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Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) reacts to devastating bombing of civilians by the Nigerian Army at Tudun Biri village, Igabi LG of Kaduna State

Tudun Biri bombing: JNI calls for thorough probe, punishment for perpetrators

JNI also said those responsible for deadly drone attacks on the villagers must be held accountable under the subsisting laws.
Police ban Durbar activities during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in Kano over the ongoing Emirship tussle in the state

Police arrest 15 suspects, recover 20 stolen vehicles in Kano

He said that the arrest and recovery of the stolen vehicles were a result of the command’s commitment to ending…
Nine Nigerians attempting to stow away to Europe intercepted in The Gambia they were lured into the voyage by friends

‘How we were convinced we could stow away from Nigeria to Europe’

The Stowaways spoke when they were received by officials of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday in Ikeja after they…
Yahaya Bello: A Fugitive of Justice?

FG flags off cash transfer to the vulnerable, as Kogi gets new ministry

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, while flagging off the distribution of grants to the…
The International Press Centre, IPC, Lagos-Nigeria, will, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, launch the groundbreaking iVerify project in Abuja, FCT. The iVerify fact-checking platform will also be unveiled on the occasion.

IPC set to present iVerify project

Supported by the UNDP and the Spanish Government, the iVerify initiative seeks to strengthen the fight against rising information disorder…
Sanwo-Olu approves bonus and wage award for workers

Opposition party rates Sanwo-Olu’s administration high

The party, however, said that the administration would need more efforts to increase the number of universities and befitting specialist…
Court adjourns further hearing of the alleged N4.8bn fraud trial involving Cletus Ibeto, Chairman, Ibeto Energy Development Company.

Alleged N4.8bn fraud: Cletus Ibeto’s absence stalls arraignment again

Ibeto alongside Ibeto Energy Development Company and Odoh Holdings Ltd were to be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Nigerian Army distributes educational materials to schools in Ogun

Nigerian Army distributes educational materials to schools in Ogun

Aminu noted that the programme was aimed at contributing to host communities and bolstering the country's education sector.
PDP NWC set up the caretaker committees for the five states on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party,

PDP directs members to withdraw all intra-party litigation

The party gave the directive in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba after the party’s…
Police arrest one "Dr" Happiness Iheukeumere aka Dr. Hagi for allegedly killing a pregnant woman and selling her baby in Rivers State.

‘Dr’ Happiness arrested for killing woman, selling her baby in Rivers

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Barely two months after he was arrested for child trafficking, one “Dr” Happiness Enyinnaya Iheukeumere aka…
FIBAN Ogun Chapter Appoints Ambassador Ajadi as Special Adviser

FIBAN appoints Olufemi Ajadi as Special Adviser

In a notable development, the Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria, Ogun Chapter (FIBAN), has appointed Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi…
President Tinubu pours encomiums on elder statesman and founding member of Arewa Consultative Forum Tanko Yakasai in 98th birthday message

Yakasai, a patriot, one of noblest men in Nigeria’s history, says Tinubu

Ngelale said the President prayed that the anniversary of Yakasai’s birth would bring fulfilment to the important causes the statesman…
EFCC presents N76.5 billion budget proposal to House of Reps

EFCC presents N76.5 billion budget proposal to House of Reps

He appreciated the Committee’s support for the Commission in the discharge of its duties and the successes it is achieving…
Sanwo-Olu says Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge will be ready soon

Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge ready in second quarter of 2024 – Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu, who was accompanied by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and some members of the State Executive Council, members of…
Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announces date for completion of Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge and other arterial roads

Sanwo-Olu announces date for completion of Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge

The Governor also disclosed that a tour of the ongoing Regional Road in Lekki would soon be embarked on.
Concerned Islamic Forum demands justice for victims of drone attack by Nigerian Army at Tudun Biri village of Kaduna State

Kaduna village bombing: How I lost 34 members of my family – Resident

Over 80 people were said to have been killed when drones from the Nigerian Army bombarded residents in a mistaken…
Seyi Makinde presents 2024 budget

Seyi Makinde presents N434.2bn budget to state assembly 

In 2023, the Oyo state government had a budget of N310.4 billion, which means the 2024 budget represents an increase…
Akume

SGF Akume: Tinubu will address hardship, turn economy around

By EricJames Ochigbo The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Sen. George Akume, has asked Nigerians to trust…
Students declares support for APC's Nasiru Gawuna in the tussle for Kano governorship, dismisses threats of violence by NNPP supporters

Kano governorship tussle: Group drums support for APC’s Gawuna

Seyi Olunishola, in a statement he signed, felicitated the APC Kano governorship candidate, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, for emerging victorious at…
Some girls tested for virginity were issued certificates after passing in a ceremony by people of Ogu Kingdom in Ogu/Bolo LG of Rivers State

Rivers girls pass virginity tests, issued certificates.

The rite of passage is called Iria, an ancient ceremony done to mark the transition of girls, usually virgins, into…
Ozekhome

Supreme Court imposes N40 million fine on Ozekhome

Ozekhome had, in the motion, asked the court for a consequential order to compel INEC to issue a fresh Certificate…
2Baba, most wanted cult kingpin feared dead after massive raid at hideout

There won’t be peace even if I’m captured: Wanted 2Baba speaks again on radio 

Among other things, he said that there are other "Generals" like him commanding their various cult groups and holding on…
Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) reacts to devastating bombing of civilians by the Nigerian Army at Tudun Biri village, Igabi LG of Kaduna State

Army chief visits Tudun Biri over drone attack

COAS stressed that the Nigerian Army as a responsible public organisation, would support the families of those who died and…
Cultists kill 150 people in Edo, as Obaseki vows action against cultism

Obaseki presents N325.3bn budget for 2024

Presenting the budget christened "Budget of Home Run and Finishing Strong,” Obaseki said it was made up of N178 billion…
Tinuola Aina is dead

Soyinka’s elder sister Tinuola dies at 90 as funeral rites begin

According to a public statement by the family, the two-day rites would end on Friday December 8 with a private…
Sani

Shehu Sani condemns military ‘costly mistake’ in Kaduna

Scores of villagers in Tudun Biri in Igabi LGA of Kaduna State were killed after a bomb was allegedly dropped…
Ahmed Bamalli

Emir of Zazzau calls for calm, commiserate with victims of Kaduna bombing

The Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna State, Malam Ahmed Bamalli, has commiserated with the families of the victims and urged…

FG approves presidential jet for sale

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has said the Federal Government has approved the sale of the Falcon 900B aircraft from…
Emeka Ihedioha and Hope Uzodinma

JUST IN: Ihedioha loses suit against Uzodimma in Supreme Court

In a verdict read by Justice Tijjani Abubakar on Tuesday, the Supreme Court dismissed the motion for lack of merit,…
Police

Police arrest four suspects, recover gun in Kaduna

According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansur Hassan, a gun was recovered from the suspected drug dealers when…