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Nigerian govt. declares March 31, April 1 as public holidays

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

He urged Nigerians to use the festive period for prayer, focusing on the nation's peace, stability, and prosperity.

EFCC re-arraigns ex-NSA Sambo Dasuki, 3 others

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 re-arraigned former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki…

Political earthquake in Rivers as Fubara’s loyalists swept out in mass purge

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The affected officials have been ordered to hand over to the most senior permanent secretaries or administrative heads in their…

Tragedy as Ogun hunter Bolugbe accidentally shoots self while retrieving prey, dies on the spot

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Bolugbe's Dane gun reportedly slipped from his shoulder, discharging accidentally and striking him fatally in the neck and lower jaw.

Lagos Court jails man caught with $578,000, after collapsing in court

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) had arrested Sunday at the airport for failing to declare $299,000 concealed in relaxer containers.…

Fiery Senate drama: Akpoti-Uduaghan publicly apologises to Ezekwesili

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The confrontation occurred during a Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions hearing on Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition against Senate…

Political bombshell! INEC begins move to recall Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

INEC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring an open and transparent process, urging Nigerians to remain patient as the verification of…

Political firestorm: APC accuses PDP of masterminding protests to destabilise Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Tenebe urged law-abiding citizens to remain vigilant and steer clear of the planned demonstrations, cautioning that security agencies have been…

Lagos Procurement DG declares war on corruption, hails ROLAC’s support

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Speaking at the opening of a two-day training on Strategic and Sustainable Procurement, organised in collaboration with ROLAC, Onafowote underscored…

Kidnappers demand N20m to free Imo Catholic Priest

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

Ubaechu was abducted in Ejemekwuru on Sunday evening while on his way to attend the annual retreat of priests of…

Okpebholo ratifies suspension of 71 ‘rebellious’ Enigies by Oba of Benin

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paul Ohonbamu who disclosed this in a statement after the State Executive Council…

2027: Nasarawa governor Abdullahi Sule denies anointing successor

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Governor Sule spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Peter Ahemba, at the bi-monthly press briefing in…

Gadzama arraigned over alleged N34.5m theft

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

Gadzama was arraigned alongside her company, Buildcon Global Services Ltd., on a two-count charge bordering on stealing and retention of…

Lassa Fever hits Ogun, Corps member dead, Govt issues urgent warning

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

The state government in a statement signed by the Commissioner For Health, Dr Tomi Coker, revealed that the corps member…

How EFCC probe forced Yahaya Bello’s nephew to demand refund of N550m paid for Maitama property

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

“We didn’t know the matter had been investigated until Bello got back to me and said the property he bought…

Native doctor, 3 others arrested for slaughtering 2 children for rituals in Rivers

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Iringe-Koko said that following his arrest, Aniekan reportedly confessed to the crime, stating that he was introduced to ritual killings…

Rivers: Couple found dead after inhaling generator fumes

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Confirming the incident, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the Police Command stated that the couple died from carbon monoxide inhalation.…

100 women graduate from Glovo, She Code Africa, LASG tech bootcamp

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Glovo Nigeria, on Wednesday in Lagos, noted that the transformative 12-week programme was designed to equip women with technical skills.

Troops nab 2 suspects over killing of Catholic priest in Kaduna

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Okechukwu, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Kafachan, Kaduna State, was abducted on March 4, at about 9:15 p.m.…

Taraba Police Command spokesperson, SP Usman dies

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Usman died following a prolonged illness in the early hours of Sunday 23rd March, 2025, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public…

Battle for PDP’s National Secretary: Court fixes date for judgment in Anyanwu’s suit

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The the Supreme Court had March 21, set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, delivered on…

Nasarawa: 4 robbers died in fatal crash while fleeing in stolen car, one arrested

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Nemesis caught up with them when the stolen vehicle crashed fatally at Bola Junction, along the Keffi-Abuja Expressway, during their…

‘Tinubu committed to addressing long-standing gaps within policy ecosystem’

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Dr Hadiza Usman, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Policy and Coordination, made this known at the Stakeholders’ Validation Session…

Suspension of naira-for-crude will push more Nigerians into poverty – ActionAid

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

“The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) preference for importing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) instead of prioritising local refining is…

Tinubu inaugurates 2nd Niger Bridge access road

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Tinubu was represented by Anambra governor, Charles Soludo, at the event. He stated that the Second Niger Bridge, inaugurated in…

PETROAN hails NNPC Ltd. for running PH refinery 180 days non-stop

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

“It was commissioned in October 2024, and has been running continuously for 180 days, up to March 2025; it is…

Reps advance Bill to establish National Local Government Electoral Commission

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The commission shall organise, conduct, and supervise elections for Chairmen and Councillors of all Local Governments, including the Area Councils…

Court jails illegal BDC Operator, internet fraudster in Ilorin

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Ilorin, convicted and sentenced the two fraudsters after they pleaded guilty separately…

Uyo man Oguzie Joseph jailed 2 years for internet fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Count one of the charges against reads: "That you Oguzie Chima Joseph (a.k.a Sergeant Flores Nguyen), sometime in 2024 in…

Inter-Ministerial Fact-Finding Report Released on Segilola Resources Operating Limited, Company Reaffirms Commitment to Osun State

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

In an official statement released by Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) regarding the recently concluded dispute with the Osun State…

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