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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike vows not to yield to pressure to stop demolition of   shanties that pose security threats to residents of the city

PDP summons Wike over anti-party activities

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a formal summons to Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and…
AKWA UTD DECLARES DEFENDER SAMUEL GANDA MISSING

Akwa United declares defender Samuel Ganda missing

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The Management of Akwa United Football Club has declared one of their players, Samuel Ganda, missing.

Game up: Police arrest woman threatening Yoruba, Bini people with poison

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Somnberger's comment in that video was condemned by the Federal Government, the House of Representatives and many Nigerians.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has explained that the circumstances that led to the abandonment of two Mine Resistance Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles by the troops recently seen being destroyed in a viral video by terrorists in Zamfara State.

‘Why troops abandoned combat vehicles set ablaze by terrorists in Zamfara’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, in a statement on Monday added that the MRAP vehicles were immobilised…

One out of every four Nigerian men is no biological father – DNA report

Paul Dada

2 years ago

According to the report, peace of mind dominates reasons for the DNA testings as the majority of tests (85.9 per…

Opioid Tsunami: NDLEA seizes N17.9bn Tramadol, Codeine at Nigerian Ports

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Babafemi added that this brought the total bottles of codeine seized at Onne, Rivers and Tincan in Lagos to 1,284,600…
SERAP

Akpabio, Abbas taken to court over NASS running costs

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“Mr Sumaila reportedly said, ‘My monthly salary is less than N1 million. After deductions, the figure comes down to a…
How former EPL defender Sol Bamba died

How former EPL defender Sol Bamba died

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Souleymane Bamba, who was born on 13 January 1985 in Ivry-sur-Seine, France died at the Manisa Celal Bayar University Hospital,…
Shettima unveils $4.8bn healthcare investment

Shettima unveils $4.8bn healthcare investment

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Vice-President acknowledged the challenges facing the sector, including rising medicine costs, long hospital waiting times, and a shortage of…
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, suspends Mr Shehu Ahmed, the Executive Secretary of  Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) from office

‘I will put fire in your states,’ Wike fires warning to PDP governors

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Minister boasted that with the successful congress that was boycotted by the Fubara's camp, his loyalists have taken control…
VIDEO: Tears flow as Onyeka Onwenu is laid to rest in Lagos

VIDEO: Tears flow as Onyeka Onwenu is laid to rest in Lagos

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

The funeral service, held at the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju, drew a large crowd of mourners, each moved…
Legendary Fuji musician, Adewale Ayuba, other colleagues mourn Onyeka Onwenu, Nigeria’s music legend, who died on Tuesday at the age of 72.

Onyeka Onwenu for burial Friday

Paul Dada

2 years ago

She will afterwards be privately buried at a vault in Ikoyi.
North Central youths laud military over victory against terrorists

Nigerian troops kill 1,166 terrorists, rescue 721 from kidnappers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the…
Cuban President confers national medal of honour on Soyinka

Cuban President confers national medal of honour on Soyinka

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Haydee Santamaria Medal is conferred to national and foreign citizens and groups who, over the years, have shared the…
Tinubu

Tinubu jets out to China for high-level meetings 

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

He said in China, the President would meet with President Xi Jinping and would hold meetings with Chinese business leaders…
Police

‘How Police DPO Halliru Liman was shot dead at military checkpoint in Zamfara’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to the statement, DPO Halliru Liman was on his way to Birnin Kebbi in Kebbi State to attend a…
Maxwell Opara, lawyer to NLC president, Joe Ajaero reveals what transpired at the meeting of the labour leader with the police on Thursday.

Police release Ajaero after writing statement

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The NLC had warned against any maltreatment of Ajaero while threatening a mass action against the authorities.

Terrorism financing: Ajaero honours police invitation

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“The NEC directs all affiliates and state councils to immediately commence the process of mobilising their members across the nation.…
You can’t be president in 2027, Bode George tells Atiku

You can’t be president in 2027, Bode George tells Atiku

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“The principles explicitly stipulate that, at the end of every eight years, all elective and party offices should change from…
Ibrahim killed by a Naval Officer

How I shot ex-Chief of Naval Staff’s son Ibrahim dead, stole his SUV – Naval officer

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

“I thought maybe I was going to escort him to a market or somewhere. Then, when I came out through…
TG Omori

My kidney transplant surgery failed – TG Omori cries out

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

By Taiwo Okanlawon Nigerian music director and cinematographer, ThankGod Omori Smith, popularly known as TG Omori or Boy Director, has…
Mamman

Minimum age for WAEC, NECO: A misconceived, ill-timed and retrogressive policy

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Mamman can have his portrait placed in the Nigeria's hall of fame by initiating policies that can help Nigeria to…
Nigerian Army faults publications by some media platforms, alleging mass resignation of soldiers over corruption, low morale and the likes.

Lagbaja: Army will not be used to sail some interests into power

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

As the Service that received the most image bashing as a fallout of previous military interventions in Nigeria, the Nigerian…
Presidency says Bola Tinubu will hold talks with President Xi Jinping, CEOs of 10 corporations among others during his coming trip to China

Nigerian presidency unveils agenda for Tinubu’s state visit to China

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to Ngelale, President Tinubu will also meet with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, where several Memorandum of Understandings…
WHO needs $87.4m to contain Mpox outbreak

WHO needs $87.4m to contain Mpox outbreak

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

WHO, therefore, called on donors to urgently fund the full extent of the Mpox response to prevent further spread and…

NFF appoints German coach Bruno Labbadia for Super Eagles

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Super Eagles camp is expected to open on the 1st of September in Uyo.
How Lagos monarch's son Demola Akinloye was shot dead by gunmen in Lekki - Police

How Lagos monarch’s son Demola Akinloye was shot dead by gunmen in Lekki – Police

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Demola was shot and stabbed to death on Monday along Chevron Drive, close to Ebano Supermarket, Lekki area of Lagos.
Nigeria's GDP balloons to 3.19% in second quarter of 2024 

Nigeria’s GDP balloons to 3.19% in second quarter of 2024 

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Bureau said the growth rate was higher than the 2.51% recorded in the second quarter of 2023 and higher…
Tinubu

Breaking: Tinubu appoints new heads for DSS, NIA

Paul Dada

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of…
Sad! Borno commissioner found dead in his room

Sad! Borno commissioner found dead in his room

Paul Dada

2 years ago

 “His burial is scheduled for 5 pm on Monday, August 26, 2024, at his family residence on Damboa Road, behind…
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