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Kogi Government approves creation of new traditional stools across the state in a bid to enhance grassroots participation in governance

Kogi governorship poll: Tribunal affirms Ododo’s election victory

However, Ajaka’s lawyer, Pius Akubo, SAN, had urged the tribunal to discountenance the respondents’ submissions and uphold their petition
How siblings matcheted middle-aged man to death in Oyo

Man jailed one year for illegal deal in hemp

The offence contravenes the provision of Section 11(c) of the NDLEA Act of 2004.

Bayelsa governorship poll: Tribunal affirms Diri’s election victory

It held that prayers of the petitioners were contradictory, adding that Sylva and APC did not tender any electoral material…

No effort will be spared in securing the nation’s future – Tinubu

"President Tinubu reassures the nation of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure ambience of learning for the children…

Emirate dispute: Kano Deputy Governor apologises to Ribadu

“We are human and can err at any time. On my behalf and the Governor of Kano State, I want…

Hoodlums attack police station in Lagos

The report also said reinforcements of the police operatives had been deployed to the area.

Three burnt to death in Lagos auto crash

"Extrication of the three burn victims trapped inside the car with the aid of the light rescue equipment was carried…

Court dismisses Shaibu’s suit seeking disqualification of Ighodalo

The judge said evidence showed that Ighodalo won the primary  election of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Hajj 2024: Sanwo-Olu resolves BTA differentials for Pilgrims

Hajj 2024: Sanwo-Olu resolves BTA differentials for Pilgrims

NAHCON had used N1,252.01 per dollar to calculate hajj fare to give $500 as BTA to each pilgrim, and the…
Kogi Government approves creation of new traditional stools across the state in a bid to enhance grassroots participation in governance

Kogi govt expresses shock over murder of 2 kidnapped students

"The Kogi State Government expresses deep shock and sorrow over the callous killing of two of the yet-to-be-released students of…
NSIB says it has launched an investigation into the Abuja-Kaduna train that derailed at the Jere corridor on Sunday morning

NSIB launches probe into Kaduna-Abuja train derailment

The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has assured passengers that normal train services between Kaduna-Rigasa, Idu Abuja would…
Some residents of Kaduna laments over late arrival of electoral officials and materials for the LG election taking place across the state.

Enugu announces date for LG elections

A statement by Prof. Christian Ngwu, its Chairman, advised registered political parties and the general public to obtain election guidelines…
Police

Five injured as herders attack farmers in Jigawa – Police

By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The police have said five farmers were injured in an attack by cattle herders in Hayin…
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin visits Gadan village of Kano to commiserate with the people over deadly attack on their mosque.

Kano mosque attack: DSP Jibrin donates N15m, promises new mosque

Our Correspondent reports that one Shafiu Abubakar Gadan (38) set the mosque ablaze while worshippers were performing the dawn (…
Mamman

FG postpones inauguration of vasities’ governing council

President Bola Tinubu had ordered a thorough review of the governing boards for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions five days after their…
Kano Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo leads a high-powered Committee to Edo state over recent killings of the 16 hunters in Uromi community.

Emirship tussle: Kano Dep. Governor apologises to Ribadu

Gwarzo, in a brief video interview at the Emir’s palace in Gidan Rumfa on Saturday, accused the NSA of arranging…
Alex Otti

Otti promises 80 megawatts of electricity for Umuahia

The Abia State Governor promised that the 80 megawatts of power for Umuahia will be achieved before the end of…
NIWA debunks reports alleging that about 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap at Sabon Gida area in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State.

Police confirm killing of 11 people by bandits in Katsina

Katsina Police Command spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Katsina on Sunday while reacting to a…

Soldiers not involved in Kano Emirate tussle – Army

The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, dismissed the allegation in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
NGO says two students of the students abducted by gunmen from CUSTECH, university Osara, Kogi State have been killed.

Kogi varsity declares three- day mourning for slain kidnapped student

“We, therefore, urge everyone to remain calm and maintain the peace the state is enjoying".
NRC

Train services continue on Kaduna-Abuja route – NRC

Mr Yakub Mahmood, the NRC Deputy Director Public Relations, who made this known in a statement in Abuja, said the…
Address the nation to calm frayed nerves, CAPPA Tells Tinubu

Tinubu reveals what Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will do to Nigeria

President Tinubu commended the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, for being diligent and for his efforts towards the qualitative…
Three dead, seven injured as mosque collapses in Lagos

Three dead, seven injured as mosque collapses in Lagos

Oke-Osanyintolu said "Following an extensive exercise, final casualty report on the above incident is that of three fatalities and seven…

Sultan speaks against street begging by northern children

The Sultan made the assertion at the inauguration of the Zamfara State Almajiri Integrated Qur’anic Education Center,Gummi held in Gummi…

Obaseki flags-off ‘Feed the hungry initiative’ in Edo Central

It would be recalled that the same initiative was also flagged-off in Edo South on Friday, 3 May, 2024, during…
Tinubu

Obasanjo: Tinubu yet to find right way to handle economy, subsidy removal wrongly implemented

These are removal of subsidy, closing the gap between black market and official rates of exchange and the third is…
Group to Tinubu: Address the failure of power sector urgently

Tinubu inaugurates newly reconstructed Lagos expressway

''We are grateful to Mr. President, the Ministry of Works, Dangote Group and Hitech Construction Limited for the current state…
Tinubu mourns ex-EFCC boss Lamorde

Tinubu mourns ex-EFCC boss Lamorde

"President Tinubu prays to God Almighty to grant repose to the soul of the deceased and comfort for his family".
Fire guts outer court of Kano Emir's palace, no injuries reported

Kano emirship tussle: Aminu Ado Bayero’s sympathizers protest in Kano, Gaya 

Ganduje, shortly after splitting  the Kano Emirate into five,  had sacked and banished Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi 11, using the legislative…
Gov. Ododo mourns Yakubu Muhammed

Kogi journalists in diaspora seek representation in Ododo’s govt

The Guild further stressed that proactive steps like this would no doubt knit interests groups under a confluence agenda.