emphasized that retirees deserve dignity and timely payment after years of dedicated service to the state, adding that continued…

20 dead as cash-laden Military Plane crashes

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Police and rescue teams confirmed at least 20 fatalities and more than 30 injuries in the disaster, which also damaged…

Four Women killed as speeding Bus ploughs into vehicles in Anambra

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that the fatal accident involved four vehicles, a Toyota Hiace bus (HAL676YG), a…

Lagos allocates ₦4.2bn to rebuild Deputy Governor’s Round House

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

The reconstruction project will cover structural upgrades, retrofitting works and the installation of alternative energy infrastructure, among other improvements designed…

Centre for Change backs Disu as Acting IGP, hails Tinubu’s choice

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Odumakin further highlighted Disu’s leadership of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), which he assumed after Abba Kyari.

Baidoa on a powder keg: Security chaos threatens what remains of stability in Somalia

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

During the month of November 2025, the city of Baidoa, capital of Bay State in southwestern Somalia, witnessed violent clashes…

Many thought I would reverse Subsidy Removal when things were Tough – Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

“It was initially very difficult for many to understand the direction of my thinking, but I am glad we are…

Lagos breaks silence on ₦4.2bn Deputy Governor Budget row

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

It explained that ₦4,077,816,006, representing the bulk of the allocation, is designated for the reconstruction of the Round House complex,…

Met Officer fired for coercion, forcefully sleeping with female colleague

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

The panel also ruled that the officer engaged in sexual activity without consent and later forced further sexual acts despite…

Lagos residents storm IKEDC office over 8-month blackout

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 month ago

The protesters stormed the Ikorodu Business District office of Ikeja Electric, barricading the entrance and halting movement in and out…

Met Officer Odusote sacked for punching suspect outside Police Station

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

During the arrest, the suspect spat at the officer. In response, Odusote punched the man in the face, an action…

FG gives fresh update on ASUU strikes

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 month ago

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this on Friday at the State House, Abuja, when the…

Nigerian troops nab 354 suspects, rescue 373 kidnap victims

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Onioja said troops under the operation had effectively curtailed mobility and logistical capabilities Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province…

ADC rejects INEC’s new timetable for 2027 election

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

ADC in its statement on Friday rejected the timetable as it argued that it was designed to favour the ruling…

Court promises accelerated hearing in Ozekhome, 2 others’ forgery trial

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The three defendants were arraigned before Justice C.N. Oji. Of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja over alleged forgery…

Anambra: Two arrested as troops dismantle IPOB/ESN terrorists’ Mother Valley

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The troops advanced on foot for about three hours through difficult and restricted terrain to gain entry into the valley.

Police confirm 5 of the 6 worshippers kidnapped in Ondo pregnant women

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

While addressing journalists, the Ondo Police Commissioner admonished religious leaders, consisting of Muslim, Christian, and traditional worshippers, to suspend night…

Terrorist kingpin behind mass abduction of worshippers in Kogi’s ECWA Church arrested

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Usman who is now in DSS custody had reportedly confessed to orchestrating the Ayetoro church attack, as well as other…

Why I was reelected AMAC chairman in FCT election – APC’s Maikalangu

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Speaking on Friday, Maikalangu attributed his re-election in the 2026 FCT polls to growing trust in the ruling All Progressives…

Benue mother docked for killing her one-month-old son

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The mother allegedly strangled her one-month-old baby to death in the house of one of her friends, Ashiekaa Shieminenge.

Alleged $1.043 fraud: EFCC asks Supreme Court to revoke Ajudua’s bail

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The EFCC particularly faulted the Court of Appeal for allegedly holding that the Supreme Court did not order Ajudua’s continued…

2027: Yiaga Africa’s Itodo alerts political parties of key provision in Electoral Act

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

INEC had indicated that submission of party membership registers would take place between April 1 and April 21, 2026.

Another blow for El-Rufai as Judge withdraws from Rights case

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has suffered another setback in his legal battle after the judge presiding over his…

Court grants Malami, son N200m bail in terrorism case

Paul Dada

1 month ago

They are to remain at the Kuje Correctional Centre until the bail conditions are fulfilled. The case was adjourned to…

“You’ll all end up in IDP camps,” Abiodun tells those ‘maligning’ him

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

While acknowledging the importance of Ijebu North-East local government as of the food basket of the state, Abiodun noted that…

Audi bows out as NSCDC boss, FG yet to name successor

Paul Dada

1 month ago

Audi, celebrated his last day in office while commemorating the 2026 World Civil Defence Day on Friday at the NSCDC…

Troops storm ESN/IPOB stronghold in Imo

Paul Dada

1 month ago

He added that an ambush team also apprehended two suspected IPOB members during the operation.

‘Fintiri’s defection to APC, a big blow for Atiku’- Presidency

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, shared his reaction via a tweet on Friday, describing…

Malami, wife, son re-arraigned on money laundering charges

Paul Dada

1 month ago

“The matter is coming before your lordship this morning for the very first time. I will be applying for the…

Why Nigeria is experiencing another power shortage

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has attributed the ongoing power shortage across the country to generation shortfalls caused by…

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