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Businessman lands in prison for allegedly defrauding customer of N129.9m

Igbinosa said the offences, the defendant committed were punishable under sections 314, 287 and 168(d) of the Criminal Law of…
Nigerian Army troops kill two suspected oil thieves, and arrested 18 others during operations in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers States

Illegal refinery with more than 100,000 litres of oil busted in Rivers

A statement by NSCDC spokesperson Babawale Afolabi on Saturday in Abuja indicated that the site was uncovered by the Commandant-General’s…
Citing the need to join in building blocks that would translate to mansions of democratic dividends to the people, a member of Ebonyi House of Assembly Celestine Ogba has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to All Progressives Congress, APC.

Why I abandoned Labour Party for APC – Ebonyi lawmaker

Ogba who announced his defection at a ceremony in the state APC secretariat on Saturday in Abakalikii in the presence…
The Federal Government has promised swift and decisive action to bring perpetrators of the heinous killings of worshippers in a mosque in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State to justice.

Information Minister congratulates new APRA executives

Mohammed Idris, also a Fellow of APRA, acknowledged the significance of the election for the advancement of public relations across…
Gov Adeleke said in his Ramadan message that the seizure of the local government funds has inflicted hardship on the people of Osun state

Collapsed Amphitheatre: Adeleke pledges to pay medical bills of affected students

Adeleke, who was represented by the Commissioner for Education, Dipo Eluwole, sympathised with the management of the University and parents…
Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says he has surpassed the achievements of his predecessors in eight years in just in one year in office.

I’ve beaten 8-year record of Wike, others in one year – Fubara

According to Fubara, the success achieved by his administration in service and project delivery within his first one year in…
Acacia studios set to unveil latest homeware collections in Lagos

Acacia studios set to unveil latest homeware collections in Lagos

The event will showcase Acacia Studios' stunning range of homeware products, including tableware, decorative accents, and textile pieces.
Oba of Benin takes custody of two repatriated 'Royal stools'

Oba of Benin takes custody of two repatriated ‘Royal stools’

The Director-General of National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Olugbile Holloway, handed over the repatriated objects to the Benin monarch…
Troops

Troops foil kidnap attempt, shoot two criminals dead in Imo

The spokesman said that similarly, troops in conjunction with personnel of Naval Base, Oguta, neutralised a member of the Indigenous…
Emir of Kano praises Kano police chief

Emir of Kano praises Kano police chief

He further charged he participants to use this opportunity to learn and cascade the training to their subordinates in various…
Atiku gives reason not to contest 2027 presidency

The only reason I won’t contest 2027 presidency – Atiku

According to him, “As long as it’s the decision of the party, I will abide by it. But I contested…
Police arrest 22-year-old Adamawa housewife, Racheal Geoffrey, for burning the hands of her seven and three years old step children

Adamawa housewife burns hands of her 2 stepchildren for eating her rice

Adamawa Police Spokesperson, SP Yahaya Nguroje said in a statement on Saturday that investigations revealed that the two children have…
You're A Beacon Of Hope Against Cancer, Ooni's Wife Olori Temitope Ogunwusi Tells First Lady Mrs Oluremi Tinubu

Battle against cancer: Queen Temitope Ogunwusi showers praises on Oluremi Tinubu

In an unprecedented gathering of grace, power, and purpose, Nigeria’s illustrious First Lady, Her Excellency Chief Oluremi Tinubu, alongside 17…
Police

Police arrest three suspects for alleged armed robbery in Enugu

He said the suspects, who are residents of Trans-Ekulu, Enugu, allegedly armed with toy pistols robbed their victim of cash,…
MURIC hails dismissal of a suit challenging the use of Arabic inscriptions on Naira notes by a Federal High Court in Lagos.

100 Niger orphans : MURIC threatens legal action against Minister of Women Affairs

However, if the news emerging from several media outlets today is true and she has not withdrawn the motion, we…
EFCC hands over $22,000 recovered from a convicted internet fraudster, Hakeem Ayotunde Olanrewaju to the operatives of the U.S. FBI in Lagos

EFCC hands over $22,000 recovered from internet fraudster to FBI

Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos had, on August 15, 2023, ordered that the…
ICPC Chairman Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, assures British High Commission of continued support in tackling visa racketeering in Nigeria.

‘We’ll help you to tackle visa racketeers’, ICPC assures British High Commission

Dr. Aliyu stated this when he received Mr. Coran Oakley, the International Liaison Manager of the Home Office International Operations…
Ganduje, also a former Kano governor denounced killing of the woman and her children, and called for swift prosecution of the perpetrators

Ganduje seeks support for families of Kano mosque attack victims

“In times like these, it is crucial that we come together to support one another, offering comfort, strength, and compassion…
ECOWAS bloc emerging tourist destination — Stakeholders

ECOWAS bloc emerging tourist destination — Stakeholders

“Tourism is not an internal matter; you need global attraction to have ECOWAS as a tourist destination country; so these…
Group to Tinubu: Address the failure of power sector urgently

Tinubu appoints governing boards for federal tertiary institutions

He said: “To reconstitute the councils of 61 universities is not a small feat. Government is working to ensure that…
Court convicts mother of five Ramat Mercy Mba of forging the signature of ex-President Buhari’s CoS, late Abba Kyari to carry out job scams.

Abuja businesswoman jailed for forging late Abba Kyari’s signature

Abuja based businesswoman and mother of five, Ramat Mercy Mba, has been jailed for her involvement in an employment scam…
What Tinubu told Oyetola on his 70th birthday

Oyetola: APC ready to kick out PDP in Osun

Oyetola said this while receiving prominent PDP members, Dotun Babayemi, a former governorship aspirant and Mr Shuaibu Oyedokun, a former…
The Federal Government has promised swift and decisive action to bring perpetrators of the heinous killings of worshippers in a mosque in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State to justice.

Why I’m optimistic that Nigeria will get better soon- Information Minister

The Minister who spoke at a high-level dialogue on delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu titled, “Leveraging…
Wike

‘How Fubara, Wike fight for political supremacy will hurt Rivers’

The group, said in a statement signed by its leader, Chief Sunnie Chukumele issued on Friday in Port Harcourt said…
LASEMA operatives rescue one Segun Amoo who man who mistakenly fell into the lagoon at Falomo bridge area of Lagos state.

Lagos man who ‘mistakenly’ fell into lagoon rescued by LASEMA

LASEMA boss, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement, said the Agency received a call through the Lagos State Toll-Free Emergency…
APC suspends Aminu Jaji member representing Kaura-Namoda/Birnin-Magaji Fed. Constituency of Zamfara State over alleged anti-party activities

Zamfara APC crisis: Ward executives oppose suspension of Rep. Jaji

Jaji who represented Kaura-Namoda/Birnin-Magaji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives was suspended on Friday by the State APC chapter…
CAS Hasan Abubakar says Nigerian Air Force (NAF) would continue to work with sister services to ensure return of peace to the country.

NAF committed to flushing out terrorists, bandits, others out of Nigeria – CAS

The CAS said this at a Juma’at Prayer held in commemoration of the NAF 60th Anniversary Celebration, on Friday at…
Police

Three police Inspectors demoted for extorting N29.4m from motorists

Adejobi said the trio intercepted an unregistered Mercedes Benz at Gwarinpa, Abuja, and forced the occupants to part with the…
Police

Police sack Inspector Mohammed for joining robbers to rob victim of N29.8m

"The dismissed officer, along with 5 others were members of an armed robbery gang responsible for the robbery of the…
Police

Two police officers dismissed for fighting on street

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi in a statement on Friday, said the Nigeria Police Force was aware…