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Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu releases 52 inmates, commutes six death sentences to life

“The released inmates are hereby tasked to exhibit good behaviour, desist from any form of crime and reintegrate into society,”…
FRSC

FRSC confirms six dead, 60 injured in Kogi auto crash 

The sector commander decried the notoriety of motorists, especially truck and bus drivers, on conveying both animals and human beings…
Minister Abdullahi Ata lashes Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo over recent remarks against President Bola Tinubu.

SUG presidents get rice palliative from Tinubu

“This will be a time for Nigerian youth and students to reflect and express their thoughts while engaging with the…
Police said the parcel allegedly containing 113.93 grams of gold worth over N20m was sent to a recipient in Minna, Niger State from Abuja

Four in serious trouble over alleged child abuse, robbery

While reiterating commitment of the command to protect lives and property, Wakil urged the people to report suspicious movements and…
First Bank

$225m debt row: FirstBank accuses Obaigbena’s GHL of breach, diversion

According to the statement, the dispute stemmed from a loan facility extended by FirstBank to GHL for the development of…
Court dismisses suit seeking to invalidate the appointments of the current MD, executive directors of the NDDC by President Bola Tinubu

Court dismisses suit seeking to void Tinubu’s appointments in NDDC

While delivering his ruling, Justice James Omotosho of Federal High Court held that the proper party to initiate the case…
Tinubu

We need 50 more APCs to flush out bandits in two months – Defence Minister

“If we are able to have 50 APCs that can go into the bush to flush out those criminals. I…
John Dasar, Plateau Emergency official reveals how 19 people returning from a wedding to Kano were burnt to death in Pankishin area

‘How 19 people returning from wedding were burnt to death in Plateau accident’

According to him, the victims of the accident were returning to Kano when their vehicle was involved in an accident…
Alaafin

Nine Oyo Princes slam Alaafin selection, accuse Makinde of tradition breach

Afolabi insisted that their objection was not personal but aimed at ensuring due process is followed.
57-year-old man docked over alleged 2.5m fraud

Lagos Arabic teacher jailed 21 years over attempted assault of 13-year-old pupil

Sakiru was jailed after by Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court after he was found guilty on an amended…
Marwa

Marwa pleads for more support as NDLEA unveils N67.5bn budget for 2025

The 2025 NDLEA budget proposal, amounting to N67.5 billion, includes N47.16 billion for personnel costs, N3.38 billion for operational overheads,…
Lagos

We won’t succumb to intimidation: NUJ, RATTAWU hits back at LASG

Labour unions, including the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Radio, Television, Theatre and…
NANs says FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, will meet with its leaders as well as chairmen of area councils, and NUT over ongoing teachers' strike

Alleged arbitrary arrest: Scavengers, beggars, others slam N500m suit against Wike, others

He is praying for an order awarding the sum of N500 million as general and exemplary damages for the violation…
Police acting in concert with military operatives rescue 23 kidnapped victims from a gang of gunmen in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State.

Three persons kidnapped from Nasarawa rescued in Taraba

The victims, were freed after a combined team of policemen, local hunters, and vigilantes engaged the kidnappers in a gun…
Bene Madunagu

Prof Bene Madunagu to be buried Friday

Comrade Bene is survived by her comrade and spouse for over 50 years, Comrade Edwin Madunagu, and children – Mrs…
Police say FCT 348 suspects, 10 trucks loaded with vandalised metals have been apprehended during raids on some black spots in Abuja.

Police nab 348 suspects in raid on FCT black spots

The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.…
Troops Nigerian Army intercept 139 bags of smuggled foreign rice along the Shao-Jebba Expressway in Moro Local Govt Area of Kwara State.

Troops nab smugglers, impound 139 bags of rice in Kwara

The smuggled consignment of rice loaded in two vehicles were intercepted by troops from the 22 Armoured Brigade deployed for…
APC denies issuing any directive to incumbent LGA chairpersons, seeking reelection, to resign ahead of the 2025 Lagos council poll.

Lagos LG poll: APC denies asking LG chairs seeking re-election to resign

The APC Spokesperson, Mr Seye Oladejo, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday evening, said that the purported directive…
President Bola Tinubu tasks the Armed Forces of Nigeria to embrace innovation and adaptability in addressing the nation's security challenges

‘Embrace innovation to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges,’ Tinubu tasks military

Tinubu gave the charge on Monday in Abuja, at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2025 Regimental and Award…
he Nigeria Police Force said it has postponed the enforcement of the controversial Tinted Glass Permit policy based on a court order.

#Endbadgovernance protest: Nigeria Police asks Amnesty to retract report, apologize

Force’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi, said the letter to Amnesty International was dated 6th January 2025 in a…
Police say FCT 348 suspects, 10 trucks loaded with vandalised metals have been apprehended during raids on some black spots in Abuja.

FCTA bans scavenging, suspends pantaker operations in Abuja

The Commissioner of Police in FCT, Olatunji Disu announced the ban while briefing newsmen after the FCT Security Committee Meeting…
Adelabu

Power generation increased by 30% in 2024 – Adelabu

Adelabu made the disclosure during his ministry’s 2025 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Power at the National Assembly…
EFC explains how five officials of Katsina Board of Internal Revenue divert over N1.2 billion from coffers of the state government.

How Katsina govt officials diverted N1.2bn – EFCC

EFCC said in a statement on Monday that the five officials were arrested following a petition from the Katsina state…
SSAP-SDGs Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire congratulates Mojisola Lasbat Meranda on her emergence as the Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly

‘Lagos Assembly will support Sanwo-Olu’s govt under new Speaker’

The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr Stephen Ogundipe (APC- Oshodi/Isolo I) made the pledge in an interview on Monday…
Obasa

The Rise and Fall of the seemingly impenetrable Mudashiru Obasa

In the Lagos Assembly, he acted with the authority of a kingmaker, often overshadowing the governor himself. He showed little…
Court sentences Kamilu Olona to eight months imprisonment for stealing items belonging to his father’s tenants at Bodija Market, Ibadan.

Ekiti man Olajide Fajana bags life imprisonment for rape

Justice Olajide Fajana of Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti while delivering judgement on the case, convicted and…
Otti to build 250-room five-star hotel in Umuahia

Gov Otti approves upward review of Abia traditional rulers’ salaries

The Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, made this known on Monday during a press briefing on the outcome of…
Lagos

Lagos slams Labour Unions over broadcast shutdown, orders workers back to work

The government accused the unions, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers' Union (RATTAWU),…
Fortrust

Fortrust Asset Management launched with bold vision for financial growth

The CEO emphasised that Fortrust is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and organisations achieve their financial aspirations while navigating the…
Tinubu

Inside Tinubu, Kagame’s Abu Dhabi meeting: What really transpired

Tinubu and Kagame’s meeting reflects the increasing recognition of Africa’s pivotal role in global sustainability efforts.