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Labour Party Distances Itself from Baba-Ahmed’s Comments on Tinubu
The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has officially disowned comments made by its former vice presidential candidate…
Police Arrest Six Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Rifles
Police operatives in Kaduna have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping and illegal arms dealing,…
JUST IN: Popular Gospel Singer Big Bolaji is Dead
The family of renowned gospel singer and ordained pastor, Bolaji Olarewaju, popularly called Big Bolaji or “Big B,”…
Lagos Building Collapse: ‘I Almost Ate There’, Man Recounts Narrow Escape
A Lagos resident narrowly avoided tragedy on Saturday morning after a two-storey building on Oremeta Street, in the…
Fresh Facts Emerge Over Reported Clash Between Minister Tuggar and Bauchi Governor Mohammed
Following reports about a tense confrontation between Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, and Bauchi State Governor, Bala…
Why Boy Who Stood In Front Of Obi’s Convoy Was Arrested And Detained – Police
The Lagos Police have given a detailed explanation regarding the arrest and detention of Alabi Quadri, a young…
Drama as Bauchi Deputy Governor Slaps Foreign Minister Tuggar
There was mild drama at the Emir’s Palace in Bauchi on Friday, when an alleged physical altercation between…
No One Barred Me From Aso Rock – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described as mischievous, reports making the rounds that he has been barred from entering…
BREAKING: Restaurant Workers, Customers Trapped as Building Collapses in Lagos
Panic gripped residents of Oremeta Street in the Ojodu area of Lagos State on Saturday morning following the…
WAEC Unveils Online Portal for Past Questions
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has introduced new innovations ahead of the 2025 West African Senior School…
Police Extradite ‘Killaboi’ from Qatar Over Murder of 21-Year-Old Student
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, also known as “Killaboi,” has been extradited from…
Makinde Will Not Run for Presidency in 2027, Says Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, will not be contesting…
US Judge Stops Trump’s Govt from Mass Sackings at CFPB
A US federal judge, Amy Berman Jackson, issued a ruling on Friday that suspended the mass firings carried…
PDP Governors Favor Tinubu Over Atiku, Says Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has revealed that many governors in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) prefer…
I’ll Work Against Atiku in 2027 – Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared his intention to strongly oppose any bid by former Vice…
Good Friday Herders’ Attacks: Death Toll Now 20 – Governor
The death toll from the brutal attacks by suspected herders on several communities in Ukum and Logo Local…
PDP Lawmaker, Guber Candidate, Others Defect to Labour Party in Abia
The opposition camp in Abia State is getting smaller as several top political figures have crossed over to…
JUST IN: FG Shuts Down Enugu Airport
The Federal Government has announced that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu State will be closed for…
Oyo Begins Fresh Talks to End Long-Standing Boundary Disputes in 12 Local Government Areas
Oyo State Government has initiated efforts to resolve land disputes that have caused tension among 12 Local Government…
If Tinubu is Smart, He Won’t Contest in 2027 — Datti Baba-Ahmed
The former Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Foreign Terrorists Violently Taking Over Plateau Communities – Prophet El-Buba
Isa El-Buba, a prominent Northern Christian cleric, has raised alarm over what he described as an ongoing genocide…
Edo Governor Signs Death Penalty Bill for Kidnappers
The Governor of Edo State has officially signed a new law that enforces the death penalty for kidnappers,…
Boko Haram Attack Kills Two Soldiers, Civilians in Borno State
A recent attack by suspected Boko Haram militants in Borno State has resulted in the deaths of two…
Several Feared Dead in Another Tragic Accident on Karu Bridge, Abuja
Several lives were tragically lost on Friday in a devastating accident that occurred on the Karu Bridge, inward…
Easter Message: Nigeria Will Overcome Its Challenges Like Christ Conquered Death – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, in his Easter message to Nigerians, offered hope amidst the country’s current security and economic…
Criminals Disguising as Agunechemba Officers Now Targeting Residents in Anambra – Soludo’s Aide
The Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on community security, Chief Ken Emeakayi, has raised concerns over the…
Why I’ll Never Support Peter Obi Again – Comedian Seyi Law
Nigerian comedian, Seyi Law, has announced that he will never support Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the…
Ojulari Vows to Attract $60bn Investment, Boost Crude Output to 3 Million Barrels Daily by 2030
Mr Bashir Ojulari, the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC…
No Plan by Kwankwaso, Others to Defect to APC – NNPP
The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has firmly denied any intention by its…
Police Confirm 17 Dead in Benue After Herders’ Attacks on Communities
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that 17 people were killed after suspected herders launched deadly attacks…
Police Arrest Three Suspected IPOB Members, Recover N10.3m in Imo Raid
The Imo State Police Command says it has arrested three individuals suspected to be members of the Indigenous…
Ndume Condemns Killing of Soldiers and Civilians in Gwoza, Commends Troops for Repelling Attack
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has once again condemned a fresh Boko Haram attack on the recently resettled community…
2027: You’re Just Bitter — Former CPC Leader Calls El-Rufai an Opportunist
Farouk Aliyu, former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and founding member of the Congress for Progressive…
‘I Wasn’t Trained to Take Orders From Military Administrator’ – Rivers Ex-magistrate
A former Chief Magistrate in Rivers State, Ejike George, has publicly explained his decision to resign from the…
Coalition Talks a Recipe for Repeat Failure — Wike Tells Atiku
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken a direct swipe at former Vice President…
I Wanted Fubara Removed, Tinubu Saved Him With Emergency Rule – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he pushed for the removal of…
PDP Not Ready for 2027 Elections, Lacks Strong Structure – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has openly said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Chelsea Advance into UEFA Conference League Semi-Finals Despite Home Loss to Legia Warsaw
Chelsea advanced to the UEFA Conference League semi-finals on Thursday evening despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Legia…
Manchester United Pull Off Stunning Europa League Comeback Against Lyon, Advance to Semis
Manchester United staged a dramatic comeback against Lyon in a thrilling Europa League quarter-final match at Old Trafford…
We’re Tired Of Mass Burials — Christian Youths Decry Killings in Benue, Plateau
The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has raised alarm over the ongoing killings in Benue and Plateau states, calling…
Police Debunk Reports Linking First Lady’s Convoy to Death in Ondo
Ondo State Police has dismissed reports alleging that a vehicle in the convoy of the First Lady, Sen.…
2027: You Can’t Speak for CPC Bloc, Malami tells Al-Makura Group
Former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has dismissed the recent claims made by Senator…
Return Rivers’ N300m ‘Gift’ – Rep tells NBA
A member of the House of Representatives, Solomon Bob, has raised concerns over a controversial N300 million payment…
Ex-Osun Speaker Advocates for Governorship Ticket to Be Zoned to Osun West in 2026 Election
The former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye, has called on the leadership of…
Tinubu Working Remotely From Overseas, Returns After Easter – Presidency
The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu is still managing the country’s affairs while abroad, assuring Nigerians that…
FG Plans to Inject 1,900MW Solar Power into National Grid by 2027
The Federal Government has revealed plans to introduce 1,900 megawatts (MW) of solar power into Nigeria’s electricity system…
Plateau Killings: How Militants Attacked Villages Near Major Army Formation – Victims
Gunmen launched a deadly attack on two Plateau State communities—Zike and Kimakpa—in the early hours of Monday, killing…
No Blackmail or Pressure Will Make Me Fight Nwifuru – Umahi
The Minister of Works, Chief David Umahi, has firmly stated that no amount of blackmail or pressure will…
FG to Clear N2trn of N4trn GenCo Debt by Year’s End – Adelabu
The federal government, in a bid to avert a crisis in Nigeria’s power generation sector, has pledged to…
No Kidnapping Incident in Ondo Community – Police
The Ondo Police Command has addressed recent reports of a kidnapping incident in Ofosu, along the Lagos-Ore road…
Declare State of Emergency on Your Disastrous Presidency – Atiku tells Tinubu
Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently declare a state of emergency — not in…
Illegal Entry: Six Nigerian Tourists Regain Freedom After Detention in Cape Verde
Six Nigerian tourists who were recently detained in Cape Verde have now been released and are under the…
‘Coalition Train Can’t Be Stopped’ – Atiku Fires Back at PDP Govs
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the position of some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors who…
FG, World Bank Sign Fresh $17bn Deal to Fight Poverty
The Federal Government and the World Bank have entered a new partnership aimed at reducing poverty and improving…
Akande to NBA: Refund Rivers’ N300m ‘Gift’, Uphold The Integrity of Your Profession
Former presidential aide and veteran journalist, Laolu Akande, has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to refund…
Hoodlums Attack Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Home in Kogi
In the early hours of Tuesday, unknown assailants launched a violent attack on the residence of Senator Natasha…
Customs Generates N45.7bn in Q1 2025
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Murtala Muhammed Command has recorded a significant revenue generation of N45.7 billion in…
Brain Drain: PTDF Expresses Concern Over Loss of Investment, Talent to Foreign Countries
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has raised alarms about the increasing trend of Nigerian students who, after…
Trump Administration May Shut Down U.S. Embassies in Africa – Report
According to a report by CNN, the Trump administration is considering the closure of nearly 30 U.S. embassies…
Tinubu Helped Build My Leadership Skills — Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, took a moment to reflect on his leadership journey during an inspiring speech…
Boy Who Stood In Front Of Obi’s Convoy Freed After Three Months in Detention
Quadri Alabi, the young boy who stood in front of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s convoy during…
Insecurity: End France Trip, Return to Address Killings – Atiku tells Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to cut short his ongoing trip…
Insecurity Worsens as Herdsmen Kill 144 in Plateau, Benue
No fewer than 144 lives have been lost within 14 days as violent attacks by suspected herdsmen continue…
Terrorists Kill Three Customs Officers, Set Vehicles Ablaze in Kebbi
The Nigeria Customs Service has confirmed the deaths of three of its officers during a deadly terrorist attack…
Portable Shaves Dyed Hair, Apologizes to Saheed Osupa
Nigerian controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has taken to social media to reveal a drastic…
Assassins Stormed Our Home to Kill Oyedepo But Couldn’t See Him – Daughter
The daughter of Bishop David Oyedepo, Love Ogah, has shared a disturbing memory from her teenage years involving…
Only 200 South East Youths Sign Up for Army Recruitment – Military Official
According to Brigadier General Chima Ekeator, the head of the Army Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team in Anambra, only…
How Obasanjo, Jonathan, Buhari Created Problems in Power Sector – Adelabu
Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has laid the blame for Nigeria’s prolonged electricity struggles on the failure…
Hundreds of Boko Haram Suspects Arrested in Lagos – CJTF
According to Mr. Kumar Sanda, the Commander of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), hundreds of suspected Boko…
UCL: No Remontada for Madrid as Arsenal Eliminate Holders with 5-1 Aggregate Victory
Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid’s hopes of another magical European comeback with a gritty 2-1…
UCL: Inter Edge Past Bayern to Reach Champions League Semi-final Clash With Barcelona
Inter Milan reached the last four of the UEFA Champions League after holding Bayern Munich to a dramatic…
EPL: Newcastle Crush Crystal Palace 5-0 to Climb to Third in Premier League
Newcastle soared up the Premier League table on Wednesday night after an explosive 5-0 win over Crystal Palace…
Naira Falls to N1,620/$ in Parallel Market
The naira recorded, on Wednesday, further drop in value in the parallel market, closing at N1,620 to a…
Katsina Police Reject N1m Bribe, Arrest Suspected Car Thieves
The Katsina State Police Command has revealed that its operatives rejected a N1 million bribe offered by suspected…
Atiku Applauds Arsenal’s Teamwork, Says Victory Comes Through Coalition
Atiku Abubakar, Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has used Arsenal…
N800 Per Litre Petrol Price on Sight as Oil Prices Drop
The recent reduction in global crude oil prices and the renewed naira-for-crude agreement for local refiners could soon…
Neymar Faces New Injury Setback Just 34 Minutes Into Santos Return
Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. has once again been hit by injury, cutting short his much-anticipated return to…
Tinubu Flags Off Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Nasarawa-Abuja Super Highway Project
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday officially flagged-off the construction of the 465-kilometre Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Nasarawa-Abuja Super Highway, a major infrastructure…
UCL: Valverde Starts in Real Madrid Midfield, Arsenal Stick with First-Leg XI
Real Madrid line up for a crucial Champions League second-leg clash against Arsenal with Federico Valverde returning to…
Reps Direct Remita to Return N182bn Withheld from TSA Since 2015
The House of Representatives has ordered SystemSpecs Ltd, the financial technology company operating the Remita platform, to return…
Candidates Free to Take UTME Exams Anywhere in Nigeria – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cleared the air over reports suggesting that Unified Tertiary Matriculation…
Another PDP Lawmaker Dumps Party for APC in Edo
The Peoples Democratic Party has faced another political blow in Edo State as Nicholas Asonsere, a member of…
FG Consoles CBEX Victims, Urges Nigerians to Unite Against Ponzi Scams
The Federal Government on Wednesday extended its condolences to Nigerians who lost money to the now-defunct digital investment…
I Never Summoned Fubara and His Deputy – Ibas
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has firmly denied reports claiming he invited…
Defamation: Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP, Demands Action Against Senator Natasha
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has taken legal steps against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling on the…
Nigeria Moving Backwards Since You Became President – El-Rufai tackles Tinubu
Former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused President Tinubu of incompetence and undermining national progress. Speaking in an…
Enough is Enough – Northern Traditional Rulers Speak Out Over Growing Insecurity
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has expressed deep concerns about the increasing violence and…
Family, Amotekun Clash Over Suspect’s Alleged Torture to Death in Custody
The family of Monday Joseph is asking the Ondo State Government and police authorities to look into the…
Ekiti Woman Remanded for Allegedly Tearing Boyfriend’s Scrotum
An Ekiti State Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti has ordered the remand of a 20-year-old woman, Joy Ikoja,…
No Fulani Herders Attack in Enugu – Police Deny Reports of Violence
The Enugu State Police Command has strongly denied claims that Fulani herders attacked villages in the state, killing…
My Wife and I Lost Over N11m to CBEX Scam — Victim
On Wednesday, the usually quiet Egbeda-Idimu area of Lagos became a scene of tension and confusion after dozens…
BREAKING: Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price to N835 Per Litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS),…
Beware of Scam Texts – JAMB Warns 2025 UTME Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a warning to all 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination…
JUST IN: Court Declares Obasa’s Removal as Lagos Speaker Illegal
The Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has ruled that the removal of Mudashiru Obasa from his…
Barcelona Reach Champions League Semi-Finals Despite Guirassy’s Stunning Hat-Trick
Barcelona are through to the Champions League semi-finals after surviving a major scare in Germany, where Borussia Dortmund…
PSG Hang On to Beat Aston Villa, Secure Champions League Semi-Final Spot
Paris Saint-Germain held on after a tense second half to defeat Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate and reach…
Rivers Administrator Threatens NBA With Lawsuit Over N300m Payment
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has issued a strong warning to the Nigerian Bar Association…
Naira Rises to N1,618/$ in Parallel Market
The naira yesterday appreciated slightly in the parallel market, moving up to N1,618 per US dollar, compared to…
NSCDC Blames Deadly Bayelsa Attack on Oil Thieves
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Bayelsa State has said that last week’s deadly ambush…
Several Feared Dead, Hundreds Flee as Herdsmen Renew Attacks on Benue Community
Panic gripped residents of Otobi community in the Akpa district of Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State, on…