Former Humanitarian Minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouq denies N37bn fraud allegation
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – A former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, has denied knowing a contractor, […]
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OGOJA Carnival: A landmark event in Cross River Northern Senatorial District
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – History was made in the Ogoja Local Government Area, as Senator Prince Bassey Otu’s administration kicked off Carnival […]
2 killed in Christmas Day accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
Two persons were confirmed dead while one sustained injuries in an accident that occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, opposite AP filling station, on Christmas […]
Gunmen kill 50 villagers in Plateau – Governor Mutfwang
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has said that at least 50 people were killed by yet-to-be identified gunmen in several communities in Mangu and […]
Akpabio pledges National Assembly’s support for Renewed Hope Agenda
The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has pledged the support of the National Assembly for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola […]
Umahi’s younger brother, Austin, to run for Ebonyi South Senatorial re-run
Chief Austin Umahi, the younger brother to former Gov. Dave Umahi, has indicated interest to contest for Ebonyi South Senatorial seat re-run, scheduled […]
Zamfara govt. earmarks N1.95bn to reconstruct traditional rulers palaces
The Zamfara Government has earmarked N1.95 billion in the 2024 budget for the reconstruction of 18 palaces of traditional rulers in the state. The […]
Enugu Govt. defers reopening of collapsed bridge
The Enugu State Government says it has to postpone the reopening of one lane of the collapsed Enugu- Port Harcourt Expressway Bridge, following expert’s […]
Police arrest 8 suspects over murder of Enugu traditional ruler
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, has said eight suspects have been arrested in connection to Sunday’s murder of a […]
Black Christmas in Plateau as assailants kill over 70 in fresh attack
No fewer than seventy six persons were reportedly killed by assailants in fresh attacks on several communities of Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas […]
Black Christmas: Hoodlums attack church, kill 3 worshippers in Ebonyi
The Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Most Rev. Peter Nworie, has condemned the killing on Christmas eve of three worshippers by suspected hoodlums during […]
Police arrest woman who bathed husband with hot water for not taking her to wedding party
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the arrest of a woman, Mrs Dorcas Oluwabukola, for allegedly bathing her husband with hot water […]
President Tinubu congratulates Ganduje @74
By DAVID IORJA, ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on […]
Akwa-Ibom Governor’s wife welcomes Christmas baby with lots of gifts
The Wife of Akwa Ibom Governor, Mrs Patience Eno, on Monday presented gifts to the first baby born on 2023 Christmas Day in the […]
COAS in Sokoto, says 2024 holds lots of prospects for Nigeria
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Chief of Army Staff, (COAS) Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja today in Sokoto expressed optimism that the coming […]
COAS celebrates Christmas with troops in Sokoto
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Monday joined troops to celebrate Christmas in Sokoto, saying that the military made sacrifices […]
Nigeria’s economic future: Local production must take center stage to drive process…Ned Nwoko
Senator Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) on Monday said strategic import policies to bolster local production and drive economic growth must take center stage in the […]
PDP Governors’ Forum celebrates Gov. Makinde at 56
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) on Monday congratulated Governor Oluseyi Makinde of Oyo State on his 56th […]
We should all stay back, fight for Nigeria’ – Defence Chief
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called on all Nigerians to have love for and confidence in Nigeria and fight […]
Army Chief celebrates Christmas with troops of Operation Hadin Kai
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, on Monday celebrated Christmas with frontline troops of […]