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Okowa Makes First Public Appearance After EFCC’s Arrest
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa made his first public appearance following his recent arrest and release by…
Why Tinubu’s Mining Sector Reform Is Drawing Global Attention
The Nigerian government’s recent efforts to revitalize its mining sector through targeted reforms are drawing significant international attention…
2027: Atiku Can’t Secure PDP Presidential Ticket – Wike
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has dismissed the possibility of former presidential candidate…
Ondo Election: Police Deploys Senior Officers, Enforces Movement Restrictions
In preparation for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election scheduled for November 16, 2024, the Nigeria Police Force…
Osun Governor Presents N390bn Budget Proposal for 2025
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has presented a detailed budget proposal for 2025, outlining a total appropriation of…
Oyo Governor Proposes 2025 Budget with Focus on Infrastructure, Education
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has proposed a budget of N678.87 billion for the 2025 fiscal year,…
Lakurawa: “No One Dares Tinubu And Wins,” Says NSA Ribadu
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has issued a stern warning to a newly emerged terror group,…
N1.3trn Fraud: EFCC Seizes Okowa’s Passport, Grants Him Bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confiscated the passport of Ifeanyi Okowa, the former Governor of…
No Leader Can Fix Nigeria With 1999 Constitution – Anyaoku
Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, emphasized the critical need for Nigeria to adopt a federal constitution to…
Ondo Election: Shettima, Ganduje, Other APC Leaders Rally for Aiyedatiwa
Ahead of the Ondo State governorship election, Vice President Kashim Shettima, joined by the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
Trump Jokingly Hints at Third Term, Drawing Laughs from GOP Lawmakers
President-elect Donald Trump, in a moment with House Republicans on Wednesday, floated the idea of running for…
Tinubu Mourns Late Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Ogwuegbu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences over the passing of Justice Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu, a distinguished former…
We Will Kick Lukarawa Out of Nigeria – FG Vows
The Nigerian government has made a strong promise to eliminate the Lukarawas terror group, which recently emerged in…
BREAKING: Trump Returns to White House For Meeting With Biden
US President-elect Donald Trump will step back into the White House on Wednesday to meet with current President…
Ondo Election: INEC Set to Distribute Sensitive Voting Materials on Thursday
In preparation for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed…
EFCC Arraigns Two for Impersonating Olukoyede, $1m Blackmail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently brought charges against two individuals, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim,…
1,712 Kidnapped, 1,463 Killed Between January, September – REPORT
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has released a grim report showing a rise in human rights abuses…
Gunmen Attack Military Checkpoint in Abia State, Kill Two Soldiers
Early Wednesday morning, gunmen ambushed a military checkpoint in Ekenobizi, a border town straddling Abia and Imo states…
Sadiq Umar Absent as Super Eagles Train in Abidjan Ahead of AFCON Qualifier Against Benin Republic
The Nigerian Super Eagles have gathered in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for a critical Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
I’ve Taken my Game To New Level – Lookman
Talented Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman has credited his recent success with Serie A team Atalanta for significantly boosting…
Edo Governor Dissolves Boards, Terminates Political Appointments
Governor Monday Okpebholo has dissolved the boards of all state agencies, terminated political appointments, and dismissed specific high-ranking…
JUST IN: Fire Guts Popular Fitness Centre In Abuja (VIDEO)
A fire erupted on Wednesday morning at Eco Fitness Hub, a popular gym and wellness center located in…
Nigerian Military Deploys Troops to Combat Lakurawa Terror Group
Lakurawa, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has sent a significant military force to Augie…
BREAKING: NCS Exceeds Revenue Target, Hits N5.7tn
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a significant achievement in its revenue collection for 2024, surpassing its…
Kwara Lifts Ban on Taxis, Shuttle Buses on Government House Road
The Kwara State Government has lifted its earlier restrictions on specific vehicles traveling through Ahmadu Bello Way, a…
Nigerian Navy Receives Three New Helicopters to Boost Operations
The Nigerian Navy has expanded its air fleet with the delivery of three advanced Agusta Westland 109 Trekker…
16 Manufacturing Firms Lost N792bn to Depreciation – MAN
The manufacturing industry in Nigeria has been significantly impacted by the floating of the naira in 2023, with…
IPMAN Announces Reduction in Fuel Prices Following Dangote Refinery Deal
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has confirmed a reduction in petrol prices. This follows a…
Trump Appoints Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead New Government Efficiency Taskforce
US President-elect Donald Trump has shared his plans to establish a “Department of Government Efficiency” or “DOGE,” humorously…
NLC Strike: Taraba Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage
In a proactive move to address labor concerns, the Taraba State government has officially announced a new minimum…
JUST IN: New Edo Governor Suspends Revenue Collection, Orders Arrest
Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has announced an indefinite suspension of all state revenue collections. This order,…
Bobrisky: No One Will Be Shielded, Says Tunji-Ojo
The Nigerian Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has promised that no official involved in the alleged preferential treatment…
House of Representatives Pushes for Sustainable Funding to Empower NYSC Members
The Nigerian House of Representatives is set to review a bill aimed at creating a long-term funding solution…
Zamfara Protesters Call for Matawalle’s Dismissal Over State’s Escalating Insecurity
Hundreds of protesters from Zamfara State, primarily women and young people, gathered outside the Department of Security Services…
Military Moves to Disrupt Recruitment by Lukarawa Terrorist Group
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that it is intensifying efforts to disrupt recruitment activities by a…
FG Suspends 13 Enugu Students for Alleged Bullying
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a six-week suspension for 13 students from the Federal Government College…
EFCC Probes Power Sector Corruption, Reveals Alarming Findings on Grid Failure
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an extensive investigation into corruption within Nigeria’s power sector,…
“Corruption in Power Sector Would Make You Cry,” Says EFCC Chief Olukoyede
Olanipekun Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), shared alarming insights into Nigeria’s power…
ASUU President Raises Alarm Over Plot to Weaken Nigerian Public Universities
On Tuesday, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) voiced concerns over what it believes to be a…
Ondo Prophetess Arrested After Woman and Newborn Die During Church Childbirth
A local prophetess in Ondo whose name is Folashade Adekola, has been arrested following the death of a…
Tinubu Congratulates Edo’s New Governor, Calls for Quick Action on State Development
President Bola Tinubu warmly congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his official swearing-in as the Governor of Edo State,…
JUST IN: President Tinubu Returns to Abuja Following Arab-Islamic Summit
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following his attendance at the Arab-Islamic Summit held in Riyadh, Saudi…
U.S. Offers $25,000 Reward for Information on Fugitive Nigerian Accused of Child’s Murder
The U.S. Marshals Service has announced a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Nigerian national…
Why I Can’t Form Coalition with Peter Obi – Sowore Reveals
Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 election, recently shared why he refuses…
Soldiers, Bandits Engage In Gun Battle in Sokoto
A fierce gunfight broke out in Gatawa, a town in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State,…
Reports of Explosion at Jos Market False – Governor Mutfwang Says, Assures Public of Safety
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has dismissed claims of an explosion in Jos, the state capital,…
JUST IN: Edo Governor Okpebholo to Probe Obaseki’s Administration
In his first major address as the newly inaugurated Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo announced plans to…
“I Will Not Betray You” – Okpebholo Promises Edo, Reveals 5-Point Agenda
Governor Monday Okpebholo, in his inaugural address as the sixth elected Governor of Edo State, made a solemn…
Wissam Ben Yedder Receives Suspended Jail Sentence for Sexual Assault
Former French international footballer Wissam Ben Yedder has been handed a two-year suspended prison sentence for sexually assaulting…
Bomb Scare in Jos Declared a False Alarm by Police
Early today, residents in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, experienced a surge of panic following widespread social…
“Lagbaja Did Not Enjoy Life Outside Military” – Family
The head of the Lagbaja family in Ilobu, Osun State, Mr. Demola Lagbaja, has expressed regret over the…
400 Sex Tape Scandal: Equatorial Guinea to Arraign Former Anti-Corruption Chief
Equatorial Guinea government has filed a lawsuit against Baltasar Engonga, the former head of the National Financial Investigation…
Army Arrests 12 Suspected Kidnappers in Taraba, Foil Kidnapping Plot
Nigerian Army troops have arrested 12 individuals suspected of involvement in kidnapping operations in Taraba. The arrests were…
Nigeria’s Export Surge Reaches N6.9 Trillion Amid New Trade Policies, Says FG
Nigeria’s Federal Government revealed a significant boost in export growth, thanks to new trade policies implemented by the…
How I Turned Down N800,000 Offer from Late MKO Abiola in 1993 – Sowore Reveals
Omoyele Sowore, in a recent interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, shared a memorable story from his early…
BREAKING: Okpebholo, Idahosa Sworn in as Edo Governor, Deputy
On Tuesday, Monday Okpebholo officially assumed office as the new governor, with Dennis Idahosa taking the position of…
Ango Abdullahi, Dogara, Aregbe, Onaiyekan, Akande, Bugaje Others Push for Parliamentary System at Federal Legislators’ Backed Dialogue
A group of over 80 members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, under the banner of the HomeGrown Parliamentary…
JUST IN: FG Ban Pilots From Operating Multiple Airlines
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced new regulations that prevent licensed flight crew members from working for…
FULL LIST: Trump’s Major Appointments So Far
Trump Moves Quickly to Fill Key Positions Ahead of Inauguration As the inauguration date approaches, U.S. President-elect…
JUST IN: Okpebholo Set to Appoint Iyamu as Chief of Staff
Senator Monday Okpebholo, the incoming Governor of Edo State, is set to announce Dr. Paddy Emmanuel Iyamu as…
BREAKING: Obaseki Delivers Final Address to Edo Residents as Governor (FULL SPEECH)
Godwin Obaseki, the outgoing Governor of Edo State, took a moment to address the residents of the state…
‘I’ve Not Seen Him In Four Days’ – Shaibu Responds to Rumors of Obaseki Fleeing
The outgoing Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, addressed rumors that Governor Godwin Obaseki had fled the…
Super Eagles Begin AFCON 2025 Preparation in Abidjan, Eye Key Wins Against Benin, Rwanda
The Nigerian Super Eagles kicked off their preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers with…
EFCC Summons Nigerien Groom, Guests for Alleged Naira Abuse at Kano Wedding
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated an investigation into the reported misuse of naira currency…
NJC Denies Rumor of Appeal Court Justices’ Deaths, Calls It False News
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has publicly refuted a rumor alleging that two of the five judges who…
How FG Spent Over N19bn on Presidential Fleet Maintenance in 15 Months, Report Reveals
A recent report has revealed that Nigeria’s government spent about N19.43 billion on the Presidential Air Fleet (PAF)…
Edo State NLC Removes Obaseki’s Ally as Chairman
The Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) took significant action on Monday by removing Comrade…
Manchester United Confirms Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Exit as Ruben Amorim Steps In
Manchester United has announced that Ruud van Nistelrooy has officially stepped down as interim head coach following the…
Obasanjo Sends Message To Aiyedatiwa Ahead of Ondo Governorship Election
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo extended his support and best wishes to Ondo State’s Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the…
“APC Must Reclaim Oyo from PDP in 2027” – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has urged leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to…
Governor Oyebanji Appoints Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as Acting Chief Judge
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has appointed Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the acting Chief Judge, following the recent passing of…
Court Postpones Gani Adams’ Privacy Violation Lawsuit Against Sunday Igboho Until 2025
The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has adjourned the case filed by Gani Adams, the Aare Ona…
MC Oluomo Sworn Into Office as NURTW President
Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo, has officially taken the helm as the National President of the…
BREAKING: IPMAN, Dangote Refinery Reach Agreement On Direct Lifting Of Petrol, Diesel, Kerosene
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has reached a significant agreement with the Dangote Refinery for…
Kano Judicial Commission Disciplines Multiple Court Officials Over Alleged Misconduct, Recalls Judges
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has disciplined several judiciary members, including judges, registrars, and other court personnel,…
Kremlin Dismisses Trump-Putin Call Allegation, Casts Doubt on Western Willingness for Ukraine Talks
On Monday, Russian officials denied a report suggesting a phone call between President Vladimir Putin and former U.S.…
Joao Pereira to Take Over as Sporting Lisbon Coach After Amorim’s Departure to Manchester United
Sporting Lisbon has confirmed that Joao Pereira will become the new head coach, following Ruben Amorim’s recent move…
LASEMA Reports 1,367 Emergencies Handled in 10 Months Across Lagos State
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) disclosed on Monday that it responded to a total of 1,367…
No November Salary Without Resident Registration, Kwara Govt Warns Workers
The Kwara State Government has announced that public sector workers must complete their resident registration to receive their…
Tinubu’s Decision to Remove Me as Minister Politically Driven – Gwarzo
Abdullahi Gwarzo, the former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, has shared that his recent removal…
JUST IN: Incoming Edo Governor Okpebholo Makes First Appointment
Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governor-elect of Edo State, has named seasoned journalist Fred Itua as his Chief Press…
Nigeria Labour Congress Accuses Dangote, Oil Marketers of Hiking Petrol Prices
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) accused the Dangote Group and oil marketers of unfairly increasing petrol prices across…
Nigeria’s Petrol Landing Cost Sees Significant Drop, New Price Revealed – REPORT
The cost of landing petrol in Nigeria has decreased noticeably, according to data from the Major Energy Marketers…
Zamfara Parents Plead for Governor’s Help as Students in Cyprus Face Financial Crisis
Parents of Zamfara State students studying on government scholarships at Cyprus International University are urgently appealing to Governor…
Vandals Attack TCN Towers, Disrupts Power Supply in Abuja
Power supply to Abuja faced another major disruption following an incident of vandalism on the 330kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission…
Handing Over: Obaseki, Okpebholo Camps Clash Over Inauguration Fund
As Edo State prepares for a leadership transition, tensions have surfaced between the current governor, Godwin Obaseki, and…
Ondo Election: Egbetokun Bans Amotekun, Others as 15,500 Ad Hoc Staff Deployed
As Ondo State’s governorship election on November 16, 2024, approaches, Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has…
NLC Sets December 1 Deadline for States to Implement New Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a firm ultimatum to all state governments, mandating the full implementation…
Nigerian Army Ramps Up Anti-Terror Efforts as Lukarawa Group Escalates Attacks in Sokoto, Kebbi
In response to a wave of violent attacks by the extremist group Lukarawa, the Nigerian Army has intensified…
“End Your Grand Illusions and Fantasies” – Presidency Fires Back at Atiku Over Continued Critique of Tinubu
The Nigerian Presidency issued a statement on Sunday, sharply criticizing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his repeated…
Bode George to Sanwo-Olu: End Harassment and Abuse of Lagos Street Traders
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has strongly urged Lagos State…
NSCDC Deploys 6,000 Officers to Ensure Security for Ondo Guber Election
In preparation for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election on November 16, 2024, the Nigeria Security and Civil…
Man United Trash Leicester 3-0, Extends Unbeaten Streak under Van Nistelrooy
In an impressive English Premier League (EPL) match at Old Trafford on Sunday, Manchester United dominated Leicester City…
Ipswich Stun Tottenham with 2-1 Victory, Claim First Premier League Win in 22 Years
In a thrilling match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Ipswich Town achieved a long-awaited Premier League victory, defeating Tottenham…
Nigerian Air Force Strikes Free Hostages, Destroy Bandit Camps in Zamfara, Kebbi
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) successfully helped several hostages escape from bandit strongholds in Zamfara and Kebbi states.…
Nigerians Call for Refund Policy After Woman Loses Millions on Denied U.S. Visa Application
A recent case involving a Nigerian woman who was denied a U.S. visa after spending millions on application…
UNIBEN PhD Student Begs Pastor Olukoya for Deliverance from Benin Deity
A 38-year-old PhD student from the University of Benin, Iyabonmwen McOliver, has made a heartfelt plea to Dr.…
Victor Osimhen’s Double Secures Galatasaray’s Tight 3-2 Victory over Samsunspor
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen powered Galatasaray to a vital 3-2 win over Samsunspor, helping the Istanbul-based club maintain…
I Will Reclaim Kano for APC in 2027 – Minister Claims
The newly appointed Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has announced his determination…
NLC Accuses Fuel Marketers of Overcharging Nigerians, Demands Policy Reforms
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has voiced strong concerns over the rising cost of petrol, claiming that fuel…