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Port Harcourt man Azubuike Obasi jailed for currency trafficking

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja A Port Harcourt man, Azubuike Mamwu Obasi has been sentenced to six months imprisonment after he pleaded…

287 Abducted Kuriga schoolchildren released

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“While the school children were in captivity, I spoke with Mr President several times. He shared our pains, comforted us…

We’re fully ready for state police – Lagos–Attorney General

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), says the state is fully ready for…

IPOB terrorists kill two policemen in Imo, burnt vehicle

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adejobi said asides killing the officers, the terrorists burnt the police vehicle and fled the scene of the incident.

Six policemen shot dead in Delta, six others missing

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adejobi said the brave officers tragically fell victim to a cowardly ambush by armed assailants while undertaking a mission to…

Dangote distributes 120,000 bags of rice in Kano, to distribute 1m bags nationwide

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Chairman of the foundation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, said that ultimately, one million 10kg bags of rice would be distributed to…

Give Finidi Super Eagles job, ex Super Eagles player urges NFF

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“They have really, really strong and experienced players, even though I guess not all of them are here. I think…

Lagos LP asks Abure to reisgn

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“Barrister Abure is plotting to install himself again as the National Chairman of Labour Party through another illegal Convention and…

Gunmen kill cops, bomb patrol vehicle

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The gunmen who reportedly engaged the police in a long firefight in the incident which happened in the early hours…

Nigerian troops kill five terrorists, rescue 78 people in North East

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

During the operation, the CT came in contact with the terrorists and fiercely engaged them in a gun battle, eliminating…

FG to patronise local meter manufacturers to close metering gap

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He highlighted plans to introduce legislation mandating local content in the power sector, just like the oil and gas industry,…

Hoodlums attack customs office, injure officer

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“The Customs Area Controller, Iheanacho Ojike, has been in touch with the Commissioner of Police, and so far, some arrests…

NDLEA warns public about new scam

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"For those who may have a similar challenge, please feel free to seek help or clarification through any of these…

Troops rescue 16 almajiris, woman

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“These efforts would continue until they are found and the terrorists arrested, tried, and brought to justice by Nigerian law.…

Help us educate, discipline NLC, Ajaero,’ Labour Party cries to SGF

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

In the petition made available to journalists on Friday in Abuja, the party said it had become unavoidably necessary to…

How fake news almost ruined my 40-year old marriage – Lai Mohammed

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He admonished social media platforms to prioritise the integrity of information over profit motives and take proactive measures to detect…

Again, Rivers Assembly overrides Fubara to pass bill into law

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Commenting further, Rt. Hon. Amaewhule described the amendment to the House of Assembly Service Commission Law as one that merely…

FG commiserates with Russia over tragic attack in Moscow

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, in a statement, commiserated with the Russian Federation over the tragic attack…

Ogun vows to return sanity to transport unions

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He urged the unions to pursue peace in the discharge of their duties, reminding them that there are also other…

Edo 2024: CJID trains journalists in digital skills, fact-checking

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Other speakers included Lois Ugbede who spoke via zoom on the theme: Understanding information disorder; Google tools for fact-checking and…

Impeachment: Edo CJ constitutes up seven-man panel to investigate Philip Shaibu

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Judge noted that “The Governor of Edo State and the Edo State House of Assembly, who are the principal…

IPOB’s Simon Ekpa among 97 terrorists declared wanted by Nigerian military

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Some of the notorious leaders of bandits who have been linked to mass abduction, pillaging of villages and mass killings…

Lagos civil servants express mixed feelings over ‘Ounje Eko’

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Another staff member, Mr. Ibrahim from the Lagos State Ministry of Works, remarked, "The prices are fair, but there is…

Adelabu: FG to boost power supply to 6,500MW in 6 months

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Dr Tinuade Sanda, CEO of EKEDC, said the company would continue to collaborate with government agencies and consumers to protect…

Lagos announces three hours road closure to install pedestrian bridge components at Ikeja Along

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement late Friday said the diversion plan was for the installation of some…

Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of popular bridge in Ikorodu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Osiyemi said motorists on the service lane heading towards Ketu/Mile 12 axis from Ogolonto/Ikorodu garage would be diverted to the…

Peter Obi too desperate to be president – Reno Omokri

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Omokri added that "meanwhile, more people died at stampedes in your state when you were Governor. Absolutely nobody politicised it.…

EFCC arrests 20 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, recovers exotic cars

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oyewale said the suspected fraudsters were arrested on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Akobo area of Ibadan, following actionable intelligence…

Lagos Island fire: LASG to conduct material integrity tests on six buildings

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Lagos State Government on Friday said material integrity tests would be carried out on six buildings close to the…

Pensions for ex-governors daylight robbery, rascality – Obasanjo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The former president said Otti told him that the pensions scheme for ex-governors was like trouble because it allowed them…

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