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Boat mishap in Kebbi may have killed scores of people Between 150 and 156 people are feared dead in a boat mishap in Warrah, headquarters of Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi…
Lawan says N’Assembly is open to informed criticisms President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Wednesday that the National Assembly is open to informed criticisms as long as they will add…
Gani Adams says he will curse those frustrating agitation for Yoruba Nation seven days The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams has vowed to curse prominent politicians in the Southwest frustrating agitation…
Pilot Unhurt As Air Force Jet Crashes. A Swiss Air Force Tiger F-5 jet crashed on Wednesday near Melchsee-Frutt in the central canton of Obwalden, the defence ministry said. Photo Credit: PM…
Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy. Information and Communication Technology can stimulate and accelerate socio-economic growth across sectors when properly harnessed. Moses Abenemi in this piece reviews steps taken by Nigeria in…
Ahmad Isah, Human rights activist and broadcaster: arrest by the police Human rights activist and broadcaster, Ahmad Isah, has been arrested by the police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Isah who…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno State has directed disciplinary action after a verification committee uncovered 21 health workers with fake certificates. Among the identified health workers…
Buhari with Osoba, Tinubu and Akande during their visit to Aso Rock National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Chief Bisi Akande and others have visited visited President…
Amb. Lot Egopija, left l) with Mr Adeyemi Oloruntoba, of Egbe Omo Yoruba: Reveals passport racketeering gang A Nigerian passport racketeering gang based in Baltimore, Maryland United States, has been busted. The…
Bill to stop Tinubu, Fashola, Ambode from pension scales second reading The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday read for a second time a bill that seeks to repeal the law…
Fuel tanker explodes in Egbeda Lagos A diesel-laden tanker has exploded at Egbeda, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria in the early hours of Tuesday. Balls of fire envelop the…
Buhari and Saudi King Salman in Riyadh in 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received a phone call from the Saudi Monarch and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin…
President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Kayode Fayemi, Governor Mai Mala Buni and Governor Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello at the State House in Abuja. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE, MAY 24TH 2021 Representatives of the Nigerian…
Akintoye warns Tinubu not to swim against the tide The President, Ilana Omo Oodua, Prof. Banji Akintoye has warned National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and others…
Governor Seyi Makinde at the 2021 NBA SPIDEL annual conference Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday said he had sent an Executive Bill to the state House of Assembly, proposing the establishment of…
Governor Seyi Makinde has urged the 32 newly-elected chairmen of Local Government Councils in the state to replicate the people-oriented policies and good governance being implemented at the state level at the…
FG Declares 63 Nigerians Wanted Photo Credit: Platinum Post The Federal Government has declared 63 Nigerians and 27 foreigners wanted for violating the quarantine provisions of the COVID-19 guidelines. The Secretary to…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The body of late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru, who died in the ill-fated Nigerian Air Force plane, which…
Nigerians have expressed shock following the death of the nation’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru in a plane crash in Kaduna on Friday. Attahiru died in the crash along with…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday ordered sack of Governing Council of the Lagos State University (LASU) for flagrant violations of the extant laws and regulations of the University guiding the…
l-R: Wahab Alawiye-King, Tokunbo Wahab and Folashade Adefisayo during the briefing Lagos State Government has disclosed that 120,000 public primary and secondary schools pupils/students across its Six Educational Districts have been empowered…
Another gas explosion rocks Chinese Company in Abeokuta By Adejoke Adeleye, Abeokuta Another explosion has rocked a Chinese Construction Company at Onikoko area of Abeokuta South, Ogun State, which affected a nearby…
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa has rejected the State Government’s planned N100 billion bond. The state House of Assembly at an emergency plenary on May 10, approved the executive…
Normalcy has returned to Oshodi in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria after soldiers took over the area following alleged killing of an Air Force personnel by hoodlums on Thursday. There was pandemonium in the…
Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade who joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday has explained why he made the switch from PDP. The governor attributed his move to…
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, returned to Abuja from Paris, France, where he attended African Finance Summit. The presidential aircraft, conveying the president and some of his aides, landed at the Presidential…
A money laundering suspect, Abubakar Sale has been arrested at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, with 54 ATM cards. Sale was handed over on Wednesday to the Head of Kano Zonal…
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday disclosed that fire destroyed N24.69 billion estimated worth of properties in the State in the last two years. Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Tayo…
Former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed has opened up on why he visited the headquarter of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in Abuja. The former governor said he was…
In an article published in the French news magazine, Le Point, President Muhammadu Buhari admitted the gains made by Boko Haram insurgents against the Nigerian military. But he blames the COVID-19 pandemic…
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi has recommended the death penalty as punishment for banditry, corruption and insurgency. Oluwo in Iwo on Tuesday said such crimes form the foundation of Nigeria’s…
Today, leaders from across Africa meet in Paris to discuss plans to recover from the impact of a common enemy – COVID-19. But for African nations from across the Sahel region and…
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has urged residents to be more security conscious and promptly report any suspicious movement. Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday urged residents especially market men and women to…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, have arrested thirty-four people for suspected internet fraud. The suspects were picked up in different locations in the early hours…
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba on Tuesday dared Governor Nasir El-Rufai to arrest him, if he can, as he led a second day of protest against the…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday unveiled the cashless First and Last Mile (FLM) bus schemes to ply inner routes and announced that the government will soon place total ban on…
Abidemi Rufai, a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Dapo Abiodun, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was arrested at John…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to wake up to its responsibility of providing a viable opposition which Nigeria’s democracy needs, instead of engaging in peddling…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied releasing a timetable for its Congresses and National Convention. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) said this in…
The Edo state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has assured that the feud between the party and Governor Godwin Obaseki, will soon be resolved amicably. PDP publicity secretary in Edo,…
El-Rufai had on Tuesday declared Ayuba Wabba, president of the NLC and other members of the union wanted. Hoodlums reportedly loyal to Governor Nasir El-Rufai have disrupted the peaceful protest embarked upon…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum meeting held in Ibadan, was a waste of time, with no substance. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe,National Secretary APC…
The seemingly growing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians has been going on for decades with the latest violence steering up another war. But why are they fighting? Who are Hamas, and why…
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate to approve a new external loan of $6.183billion for the Federal Government to finance the 2021 budget deficit. Senate President Ahmad Lawan read Buhari’s letter…
Adesina Ogunlana, lawyer to Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James Omiyinka popularly known as Baba Ijesha has said his client is traumatised in police detention. In a letter addressed to the Lagos police commissioner,…
The Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) has described Midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi and Forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, as gifts to Nigeria. The duo helped their club, Leicester City to clinch the 2020/2021 English FA…
The Police Command in Anambra on Sunday said three persons have been confirmed dead in a communal clash between Omor and Anaku communities in Anyamelum Local Government Area of the state. DSP…
Former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Jimi Agbaje is under fire for saying the achievements of Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos is imaginary. Agbaje lost woefully to Sanwo-Olu in the…
The Police Command in Kaduna State on Saturday said it arrested five suspects vandalising rail track sleepers and recovered two trucks loaded with the item.. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Mohammed…
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday said some of the gunmen responsible for the attack and murders of security personnel in the State have been apprehended and will face the…
Aviation unions have announced plans to shut down flight operations at the Kaduna State Airport from Monday, 17 May 2021. The unions, National Union of Air Transport Employees, Association of Nigeria Aviation…
The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP), Lagos State Ministry of Justice, has stalled any possibility of releasing Olanrewaju James, popularly known as, “Baba Ijesha” on bail. According to it, this is based…
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Friday said he is considering running for President in 2023. He made the comment while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today. “Nigerians, the youth and women, and…
Marriage is a lifelong commitment, and no one can step in if they are unsure of their happiness. There is a new problem in our modern world, and that is the topic…
The suspect who was paraded alongside his father, said he killed the girl in self defense and not intentionally. The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has paraded Uduak Frank Akpan, the suspected…
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has come in defense of President Muhammadu Buhari, warning governors, leaders and politicians to mind the words used against the president. Bello, in an interview on Channels…
The Chinese did not build their prosperous country by abandoning ship when it was turbulent. In fact, it was at a time of great tribulation and uncertainty that the Chinese forged the…
Imo Government on Wednesday condoled with the family of Miss Divine Nwaneri, a first year student of the Imo State University, who was killed by a stray bullet on April 24.The state’s…
1. Lagos Cp reveals why Baba Ijesha is still under detention: Hakeem Odumosu, the Lagos state commissioner of police, says Baba Ijesha would not be released from detention until the Judiciary Staff…
Military sources said what Buhari ordered the service chiefs and IGP to do were no “extraordinary measures” but regular operational procedures to check the growing violence. President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday held…
Good evening! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa yesterday said the agency had recovered $150million from former Petroleum Resources Minister,…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has taken legal action against her colleague, Yomi Fabiyi over defamatory posts. She is demanding an immediate retraction of defamatory publication, a public apology and payment of N100…
Photos of some astronomers have emerged while they were searching the crescent of the month of Shawwal on Tuesday to ascertain if fasting will continue on Wednesday. But unfortunately the moon wasn’t…
As everyone knows, Muslims across the world are gearing up to sight the crescent moon on Tuesday to celebrate their Eid, but unfortunately, it was revealed that the crescent moon was not…
These 10 top stories from Nigerian newspapers will interest you. 1. Edo PDP drags Obaseki to national leadership over Governor’s plan to dissolve party executives The Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic…
On-Air-Personality Tolu Oniru-Demuren aka Toolz said Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi is clout chasing over his plans to protest at Panti Police station tomorrow. Earlier, Fabiyi announced that he will be leading a…
Human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), has stated that the burglary attempt by armed robbers on the Aso Rock Villa residence of Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu…
The Nigerian government on Tuesday disclosed that it is set to prosecute 400 high profile Nigerians suspected of sponsoring terrorism. The country’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Muhammed spoke at a…
The Saudi Arabia authority has instructed citizens to look out for the sighting of the new moon on Tuesday, marking the end of the month of Ramadan and ushering in the Feast…
Many Nigerians have shown disappointment and have aired their displeasures via their respective social media platforms after the federal government declared Wednesday and Thursday May 12 and 13 2021 as public holidays…
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, received the report of the six-member special visitation panel on the appointment of the 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Lagos State University (LASU).…
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Monday said the State will give N220 million to families of eleven policemen killed by gunmen during recent attacks on police formations in the State. Each…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said its newly renovated office in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, has been destroyed by arsonists. National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education…
2023 presidential aspirant and the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, and his administration have been subjected to heavy criticism by Nigerians as their newly-built bridge collapses barely one week…
No fewer than 40 Muslim worshippers were abducted by armed bandits while observing Tahajjud, a kind of midnight prayer observed during the Holy Month of Ramadan, at a mosque in Jibiya town…
Nobody will be denied opportunity of registering or re-validating their membership of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Kwara, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said over the weekend. He said his philosophy is that the…
No fewer than 28 bodies have been recovered by divers from the scene of Saturday’s boat mishap in Tijana village of Munya Local Government Area of Niger. Mallam Ahmed Inga, the Director…
The Lagos State Taskforce has impounded 91 motorcycles, popularly known as okada in a renewed onslaught to stop them from plying prohibited routes across the State. The okadas were impounded at Cele Bus Stop,…
Thirteen kidnap victims have been rescued from a kidnapper’s den in the notorious Ahor axis of Benin bypass road, in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. The rescue operation which took…
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a local vigilante, Waheed Adeleye for allegedly shooting one of its officers, Akinsanya Akingbade dead. The police officer was attached to the Olu of Ileogbo…
The Eastern Security Network known as “Ebubeagu” arrested eight armed robbery suspects in Ebonyi state. Mr Stanley Okoro-Emegha, the Commissioner for Internal Security, Border, Peace and Conflict Resolution, said in Abakaliki on…
Former Governor of Oyo state, Adebayo Alao-Akala of Oyo State has urged Governor Seyi Makinde to postpone the forthcoming local government election in the state. Alao-Akala advised on Friday while reacting to the…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said he is deeply saddened by the death of Hajiya Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan, “Mama Taraba’’, who was Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development during his first…
He said this while reacting to reports of the news of clergyman, Fr Mbaka, being reported missing days after he criticised the Buhari-led government..” Popular Nigerian singer, Davido has taken to his…
Good morning! Here is my today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Hadiza Bala Usman has been suspended as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). A source in the ministry of…
In one of the most demeaning manners and language, President Muhammadu Buhari’s media aide, Femi Adesina Adesina, has described the world’s most populous black nation Nigeria as the dangling testicles of a…
Good morning Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today Friday, 7th May 2021 1. NIN-SIM Linkage Will Help Us Identify Crooks – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari…
The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) said insurance companies paid N4 billion as claims to over 2,000 businesses affected by the #EndSARS protests. Mr Ganiyu Musa, Chairman, NIA, disclosed this at a news…
Less than a quarter of the 13 million vehicles on Nigerian roads are insured, the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) said. Mr Ganiyu Musa, Chairman, NIA, disclosed this at a news conference in…
Popular Cairo Market in the Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State, has been gutted by fire. The fire affected the fabrics section of the market. The officials of the Lagos State…
Grammy winner and self-acclaimed African Giant, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy is the big face in an extensive British GQ‘s June Issue. Burna boy had made a debut appearance…
Facebook’s Oversight Board, dubbed its Supreme court has upheld the social network’s ban of former President Donald Trump. The much expected decision comes a day after Trump launched a website, with which…
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has recounted his experience with late former President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua who died 11 years ago. Yar’Adua died on May 5, 2010. Jonathan was the then Vice President…
The Police Command in Ogun State has advised residents to be security conscious so as not to fall victim to unscrupulous elements. The command’s Public Relation Officer (PPRO), ASP Abimbola Oyeyemi, gave…
Lagos state Attorney-General, said Baba Ijesha would be charged under the Criminal Law of Lagos State. The Lagos state government has recommended the prosecution of Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, known as ‘Baba…
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for the registration, verification and linkage of the National Identity Number (NIN) to Subscribers Identification Module (SIM) cards to June 30. This is contained in…
Mr Abdulkadir Shehu, a journalist with Progress FM, a private radio station in Gombe, said he returned the $3,000 dollars he found along the road to its owner because it would be…
A suspect on motor-bike dropped a bag containing AK 47 rifle as Oyo Police Command operatives gave him a hot chase on Sunday. The incident happened at about 4.30 p.m. Bakari, at…
The leader of the Ilana Omo Odua, emeritus Prof. Banji Akintoye, said the agitation for Yoruba self-determination will continue. Akintoye stated this on Sunday while reacting to the arrest of Yoruba nation…
Chief Robert Clarke (SAN), while reacting to the insecurity challenges in Nigeria has warned that Nigeria may not survive the next six months. “Many things are happening and I swear by my…