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TAMPAN mourns veteran actor Olofa Ina

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The chairman of the state’s TAMPAN, the umbrella body of Yoruba actors and filmmakers, said the death was a rude…
Akeredolu's body arrives from Germany

Akeredolu’s body arrives Nigeria from Germany (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Before he became governor in 2017, Akeredolu unsuccessfully ran for the post in the 2012 election. He lost to the…
Nigerian Army troops of Operation UDO KA kill 13 armed members of IPOB, nab three kidnappers in recent clearance operations in the South-East

Military wipes out 43 terrorists, arrests 115 others

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Buba added that troops also apprehended 17 perpetrators of oil theft and rescued 39 kidnapped hostages in the South-South region.
Tinubu orders security chiefs to uproot malign actors

Tinubu to security chiefs: Aggressively uproot all malign actors from our midst now

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"I do not play with my intelligence reports. I have multiple lines of sight. The Navy and sister branches must…
Lagos Assembly passes Sanwo-Olu's 2024 budget, jacks it up by N21bn

Lagos Assembly passes Sanwo-Olu’s 2024 budget, jacks it up by N21bn

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Assembly jacked up the budget by N21 billion. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's original budget presented to the House was N2.246…
Women protesting arrests of suspects over killings in Bokkos town, Bokkos LG of Plateau state burn residence District Head Michal Adanchi.

Plateau killings: Why women protesters set house of traditional ruler ablaze

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The protesting women accused the traditional ruler of being complicit in the arrest in the arrest of members of the…

Actor Funky Mallam slams Sanwo-Olu for ‘arresting soldier using police’

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The Kannywood star said Sanwo-Olu should have reported the soldier to his superior rather than “disgrace him by involving the…
Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, DG, NIIA says the image of Nigeria, especially her leadership profile in the world, is growing strong again.

Nigeria’s image, global leadership profile growing strong – NIIA DG

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to Osaghae, Nigeria is not just Africa’s biggest economy but also its biggest democracy and one of the leading…
Murder

Abuja tenant Chris Okoye remanded for beating landlord

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The prosecutor, O.S. Osho had earlier told the court that the landlord, Mr Ochengele Isaac, reported the matter at the…
Amotekun

Osun poly seeks Amotekun’s help to fight cultism

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

On his part, Kehinde Alabi, the rector of Osun State Polytechnic, applauded the Amotekun anti-cultism squad for the initiative.
Nigerian troops kill 10 terrorists and rescue nine kidnapped victims during recent clearance operations in Zamfara Katsina States.

Troops kil 10 terrorists, rescue 9 kidnapped victims

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

While the 10 terrorists were killed in Katsina, the kidnapped victims made up of four women and five babies were…

US company donates two unmanned ships to Nigeria

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“He reassured the president that the cutting-edge military and intelligence hardware capabilities presented would go a long way in the…
Glynis Johns

British actress Glynis Johns dies at 100

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Glynis Johns rose to prominence in the 1940s following her role as Anna in the war drama film ’49th Parallel’…
Police

Police arrest man, 43, over wife’s alleged murder in Yobe

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The command spokesman appealed to anyone with credible information on the incident to come forward so as to ensure justice…
Police ban Durbar activities during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in Kano over the ongoing Emirship tussle in the state

Kano thug kills Imam for warning him against smoking Indian hemp

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Imam sustained sustained deep injury and was rushed to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital where he was confirmed dead by…
Rep Mohammed Bello Shehu says he has spent over N38 million on tuition fees for over 512 students from his Fagge Federal Constituency of Kano

Kano Rep pays N38 million tuition fees for over 512 students

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Taking cognizance of the fact that Fagge in Kano is known for its tailoring business, Bar. Shehu has also commenced…
Chinedu Agbosim, 2 others arrested for belonging to a syndicate involved in the counterfeiting of Nigeria Police Character Certificate.

Osun gets new Commissioner of Police

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“He was the Pioneer Police logistics Officer/NCC, Team Coordinator ECOWAS mission, Guinea Bissau and Chief of Training, Department of Peacekeeping…
Court orders remand of three workers arrested over alleged assault of DSS operatives at the premises of Lagos State House of Assembly

Protesters storm Lagos Assembly to demand site for market

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The protesters on the platform of Centre for Human And Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR), hoisted several placards with various inscriptions.
Police sack Inspectors Sunday Adetoye and Ogunleye Stephen of Zonal Command Headquarters, Onikan Lagos for illegal duty, robbery

Disgrace: Police dismiss two Inspectors for armed robbery, illegal duty

Paul Dada

2 years ago

They allegedly and stole five iPhones, one Samsung smartphone, one Tecno smartphone and two laptop computers.
Makinde

Makinde commutes 4 death sentences to life imprisonment

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The four inmates granted conditional release were undergoing degree programmes in the National Open University at the custodial centres, who…
ENSIEC Chairman, Prof. Christian Ngwu says arrangements had been concluded for hitch-free Enugu council polls scheduled for 21 September

50% of Enugu pupils can’t read after 6 years in primary school, says SSG

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Alex Enebeli The Secretary to the Enugu State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia has revealed that a Baseline Assessment…

FG extends free train rides till Sunday

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The decision, made in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Transportation, was to ease the movement of Nigerians who had…
Police sack Inspectors Sunday Adetoye and Ogunleye Stephen of Zonal Command Headquarters, Onikan Lagos for illegal duty, robbery

Police sack Inspectors Adetoye, Ogunleye for robbery, illegal duty

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Two Police Inspectors attached to the Zonal Command Headquarters Onikan Lagos, Sunday Adetoye and Ogunleye Stephen, have been dismissed for…
Prof. Obadare says Pastor Adeboye, others are “direct descendants” of Gen Gowon

How Pastor Adeboye, others are “direct descendants” of Gen Gowon – Prof. Obadare

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

"In retrospect, it is this vacuum that the Pentecostal movement, iconic of the anti-intellectual reaction, stepped into and currently occupies,…
Police arrest notorious Rivers cult kingpin, Barakui Amanyie, alias "Lawyer" three years after he was put on wanted list for murder

Rivers cult kingpin wanted for murder arrested after 3 years

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Barikui, who hails from Kaanii in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, has been on the watchlist of the…
Tinubu appoints Dr. Usman Bello new Chairman of CCB

Tinubu appoints Executive Directors for NPA, NIMASA

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In the statement, Ms. Vivian C. Richard Edet has been appointed the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, NPA; Engr. Olalekan…
Two London men jailed combined 15 years for terrorism offence

Two London men jailed combined 15 years for terrorism offence

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the police, on Thursday, 4 January, at the same court, Gibbons was sentenced to eight years in prison…
Mr. Adeniyi Sanni, senior aide to Ogun West Senator, Solomon Adeola has been killed in yet to be ascertained circumstances in Lagos

2024 Budget aims to tackle hunger – Senator Adeola

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Adeola, who is the Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation, stated this on Wednesday in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government area…
Court strikes out suit by Edison Ehie, a former factional Speaker of the Rivers Assembly against Martin Amaewhule led 25 lawmakers

Edison Ehie withdraws suit against Amaewhule led Rivers Assembly lawmakers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ehie, led four lawmakers loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the battle for control of the politics of the state…
Trader group seeks justice for 30 members who allegedly lost their lives during as a result demolition of their shops by Kano state govt.

Kano demolitions: Trader group seeks justice for 30 dead members

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

They insisted that justice must be done to their members who died as a result of the demolition, including those…
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