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Okupe

Okupe was a bold, articulate advocate for national development – Tinubu

President Tinubu recalls Dr Okupe as a bold and articulate advocate for national development, expressing deep sorrow over his passing…
Enugu State Government says those defacing outdoor surfaces and spaces with posters would face a fine of up to N50 million.

Enugu govt sets N50m fine for unlawful pasting of posters

Frank Aninwike, General Manager, Enugu State Structures for Signages and Advertisement Agency (ENSSAA), Frank Aninwike, stated this in a statement…
4 drug kingpins bag 95 years in jail, forfeit jeeps, others

4 drug kingpins bag 95 years in jail, forfeit jeeps, others

Four drug kingpins Ogbuji Christian Ifeanyi; Iloduba Augustine Chinonye; Shuaibu Nuhu Isa (a.k.a Don) and Zidon Zurga have been convicted…
Lagos Assembly proposes new law to slash agency fees

Obasa: Lagos lawmakers arrive in court over speakership tussle

Lagos State House of Assembly members have arrived at the State High Court in Ikeja for the hearing of a…

Sexual Harassment Allegations: Reno Omokri urges Natasha Akpoti to take lie detector test

Former presidential media aide Reno Omokri has challenged Natasha Akpoti to undergo a lie detector test following her allegations of…
Nigeria Custom Service hands over impounded cannabis sativa weighing 3103.3kg as well as 88 cartons of codeine syrup to NDLEA in Ogun state.

Ogun: Customs hands over 3103.3kg cannabis, others to NDLEA

The Customs, through the Area l command Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu in a press conference held in Abeokuta on Thursday revealed…
Two women identified as Adeoti Folake and Adewuyi Modupe have been arrested in Lagos by operatives of EFCC while hawking naira notes.

Naira loses weight against U.S. Dollar in unofficial market

The Nigerian naira has taken a hit, weakening to N1,561 against the American dollar in the black market.
Mabel Segun

Tinubu mourns renowned writer Mabel Segun

The President notes that Ms Segun's first book, My Father's Daughter, was published in 1965. It received global acclaim and…
Kabir Dangogo was not just a name in the field of public relations; he was an institution. . His legacy will continue to inspire practitioners.

Kabir Dangogo: The demise of a Doyen of Public Relations in Africa

My first encounter with Mallam Dangogo was through his writings during my early years in PR. However, it was an…
Plateau govt. imposes 48-hour curfew on Jos-North LGA

Cases of ritual killings minimal in Plateau – Police

“They do that on the directive of their native doctors who promise to boost their powers, chances of hitting better…
Ogun Police arrest 15 suspects for allegedly obstructing public road

23-year-old apprentice electrocuted in ogun

Following the incident, police operatives recovered the welding machine and exposed wire as exhibits. The welder, truck owner, and driver…
Ogun governor, Dapo Abiodun, describes death of former presidential aide and politician, Dr. Doyin Okupe, as a deep personal loss to him.

Updated: Ex-presidential aide Doyin Okupe dies 15 days to birthday

Dr. Doyin Okupe, a renowned Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has passed away at the age of 72,…
Kyari

Nigeria close to achieving food security – Kyari

“The Federal Government will continue to work together with states and local government councils to bring prosperity through agricultural production."
EFCC

Court convicts kano woman for smuggling undeclared foreign currencies

She pleaded with the court to spare her as she had no knowledge of the contents of the box and…
Fubara

Fubara appoints new Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University

Zeb-Obipi, is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management and was the Director of Information and Communication Technology…
Edo

Police detain eight over death of site engineer in Benin

According to him, the crisis stemmed from disputes over the positions of Chairman and traditional leader (Okiaghele). And it resulted…
Ekpa

FG names Simon Ekpa, 16 others terrorism financiers

“Freezing measures should be extended to all accounts associated with the designated subjects. For designated entities, this should include accounts…
Court jails Kano woman Hauwa Ibrahim for smuggling $1,154,900 and SDR135,900 Saudi Riyals Saudi Riyals from Saudi Arabia into Nigeria.

Currency smuggling: Kano woman jailed, loses over $1.1m, SDR135,900 to FG

Ibrahim was arrested by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport for attempting to…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Unjust! Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan speaks on her suspension from Senate

Meanwhile, an interest group, All Progressives Congress (APC) Professionals Network, has urged Nigerians to protect the sanctity of the legislature,…
Ohanenye

EFCC quizzes ex-Minister Uju Ohanenye over alleged ₦138m fraud scandal

Ohanenye’s ordeal follows her removal from office in October 2024, when President Bola Tinubu ousted five ministers, including her, during…
Mabel S

BREAKING: Renowned Nigerian writer, Mabel Segun, is dead

A statement by her family announcing her passage partly reads, "It is with gratitude to God for a life well…
Senate

IWD: Senate declares war on Gender barriers, vows 35% affirmative action

“We are discussing how women will have a solid presence not only in the National Assembly but also in the…
Tinubu

Tinubu unleashes 774 Health Warriors to fix Nigeria’s healthcare crisis

President Tinubu’s announcement of the employment offer was met with resounding applause from the fellows and attendees.
Courts jail 21 suspects internet fraudsters in Benin City after they pleaded guilty to separate one-count charge filed against them by EFCC

21 internet fraudsters jailed in Benin City

The charge against Eimuen Nathaniel reads: "That you Nathaniel (m) on or about the 14th of February, 2025 within the…
Dr Ibrahim Wada, a medical expert, says advancements in modern medicine could extend human lifespan up to 250 years within the next 40 years.

Scientists working to extend human lifespan to 250 years – Medical expert

Speaking as the guest lecturer on the topic ‘The Longevity of Man,’ Wada stated that such feat could be realised…
ISWAP

Nigerian troops kill 92 terrorists, rescue 72 hostages from kidnappers

The troops also recovered a total of 117 assorted weapons and 2,939 rounds of ammunition. The recovered weapons included:58 AK47…
Court admits former manager of P-Square, Jude Okoye, charged with stealing $1 million and £34,537, to N50 million bail.

Alleged $1m, £34,537 theft: Court admits Jude Okoye to N50m bail

The anti-graft agency also alleged that, sometime between 2016 and 2023, Jude Okoye dishonestly converted the sum of £34,537 paid…
Police nab two Pakistanis for allegedly kidnaping a fellow 48-year-old Pakistani who they lured to Lagos State from Kano state.

Police smash Pakistani gang of kidnappers in Lagos, nab 2, 5 escape, rescue victim

Spokesperson for Lagos Police Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin announced this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos He described arrest…
Bolugbe

Ogun woman dies after multiple stabbing by husband

The command spokesperson added that the deceased sister recounted that at about 1:00a.m, Josephine, who married to Oju from Cross…
Ogun

Ogun shuts down four companies over deadly accidents

Quantum Steel Industry was sealed following an industrial explosion that resulted in fatalities, with several victims still hospitalised.