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Hamzat urges social clubs to partner with government for national growth

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

He disclosed that the club annually inducted 15 members but due to the milestone being celebrated, a total of 40…

Shettima hits New York for UNGA 79

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Nkwocha, in the statement recalled that President Bola Tinubu had asked Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to this year’s UNGA.…

Kano partners TBIGC to unlock $23.5m investment in energy sector

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Country Director, TBIGC Joy Dariye explained the energy sector reform road map is driven through key objectives, including strategic planning…

Nimet: Flooding, strong winds to accompany 3-day thunderstorms from Monday

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

NiMet in a weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday also warned that there is a high likelihood of urban…

Edo election: Buhari reacts to victory of APC’s Okpebholo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Buhari in the congratulatory message, described Okpebolo victory the Edo governorship election as “historic”. He expressed hope that the incoming…

Hippopotamus kills 60-year-old Emir’s guard in Kebbi

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to report, 60 years old Maigadi was attacked by the hippopotamus while he was fishing in Yauri River at…

Tinubu to Okpebholo: Don’t gloat over your victory, see it as challenging call to service

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Tinubu also praised other candidates who participated in the election for their contributions to advancing Nigeria's democracy, saying peaceful political…

Edo governorship election a tragedy, travesty of democracy – Obaseki

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Obaseki urged residents of Edo to be calm and shun the tendency to resort to violence and destruction of properties…

Tinubu orders crackdown on cybercriminals, transnational car thieves

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Expressing concern over transnational crime groups exporting stolen vehicles to Nigeria, Tinubu lauded the collaboration between Nigerian authorities and international…

Nigerian drug mule Okafor excretes 76 Cocaine pellets after NDLEA arrest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Upon his arrest, the suspect was placed under excretion observation. After three days in custody, Okafor excreted all 76 pellets…

Why we won all seats in Kwara LG election- APC chairman

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Fagbemi also described their victory as “triumph of democracy” and acknowledgement of the trust placed in the APC by the…

ISWAP terrorists drown while crossing river in Yobe

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

At least 17 members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) drowned while attempting to cross a river…

Okpebholo clinches Obaseki’s Oredo LG as INEC set to declare him Edo Governor-Elect

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is expected to declare Okpebholo the winner of the Edo governorship election shortly.

Kaduna State PDP elects new chairman

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The outgoing Chairman, Felix Hassan Hyat, called for party faithful to give the new leadership maximum support for the party…

#EdoDecides: PDP petitions INEC Chairman, demands review of collated results

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He went further to explain that a simple collation of all the votes recorded in the polling unit results uploaded…

Lagos drug raid: NDLEA seizes Opioids worth N16.1bn, arrests key figures

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

“The 25 million pills of tapentadol have an estimated street value of N13.7 billion, while the codeine consignment is valued…

Edo Election: PDP rejects results as collation crosses 10 LGAs

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

On Akoko-Edo, he said all the issues in the election were dealt with during results collation and that the votes…

INEC warns against disruption of results collation process in Edo

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“ These actions are uncalled for. Nobody should disrupt the process at any stage and no one will be allowed…

Governor Adeleke set to announce new minimum wage

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Governor Adeleke urged the university staff and students to maintain peace and focus on contributing positively to the institution’s development,…

VP Shettima departs Abuja for US

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Tinubu had earlier directed the Vice-President to lead the Nigerian delegation to the high-level global forum.

Edo: APC, PDP supporters jubilating ahead of final result

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Operatives of the joint security agencies including the police and the military had a herculean task maintaining law and order…

#EdoDecides: Election observers worried over collation of results

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The observers, including the Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room, Yiaga Africa, Kimpact Development Initiative, the, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, ElectHER,…

Trump loyalist Stella Immanuel launches 40 days of prayer to combat “Demonic” Democratic agenda

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Immanuel first gained widespread attention in July 2020 for her controversial promotion of hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and the antibacterial drug Zithromax…

Edo Election: Security beefed up at INEC office

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The routes leading to the office were closed to vehicular movement just as only accredited individuals were allowed access to…

We walked out Obaseki from collation centre – Ajibola Basiru

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

"When you are acting as an umpire, you must be seen to be fair to all concerned. Mr Obaseki's action…

I have made arrangements for my death – Soyinka

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In response, Soyinka, while hinting at his future, remarked that he had made arrangements for his transition. “I don't want…

Floods: Tinubu urged to probe Borno govt over ecological funds

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

"If we have not heard from you by then, SERAP shall consider appropriate legal actions to compel your government to…

INEC to begin collation of Edo governorship election results at 10 am

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The REC also reiterated the commitment of INEC to delivering a free and fair election in the state.

Read Defence Minister Badaru’s message to Nigerians

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“With these challenging times for Nigeria with evolving threats to our national security, I encourage us to continue in the…

Herbalist arrested with corpse of 13-year-old girl

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The police revealed that the victim Oriyomi Adegboyega got electrocuted at about 10:20 am on Thursday. But the mother was…

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