Olatunji Disu assumes office as FCT CP, vows zero-tolerance to criminality
The new Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police (CP), Olatunji Disu on Monday, October 7, warned that his tenure will not tolerate any forms
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Single term rotational presidency: Atiku’s proposal raises dust
DO we really need rotational presidency? Instead of rotation, why not go for the best candidate irrespective of his tribe, tongue or zone?
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I was jailed, dismissed from Army because I indicated interest in Military Administrator – Col Majekodunmi
As I walked into Lieutenant Colonel Gbolawole Majekodunmi’s (rtd) office in Idi-Araba, Lagos, I was struck by its simplicity. The walls were bare,
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Rivers LG Polls: Wike, Fubara feud escalates amid chaos as Gov’s candidates win
Despite all odds, Rivers State local government elections took place, yesterday, amid gunshots, bomb explosions and protests in some parts of the state.
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Rivers: Fubara wins Wike as APP clears 22 of 23 LGAs in the local polls
The power tussle for the soul of Rivers State reached a crescendo yesterday with the declaration of the results of 22 out of
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Israeli air strikes rocks Beirut ahead of Gaza war anniversary
A huge fireball lit up the night sky and plumes of smoke rose over south Beirut early Sunday as Israel unleashed intense air
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Intervene in MKO Abiola’s oil firm operations, son Abdulmumuni begs Tinubu
Abdulmumuni, son of late billionaire businessman, MKO Abiola, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to caution his half-brother, Kola, over the dealings involving
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ICYMI: Man stabs newlywed wife to death, sets house on fire in Lagos
A 30-year-old man, Motunrayo Olaniyi, has allegedly stabbed his newlywed wife, Olajumoke, to death at Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe in the Ikorodu area
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Bobrisky: NCoS awaits probe outcome, clarifies inmate admission process
The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed an ongoing investigation into allegations surrounding convicted cross dresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky’s accommodation, with
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MKO Abiola left £650,000 for first four wives, says son Abdulmumuni
Abdulmumuni Abiola, one of the sons of the late Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, Moshood Abiola, has disclosed that his late father willed £650,000
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23 states, FCT implement new teachers retirement age
The Nigeria Union of Teachers, on Saturday, said 23 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory have implemented the 65-year-old retirement age
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Fed Govt approves joint running of degree, NCE for CoEs
The Federal Government has given approval to the National Commission for Colleges Education (NCCE) to allow the Dual Mode of concurrently running degree
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UNGA: Nigeria restates commitment to protect victims of terrorism
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting and protecting the rights of terrorism victims, condemning the targeting of schools and the abduction of
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Niger Delta ex-agitators distance themselves from nationwide protest
Niger Delta ex-agitators under the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, has again, distanced themselves from the proposed nationwide Hunger and Hardship Protest organized by
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U.S supports Nigerian businesses, civil society, with over $8.4m in grants
The US government, through U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), has committed over $8.4 million in grants to improving the organizational and advocacy
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LG Polls: Saraki lacks credibility to speak on people’s welfare, says Kwara Govt
Kwara State Government has described as laughable and self-flattery the comments of Senator Bukola Saraki on the outcome of the recent local government
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Wike orders demolition of illegal structures along road corridors
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended the Group Managing Director/CEO of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), Amb.
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I didn’t sack Emir Sanusi over alleged missing $49.8bn in my govt. NNPC could not account for some funds – Jonathan opens up
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, Thursday, denied that the sum of $49.8 billion was allegedly lost from government treasuries during his tenure and he
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BUA Foods declares N729bn revenue, proposes N5.50 dividend per share
BUA Foods Plc has declared revenue of N729.4 billion, an increase of 74.4 percent relative to its 2022 revenue. The Chairman of BUA
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N15m bribery allegation: Bobrisky writes on suicide, deletes Instagram posts
Popular Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has revealed that he is contemplating suicide following bribery allegations made against him by social
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BBNaija S9: Evicted housemates Rhuthee, Chinwe, Dami return to house
In a surprising turn of events, evicted housemates Rhuthee, Chinwe, and Dami have made a dramatic return to the Big Brother Naija season 9
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Nigeria should not be importing food – Edun
Nigeria is set to drastically reduce its dependence on food imports, according to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,
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Meta unveils John Cena, others as new AI voice clones
Meta, the giant tech company, announced on Wednesday the integration of celebrity voices into its artificial intelligence chatbot, Meta AI, in an effort
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JUST IN: Court sentences five to death over Offa bank robbery
Five persons involved in the Offa robbery incidents have been found guilty of illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and culpable homicide. Justice
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INEC presents certificates of return to Edo gov-elect, deputy
The Independent National Electoral Commission has issued certificates of return to the Edo State Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, and his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa. The
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Senate passes S’West development commission bill for third reading
The Senate, on Thursday, passed the South West Development Commission Establishment Bill 2024 for the third reading. The passage followed the presentation of
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Cabinet shake-up: Only Tinubu knows who stays or goes – Bwala
Former spokesperson of the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign, Daniel Bwala, has emphasised that only President Bola Tinubu has the authority to decide which
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30 dead in Iran coal mine blast
A gas leak explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 30 people, with more than 20 others reported
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Istanbul derby: Osimhen shines as Mourinho’s Fenerbahce falls 3-1 to Galatasaray
Galatasaray triumphed over Fenerbahce 3-1, ending Fenerbahce’s impressive 32-match unbeaten streak in the Turkish Super Lig, on Saturday night. This match marked José
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Sunday fixtures: Man City host Arsenal, Inter battle AC Milan, other clashes across Europe
The football calendar on Sunday promises a thrilling line-up across Europe’s top leagues, with Premier League giants, Bundesliga contenders, and Serie A rivals
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