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Lagos partners financial institutions to empower women traders

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

To benefit from the programme, women traders must have a National Identification Number (NIN) and be registered with the Lagos…

New govt: Obaseki to inaugurate transition committee

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The inauguration ceremony will hold at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) on Friday, 18 October, 2024. The…

21 years after, Lagos Assembly to scrap 37 LCDAs created by Tinubu in major overhaul

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The bill further mandates the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to conduct elections for the 20 constitutionally recognized LGAs.

Kano: NDLEA secures four convictions in one day

Taiwo Okanlawon

1 year ago

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command, under the leadership of CN AI Ahmad, has achieved significant…

Sule to mobilize Northern Governors to fight drug abuse

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

He gave the indication in Lafia on Wednesday during the Northcentral sensitization workshop on the effects of drugs and narcotics:…

Drama as Imo lawmaker Ugochinyere faces recall threats

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Hon. Ugochinyere Ikeagwonu’s tenure as the federal representative for Ideato South in the National Assembly is under threat, as a…

Sanwo-Olu, others pay tributes to late Ohanaeze leader Iwuanyanwu

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Sanwo-Olu and other eminent Nigerians spoke on Wednesday evening during the service of songs and night of tributes held for…

Poverty: Tinubu sets target of $1 trillion economy by 2030

Taiwo Okanlawon

1 year ago

To bridge the gap between the rich and the poor, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that…

Kano: NDLEA secures four convictions in one day

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

These convictions were all within the short stint of Hon. Justice MS Shuaibu of the Federal High Court - Court…

List of governors who announced over 70,000 minimum wage

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

This decision, endorsed by President Bola Tinubu on July 29, 2024, comes after intense negotiations between the Tripartite Committee, including…

What Tinubu told Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi, on his 50th Birthday

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The President further commended the Ooni’s tireless advocacy for youth and women empowerment through education and entrepreneurship, alongside his philanthropic…

Tension as CNG explosion rocks Benin, three injured

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The explosion reportedly happened while filling CNG into the newly installed gas tank of an Audi vehicle, which was brought…

How Gowon’s policies, programmes cemented Nigeria’s unity – Etsu Nupe

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Etsu Nupe also recalled that Gowon gallantly fought on the side of Nigeria during the country’s civil war, which…

How female POS operator facilitated ₦4 million kidnap ransom for just ₦40,000

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Edafe pointed to the alarming case of the female operator, cautioning others that participating in such deals could lead to…

Labour lauds Sanwo-Olu over N85,000 minimum wage

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Adejumo urged the governor to sustain the tempo in other areas.

Man dies after alleged marathon sex in Niger State lodge

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

In a statement issued on Thursday, the police spokesman, SP Wasi’u Abiodun, provided details surrounding the incident, which took place…

Air Force takes relief materials to Borno flood victims

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The statement further said: “This mission underscores the NAF’s commitment to providing timely humanitarian assistance, especially in regions severely impacted…

Bello, Wike: Agenda for Tinubu

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“I don’t think there is any understanding we had that I haven’t kept. There is no understanding that we had…

We arrested 1,274 in nine months – Kano Police

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Command also recovered ₦241,000.00 suspected to be counterfeit currency, 35,142,000:00, 226 mobile phones.

Unhealthy foods jeopardising our future, say Nigerian youths

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The statement further referenced the danger of tobacco smoking and related products being aggressively marketed by the industry to young…

Lagos set to translate laws into Yoruba

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The initiative, which will utilise OpenAI’s GPT-4 technology for the translation process, aims to ensure that the diverse Yoruba-speaking population…

Jigawa tanker Inferno: FRSC harps on safety precautions

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Meanwhile, a mass burial has been held for the 147 victims who died while scooping fuel from the tanker wreckage.

Shettima arrives in Sweden

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The objective of the visit is to boost trade and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Sweden.

EFCC Arrests 36 Yahoo boys in Onitsha

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The suspects were arrested on October 11, 2024 following actionable intelligence linking them with suspected online criminal activities.

NGF says Jigawa explosion deaths saddening, worrisome

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“The reported circumstances of the incident are worrisome, and we are therefore urging citizens to avoid taking advantage of petrol…

Abuja Municipal Area Council goes tough on residents dumping wastes in drainage channels

Paul Dada

1 year ago

We have been warning the people against it, soon we will start imposing fines,” he said.

We do not owe Libya an apology – FG

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by…

Diminishing ISPs are a Growing Hurdle to Nigeria’s Broadband Goal

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been pressured about the issue from various industry executives. It has acknowledged the drop-off…

Customs strike again! N1.1 billion worth of deadly drugs seized at Apapa Port

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Olomu revealed that the seized items included 236,783 bottles of cough syrup containing codeine and Barcadin cough syrup, packed in…

No vacuum in leadership: Presidency clears air on Tinubu, Shettima’s absence

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, reassured Nigerians…

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