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Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest Paediatric Hospital set for unveiling in Lagos 2025 – Sanwo-Olu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Expressing satisfaction with the progress of the work, the governor stated, “We are on track, and we believe the hospital…

Shock as prominent Bishops Abioye, Aremu quit Oyedepo’s Winners Chapel

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Their retirement is in line with the operational guidelines of the Liberation Commission, also known as the Mandate, which serves…

Boat owners decry decline in Lagos to Porto-Novo travels

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Fajemirokun said that so far, only 65 trips had been made from January till date.

Olukoyede urges youths to shun internet crimes

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Similarly, the representative of the Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Gabriel Dewan is quoted as urging the youth to…

Nigerian girls have potential to bring change, says SGAI

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"In Nigeria, the collective role of all stakeholders is imperative to halt the challenges girls face."

Lagos First Lady inducts Over 700 students into Young Farmers Club

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

During the induction, Dr. Sanwo-Olu emphasised agriculture's crucial role in Nigeria’s economy, describing it as the backbone of the nation’s…

Six abducted Lagos journalists rescued in Anambra

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"Meanwhile, operations are still ongoing for the possible rescue of the seventh crew member," the statement noted.

Court deals devastating blow to Fubara, affirms Amaewhule as Speaker

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The court chastised Fubara for disregarding the rule of law, emphasising that his actions constituted a gross violation of the…

SDGs: Nigeria reviews progress, galvanises stakeholders for accelerated action

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs (OSSAP-SDGs) in collaboration with the United Nations Development…

Lagos sacks six LASTMA officials over misconduct

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Bakare-Oki reassured the public that LASTMA is committed to improving its operations and urged Lagos residents to report both commendable…

Stakeholders call for e-voting, automated voter’s card, BVAS

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The call was made on Thursday in Benin, at a Media and CSO roundtable discussion on the recently concluded Edo…

Tinubu celebrates NEPZA CEO’s election to World Free Zone Board

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The President notes that Ogunyemi's election to the board of the international body is a testament to the ongoing reforms.

Lebanese predator Akar jailed 14 years for exploiting teenage girls in Kano

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Justice Shu’aibu slammed Akar with a 14-year jail term without an option of fine. Additionally, Akar must pay a N2…

14 years without option of fine – Lebanese jailed for sexually exploiting 2 Kano girls

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

By Ramatu Garba A 67-year-old Lebanese national, Zuhier R Akar, has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for sexually exploiting…

South Korean Novelist Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Born on November 27, 1970, Kang grew up in a literary family. Her father, Han Seung-won, is a well-known novelist,…

Army: We’ve arrested soldier who killed Insp. Ganiyu, justice will be served

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The incident is highly regrettable, given the Division’s commitment to the Nigerian Army Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement.…

Lagos Police Inspector Ganiyu killed by Soldier in tragic confrontation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

According to a statement from SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Inspector Ganiyu was killed…

Troops under siege? Nigerian Army denies attack claims in Imo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Unuakhalu recalled a previous incident on October 3, 2023, when the headquarters of the Isiala Mbano LGA was set ablaze…

Lagos strikes back: Illegal Army structures torn down at Yaba College

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The operation was carried out by the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as KAI, as part of…

Jonathan urges Ghana to ensure credible elections ahead of 2024 polls

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

Jonathan also stressed that the success of elections in any country rests heavily on the credibility and professionalism of these…

CACOL blasts court rulings hampering EFCC’s anti-corruption efforts

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

According to Olukoyede, the EFCC is currently unable to conduct investigations in 10 Nigerian states due to restraining orders issued…

Palestinian death toll passes 42,000 in Gaza

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

A further 97,720 Palestinians have been injured since October 7, 2023, the ministry said. The figures do not distinguish between…

Marwa appoints Mitchell Ofoyeju Tincan Island Port Commander

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Prior to his appointment, he was the Agency’s reform champion with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and focal…

Lagos Govt vows to go tough on scrap dealers

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

They steal some of the lighting on the bridges, the iron guards, the rail guards, and all that. We intend…

Judges urged to stop granting frivolous restraining orders against EFCC, others

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

This call was made in Abuja on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in a Communique issued at the end of the…

FG kick-starts N2bn water projects in Sokoto

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Performing the ceremony at Sokoto State University, the Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Alhaji Bello Goronyo, said…

Flood disaster: Swiss govt donates €1.2m to Borno

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The donation was announced by the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Nicolas Lang, who led a delegation of the Swiss Embassy…

Afrobeats star Twicy bags seven nominations at Central Music Awards

Taiwo Okanlawon

1 year ago

By Taiwo Okanlawon Afrobeats singer and songwriter Twicy has been nominated for seven awards at the Central Music Awards in…

Ex-Minister Mamman used funds from Mambilla project to purchase properties – Witness

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

During Wednesday’s proceedings, Kweido, while being led in evidence before Justice James Omotosho by prosecution counsel, Olumide Fusica, SAN said…

Deadly land grab: Friends poison, stab, burn man in chilling Kano murder

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

On September 29, 2024, a resident of Dorayi Quarters reported Dahiru's disappearance, suspecting his last contact, Aliyu, to be involved.…

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