Kaduna Electric disconnects Govt House over N2.9bn debt
The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has disconnected the supply of electricity to the Kaduna State Government House and other state government facilities due
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Police detain ARM Pension executive director over sexual assault claim
The Lagos State Police Command has detained an Executive Director at ARM Pension Managers (PFA) Limited (name withheld) following allegations of sexual assault
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BREAKING: Fulham sign Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal
Fulham FC has confirmed the signing of Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee. The England international has penned a five-year
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Hunger protest: 17 feared killed as firms, others count huge losses
No fewer than 17 persons were feared killed in Abuja, Kano, Niger, Borno, Kaduna and Jigawa during the #Endbadgovernance protest which was held
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Over 9,000 foreign students forged documents to obtain Canadian study visa — Report
A report has revealed that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada uncovered over 9,000 fake letters of acceptance used to obtain study visas and
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House help admits killing Justice Ajumogobia’s daughter – Police source
One of the domestic workers of Aribemchukwu, the slain daughter of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, has owned up to being involved in the murder
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Protest: Jigawa govt imposes 24-hour curfew
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, on Friday imposed a 24-hour curfew following the escalation of violence on the first day of the nationwide
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Protest: Police engage hoodlums in shootout, alert hospitals in Abuja
FCT Police Command has put all medical personnel and hospitals in and around the Federal Capital Territory on high-alert to the possibility of
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Unknown gunmen: Police confirm attack on Military checkpoint in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed an attack on a military checkpoint along Amangwu axis of the Amasiri-Owutu Federal road in Edda
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EndBadGovernance: Edo APC tackles Obaseki over state broadcast
THE Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday tackled Governor Godwin Obaseki’s state broadcast on Wednesday over the nationwide
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Hardship protest continues in Abuja despite Police presence – Day 2
Protest: Kano relaxes curfew for 5 hours Juma’at prayers By Bashir Bello The Kano State Government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew in the
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The elegant stallion, Onyeka Onwenu, slumps and dies at 72.
The renowned musician, journalist and human activist, Onyeka Onwenu is dead. She was said to have slumped yesterday night after performing at the
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FG to pay SSANU, NASU 2 months of withheld salaries
INDICATIONS emerged on Tuesday that the Federal Government will soon commence payment of two months out of the four months withheld salaries for
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Lagos College shut indefinitely over leadership crisis
The Federal Government has shut down the Federal College of Education, Technical, Akoka, Lagos, indefinitely over the lingering leadership crisis that has rocked
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Sani Musa commends Tinubu for asking NNPC to sell crude to Dangote in Naira
CHAIRMAN Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, APC, Niger East has hailed President Bola Tinubu for directing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company
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Protests: FG declares Prisons ‘Red Zones’, warns against attempted violations
Ahead of the planned nationwide protests against bad governance due to commence from August 1, the Federal Government has declared all its 256
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Libya depots 369 Nigeria, Mali migrants
Libya repatriated Tuesday 369 irregular migrants to their home countries Nigeria and Mali, including more than one hundred women and children, an official
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NEMA warns of flooding in eight Yobe LGs
The National Emergency Management Agency has said the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook identifies Yobe as one of 31 states with a high- risk
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India landslide death toll hits 93
Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains struck tea plantations and killed at least 93 people Tuesday, with at least 250 others
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No official date for WASSCE results release – WAEC
The West African Examinations Council says that there is no official date set for the release of the 2024 West African Senior School
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Panic grips Anambra as security forces engage ESN, IPOB members
There was pandemonium in the Issieke community and environs in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State on Tuesday arising from heavy shootings
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Nigeria’s protest history since 1999 — A timeline from anti-fuel hike to #EndSARS
Since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, the nation has witnessed a series of protests reflecting the populace’s persistent demand for better
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NIN-SIM verification chaos: NCC orders immediate reactivation of lines
Following widespread complaints of SIM card deactivation due to unresolved NIN-SIM verification issues, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecom operators to
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9mobile reconstitutes board, as LH Telecoms takes majority stake
Following the approvals of the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission as required by law, Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services
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Labour Party: Peter Obi responds to Kenneth Okonkwo’s criticism
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has reacted after the party’s spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo criticised his leadership. On Sunday,
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Hardship: Police, protest organisers dig in
WITH barely four days to the August 1 nationwide protest against hardship in the country, Force headquarters and organisers of the protest planned
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Protests: We ‘ll organize counter rallies – APC Chairmen
States Chairmen of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, have declared their resolve to mobilize members of the party across the Wards, local
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Rivers PDP Ward Congress, null and void, says G-60
The Group of 60 (G-60) opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives, led by Hon Ikeagwuonu Michael Ugochinyere has said that the ward
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Shock as Ifeanyi Ubah dies suddenly in London
President Bola Tinubu was among eminent Nigerians who paid tributes to the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who died yesterday in London.They were unanimous
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BREAKING: Tinubu signs National Minimum Wage Bill into law
The president assented to the bill on Monday, July 29, during the Federal Executive Council meeting attended by the members of the Cabinet
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