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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reaffirmed that his deputy, Philip Shaibu, remains impeached despite ongoing legal proceedings. Obaseki made this statement on Friday, responding to a warning reportedly issued by Shaibu…
Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole expressed his concerns regarding a proposed law that would allow Nigerians to obtain licenses for private investigations. He warned that such legislation could result in extortion,…
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has rejected accusations regarding an unfair distribution of road projects in Nigeria, asserting that there is no bias against the northern region. In a statement from…
Justice Evelyn Maha of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a ruling that stops the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) from stopping, impounding, or seizing vehicles on the road. The court…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, recently inspected critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and hospitals, damaged by the severe flood that hit Maiduguri and nearby local government areas. His inspection covered key…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to ban single-use plastics, including sachet water, starting from January 2025. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, confirmed the decision during a…
The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed that Abdullahi Mohammed, a 30-year-old man who climbed a 33kv high-tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa, has been admitted to Yola Psychiatric Hospital for mental evaluation.…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, revealed that notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji is in a state of panic as a result of intensified military operations targeting terrorists in…
President Bola Tinubu issued a stern warning to terrorists and bandits causing unrest in the country, demanding they surrender to government forces or face deadly consequences on the battlefield. During his speech…
Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa has responded to the case of Private Ruth Ogunleye, who was dismissed after accusing Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem of sexual harassment. While acknowledging the possibility…
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, stirred controversy on Thursday during an international lecture in Abuja by referring to Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano. This statement adds…
Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for taking a two-week vacation abroad despite Nigeria’s ongoing economic and security issues. In a statement titled “DEAF, DUMB,…
President Bola Tinubu, has sent a request to the National Assembly, urging lawmakers to expedite the approval of four new tax bills. In the letter, which was read during a House of…
A High Court in Maitama, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has issued a public summons for the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello. The court ordered Bello to appear and respond to a…
Oil marketers have reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has closed its purchasing portal, preventing dealers from ordering petrol. They stated that they are still expecting over 90 million…
Two organizations, the Yoruba Commitment Forum (YCF) led by Otunba Tayo Onayemi and the Oduduwa United People Association (OUPA) founded by Chief Jimoh Taofeek, have expressed support for Professor Adebanji Akintoye’s ongoing…
The Ijaw Renaissance Network, has urged Bayelsa State Governor Duoye Diri to genuinely reach out to his predecessor, Senator Seriake Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West in the National Assembly. In a statement…
Reaction trails on Social media after a group of mechanics gave a controversial farewell to their deceased colleague by covering his body in dirty oil. A viral video shows the deceased, believed…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has announced public holidays on Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, 2024, in preparation for the local government elections set for October 5. In a…
The Naira experienced a significant drop in value against the Dollar in the foreign exchange market after trading resumed following Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day holiday. According to FMDQ data, the Naira fell…
The Defence Headquarters has announced the sentencing of former Seaman Abbas Haruna after his conviction on three charges: disobedience, resisting arrest, and offenses related to misuse of public service property. The Military…
Samuel Ortom, the former governor of Benue State, has announced that he will not seek any political position in the upcoming 2027 elections, citing a divine instruction. He made this statement during…
The Odu Akowe Network Group (OANG) has called on President Bola Tinubu to step in and stop the alleged harassment of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, by the Economic and…
Operatives from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna State Sector Command, have recovered N8.6 million at the site of a road accident on the Zaria-Funtua Road. The Sector Commander, Mr. Kabir…
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, announced on Tuesday that the Withholding Tax Regulations 2024 have been officially gazetted. He shared this update during an…
Pastor Beloved-Dan Anike, the Chairman of Enugu East Local Government Area, has imposed a complete ban on all illegal revenue collection and extortion of motorists within the region. This decision marks his…
The body of an unidentified female teenager was reportedly discovered on Modinat Street in the Fomo Babalaje community, located in the Adabbiyah area of Ilorin West LGA, Kwara State. According to reports…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor and presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to be effectively defunct. He also criticized the ruling…
Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has strongly condemned notorious bandit leader Bello Turji after a video surfaced in which Turji called for dialogue with Nigerian authorities and security…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 64th Independence Day speech, labeling it as lacking substance and filled with exaggerated claims of success. In a statement by National…
The landing cost of petroleum fuel in Nigeria has dropped from N981/litre to N945.63/litre, according to data from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN). This decline is largely attributed to…
In a recent interview with Arise News, former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, ruled out any chance of reconciling with current Governor Godwin Obaseki, making it clear that their political relationship is…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed his readiness to swear on the Holy Quran to affirm his innocence against corruption allegations made against his administration. The Kaduna State House…
Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers State Governor has firmly stated that his administration will not give in to any form of blackmail, emphasizing that his focus remains on delivering effective governance and advancing the…
A man was stunned to find his car ‘written off’ After returning from his holiday, leaving it with a meet and greet service at Manchester Airport. Ioan Williams, who had driven his…
Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has fled Nigeria after narrowly escaping an alleged assassination attempt. The actor explained his sudden departure following his absence at the Coroner’s court inquest into Mohbad’s death and…
Pastor Lazarus Muoka, the founder and general overseer of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement (TLCCRM), has responded to claims that online critic Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as Verydarkman, made negative…
On October 1, 2024, Independence Day speech, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu acknowledged the tough times Nigerians are going through, including rising living costs and unemployment. He urged citizens to remain patient, stating…
The latest update involving social media personality Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, reveals an additional layer to his public apology, not just to Bobrisky but now extending to prominent human rights…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has emphasized his commitment to doing what is right, regardless of the challenges, but firmly stated that loyalty will not push him to extreme measures like donating…
Lagos State Police PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, stirred reactions online after posting a photo of himself and his team attending the burial of a colleague’s mother. In a photo shared on X (formerly…
Hillary Clinton Delivers News Trump and Melania Won’t Like – “Thanks, Everyone!”: After selling everything from overpriced sneakers and Bibles to gimmicky NFTs, tacky trading cards, $100 silver coins with his face,…
Justice Haleemah Salman of the Kwara State High Court has convicted five suspects in the Offa robbery case for illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and culpable homicide, offenses that carry the…
JUST IN FG (Federal Government) has approved a new monthly allowance of ₦77,000 for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, starting in July 2024. This follows the recent passage of the National…
In a recent interview with Channels Television, political analyst Babajide Ogunsanwo delved into the surprising outcome of the Edo State governorship election, which has led to a significant shift in the state’s…
In a recent post on his official Facebook page, Evangelist Mike Bamiloye, a well-known gospel actor and preacher, shared an incident where a pastor had to ask the ushers to remove a…
Nigerian Soldiers have eliminate notorious bandit leader Kachalla Makore and several of his fighters in a recent operation. The news was shared on Wednesday by counterterrorism expert Zagazola Makama via his X…
The Eselu of Eselu Kingdom in Yewa North, Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has urged the federal government to alleviate the current economic hardship by reopening all borders for the importation of…
Nigeria is set to gain approximately ₦589 billion (£272.6 million) from eight partnership agreements signed with the United Kingdom on Thursday in Abuja. The agreements, formalized by Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and…
The Federal Government has identified the root cause of the sharp rise in food prices across markets in the country. According to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), trader cartels…
Shehu Sani recently praised the arrest of two female bandits in Kaduna via his verified Twitter account, while raising concerns about the growing involvement of women in criminal activities. He acknowledged the…
Renowned billionaire and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, is set to visit Nigeria on Tuesday, according to a statement released by the Foundation in Abuja. During his…
Two brothers in their early 20s have been arrested for abducting and assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Erima community, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, as reported by Punch. The girl…
The Nigerian DHQ responded on Monday to videos circulating of bandit leader Bello Turji and his gang seizing two Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAPs) during an operation. Major General Edward Buba,…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command announced on Sunday that it recovered arms and ammunition, allegedly from suspected agents of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), during an intensive patrol operation. This…
Former members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Campaign Council have voiced their frustration and disappointment with President Bola Tinubu, citing a significant lack of appointments for women in key government…
Reports indicate that Ayilara died early Thursday morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Ikeja. It is believed that he underwent surgery for prostate cancer on Wednesday, but sadly…
Edozie Njoku, Chairman of the All Grand Progressives Alliance (APGA), has dismissed claims of being financially backed to disrupt party activities. He emphasized his financial independence, stating that he funds his political…
The proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shiites, has denied allegations that they killed two police officers during a clash with security forces. The incident occurred on Sunday…
A woman Hauwa Sani who was hiding 124 rounds of anti-craft ammunition in a gallon of palm oil has been arrested by operatives of the Katsina Police Command. The Command through its…
A 12-year-old boy was arraigned on Tuesday before the Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stabbing two brothers. The defendant, who has no fixed address, faces a three-count charge of assault, malicious…
Nigerian Police Force has said a tailor simply identified as Ahmed arrested in Kano with a large quantity of Russian flags and 30 others arrested with the same flags during the ongoing…
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, fixed September 18 for judegment in a suit seeking the removal of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).…
President Bola Tinubu extended his warm congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, on the victory of his party in the United Kingdom general election. A statement by…
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 29 and 49 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu and Imo States respectively. The suspects were arrested…
Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled March 14, 2024, as the date for the hearing of Dennis Idahosa’s lawsuit aimed at being declared the candidate…
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 48 suspected internet fraudsters and a herbalist. They were arrested for offences bordering on conspiracy and obtaining under…
Fire Breaks Out at E-Arrival Finger of Lagos International Airport, Causing Power Outage The incident caused panic among workers and passengers at the airport on Thursday morning. People hastily let the place …
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo State, Mr. Gbenga Agun, Affirms Commitment to Protecting Critical National Assets This is even as he vowed to take…
Lagos State Police Command and NEMA Ramp Up Alert Levels to Prevent Attacks on Warehouses and Shopping Malls The Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
The Nigerian army says its troops on operation in North West Nigeria have killed two terrorists while protecting Damba Dikko in Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The troops also rescued…
Resident Doctors at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Commence Three-Day Strike Alleging Assault on Their Member by Patient’s Relatives The President of the Association of Resident Doctors, UCH, John Oladapo,…
Two First-Class Traditional Rulers in Adamawa State, HRH Kuruhaye Dishon Dansanda II of Kwandi Nunguraya and HRM Biyapo Bwaltam Bently Mboiman II of Murum Mbula, Commend NDLEA’s Efforts in Combating Substance Abuse…
Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Usaini Gumel, Encourages Detainees in Police Cells and Correctional Centres to Secure their Release by Providing Suitable Guarantors for Bail Applications. The Kano Police boss…
Governors of Lagos and Niger States, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Mohammed Bago, respectively, Signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Agriculture at Lagos House, Marina, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Accompanied by Lagos…
President Bola Tinubu has extolled the virtues of the late first premier of the western region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. This is contained in a statement by Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant…
UNICEF Warns: Adolescent Girls in Developing Countries Remain Vulnerable to Sexual Violence UNICEF’s Bauchi Field officer, Tushar Rane, said this at a media dialogue to commemorate the 2024 International Women’s Day on…
The Zamfara Chapter of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) Urges State Government and Security Agencies to Investigate the Death of Islamic Cleric Mallam Abubakar Mada Its State Chairman, Dr Na’Allah Zurmi…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed executive orders on oil and gas reforms in keeping with his dedicated efforts to remove obstacles to investments in Nigeria. A statement issued by presidential spokesman,…
The Senate Announces National Assembly Leadership’s Meeting with President Bola Tinubu to Discuss Resolutions and Recommendations on Curbing Nationwide Killings and Insecurity The senate said the recommendations were those made by the…
House of Representatives Committee on Capital Markets and Institutions Queries Capital Market Operators Over Shareholders’ Unclaimed Dividends The committee said that it was necessary to ensure a healthy business environment in Nigeria…
Members of a Faction of the Labour Party, Led by Julius Abure, Celebrate Victory Following Court of Appeal Judgment Over Rival Faction Led by Lamidi Apapa on Wednesday Abure-led National Working Committee…
Former Presidential Spokesman Reno Omokri Criticizes Arise TV Host Dr. Reuben Abati for Inquiring About Seyi Tinubu’s Occupation He said Abati asking such question on air put a question mark on his…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Showcases Nigeria as Prime Investment Destination During Qatar Trip, Secures Seven Major Agreements in Key Economic Sectors During a meeting on Sunday in Doha, President Bola Tinubu and…
President Bola Tinubu Extends Congratulations to Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on Receiving the Prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership Adesina joins the pantheon of other previous…
On Monday, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, revealed significant programs aimed at empowering women nationwide and enhancing their productivity in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda administration.…
The Criminal Trial of Nigerian Singer Azeez Fashola, A.K.A. Naira Marley, Hits a Roadblock as Proceedings Stall Due to Pending Application Before Federal High Court Lagos The trial judge, Justice Isaac Dipeolu,…
Environmental Consultant Taiwo Adewole Urges Nigerians to Plant More Trees to Combat Rising Heat Adewole made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said…
The Nigerian Army says its troops killed one IPOB/ESN militant when they stormed the hideout of the outlawed group at Ihiteukwa Community in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. In a…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen has mourned the two recently deceased Nollywood stars, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri, and John Ikechukwu Okafor, famously known as…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara said the people of Rivers feel liberated and are wholeheartedly supporting his government because of the sacrifices he is making to ensure people reign in Rivers. Fubara said it…
12-Year-Old JSS-2 Student, (Name Withheld), Allegedly Used by Suspected Kidnappers to Steal Two Bags of Rice, Found His father, Pastor Joshua Ogbonna told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has declared that the warehouse looted in Abuja on Sunday did not belong to it. Hoodlums broke into a storage facility in Gwagwa area of Abuja…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Announces 90-Day Grace Period for Payment of Import Duties on Improperly Imported Vehicles, as Stated by National Public Relations Officer Abdullahi Maiwada in a Sunday Statement Issued…
On Sunday, the Lagos State Government Issued a Four-Day Relocation Notice to Squatters Occupying Illegal Shanties Along the Mayegun Coastal Road in Lekki Speaking with newsmen after an inspection tour to Jakande,…
NDLEA Operatives Arrest Suspected Drug Dealer Ejike Chibuke Solomon with 1.45kg of Cocaine Ejike, who claimed to be a businessman concealed the cocaine in his luggage while attempting to board an Ethiopia Airlines…
President Bola Tinubu Expresses Deep Sadness Over the Tragic Deaths of Nollywood Stars Mr. Ibu and Sisi Quadri Mr. Ibru died of Cardiac Arrest on Saturday after several months battle with protracted…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the deaths of two Nollywood actors, , famously known as Mr. Ibu, and Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri. Disclosing this in a…
The Police Command in Kaduna State has announced 39 Computer-Based Tests (CBT) centres for the 2022 Nigeria Police Force recruitment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the recruitment is for…
The 2024 World Obesity Atlas paints a fearful picture, indicating a significant rise in adult obesity if immediate action is not taken. The report, released ahead of World Obesity Day on Sunday,…