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Two Bayelsa men docked over alleged plot to kidnap Gov. Diri’s brother

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to the Police prosecutor, Oghenebrume who is wanted over alleged involvement in the abduction of one Fyneman in the…

Alleged N10bn fraud: Ex-Kwara gov, Abdulfatah Ahmed granted bail

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Ahmed left office in 2019 and was succeeded by the incumbent governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, who won on the platform of…

Okpebholo emerges APC candidate for Edo governorship election

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Jethro Ibileke Senator Monday Okpebholo has been elected candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 21 September…

Yoruba youth group calls for prosecution of Jim Obazee for overstepping investigative mandate

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The group convener, Comrade Seun Adeaanu, called on President Tinubu to take immediate action to address the issue and ensure…

Cops arrested for N30m extortion in Nigeria

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Revealing this in a statement was the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi He said the case extortion was brought…

Tension as Hausa bike man kills one in Ogba

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

However, police officers from the ‘Area G’ command in conjunction Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have beefed up the areas to…

‘Abuse of democratic ethos,’ LP Reps knock police over Abure’s arrest

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

..demands investigation into circumstances surrounding the bizarre occurrence The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives, has queried…

Nigerian Catholic bishops reaffirm rejection of same-sex couples

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“Homosexual acts are acts of grave depravity which are intrinsically disordered and, above all, contrary to natural law”.

Customs to begin distribution of seized food items Friday

Paul Dada

2 years ago

A statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, quoted Adeniyi as saying that rice…

Fuel subsidy removal: Group urges governors, lawmakers to wake up

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“As a parting shot, MURIC reminds Nigerians to stop concentrating on the FG for all their problems. We must ease…

Two doctors, one nurse die of Lassa fever at army hospital in Kaduna

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“As of the time of this statement, samples have been taken from suspected contacts and the deceased and sent to…

Tinubu appoints CEOs, executive directors for Galaxy Backbone, NCC others

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers and executive directors for…

Lagos, Ogun Police begin joint patrol of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Recently, gunmen kidnapped the chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Philip Aivoji, and some other…

Rivers: Gunmen attack police team, kill Inspector

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

She added that the state police command has already identified the group responsible for the attack and will spare no…

FG gets N407.267bn, states N379.407bn as FAAC shares N1.149 trillion for January

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to a communique issued by FAAC, the N1,149 trillion total distributable revenue comprised statutory revenue of N463.079 billion, and…

Speaker Abbas, Gbajabiamila lead tributes to ‘titans of democracy’, Ghali Na’Abba

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Deputy speaker, Benjamin Kalu described Na’Abba as a “hero of transparency and courage’’ who stood for the masses.

Tinubu warns civil servants against delay in processing welfare benefits of Nigeria

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The President, who met with the Head of Service, The Body Of Permanent Secretaries, and some Directors-General of agencies at…

EFCC nabs 48 KWASU students, 2 others for internet fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to the statement, items recovered from the suspects include nine exotic cars, twenty-four (24) laptops and different brands of…

Stakeholders charge operators to adhere to elevator safety standards

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Director General, Lagos Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola in his opening remarks said the workshop was necessitated towards enhancing…

Ajadi hits Edo for NNPP gov. primary, vows to ensure transparency

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo and his entourage have stormed Edo State for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) Governorship primary election.

Armed militia: Court orders FG to file charges against Miyyeti Allah’s Bodejo within 7 days

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Bodejo was arrested on Jan. 23 in Malia, Nasarawa State for allegedly raising up an armed militia in detriment of…

What Tinubu told ECOWAS Judges on accountability, democracy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Tinubu congratulated judges from member-states who participated in the two-day council meeting in Abuja, applauding the successful conclusion of their…

Edo 2024: Asue Ighodalo emerges PDP governorship candidate

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A total of 10 aspirants had contested for the ticket. Some of the aspirants, including Hon. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama and Omosede…

Drowned fun seeker: Avista Beach clears air on kidnapping allegation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A statement from the popular hospitality outfit reads expressed heartfelt condolence to the family and friends affected by the tragic…

Customs intercepts truck smuggling goods through closed Nigeria-Niger border

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Coordinator of Customs Joint Border Patrol Team, Sector 4, North-West Zone, Comptroller, Kolapo Oladeji, said the movement of the…

Edo PDP primary: Delegate gives birth, names baby after Ighodalo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Jethro Ibileke A pregnant delegate to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s primary election in Edo State on Wednesday gave…

Nigeria Central Bank ordered to pay German N63.7m, $10000 over illegal detention

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The German had dragged the Federal Government to the ECOWAS Court following his arrest and detention by officials of NIS…

Three-storey building collapses on Lagos Island

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu said the building collapsed around 10.15 am.

Sanwo-Olu announces free delivery in government hospitals, rebate in some drugs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The governor added that government would open Sunday markets in at least 42 identified markets across Lagos State.

Bishop Akhalamhe emerges ZLP governorship candidate

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Akhalamhe who was the state chairman of the party, was adopted by the party members in the presence of officials…

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