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Oyo govt begins bursary payments to indigene students

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“The beneficiaries, numbering about 2,950, were selected from a pool of approximately 3,000 applicants, having met the required criteria."

Eviction alert: Lagos gives street traders 48 hours to vacate or face action

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

He emphasised that the government would not tolerate street trading and illegal habitation on road medians, stressing that such activities…

A tribute to courage: Upholding justice and protecting press freedom in Nigeria

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

According to the report "State of Media Freedom in Nigeria" by the Media Foundation for West Africa and the Nigeria…

FG breaks silence on Lagos-Calabar Highway controversy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The minister explained that the government specifically sought companies with advanced concrete paving technology, a method that was uncommon in…

Walter Anga to Rivers Politicians: ‘Stop the Chaos before it’s too late!’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The actor expressed concern over the political turmoil rocking Rivers State, lamenting that those who now sought to benefit from…

Major bust in Kano: 53 Notorious thugs nabbed in midnight raids

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

During the raid, operatives discovered a substantial quantity of illicit drugs, including Cannabis Sativa, Codeine syrup, rubber solution, and suspected…

Lagos Police detain Septuagenarian over alleged sexual assault on teen

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The police assured that a thorough investigation is underway, with Hundeyin confirming that "the suspect would be arraigned at the…

Midnight Shock: Lagos Police nab armed robbers on Lekki-Ajah Expressway

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Upon searching them, officers discovered a semi-automatic pistol loaded with five rounds of live ammunition, raising concerns over what could…

Dark Secrets? Gombe teenage girl found hanging after vanishing for 24 hours

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

He added that Maryam’s body had been deposited at the General Hospital, Kaltungo, while an investigation was ongoing to uncover…

Bishop blasts Edo Police over ‘shameful’ role in Priest’s kidnap drama

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In a statement dated March 14, 2025, and signed by the Director of Communications, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, Bishop Dunia…

London gun ring smashed: Two jailed combined 36 years in explosive Met Police crackdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Eric Aram, 35, and his associate Mohammed Guetfi, 33, were sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court after an intensive, data-driven police…

Underage drivers responsible for most accidents in northeast stakeholders

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The sector commander also said underage drivers lacked value for life and property, saying they often disregard safety measures, believing…

Ini Edo celebrates daughter Light’s 4th birthday

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Marking the joyous occasion, the proud mother shared adorable photos of her mini-me on social media, expressing deep gratitude to…

NSCDC apprehends five suspects in Bauchi

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He said operatives of the corps apprehended the suspects for criminal misappropriation, rape and theft in different locations across the…

Tinubu not worried about 2027 election – Presidency

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“It’s how to make sure that at the end of his first term, he can sit back and say, look,…

Kano constitutes payroll standing committee

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Committee's mandate include: receiving monthly salary updates from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs); endorsing salary variation updates for implementation…

16-year-old girl commits suicide in Gombe

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Police in Gombe have confirmed that a 16-year-old girl, Maryam Samuel, allegedly committed suicide at Kaltungo community in Kaltungo…

FRSC emphasises importance of driving schools, road signs, highway code

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Mrs Rosemary Alo, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Oyo State, advised while speaking with…

“You’re already down 2-0. More are coming,” Wike alerts Fubara

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Wike spoke against the background of Supreme Court judgement which recognized the Martin Amaewhule led State House of Assembly populated…

Lagos, Experts urge youth to embrace AI tools for society challenges

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“So, technically, today, I was able to speak to the students, and it was around what the future of work…

Lokpobiri tours TotalEnergies’ assets, reaffirms FG’s desire to increase investments in oil industry

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D. visited the Ofon FSO and Egina FPSO, Joint…

Sanusi’s reinstatement as Emir not invalidated by Appeal Court – Kano Gov’t

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Kano Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, said this in a chat with journalists. According to…

Zulum distributes 110 vehicles, 280 houses to security agencies

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The vehicles and houses were launched by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday at an event attended…

ICPC boss vows tough times for saboteurs in public service

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“We are keen on fostering this relationship to strengthen anti-corruption practices, especially in the power sector,” Engr. Adighije affirmed.

How I was duped by Nigerian fraudster posing as BP engineer – U.S. lady

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Sharp testified as the first prosecution witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in the prosecution of Nelson…

Tinubu celebrates Osuide public health icon at 90

Paul Dada

1 year ago

President Tinubu commends Professor Osuide's life-long dedication to strengthening Nigeria's drug regulatory framework, fostering excellence in pharmaceutical sciences, and mentoring…

NAF airstrikes kill 20 terrorists in Katsina

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“The NAF, in coordination with ground forces, remains relentless in its mission to eradicate all threats and dismantle bandit strongholds,”…

11-year-old Amazing-Grace Salami wins Spelling Bee in Nigeria competition

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Amazing Grace-Salami would represent Nigeria on the global stage at the centennial edition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in…

Gov. Abiodun rewards UNILAG’s best graduates

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Abiodun also appointed Badekale and Adebakin Education Ambassadors of Ogun state. Speaking when he received the two students and their…

Kidnappers demand N30m to free Quranic competition winner, father, sibling – Katsina govt

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Rabiu-Faskari, his father and sibling were abducted two days ago on their way to Faskari from Katsina, after they were…

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