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Lagos Taskforce shuts down major drug hotspots, arrests 20 in explosive raid

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

The operation, which has been hailed as a significant success, underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to combating drug abuse and…
Police

Viral Bribe: Police probe officers caught taking cash from Chinese National

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

In a strongly worded statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police described the incident…
Nigeria, South Africa strengthen energy ties to curb continental energy deficit

Nigeria, South Africa strengthen energy ties to curb continental energy deficit

Michael Adesina

12 months ago

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D, has emphasized that Africa must begin to look…
Tinubu

2027 Shockwave: Northern Youths pledge two million votes for Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

He credited the President’s “unrelenting commitment” to infrastructure and national development, particularly the North, for inspiring the movement. Highlighting Tinubu’s…
Sanwo-Olu

How Tinubu’s mentorship sparked my leadership growth – Sanwo-Olu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Even after Tinubu’s tenure, Sanwo-Olu continued to climb the leadership ladder, taking on difficult postings under former Governor Babatunde Fashola.

CSOs call for probe of ex-NNPCL GMD over $1.5bn investment in Port Harcourt Refinery

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

By Perpetua Onuegbu A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations has called for investigation into the $1.5 billion investment in Port…
Africa Travel Week recognizes five journalists as winners of its 2025 Media Awards, saying their works elevate profile of Africa’s tourism

Five journalists win big at 2025 Africa Travel Week Media Awards

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

Megan de Jager, Portfolio Director at RX Africa, noted: "Compelling storytelling is essential for showcasing Africa’s extraordinary destinations and experiences.
Police operatives on patrol reject one million naira bribe to arrest 2 car thieves, and recover stolen vehicle they were driving in Katsina

Katsina: Police operatives reject N1m bribe, nab 2 car thieves

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

The suspected stolen vehicle, the N1 million cash, three mobile phones, one power bank and a bunch of keys were…
Asonsere

Edo PDP crumbles as top lawmaker defects to APC

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

APC Acting Chairman, Jaret Tenebe, who welcomed Asonsere into the party, called his defection a "political tsunami" that is shaking…
Orbih

Edo PDP explodes as Dan Orbih unveils rival Secretariat

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

This dramatic move comes hot on the heels of the January 17 expulsion of the Dr. Tony Aziegbemi-led faction from…
EFCC grabs 40 internet fraudsters in Niger State

EFCC grabs 40 internet fraudsters in Niger State

Michael Adesina

12 months ago

Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters…
Lagos Assembly proposes new law to slash agency fees

Obasa speaks as Lagos court declares his impeachment by majority ‘illegal’

Michael Adesina

12 months ago

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has hailed the judgement of the Lagos High Court…
Fashola

Fashola calls for National Unity, slams Divisive Politics at Lagos Leadership Summit

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Delivering a keynote address titled "The Inclusion Imperative: Why No One Wins When Leadership Leaves People Behind," the former Lagos…
Tinubu

19 Year after: Tinubu moves to break Census jinx with High-Powered Committee, sets deadline

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

The last population census in Nigeria was conducted in 2006, nearly two decades ago. It recorded a population of 140,431,790…
Indomie

Indomie launches hunt for brave Nigerian Children in 17th Heroes Awards

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

“When we launched this initiative in 2008, our goal was clear—to recognize children who display uncommon courage, whether by risking…
Plateau

Killings: Plateau indigenes in diaspora sends strong message home

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

“Security agencies must fulfill their constitutional obligation by identifying, arresting, and prosecuting all those responsible."
JAMB

JAMB debunks viral messages on 2025 UTME

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

Benjamin noted that the perpetrators had exploited the numerical variant of UTME, 8863, and merged it with the Board’s sort…

Cybercrime: Police declare Ihuoma Julia Nneji, daughter of ABC transport owner wanted

Paul Dada

12 months ago

It was learnt that the daughter of the ABC Transport owner allegedly engaged herself and friends in cyber bullying and…
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang bans night grazing, restricts use of motorcycles, transportation of cattles in all parts of Plateau state

Killings: Mutfwang bans night grazing in Plateau

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

Mutfwang, who also insisted that the killings were not an isolated conflict between farmers and herders, thanked President Bola Tinubu…
ICPC chairman, Musa Aliyu urges African nations to adopt strategic diplomacy in engagements with global North to effectively combat IFFs

Nigeria calls for strategic diplomacy to tackle Illicit financial flows in Africa

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

Highlighting specific challenges, the ICPC Chairman pointed to the lack of cooperation from some countries in the global North, especially…
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang bans night grazing, restricts use of motorcycles, transportation of cattles in all parts of Plateau state

Every community must defend itself – Plateau governor Mutfwang

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

We have come to a point in Nigeria, where every community must defend itself. I will not, however, support lawlessness,…
Court strikes out defamation suit filed against Martins Otse, aka Verydarkblackman (VDM) by Femi Falana (SAN) and son, Folarin aka Falz.

Court strikes out Falana’s defamation suit against VDM

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

Falana filed the suit following an audio recording allegedly made by a cross-dresser, Bobrisky accusing Falana and his son of…
TRUCK DRIVER SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR KILLING FRSC MARSHAL ON ACTIVE SERVICE

Easter: FRSC sets up 200 mobile courts to try traffic offenders

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed said this in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Olusegun Ogungbemide…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN), Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa asks NBA to return N300m support for its Annual General Conference by Rivers govt.

Adegboruwa to NBA: No basis for retaining N300m gift from Rivers govt

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria said NBA has no need to go begging for money for the event because all…
EFCÇ docks Agudosi Christopher Okechukwu for non- declaration of the sums of £8,020 and $704 at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos

EFCC docks man for non-declaration of £8,020, $704 at Lagos Airport

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

Ikechukwu was arrested in December 2024 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos by operatives of the Nigeria Customs…
The Northern Traditional Rulers Council expresses determination to help their governors to tackle lingering insecurity in the region.

“Enough is enough of senseless killings,” Northern traditional rulers spit fire

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

Vice-President Kashim Shettima while declaring the meeting open, expressed the Federal Government’s determination to work with the sub-national government and…
Tunji-Ojo

FG declares Friday, Monday as public holidays

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, extended warm greetings to Christians across the country, urging them to reflect on…
FAAC shares N1.681 trillion, being April 2025 revenue among the Federal Government, states and the Local Government Councils (LGCs) .

FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N1.578trn for March

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

Gross statutory revenue of N1.718 trillion was received for the month of March 2025. This was higher than the sum…
But for intervention of fuji icon, Saheed Osupa, Portable would have been re-arrested for N6.3 million fraud in Ilorin on Tuesday

“How Osupa prevented re-arrest of Portable for N6.3m fraud”

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

According to the petition, Portable was paid N6.3m to perform at the ‘Kwara Tampan Fiesta’ on Sept. 29, 2024, but…
Court jails Lagos businessman, Uzondu Chimaobi four years for refusing to accept Naira as mode of payment for $5700 Cartier diamond bracelet

Lagos businessman jailed for rejecting naira as payment for $5700 bracelet

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

He was arraigned by the EFCC on a two- count charge bordering on refusal to accept the Naira as a…
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