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Alleged Terrorism Financing: Court Approves EFCC’s Request to Freeze 24 Bank Accounts
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to freeze…
President Tinubu Approves Federal University for Southern Kaduna, Promises Development
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially approved the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna. The announcement…
Suspected Thugs Block Edo LG Secretariat, Workers and Chairman Barred
Suspected thugs on Monday reportedly blocked access to the Etsako West Local Government Secretariat in Auchi, Edo State,…
Warri Refinery: Fuel Prices Expected to Drop as Production Begins
The Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company Limited (WRPC) has officially resumed production. This move is expected to trigger…
Don’t Mind Politicians, We Will Change Nigeria – Akande Assures
Laolu Akande, a former presidential spokesperson and seasoned journalist, has reignited hope among Nigerians with his firm assurance…
Hardship: “Nigeria Currently in This Situation Because of Our Leaders” – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has highlighted that Nigeria’s struggles stem from the combined failures of its leaders and…
2027: Kwankwaso Denies Alleged Rotational Presidency Deal with Atiku, Obi
Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Rabiu Musa…
Tax Reform Bills: “Withdraw Your Threat Against Tinubu” – Presidency Fires Back at Northern Governor
The Presidency has called on Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, to retract what it described as an “inflammatory”…
Russia Vows To Identify, Punish Those Responsible For Azerbaijan Plane Crash
Moscow has pledged to hold accountable those responsible for the tragic crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190…
“We Are Not Affiliated to The Military or Armed Forces” – CADETN Clarifies Guard of Honour for Seyi Tinubu
The Community Auxiliary Development for Effective Transformation Network (CADETN) has addressed concerns surrounding the recent guard of honour…
NNPC Refutes Claims of Mele Kyari’s Exit, Says Tinubu Has The Final Say
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has dismissed recent claims about the impending departure of its Group…
BREAKING: Warri Refinery Begins Operations
The Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company (WRPC), with a daily capacity of refining 125,000 barrels of crude oil,…
2025 Budget Will Not Be Passed Before January 31 – Senate Confirms
The Nigerian Senate has announced that the 2025 budget, valued at ₦49.7 trillion, will not be passed until…
Unruly Passengers: Airports to Get Mobile Courts
Authorities in Nigeria’s aviation sector have unveiled plans to introduce mobile courts at airports to curb the rising…
Police Rescue 7-Year-Old Kidnapped by Customer in Ogun State
Ogun State Police Command has successfully rescued a seven-year-old girl, Mercy Akande, who was kidnapped in the Sango-Ota…
Unpaid Salaries: Ebonyi Teachers Protest, Commissioner Orders Arrest of Protest Leaders
Thousands of teachers in Ebonyi State staged a large protest in Abakaliki on Sunday, decrying the non-payment of…
It Took Buhari 20 Months To Appoint Ambassadors – Presidency Justifies Delay
President Bola Tinubu is set to announce Nigeria’s ambassadors soon, according to Ademola Oshodi, the Senior Special Adviser…
I Built Mansion For Odili, He Had My Picture In All His Rooms, Including Toilet – Wike
Former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stirred controversy…
JUST IN: Former US President is Dead
Jimmy Carter, the former president of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has died at the…
“Gross Violation Of Military Tradition” — Atiku, George Reacts To Video of Seyi Tinubu Reviewing Guard Of Honour
A viral video showing Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, reviewing a guard of honour performed by…
My Mother, Son Died One Week After Daughter’s Wedding – Jigawa Governor
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi, on Sunday, remarked that he faced a double tragedy just days after celebrating…
No Military Invasion in Delta Community – Council Chairman Sets the Record Straight
Dr. Lucky Avweromre, Chairman of Ughelli South Local Government Area in Delta State, has refuted claims of a…
Laolu Akande Applauds Dangote, Elumelu, Odinkalu, Falana, Aliyu, Soyombo, Others for Shaping Nigeria’s Future Beyond Politics
As 2024 draws to a close, former presidential aide Laolu Akande has called attention to the individuals shaping…
Plane Crash Claims 179 Lives in South Korea, Nigeria Offers Condolences
The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of South Korea…
Publish Your Assets – SERAP tells Tinubu
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate transparency by asking…
“I Brought You Back To Life Politically,” Wike Fires Back at Odili
A heated exchange has erupted between Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and former Rivers…
Herdsman Leader Killed by Suspected Kidnappers in Ondo State
A prominent herdsman leader, Aliu Yunusa, has been brutally murdered by suspected kidnappers in Ondo State. The incident…
Customs To Auction Seized Petrol at ₦400 Per Litre
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to auction 15,325 litres of seized Premium Motor Spirit (PMS),…
Liverpool Dominates West Ham 5-0 to Extend Premier League Lead
Liverpool delivered a stunning performance against West Ham United, securing a commanding 5-0 victory at the London Stadium…
New Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland Receives Staff of Office in Grand Ceremony
Oba Adesuyi Haastrup, on Sunday, was officially inaugurated as the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijeshaland. The ceremony, held…
Nigerian Army Destroys Illegal Refineries, Seizes 90,000 Litres of Stolen Oil
In a significant crackdown on illegal oil refining activities in the Niger Delta, the 6 Division of the…
Naira May Drop to N1,804 Per Dollar in 2025 – Report
The Nigerian Naira could fall to a value of N1,804 per US dollar at the official exchange market…
“I’m Ready for War” – Dele Farotimi Sends Daring Message To Afe Babalola Amid Legal Battle
Prominent human rights advocate and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has boldly declared his readiness to confront the legal challenges…
NCC Dismisses Telecom Tariff Increase Rumors, Tells Subscribers To Ignore Misinformation
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially denied rumors claiming that telecommunications tariffs in Nigeria will rise starting…
Abducted Anglican Bishop, Wife, Children Freed in Ondo State
An Anglican bishop, Rev. Canon Olowolagba, along with his wife and children, has been released after being kidnapped…
Sokoto Airstrike Tragedy: PDP Calls for Justice, Demands Thorough Investigation
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and injuries following a…
“You Spoke For Me” – Dele Farotimi Says, Thanks Nigerians for Their Support
Human rights activist Dele Farotimi recently expressed deep gratitude to Nigerians for their overwhelming support during his difficult…
NAFDAC Destroys Fake Products Worth ₦120bn in Six Months
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed the destruction of counterfeit products…
“Church Buildings Won’t Be Destroyed For State Projects” – Governor Assures
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding church buildings during state infrastructure projects.…
Vandalism Responsible for Failure to Hit 6,000MW Power Target – Minister
The Nigerian government has failed to achieve its goal of generating 6,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity by December…
Rivers Crisis: “I Draw Strength From You All” – Governor Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence in his leadership, stating that the support of the…
BREAKING: Kwara State Chief of Staff Abdulqadir Mahe Passes Away at 73
The Chief of Staff to the Kwara State Government, Prince Abdulqadir Mahe, has passed away at the age…
JUST IN: Russian President Vladimir Putin Putin Sends Message to Azerbaijan Amind Plane Crash Controversy
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his apologies to Azerbaijan over the tragic crash of an Azerbaijani Airlines plane,…
Fubara Prevented Wike From Making Rivers His Private Estate – Odili
Former Rivers State Governor and PDP presidential aspirant, Dr. Peter Odili, has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for protecting…
Fire Guts Shops, Destroys Goods Worth Millions at Nasarawa Market
A devastating fire swept through Masaka Market in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State late Friday…
FG to Investigate Sokoto Airstrike Incident Thoroughly – Matawalle
The Federal Government has promised a detailed investigation into the tragic airstrike that claimed 10 lives in Gidan…
“VeryDarkMan Didn’t Report Any Stolen ₦180m To Us – Police
The Plateau State Police Command has distanced itself from the investigation into the reported theft of ₦180 million…
US Accuses of Azerbaijan Plane Tragedy
The United States has suggested that Russia may be responsible for the December 25 crash of an Azerbaijan…
Man Arrested for Motorcycle Theft in Osun, Says He’s Trying To Revenge His Stolen Bike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun State has arrested a 24-year-old man, Sola Jimoh,…
190 Canceled Flights: NCAA, FAAN to Enforce No-Fly List for Unruly Passengers
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have announced plans to…
Oshiomhole Backs House of Assembly’s Suspension of 18 Council Chairmen, Deputies
Former Edo State Governor and current Senator for Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has expressed strong support for the…
Niger Military Leader’s Allegations Against Tinubu Spark Outrage, Presidency Responds
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has reacted to claims by the…
Starlink Announces New Price Hike for Nigerian Users Starting January
Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, has revealed a significant increase in its subscription rates…
Gunmen Demand N75 Million Ransom for Ondo Bishop, Wife and Children
A bishop of the Anglican Church, Rev. Canon Olowolagba, along with his wife and two children, has been…
Sokoto Bombing: Villagers Demand Justice After Airstrike Claims Several Lives
Residents of Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities in Sokoto State are demanding justice after a tragic airstrike on…
TCN: Planned Maintenance to Cause Temporary Blackouts in Parts of Abuja
Residents of Abuja should brace for brief power outages this weekend as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)…
Tax Reform Bills: “You’re Calling For Anarchy” – Northern Governor Tells Tinubu
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has raised concerns about the impact of the proposed tax reform bills…
Barcelona Faces Major Setback as Court Rejects Dani Olmo’s Registration Request
A Spanish court has rejected the club’s request to register midfielder Dani Olmo beyond the end of this…
Ohaneze Ndigbo Set To Elect New Leader, Inaugurates Election, Screening Committees
Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide is set to elect a new president-general in January 2025, with the organization taking important…
Telecom Tariff Hikes Set for Early 2025 as NCC Approves New Rates
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to approve a long-awaited proposal for telecom tariff increases, with the…
Governor Adeleke Confirms New Monarchs for Ijeshaland, Ora Igbomina
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the appointment of Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the…
Governor Alex Otti Signs N750.28bn Abia 2025 Bill into Law
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has officially signed the state’s 2025 fiscal year budget, valued at N750.28…
Don’t Drag Nigeria Into Your Fight With France, Ribadu Warns Tchiani
National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has dismissed allegations made by Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani, accusing…
We Didn’t Sentence Man To Death For Stealing Fowl – Osun Court Says, Reveals Backstory
The Osun State High Court has firmly dismissed allegations that it sentenced two young men, Olowookere Segun and…
BREAKING: Secondary Explosions, Not Airstrikes, Killed Sokoto Villagers – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the tragic deaths of several villagers in Sokoto State during recent…
190 Flight Cancellations in Two Months – NCAA Raises Alarm
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed deep concern over the growing number of flight delays and…
“Why Allow France When We Refused England?” – Ribadu Refutes Niger’s Claims
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has strongly denied allegations made by Niger’s military leader, General…
Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Honours Late Akeredolu, Names Court Complex After Ex-Gov
In a move to honour the legacy of late Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced…
‘N180 Million Stolen From My NGO Account’ – VeryDarkMan Raises Alarm
Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has alleged that a cyberattack on his NGO’s account resulted…
Customer Kidnaps PoS Operator’s Daughter in Ogun State
In Sango Ota area of Ogun State, a seven-year-old girl, Mercy Akande, has gone missing after allegedly being…
Yuletide: MultiChoice Offers Free 3-Day Access to All DStv Channels
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced free access to all DStv channels for its subscribers. The offer, valid from December…
INEC To Destroy Over Six Million Uncollected PVCs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering a significant move to address the issue of uncollected Permanent…
I Facilitated 30 Federal Appointments for Niger Indigenes – Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has revealed that he facilitated 30 federal appointments for…
‘I’m in Charge of Land in Abuja’ – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has reiterated his control over land administration…
How Grid Collapse, Liquidity Crisis, and Vandalism Plagued Nigeria’s Power Sector in 2024
Nigeria’s power sector faced significant challenges despite promises of reform and increased generation following its privatization in 2023.…
‘Instill Trust in the People’, Former Presidential Aide Tells Tinubu
Former presidential aide and prominent journalist Laolu Akande has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to rise above…
Lakurawa: NAF to Investigate Reports of Mistaken Airstrikes in Sokoto Communities
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to conduct a detailed investigation into reports of airstrikes that…
Bloody Christmas as Gunmen Attack Benue Community, 11 Dead, Many Missing
Christmas Day turned into a tragedy in Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State as gunmen suspected…
2027: We Will Defeat You in Kano, APC tells NNPP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has confidently declared its intention to reclaim power from the…
“Reclaim Your NNPP Membership, Stop Daydreaming” – APC Challenges Kwankwaso
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fired back at former Kano State Governor and prominent Kwankwasiyya Movement leader,…
Sokoto Airstrike: I Saw My Parents, Brothers Burnt To Death — Survivor
A tragic airstrike in Sokoto State’s Silame Local Government Area has left a community in mourning, with a…
Nigeria Refutes Niger Military’s Claims of Sabotage, Terror Links
The Nigerian government has firmly rejected allegations made by Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria…
Kidnapped Anambra Lawmaker’s Vehicle Found as Police Intensify Search
The Anambra State Police Command has located the abandoned vehicle of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra…
Osun Governor Grants Pardon to Man Sentenced to Death for Stealing Fowl
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has pardoned Segun Olowookere, a man sentenced to death in 2014 for…
Fire Breaks Out at FIIRO Office in Lagos, Destroys Property Worth Millions
A devastating fire engulfed the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO) office near Cappa Bus Stop in…
“Yahoo 419 Lecture” – Widow of Late Ondo Governor Blasts Aiyedatiwa Over Memorial Lecture
Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, widow of the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has sharply criticized Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for organizing…
Anambra Lawmaker Kidnapped by Gunmen on His Way Home
Honorable Justice Azuka, a Labour Party member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Onitsha North 1…
Guardiola Warns: Manchester City’s UCL Hopes Hang by a Thread
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has issued a stark warning about his team’s precarious position in the UEFA…
“I Have No Regrets as Minister,” Says Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has confidently stated that she has no regrets about the decisions…
Lakurawa: Military Denies Civilian Casualties in Sokoto Airstrikes, Says Targets Were Terrorist Associates
The Nigerian military has firmly denied claims circulating online that its recent airstrikes mistakenly targeted civilians in two…
“Your Sacrifices Will Never Go in Vain” – COAS Reassures Wounded Soldiers
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, spent Christmas Day celebrating with soldiers who have been…
Ibadan Funfair Tragedy: “My Child Only Came To Ibadan to Help The Needy;” — Mother of Former Ooni’s Wife Pleads for Justice
Mrs. Funmilayo Ogunseyi, the mother of Naomi Silekunola, has called on President Bola Tinubu and compassionate Nigerians to…
Ogun Governor Appoints Oluwatoyin Taiwo as Chief of Staff
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has announced the appointment of Oluwatoyin Taiwo as his new Chief…
Edo Governor Okpebholo Signs N675bn 2025 Appropriation Bill
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, valued at N675 billion,…
Ibadan Funfair Stampede: Court Remands Ooni’s Ex-Wife, Oriyomi Hamzat in Prison
The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of three individuals, including the former wife…
We’re on Promising Path Of Restoration, Progress – Tinubu Assures Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful about the country’s future, emphasizing that Nigeria is…
LPDC Declines Petition to Debar Dele Farotimi Over Alleged Defamation
The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has declined a request to revoke the law license of Dele Farotimi,…
“I’ve Never Lied Against Anyone” – Dele Farotimi Speaks Following Release from Prison
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been released from a correctional center in Ekiti State after fulfilling stringent…
I Will Not Downsize My Cabinet – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his first presidential media chat, firmly dismissed criticisms of his 48-member cabinet, stating…
Learn To Manage, Switch Off Lights To Save Electricity Bills – Tinubu Advices Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu, in a media chat held in Lagos State, called on Nigerians to adopt energy-saving practices,…