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2024:132 died, 655 injured in Ogun road accidents – TRACE

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"Provision of adequate mandatory warning signs and prohibition signs along the 18 major traffic corridors in the state is also…

House of Reps postpones resumption of plenary

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The new date for resumption is now set for Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Akin Rotimi, spokesperson for the House of…

Rivers: Pastors Bassey, Elijah caught with sword, coffin, other ‘strange’ items

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for Rivers Police Command in a statement she issued on Friday in Port Harcourt said…

Lagos shuts down Oshodi pedestrian bridge

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Adding, he said, "Pedestrians are advised to make use of an alternative bridge located 30 meters away pending the outcome…

FRSC to prosecute underage drivers in Gombe

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“We have started sensitising parents since 2024, and we will sustain that for a while before we begin enforcement and…

Dantawaye assumes duty as Kogi police commissioner

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

His assumption follows the retirement of the former Commissioner, CP Bertrand Onuoha.

Tinubu appoints board chairpersons for 42 federal orgnisations

Paul Dada

1 year ago

President Tinubu directs the board chairpersons not to interfere with the management of the organisations, emphasising that their positions are…

Tinubu mourns former FCT Minister Useni

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The President prays that God Almighty will grant Lieutenant-General Useni's soul eternal rest and solace for his family.

Shock as Governor Makinde’s elder brother dies at 65

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, who confirmed the news in a statement, said the older…

Unilorin appoints JAMB Registrar Oloyede, two others as Emeritus Professors

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He is a former Vice Chancellor of the university and the current Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions…

Court proscribes Lakurawa, others

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Justice Omotosho, also proscribed similar groups operating in Nigeria, especially in the North West and North Central regions of the…

We’ve so far disbursed N116.184bn – NELFUND

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Earlier before approval of the NELFUND’s budgetary proposal, Chairman of the Joint Committee, Sen. Dandutse Muntari, emphasised the need to…

NESG predicts 5.5 per cent GDP for Nigeria in 2025

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“We believe that at the optimal level, if we embark on a more efficient policy reforms, the Nigerian economy has…

Fire: Sokoto govt. assesses damage at Kara market

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Umar said the agency would initiate full-scale damage assessment on Friday to provide a more precise estimate of losses as…

‘Big expectations’ as IBB is set to launch memoir

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Babangida's tenure as head of state from 1985 to 1993 was marked by series of controversies including the execution of…

NDLEA apprehends 38 suspects, seizes drugs in Lagos

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Ofoyeju gave the breakdown of drugs seized to include Codeine 305,323.37kg, Tapentadol 13.370kg, Tafradol 11,.230.8kg and Benzhexol 5,888.8kg.

40% of army personnel lack accommodation – COAS

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He said that the Nigerian army still faced an acute shortage of accommodation, which must be addressed as they continue…

LP Reps lament failure to rescue Anambra lawmaker one month after abduction

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Gunmen had on December 24th 2024, abducted Hon. Azuka, representing Onitsha 1 North Constituency in the Anambra State House of…

All exams in Nigeria will be 100% CBT by 2027 – Minister

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He emphasised government’s commitment to tackling widespread examination malpractices and enhancing the overall quality of the nation’s educational assessments.

Police, NDLEA clash in Bayelsa over suspected drug dealer

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The clash caused panic and pandemonium at the Ekeki Police Division as the confrontation ensued between the Police and the…

Lagos inaugurates Market Safety Marshals to curb fire disasters

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Mojola explained that past fire incidents had resulted in significant financial losses for the state, market traders, and insurers, necessitating…

LASTVEB vows to redefine vocational training standards in Nigeria

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Participants at the retreat shared testimonials about the remarkable improvements witnessed in recent years, including enhanced learning environments, regular professional…

Leave or we’ll throw you out, Lagos warns illegal stall owners

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"I have instructed that the shop/stall owners be served abatement notice; We are going to clear these infractions and keep…

Welfare of military personnel my priority – Tinubu

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“Your dedication, courage, and resilience protect our freedoms and uphold the very principles upon which our nation was founded,” the…

Defamation: Court fixes date for hearing of VDM’s suit

Paul Dada

1 year ago

However, VDM, through his counsel, Mr Marvin Omorogbe, filed a preliminary objection challenging the competence of the suit and the…

NAFDAC goes tough, destroys N1.37bn substandard products in Abuja

Paul Dada

1 year ago

She stated, “We also have food products such as cookies, vegetable oil, non-alcoholic beverages, and items from supermarkets with labeling…

1,030 police recruits pass out as constables in Lagos

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The police constables had undergone six months of highly challenging, rigorous, physical, and intellectual training activities.

Trump signs order to list Houthi militia as terrorist organisation

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Shortly before the end of Trump’s first term as president in 2021, his then-secretary of state, Mike Pompeo initiated the…

Court cautions EFCC, lifts order freezing company’s $163,592

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that the EFCC had failed to provide evidence that the funds constituted proceeds…

Police rescue abducted wife of AIG Odumosu, kill kidnappers

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Ogun Police Command had in a statement on 17 January confirmed abduction Mrs Odumosu in a statement by its spokesperson,…

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