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Businessman and ex-agitator, Chief Bibopere Ajube aka General Shoot-At-Sight alertes President Bola Tinubu on threat to peace in Niger Delta

Tantita: Ajube tackles Asonja, challenges him to prove alleged invasion

Ajube, the Beleukoriwei of Arogbo Ijaw Kingdom declared that as a successful businessman and leader in Ondo State, there was…
Akeredolu's burial arrangements begin

Ex Gov. Akeredolu’s burial arrangements begin

Following the passage of Akeredolu, his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, was sworn in as Governor by the State Chief Judge, Olusegun…
How siblings matcheted middle-aged man to death in Oyo

Court remands two juveniles for allegedly defiling 10-year-old girl

Earlier, the prosecution counsel, Mrs Olawunmi Osibanjo, told the court that the juveniles committed the offence in Dec.9, 2023.
Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare

#RevolutionNow: FG discontinues trial of Sowore, Bakare

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, had earlier threatened to strike out the farcical treason charge filed…
How siblings matcheted middle-aged man to death in Oyo

Ibadan man in court for allegedly stealing N3,000, phone from prostitute

Ahmed said that the offence contravened the provisions of section 390 (9) of the Criminal Code Cap. 38 Vol. ii…
Agriculture minister Abubakar Kyari, says Nigeria has far lost more than N1.3bn to outbreak of Tuta absoluta also known as “Tomato Ebola”

Why Nigeria is suffering from food inflation — Agric Minister

“What we believe is that we must secure the country first with food for the population before any surplus. You…

Senator mourns Asagba of Asaba

“He will be sorely missed, fondly remembered, and forever revered for his greatness”. Obi (Prof.) John Chike Edozien, your memory…
OOU

Harsh economy: Ogun announces N5bn intervention plans

“Anyone who wants to test our will, will do so at their own peril. While the road ahead may be…
EFCC arrests 14 suspects allegedly being trained as potential internet fraudsters at their training in Makurdi, Benue State.

EFCC busts Markurdi ‘Yahoo Academy’, nabs 14 internet fraud trainees

The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded, Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity of…

We’re pained over increase in cement price — Benue residents

A resident, Mr Oche Onah, who said that he bought the product on Monday at the rate of N7,500, expressed…
EFCC docks Nigerian man Nwachi Kingsley for defrauding American lady, Nicole Kierulff Sayers, of $370,000 through phony contract

Fake marriage trial: EFCC recovers $13,204, property, cars from Chidozie Kingsley

Also recovered from the defendant is a plot of land in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Lexus Ex 350 and Toyota…
Military governor of Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province, Peter Cirimwami Nkuba, dies during an offensive by M23 rebels

Massive displacement as fighting surges in eastern DR Congo

Some 100,000 houses, 1,325 schools, 267 health facilities and large swathes of agricultural land have been damaged or destroyed as…
Jigawa governor, Umar Namadi advises politicians and leaders to always reflect on their roles and mandates with the fear of God

Jigawa governor donates N2m to family of dead soldier

Malam Bala Ibrahim conveyed Government's condolence to the family of the deceased soldier, Nigeria Army and urged the family to…
Lagos Traffic Laws

Sanwo-Olu announces date for inauguration of Lagos Red line rail

Sanwo-Olu noted that the Red Line rail, which runs from Agbado in Ogun State and terminates at the Oyingbo area…
Police

Alleged killers of retired Oyo Perm Sec. paraded in Ibadan

Oyo police Commissioner, Adebola Hamzat paraded the alleged murderers of Gbenle alongside 30 others arrested on suspicion of murder, armed…
Police dock 13 suspects over murder of Kwara traditional ruler, Oba Olusegun Aremu, kidnap of his wife and one other person

13 suspects docked over murder of Kwara traditional ruler

The 13 defendants were arraigned on a four-count charge of criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, kidnapping and giving false information over…
The House of Reps Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) approves the N140 billion 2026 budget proposal for the commission.

60 House of Reps lawmakers drum support for parliamentary system 

Also speaking, Wale Raji (APC-Lagos) said the move was to start a national conversation on the need for a transition…
Sanwo-Olu splashes N750m on 15,000 Lagos traders

Sanwo-Olu splashes N750m on 15,000 Lagos traders

Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the current economic hardship in the country, saying the activation of such financial support would go along way…
EFCC arrests 14 FUTA undergraduates, 19 others for internet fraud

EFCC arrests 14 FUTA undergraduates, 19 others for internet fraud

"Items recovered at the point of arrest include ten exotic cars, phones, laptops and one motor bike.
Kemi Badenoch with Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu to UK: Consider Lagos as destination of choice for investments

The Governor also stressed the need for improved trading activities to improve Nigeria's economy, saying "Let us consume what we…
Obi at AFCON

Peter Obi is simply an opportunist – Bwala

Bwala, in a tweet on Wednesday said Obi is not playing the role of opposition but opportunism.
Senate

Senate constitutes 1999 Constitution amendment committee

Akpabio stressed the need for the Senate to look at some aspects of the Constitution to bring it in line…
Electoral officers watching helplessly as hoodlums disrupted rerun election in Enugu

Hoodlums disrupt rerun election in Enugu

“Report from our Enugu State office indicates that hoodlums have disrupted the electoral process in the state constituency."
Nigerian writer and environmental activist Nnimmo Bassey wins 2024 Wallenberg Medal

Nigerian writer Nnimmo Bassey wins 2024 Wallenberg Medal

The Wallenberg Medal is awarded to outstanding humanitarians whose dedicated efforts on behalf of the vulnerable and oppressed mirror the…
President Bola Tinubu urged to reduce taxes to revive economy

Financial expert urges FG to reduce taxes, duties to revive economy

“The federal government can come up with such fiscal policies like tax reduction to encourage companies to invest, expand and…
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State sworn in for second term

Bayelsa Gov. Diri takes oath of office for second term

He took the oaths of office and allegiance which were administered by the State Chief Judge, Justice Matilda Ayemieye at…
Rivers Police sack Inspector, recommend two ASPs to IGP for dismissal

Extortion: Rivers Police sack Inspector, recommend two ASPs to IGP for dismissal

Odey was one of three Policemen charged with extorting $3,000 from a young man in the state about a month…
Lawyer and rights activist, Femi Falana, (SAN) opposes ex-President of NBA, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) on the legal status of EFCC.

Falana misrepresented facts on post COVID -19 fund – Tope Ajayi

“The top three best-performing states in the Second Round of Assessment are Nasarawa, which got N13,697,828,496.96, Cross River – N10,944,747,818.84…
Tinubu

Tinubu jets out for AU Summit in Ethiopia

Ngelale said the theme of this year’s summit is ‘‘Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education…
Some single ladies in Nigeria say they want marriage proposals from their boyfriends as Valentine’s Day gifts

We want marriage as Valentine’s Day gift, ladies cry out

“No gift can impress me at my level, he has gifted me an iPhone for Christmas except he wants to…