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‘You’ll be jailed for 3 years,’ Ondo govt warns chiefs wearing beaded crowns

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Alhaji Amidu Takuro, Ondo Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs gave the warning in Akure, the state capital. He…

Biden: Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling is ‘dangerous precedent’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

In clear, measured remarks from the White House, Biden said the court decision meant Trump was highly unlikely to go…

Insecurity: South-East Govs, stakeholders meet in Enugu

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Governors of the five South-East state states and some stakeholders including the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe are meeting…

How siblings macheted middle-aged man to death in Oyo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ibrahim said that the defendants unlawfully caused the death of one David Olagoke, 49, by macheting him all over his…

Diezani’s ex-husband, Madueke asks court to restrain ex minister from using his name

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Alison Madueke, has filed a petition at the Lagos State High Court seeking to…

Soyinka at 90: Group gathers 80 schools for month-long exhibition

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Over 80 schools will be involved in the exhibition, President of IACD, Dr Kolade Mosuro, disclosed in Ibadan on Monday…

35 die in 49 road crashes in Ogun in June- FRSC

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The sector commander reiterated the corps’ commitment to collaborate with other sister agencies to make the roads safer for commuters.

Human trafficking: NIS rescues, hands over victims to NAPTIP

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Command Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Mohammed Abdullahi said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

Kano Police Commissioner weeps in public for accident victims

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The new Kano police boss, who said he would keep building on the legacies of his predecessor, Mohammed Usain Gumel,…

DHQ gives details about Gwoza bombings, vows violent end for terrorists

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The fate of the terrorists that perpetrated these insecurity will be violent and short as troops will stop at nothing…

Police confirm rescue of three from Abuja building collapse

Paul Dada

2 years ago

According to her, the CP led a team of officers to the scene. She said the police cordoned off the…

IT expert cautions, counsels FG over use of AI

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Speaking on more advantages, the IT expert said the economies of AI and data provide huge opportunities for economic growth.

Security challenges: CDS seeks stronger ties with South Africa defence forces

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“Present at the meeting were the SANDF Chiefs of Intelligence, Policy and Plans, International Affairs and Joint Operations amongst other…

FG parleys Kano govt. on fast-tracking progress for SDGs

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to Orelope-Adefulire, with barely six years to the terminal date of the development agenda, the global community is lagging…

No explosion in Zungeru Power plant—- Adelabu

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The minister assured Nigerians of adequate supply of energy.

People trapped as four- storey building collapses in Abuja

Paul Dada

2 years ago

An eyewitness said there may be trapped people who had died.

248th independence: U.S. reiterates commitment to Nigeria

Paul Dada

2 years ago

According to him, both countries have a lot more to fuse together in culture, art, technology, politics, innovation, creativity, and…

Electricity tariff hike: Eight Borno hospitals shut down

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The GMD raised these issues during a press briefing at the end of the guild’s 2024 National Annual General Meeting,…

Kogi records two confirmed cholera cases

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He listed the PHCs that were approved to be upgraded to General Hospitals to includes PHC Assakyo in Lafia, Gudi…

NAFDAC shuts 100 shops, arrests four in Enugu market over adulterated products

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Speaking after the raid and arrest, NAFDAC’s Director South-East Zone, Mr Martins Iluyomade, said on Monday that the suspects were…

Alleged $6bn Fraud: EFCC opposes Agunloye’s application for overseas medical trip

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

At Monday’s proceedings , Agunloye, through his counsel, Adeola Adedikpe, SAN, drew the attention of the court to his application…

Gwoza suicide bombings: Death toll now 32 – Shettima

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

“So far, we have recorded 32 deaths; 42 of those injured were brought in from Gwoza and about 14 have…

Deadly bank robber Basheeru jailed 12 years in London

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The court heard that two men wearing face coverings entered the premises and demanded that the cashier open the till…

How Customs intercepted N13.6bn rifles, ammunition, drugs at Onne port

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

By Ikuru Lizzy Bashir Adeniyi, Comptroller-General, Nigeria Custom Service has narrated how 844 units of assorted rifles, 112,500 pieces of…

Lagos makes refund to 145 former subscribers of Egan Housing Estate

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Permanent Secretary also appealed to subscribers who had applied for refund but have not been paid to come down…

Wike threatens to unseat lawmaker in 2027

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Wike further advised the lawmaker to admit when lacking knowledge, offering education instead of criticism.

Nigeria Police wasn’t established to succeed – Senate Leader

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Bamidele explained that the incessant deployment of the armed forces for the purpose of maintaining law and order internally was…

Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1 billion suit against DSS

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Kanu, therefore, sought an order of injunction restraining and prohibiting the respondents from their act of forcible seizure and photocopying…

Wike: We’re ready to dialogue with #EndBadGovernance protesters

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaking while handing over Staff of Office to four newly coronated Chiefs of Karu, Kwali, Pai, and Yaba, Wike commended…

Coup averted in Ukraine, authorities report

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

An anonymous report said that the coup planned occupying parliament during a demonstration and setting up a “provisional government.’’ The…

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