Nigeria
17 Jan
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his condolences to the people of Oyo State over the explosion that occurred in Ibadan on Tuesday. Sanwo-Olu in a statement on Wednesday also expressed solidarity and readiness to support the Oyo State Government while commending Governor Seyi Makinde's prompt response. "I’m sending heartfelt condolences to Governor Seyi…
17 Jan
No fewer than three youths were injured on Tuesday at a meeting involving members of oil-producing communities from Delta State. The incident which happened at the Sandralia Hotel in the Central District of Jabi, Abuja, turned violent leading to bloody injuries and an urgent call for the relocation of future discussions to Warri. The Guardian…
17 Jan
The Lagos State Government has warned consumers about poisonous fried plantains, also known as "Plantain Chips," and urged them to be cautious. The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), in a statement, stated that the advice was necessary given the viral online picture posted by an eyewitness showing a "plantain chips" seller allegedly. LASCOPA disclosed…
17 Jan
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that two persons lost their lives and 77 were injured in Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan. Residents of the state capital were gripped by panic and confusion following an explosion that occurred on Tuesday at about 7:45 pm. The incident sparked uncertainty throughout the city as residents scampered for…
17 Jan
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on an appeal seeking to unseat Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State and the governor of Taraba State, Dr. Kefas Agbu. The five-member panel of Justices of the apex court, headed by Justice Kudirat Kekere - Ekun on Wednesday reserved judgment in the two appeals to a date that…
17 Jan
Seven persons have been feared dead following a bloody clash over land matter between Gbagyi and Bassa ethnic groups in Kudu village of Toto local government area. It all started with a disagreement over ownership of land between Bassa man who allegedly invaded into land belonging to Gbagyi man. Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule disclosed…
17 Jan
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed the reason why he did not sack Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). CBN, under Emefiele's administration, implemented the redesign of 200, 500, and 1,000 naira notes on November 23, 2022, and phased out the old notes by January 31, 2023. But after…
17 Jan
An advocacy group, Justice and Equity in Nigeria Leadership (JENL), has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend the Chairman, Federal Character Commission (FCC), Dr Muheeba Dankaka over alleged certificate forgery and identity scandal. Specifically, it called for the suspension of the embattled chairman of the Commission pending the completion of an ongoing police investigation. Dankaka…
17 Jan
A Lagos State High Court has adjourned the hearing for the 'No Case Submission' filed by Andrew Ominnikoron, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver on trial over the alleged rape and murder of Oluwabamise Ayanwola on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Justice Sherifat Sonaike, who had initially scheduled Tuesday for the adoption of the application, was…
17 Jan
The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested three persons, who allegedly belong to a syndicate involved in forgery, extortion and counterfeiting the Nigeria Police Character Certificate.
17 Jan
President Bola Tinubu, President of the Senate Goodwill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abass took turns on Wednesday to eulogise Chief Bisi Akande on his 85th birthday celebration.
17 Jan
Some telecommunications subscribers expressed displeasure on Wednesday over the barring of their lines by telcos, despite having linked their National Identification Number (NIN) with their SIM cards.
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Spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Ahmad Aruwa, has accused the presidency of working against the party’s suspended National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
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Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has charged contractors and site engineers handling the construction of the 260 smart schools and 260 Type-2 primary health facilities in the 260 wards of the state on the delivery of world-class projects that would stand the test of time.
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Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has declared that reforms of the President Bola Tinubu administration have started manifesting in the resurgence of the nation’s economy.
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The Edo State Police Command, yesterday, formally invited the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Olumide Akpata, over alleged security breaches, involving shootings at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Ugbowo Campus, last Friday.
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A Nigeria Child Labour survey conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that about 39.2 per cent of children in Nigeria are trapped in forced labour.
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Oyo State Government, yesterday, charged residents of the state to report any illegal, life-threatening and nefarious activities going on in their environment, saying the government is out to maintain security.
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There has been trepidation in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital in the last one month over cases of sudden deaths.
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Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners to arrest any parent, found near any of their facilities during the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which begins today.
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A Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed April 23 for ruling in the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeking a substituted service of the charge on the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.