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NDLEA seizes 490 Kg of cannabis, 17,568 bottles of Codeine syrup in Sokoto

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

NDLEA said the seized cannabis was contained in 47 bags stored by one Monday Effiong an indigene of Cross River,…

Assassination Attempt: Peter Obi attacked in Edo

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The office of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised alarm over an attack on its chieftain, Peter Obi, as…

EFCC: Why we’re not in hurry to charge El-Rufai to court

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

El-Rufai was held in EFCC’s custody for two nights, from Feb. 16 to Feb. 18, over corruption allegations levelled against…

Tinubu announces Disu as new police boss, confirms Egbetokun’s resignation

Paul Dada

1 month ago

But in a statement by Bayo Onanuga the President's Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, Tinubu accepted the former IGP's resignation…

Sokoto 19-year-old jailed 21 years for rape of minor

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The Sokoto High Court judge added that the convict had been found guilty of an offence that was grievous and…

Victory of APC candidates in Rivers by-election well-deserved, Fubara says

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

“I look forward to working with them and their colleagues in the Rivers State House of Assembly,” Fubara said.

Police arrest APC Publicity Secretary

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Idris-Gusau was arrested on Tuesday, Alhaji Bashir Ataka, the Welfare Secretary of APC in Zamfara confirmed.

Ex-NRC boss Fidet Okhiria remanded over alleged $385,000, N165.5m fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

EFCC alleged that Edetanle violated the Public Procurement Act, 2007, in the award of contracts to contractors of the corporation,…

Presidency breaks silence on IGP Egbetokun’s resignation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

The confirmation came amid swirling speculation about the circumstances of Egbetokun's exit from the top police post, which he assumed…

War Anniversary: Zelensky accuses Putin of failing to break Ukraine

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Russia says it launched the invasion to stop Ukraine from joining NATO. However, Ukraine says the war is an attempt…

El-Rufai asks court to quash DSS suit, award N2bn compensation

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The grounds cited in the motion seeking the dismissal of the charges include: their constitutional invalidity, lack of disclosure of…

Omokri: No mercy for el-Rufai over nosebleed claims

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Omokri's post comes amid reports from el-Rufai's media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, that the former governor suffered an overnight nosebleed while…

How Malami begged me to bail him from prison – Sowore boasts, mocks El-Rufai’s ‘bleeding nose’

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

According to Sowore, Malami had, at the time of his detention, “sent people” to him and his lawyers, having realised…

2027: Kogi youths donate ₦100m to back Tinubu’s re-election bid

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

Governor Ododo also said that no government in Nigeria’s history has given young people as many opportunities as the current…

El-Rufai’s Nosebleed in Detention: Atiku demands clarity from FG

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

Atiku further stated that whichever agency is responsible for El-Rufai’s custody has a constitutional duty to guarantee his safety, dignity,…

Mother of 3 commits suicide after fiancee’s family rejects marriage

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

“On 12/02/2026, it was reported that one Abigail Adebayo, 30 years old, allegedly ingested Sniper insecticide following a family disagreement…

Speeding truck kills LASTMA officer, two others in Badagry tragedy

Paul Dada

1 month ago

He said that the driver fled the accident scene but, was later apprehended by other LASTMA personnel who handed him…

Bayelsa gets new deputy governor as assembly backs Akpe

Paul Dada

1 month ago

Akpe previously served as Majority Leader in the State House of Assembly before his appointment as Chief of Staff at…

RCCG pastor’s curse fails as lady tweets after death prophecy

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

“Stay off twitter until banger boys start parading ‘their’ pictures with RIP ……my parents are active SM users. Abeg o!…

Tinubu to sack IGP, COAS before 2027 election – Primate Ayodele

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

“The spirit of the Lord revealed to me that the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, the Chief of Army…

The hidden risks in the US Congress recommendations on Nigeria

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

The US report is a wake-up call. Violence against Christians must stop, no argument there. But the tools they suggest?…

NASS reschedules plenary to March 5 amid critical budget defense meetings

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

The National Assembly’s decision to postpone plenary underscores the importance of thorough scrutiny of the national

NAPTIP seeks public help over alleged child abuse in daycare centres

Paul Dada

1 month ago

The agency urged anyone possessing verified information, evidence, or first-hand knowledge of such incidents including those personally affected, to contact…

Fresh visa policy affects Nigerian students in Canada

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

These categories target highly skilled workers such as medical doctors with Canadian experience, researchers, senior managers, transport professionals, skilled foreign…

Court strikes out Ozekhome’s property forgery charges

Paul Dada

1 month ago

He was dragged to court before Justice Peter Kekemeke FCT high court, Maitama, Abuja by the Independent Corrupt Practices and…

Lagos leads as Nigeria records 120+ AI startups

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

This is according to the AI Outlook 2026: Shifts, Trends & Predictions report released by AI CoLab Africa and AI…

‘Apologise or die by 11pm’- RCCG Pastor curses lady over ‘Mr’ title

Michael Adesina

1 month ago

“I, Pastor Dr Bola Abiodun, hereby pronounce a curse on u that if you don’t retract & apologize… u shall…

Why Lagos increased BRT fares by 13% — Government explains

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

He added that the adjustment follows the government’s approved yearly fare review plan. Ojelabi noted that Nigeria’s inflation rate ended…

Welfare Dispute: Cross River magistrates halt strike

Paul Dada

1 month ago

“It wil be impracticable to build houses for magistrates in every local government area, so, we propose payment of housing…

18 nabbed as police dismantle drug enclaves in Akwa Ibom

Paul Dada

1 month ago

“Those who choose to undermine the peace and safety of Akwa Ibom should be prepared for swift and decisive action,”…

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