BREAKING: Funeral mass begins for Owo terrorist attack victims
The funeral mass for the victims of the June 5th terror attack at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, has commenced with the bodies
[...]
Martins, Kukah, Odetoyinbo, others to grace unveiling of KSM Logo, Mascot to mark anniversary
Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, Alfred Adewale Martins, will tomorrow lead a team of bishops to Lagos for the unveiling of Logo
[...]
INEC distributes sensitive materials
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday began the distribution of sensitive materials for Saturday’s governorship election to the 16 local government areas.
[...]
Ezu River killings: MASSOB clears Obi
The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has counselled self-styled Biafra activist, Simon Ekpa, to desist from dragging the
[...]
NYSC: PDP chieftain drags party, Oduah, INEC to court
The senator representing Anambra North in the Senate, Mrs. Stella Oduah, has been dragged before a Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged
[...]
Presidency: South East govs, politicians, others frustrated our efforts –Ohanaeze
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has blamed the South East governors and the politicians from the region for the loss recorded by Ndigbo at the national conventions
[...]
I’m sure of victory, won’t step down for Atiku, Tinubu – Kwankwaso
In this exclusive interview with ABIODUN SANUSI, presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party and national leader of the Kwankwasiya movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso,
[...]
Ekiti Polls: 60 women-observers for poll
The Women’s Situation Room Nigeria (WSRN) has deployed 60 women observers in the 16 local government areas of Ekiti to monitor Saturday’s governorship
[...]
Wike’s camp fumes, warns PDP as Atiku picks Okowa running mate
Supporters of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and his appointees on Thursday expressed anger over the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party’s
[...]
2023: Okowa picked as PDP VP candidate to Atiku
The Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has been announced as the running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar the Presidential candidate of
[...]
APC widens consultation over Tinubu’s running mate
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday held a crucial meeting with the Progressives Governors’ Forum as the search for running mate to the All Progressives
[...]
111 police officers promoted to new ranks in Bayelsa
The Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa, Mr Ben Okolo, on Wednesday decorated 111 officers newly promoted to their different ranks in the state.
[...]
Vote credible leaders, Kaduna cleric tells church members
he Pastor of Rhema Baptist Church at Sabo Tasha, Kaduna State, Chatwason Nathan, has said that worshippers should vote for credible leaders, who
[...]
Wole Soyinka’s brother Femi dies at 85
Professor Femi Soyinka, the renowned researcher and former Provost of the College of Health Sciences of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has died at
[...]
JUST IN: Gunmen abduct journalist in Abia
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly kidnapped an Umuahia- based journalist Chuks Onuoha. It was gathered Onuoha was kidnapped at his residence
[...]
Fire destroys 42 shops in Bauchi varsity
No fewer than 42 shops located at the Student Center, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, have been destroyed by fire leading to the
[...]
INEC creates additional registration centres in Anambra
The Independent National Electoral Commission in Anambra State has created additional 25 registration centres, thereby bringing the total number to 87 centres in
[...]
Pirates abduct eight boat passengers in Bayelsa
Gunmen, suspected to be sea pirates, have attacked a speedboat conveying 15 passengers and abducted eight of them in Bayelsa State. It was
[...]
Drug deal: Abba Kyari’s co-defendants bag two-year jail term
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment two co-defendants in a suit filed by the National
[...]
Nigeria Police Force: W/CPL Ohaeri verbally ‘dismissed’from service by an officer for refusing to register illegal firearms
By Kingsley Enemuoh Can a Police Officer who has put in more than 10 years in service be dismissed verbally without due process?
[...]
Customer, friends lynch, burn Lagos sex worker for keeping Quran in room
The Lagos State Police Command has charged three suspects to court for allegedly beating a prostitute, Hannah Saliu, to death and setting her
[...]
Strike: ASUU to sanction non-complying chapters
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has threatened to query universities that have failed to comply with its decision to remain on strike
[...]
Lebanese driver faces manslaughter as crushed Lagos lady dies
The Lagos State Police Command says it will amend the charges against the Lebanese driver, John Greg, who crushed a lady, Omotola Akinsanya,
[...]
Owo terror attack victims for mass burial on Friday
The Catholic Diocese of Ondo has fixed Friday for the burial of those who died in the June 5th, terror attack on St.
[...]
PDP Reps tip Wike, Anyim, Nnamani for running mate
A group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives, the Progressives of the Peoples Democratic Party, yesterday named three persons for consideration as
[...]
South-East PDP demands Atiku’s VP slot, party dismisses Obi’s threat
The Peoples Democratic Party in the South-East is reaching out to the leadership of the party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to
[...]
Umahi incites Ebonyi not to vote Peter Obi
Ebonyi Governor David Umahi yesterday predicted that the state will vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general election. Also
[...]
Helicopter shot at natives, left our attackers unhurt – Kaduna villagers
Some villagers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have fled their homes following Sunday’s attack that left no fewer than 32
[...]
Lagos mob burns 30 okadas, beats motorcyclist for killing pedestrian
There was tension on Thursday when an angry mob burnt over 30 motorcycles on Jakande Estate, Isheri Road, Lagos State, after an okada
[...]
Bishop Peace Okonkwo: Secrets of my good looks at 70
Wife of the presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) Bishop Peace Okonkwo in a few days would become a septuagenarian. Ever-smiling, vivacious
[...]