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Police, military kill armed robbers in Nasarawa

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“Consequently, two of the criminals were fatally injured and rushed to the hospital, where they subsequently died while receiving treatment,…

Man jailed 14 years for raping, impregnating daughter

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Speaking after the judgement, Egbuson, the lead prosecuting counsel, noted that the judgement would serve as a deterrent to others…

Diplomat advocates NIS independence from Interior Ministry

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ambassador Coomassie, who is also the Head of Mission, International Peace Commission, Nigeria, decried the under-funding of NIS and called…

Two rescued from collapsed building in Abuja

Paul Dada

2 years ago

She underscored the importance of engaging professionals as well as the provision of protective wears to ensure safety of workers…

NDLEA, ALGON partner on drug war

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He encouraged them to also take advocacy and drug test as major components of their efforts when they return to…

Lagos Police nab deadly robber with gun in Agege

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Hundeyin said the suspected robber was caught with one locally-made pistol and one expended cartridge, saying investigation was ongoing.

How local governments can boost Nigeria’s GDP – NULGE

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“It will go a long way to improve livelihoods and ensure a better Nigeria for everyone,“ Olatunji said. (NAN)

New Lagos Task Force boss descends on environmental law violators

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Chairman urged residents and Lagosians in general to be vigilant and partner with the Agency to stamp out environmental…

FCE Akoka staff to Provost: ‘Your tenure has expired, leave office now’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Christopher Olamiju, Deputy Registrar, Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Lagos State, has urged the Federal Government…

Police arrest man for alleged possession of pistol

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a post he shared on his X handle…

Hunger: Nigerians are bleeding, address situation now, cleric tells FG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The minister lamented that most families in Nigeria battle to feed once a day, while some who managed to eat…

Tinubu sends important message to Fashola

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Tinubu joined family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate one of Nigeria's most gifted minds on this special occasion.

Troops bust 47 rail track vandals in Kaduna

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The acting Commander, 1 Division Provost Group, Lt..- Col. IY Rena, was quoted as stating that the suspects were profiled…

Cross River rubbishes NBS report which rated State number one in child labour

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the data, Cross River, Yobe, Abia, Plateau and Taraba are are top five with 58.6, 58.9, 60.1, 62.6,…

NEMA receives 103 Nigerian deportees from Turkey

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Addressing the returnees, the Director General NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, admonished them to accept their experience in good faith and…

One dead in fatal accident on Third Mainland Bridge

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The authority confirmed the death of one person, but did not give details of the identity of the deceased.

Appeal Court affirms 5-year jail term for Baba Ijesha

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In her judgement, the trial judge, Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo (rtd) of the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court, on…

Sallah: FRSC recorded 51% reduction in accidents nationwide

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, the Corps took full advantage of the opportunity to deliver reduction of fatalities in the country by…

Interswitch eClat Champions Health-Tech Innovation at Lagos Health Summit 5.0

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Lagos Health Summit is an annual conference that brings together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the…

I won’t return to Presidential Villa again even if I had opportunity – Patience Jonathan

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Jonathan in a video said if anybody called him now to go to the Villa, she would not go as…

Truck crushes 14 people coming from Jumat prayer to death in Kano

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Abdullahi said, “We received a distress call at about 01:50 p.m. on June 28, 2024. On receiving the information, we…

103 Nigerians deported from Turkey

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

“Ever since I had been in Turkey, I always had my resident permit renewed. It just got expired and Turkish…

ASUU urges FG to meet demands, threatens nationwide strike

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Uduk stated that the ongoing discussions with stakeholders aim to encourage Nigerians to appeal to the government to act, warning…

Obi as governor focused on building breweries, instead of schools, hospitals – Reno Omokri

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Reacting to this, Omokri, in a tweet on X on Friday said under Obi as two-term governor, doctors went on…

Tinubu makes eight fresh top appointments

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ngelale said Tinubu approved the appointment of the new Federal Permanent Secretaries after a diligent selection process by the Office…

Tenure of FCT area council chairpersons expires June 2026 – INEC

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Yakubu said that based on the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 (as amended), the current elected executives of FCT…

‘How mother of Hausa singer, Rarara was abducted in Katsina’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The elderly mother was kidnapped at her residence in Kahutu, Danja Local Government Area of the state in the early…

Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: EFCC raises contempt charges against Yahaya Bello’s lawyers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has raised contempt charges against two defence counsel in the N80.2billion alleged money laundering…

‘A fine example of Nigerian excellence,’ Tinubu hails Amina Mohammed at 63

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to the President, Mohammed is credited for mobilising all government and non-government oil and gas stakeholders to achieve the…

Tinubu condoles with victims of Karu market fire

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolence to victims whose shops and goods got burnt in the Karu, Abuja market…

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