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Ogun: Protesting Students Attack Deputy Gov’s Convoy
A protest by students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic escalated into violence on Wednesday, leading to an attack…
“Don’t Implicate My Son” – Mohbad’s Mother Warns Yomi Fabiyi Over Allegations Against Late Singer’s Brother
The ongoing controversy surrounding the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has taken…
JUST IN: Ondo Governor Dissolves Cabinet, Retains Two Commissioners
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has dissolved the State Executive Council (EXCO), marking a new chapter in…
Alaafin’s Stool: “Present Evidence in Court, Stop Public Accusations” – Kingmakers Warn Governor Makinde
A group of Oyo traditional kingmakers, known as the Oyomesi, have strongly opposed Governor Seyi Makinde’s approval of…
Fire Guts Bunkering Site, Damages NNPCL Facility in Rivers
A massive fire has engulfed a wellhead at the OML15 facility operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
I Won’t Help Tinubu Tackle Economic Hardship – Emir Sanusi
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II of Kano has declared his decision not to offer any advice or assistance to…
Woman Allegedly Kidnaps 5-Year-Old Boy in Lagos, Pretends to Be Mentally Ill
A five-year-old boy, Mohammed Naziru, was allegedly abducted by a woman in the Iwaya area of Lagos last…
I Will Never Recommend Joining Army To My Children – 76-year-old Veteran
A retired Nigerian Army officer, Colonel Nasiru Salami (retd.), aged 76, has raised serious concerns over the poor…
Niger: Seven Dead in Tragic Road Accident
A devastating road accident along the Bida-Mokwa Road in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State has claimed…
Alleged Cybercrime: Speed Darlington Granted ₦20 Million Bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted popular singer Darlington Achakpo, also known as Speed Darlington, bail…
Security Operatives Using Useless Weapons To Fight Lakurawa — 76-year-old Veteran
Retired Nigerian military veteran, Colonel Nasiru Salami, has expressed deep concern over the outdated weapons used by security…
EFCC Debunks Claims Linking N6bn Fraud Suspect to Edo Election Tribunal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that Jonathan Okunbor, a suspect under investigation for allegedly…
My Life Got Better After Mohbad’s Death, Says Singer’s Father
Joseph Aloba, the father of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has shared how…
Tensions Rise as Mohbad’s Mother Confronts Actor Yomi Fabiyi Over Singer’s Death
The mother of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, and actor Yomi Fabiyi, have found…
Alaafin Stool: My Supporters Dumped Me For Money – Oyo Prince
Prince Ayobami Ladigbolu, one of the contenders for the prestigious Alaafin of Oyo throne, has opened up about…
Delta Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Father After Taking Colorado
A 23-year-old man, identified as Prince Nyerovho, has been taken into police custody in Sapele, Delta State, for…
Naira Weakens to N1,660 per Dollar in Parallel Market
The Naira’s value saw a decline in the parallel market on Tuesday, slipping to N1,660 per dollar, compared…
Marketers Turn to Dangote Refinery as Petrol Depot Price Hits N950/ltr
The rising cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has led members of the Independent…
Seyi Tinubu Eligibile To Become Lagos Governor – Buhari’s Former Aide
A controversy has emerged surrounding the potential governorship ambitions of Seyi Tinubu, son of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed…
Salome Adaidu: She Was Cheating, I Don’t Regret Killing Her – Timileyin Ajayi
32-year-old Timileyin Ajayi, who allegedly murdered and dismembered his 24-year-old girlfriend Salome Adaidu, has openly declared he feels…
N200bn USSD Debt: NCC To Reveal Names of Defaulting Banks
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to reveal the names of 18 banks that have failed to…
Nigeria’s 2024 Crude Oil Revenue Hits N50 Trillion
In 2024, Nigeria recorded a remarkable revenue of N50.88 trillion from crude oil production, according to data from…
Yuletide: CBN Fines Nine Banks N1.35bn Over ATM Cash Shortages
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed fines totaling N1.35 billion on nine Deposit Money Banks (DMBs)…
I Never Presented 2024 Budget Performance Before NASS – JAMB Registrar
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has clarified issues surrounding the…
LA Fires: ‘My Family and I are Safe, Didn’t Leave Because Of Fires’ – Actress Omotola Jalade
Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has spoken out to reassure her fans and followers about her safety following reports…
Wike Signed 5,481 C of O in 16 Months – Official
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has made a notable achievement by signing 5,481 Certificates of…
Nigeria Customs Hits Record Revenue of N6.1 Trillion in 2024
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a groundbreaking achievement in its revenue collection for the year 2024,…
BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Deputy Director General for DSS
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Folashade Adekaiyaoja as the first Deputy Director General (DDG) of…
Lawmakers Back NDLEA’s Push for Increased Budget to Combat Drug Trafficking
Lawmakers from Nigeria’s National Assembly have pledged robust support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as…
Ibadan Stampede: Oriyomi Hamzat Released From Prison
Oriyomi Hamzat, a popular broadcaster and owner of Agidigbo FM in Ibadan, Oyo State, has been released from…
Nine Oyo Princes Reject Owoade’s Appointment as Alaafin
Princes from nine royal families in Oyo, known collectively as the Atiba 9, have strongly opposed the appointment…
Lawmakers Reject N11.8 Billion Budget for New Livestock Ministry
The Joint Committee on Livestock Development of the Senate and House of Representatives has turned down the proposed…
BREAKING: Court Gives Judgement on Suit Challenging Tinubu’s Appointments into NDDC
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to overturn the appointments made by President…
Gov Sanwo-Olu Reacts To Rumours Of His Role in Obasa’s Impeachment
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has publicly dismissed allegations suggesting his involvement in the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa,…
We’ll Prioritize Passage Of Tax Reform Bills – Speaker, Abbas
The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has reaffirmed the commitment of the House to prioritize…
Fuel Subsidy Removal a Blessing For State Govts – Uzodimma
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has described the removal of the petrol subsidy as a positive development for…
Omo-Agege Refutes Rumors of Leaving APC, Reaffirms Commitment to Party
Former Senate Deputy President and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Delta State’s 2023 elections, Senator…
Midnight Fire Razes Anambra Market, Destroy Goods Worth Millions
A devastating fire razed Ahịa Mgbede Market in Nnewi, Anambra State, during the early hours of Tuesday, January…
New Lagos Assembly Speaker Meranda Visits GAC For ‘Blessings’
The newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, has wasted no time…
Nigeria Will Overcome Insecurity – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has pledged his administration’s unwavering commitment to overcoming Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking on Monday during…
VC Appointment: ASUU Condemns Alleged Violation of Rules at Gombe State University
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University branch, has raised serious concerns about what it…
Plateau: 19 Wedding Guests Die, 11 Injured in Accident
A tragic accident in Plateau State has left 19 wedding guests dead and 11 others injured. The accident,…
Naira Strengthens to N1,655/$ in Parallel Market
The Nigerian Naira showed a slight improvement in the parallel market on Monday, strengthening to N1,655 per dollar.…
‘Alaafin Stool Is Not for Sale’ – Makinde Warns Oyomesi
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has issued a stern warning to the Oyomesi, the traditional kingmakers…
FG Approves Air Peace, Max Air, Two Other Airlines for 2025 Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially announced four airlines selected to transport Nigerian Muslim pilgrims…
JUST IN: Depots Raise Petrol Price To N950/litre
The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, is expected to rise as depot owners…
Why National Grid Will Continue To Collapse – FG
The Nigerian Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that the country’s national electricity grid will likely continue…
Boko Haram Strikes Again in Borno, Kills 40, Abducts Several Farmers
The terror group Boko Haram, alongside its affiliate, the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), launched a…
Gospel Singer Caught with Severed Head of Corps Member in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a gospel singer, Timilehin Ajayi, for allegedly killing and dismembering his…
“Explain How You Spent N850m to Kill Mosquitoes” – Oshiomhole Grills Oloyede
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC/Edo North) raised concerns about the spending of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)…
I Will Introduce Attacking Football to Super Eagles — Chelle
Eric Chelle, on Monday, was unveiled as the new head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The ceremony took…
NASS Grills Oloyede, Threatens To Cut JAMB Funding Over N1billion Spent On Meals, Refreshments
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has warned that it might halt the allocation of funds to…
Why Obasa Was Impeached – Lagos Lawmakers
The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, impeached Mudashiru Obasa, its former Speaker, citing a range of…
NFF Unveils Éric Chelle as Super Eagles Head Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officially introduced Éric Sékou Chelle as the new head coach of the Super…
BREAKING: New Lagos Assembly Speaker Emerges After Obasa’s Impeachment
Mojisola Meranda has been sworn in as the first female Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.…
Church Members Nab Man With Girlfriend’s Head in Nasarawa
A shocking incident unfolded on Sunday in Orozo, a community near the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and…
BREAKING: Obasa Impeached As Lagos Speaker
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been impeached. The removal follows several…
Why Tinubu Backed Reversal of CSO’s Redeployment — Report
According to a report by The Eagle, President Bola Tinubu’s decision to support the reversal of his Chief…
Edo Election Tribunal Hearing Postponed
The much-anticipated Edo State Election Petition Tribunal proceedings were unexpectedly postponed during the opening session on Monday. The…
Alaafin: I Met Oba Owoade For The First Time In My Life Yesterday – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State disclosed that he met Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, the newly appointed Alaafin…
BREAKING: Anyanwu Resumes as PDP National Secretary Amid Crisis
Samuel Anyanwu has officially resumed his role as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), despite…
JUST IN: Oyo Court Grants Bail to Former Queen of Ooni of Ife, Oriyomi Hamzat, and Principal
An Oyo State High Court sitting at Ring Road, Ibadan, has granted bail to three individuals, including Naomi…
Woman Who Disrupted Ibom Air Flight Over Her Luggage Granted Bail
A female passenger who disrupted an Ibom Air flight bound for Abuja due to a dispute over her…
BREAKING: Makinde Presents Staff of Office to New Alaafin of Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde, on Monday, presented the Staff of Office to the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba…
Why I Made a U-turn On Tax Reforms Bill – Gov. Sule
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has clarified his reasons for reversing his position on the controversial tax reforms…
No Evidence Civilians Were Killed – NAF Denies Casualties in Zamfara Airstrike
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has denied allegations that its recent airstrikes targeting terrorist hideouts in Zamfara State…
2027: Amaechi Secretly Working With Atiku to Unseat Tinubu – APC
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a deepening internal crisis, with…
Again, 16 Civilians Killed in Airstrike Aimed at Bandits in Zamfara
An airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Kakindawa village, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State,…
Ogun Woman Arrested for Stabbing Husband to Death Over Alleged Infidelity
A domestic dispute in Abeokuta, Ogun State, turned fatal when a 22-year-old housewife, Iyanu Adedeji, allegedly stabbed her…
Ibadan Funfair Tragedy: Oyo Files Murder Charges Against Ooni’s ex-Queen, Others
The Oyo State Government has initiated legal action against several individuals following a tragic stampede at a children’s…
You Have Responsibility to End Grand Corruption in Nigeria, Former Presidential Aide Tells Tinubu
Former President Aide and journalist Laolu Akande is pressing forth his view that Nigeria would overcome its current…
Rotational Presidency in Nigeria Is Here to Stay, Says Ex-Presidential Aide
Laolu Akande, former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has asserted that…
Speak Up for Political Reform, Ex-Presidential Aide Urges Nigerians
Laolu Akande, a former presidential adviser has called on Nigerians to rise above lethargy and actively participate in…
Tinubu Approves Ban on Homosexuality In Military
The Nigerian Armed Forces have implemented stringent guidelines to ensure discipline and maintain ethical conduct among military personnel.…
Ghana’s President John Mahama Scraps Seven Ministries to Cut Costs
President John Mahama has taken a bold step to reduce public spending by cutting the number of government…
NFF to Unveil Éric Chelle as Super Eagles Head Coach on Monday
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that Éric Sékou Chelle will officially assume his role as the…
Emirship Tussle: Bayero to Appeal Appellate Court Ruling at Supreme Court
The legal tussle over the Kano emirship continues to intensify as Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, Senior Counsel to the…
How Jimmy Carter Saved My Life From Abacha – Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid a heartfelt tribute to late U.S. President Jimmy Carter, describing him…
‘My Son’s Ear Affected by Repeated Slaps’ Says Mother of Three-Year-Old Abused in Viral Video
Mrs. Adenike Okunlaya, widowed mother of a three-year-old pupil assaulted by a female teacher at Christ-Miltos Primary School,…
BREAKING: National Grid Records First Collapse in 2025
The first major blackout of 2025 struck Nigeria on Saturday, January 11, following a collapse of the National…
Commissioner-Nominees: ‘Any Name You Send Won’t Make The List’ — Gov Eno warns Stakeholders
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has cautioned stakeholders against lobbying for the inclusion of specific names…
Fire Guts Shops in Kwara Market, Millions in Goods Lost
A devastating fire broke out on Friday night at the Olusola Saraki Market in the Ita-Amo area of…
Kano Govt Applauds Appeal Court Verdict on Emirate Council Dispute
The Kano State Government has expressed satisfaction with the recent Court of Appeal judgment concerning the Emirate Council…
JUST IN: EFCC Summons Okoya Brothers Over Viral Naira Abuse Video
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Subomi and Wahab Okoya, sons of billionaire businessman Razaq…
FULL LIST: Names of Newly Elected Ohanaeze Ndigbo Executives
The prestigious socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people of Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has announced its new executive…
BREAKING: Sacked Kano Commissioner Dumps NNPP, Joins APC
Former Commissioner for Rural and Community Development in Kano State, Abbas Abbas, has officially left the New Nigeria…
INEC Rejects N40 Billion Allocation in 2025 Budget
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has firmly declined the N40 billion allocation proposed for it in the…
Nigeria Fooling Itself Over Border Closure – NASS
Members of Nigeria’s National Assembly have expressed concerns over the country’s ineffective border closure policy, highlighting its negative…
Court Grants Bail to 12 Accused in Oyo Undergraduate Murder Case
The Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan, has granted bail to 12 individuals accused of murdering Jeffrey…
I’m Alive and Well – Sunday Igboho Refutes Death Rumor
Sunday Adeyemo, widely recognized as Sunday Igboho, a prominent Yoruba Nation activist, has dispelled circulating rumors about his…
Tension Rises in Badagry Over Installation of Seriki Fulani
Concerns are mounting in Badagry, Lagos State, as local youths warn that the recent installation of a Seriki…
NASS Rejects Ministry of Solid Minerals’ 2025 Budget
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Solid Minerals has rejected the 2025 budget proposal submitted by the Ministry…
‘Focus On Your State, Stop Playing Irresponsible Politics’, Presidency Fires Back at Governor Bala
The Presidency has issued a strong response to recent remarks by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, urging him…
Nigerian Man Sentenced to 11 Years in US for Fraud and Money Laundering
Chukwunonso Obiora, a 37-year-old Nigerian man, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by a United States…
JUST IN: Akwa Ibom State Governor Fires All Commissioners, Special Advisers
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has dismissed all commissioners and special advisers, signaling a fresh start for…
BREAKING: Appeal Court Overturns Kano High Court Ruling on Ado-Bayero’s Right to Throne
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside a ruling by the Kano State High Court that…
Trump Avoids Prison as Judge Issues Unconditional Discharge in Hush Money Case
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge on Friday, avoiding prison time and fines…
109 Terrorists Neutralized, 81 Arrested in a Week, Says Defence HQ
The Defence Headquarters has revealed significant achievements in its counterterrorism and anti-crime efforts during the first week of…
BREAKING: John Azuta-Mbata Elected President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Former Senator John Azuta-Mbata has been elected the 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural…
Obi’s Life Not Threatened, Brouhaha Reflects Poor Opposition Politics – Akande
Laolu Akande, a former presidential aide, has weighed in on the ongoing dispute between the Labour Party’s Peter…