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Doris Chima, Agboola: Nollywood hit with two deaths in 24 hours
Nollywood has been hit with two deaths in the last 24 hours, the latest being that of actress, Doris Chima. Doris who was battling breast cancer died on Sunday.…
BREAKING: Gunmen abduct students of agriculture college in Zamfara
Gunmen have abducted some students and teachers at the College of Agriculture and Animal Health in Bakura, Zamfara state. Aliyu Bakura, deputy registrar of the college,…
Ondo lawmaker Adedayo Omolafe ‘Expensive’ is dead
A federal lawmaker representing Akure South/Akure North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr Adedayo Omolafe, popularly known as “Expensive”, has passed…
Family accuses Lagos CP, others of complicity in Usifo Ataga’s murder
The family of Super TV boss, Mr Michael Usifo Ataga, who was brutally murdered on June 15, 2021, in a serviced apartment in upscale Lekki, Lagos, has briefed fiery…
Ahmed Joda: Mustapha Leads FG Delegation To Yola
A federal government delegation led by the Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF), Boss Mustapha was in Yola on Sunday to condole with the family of late Ahmed…
Rate of kidnappings, criminality has reduced in Katsina, says Masari
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has said that he did not apply any magic to reduce the rate of kidnappings and other criminalities across the state. Masari stated this while…
How IBB encouraged Jonathan to take charge during Yar’Adua’s absence – Otedola
Femi Otedola, billionaire businessman, has narrated how Ibrahim Babangida, former head of state, encouraged ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to sit on the vacant chair of his predecessor,…
‘We’re in a very difficult situation’ — Zulum speaks on reintegrating repentant insurgents
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, says the state is in a difficult situation over the reintegration of repentant insurgents. Zulum spoke on Saturday when he visited Bama and Gwoza…
JAMB, heads of institutions to decide cut-off marks August 31
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and heads of tertiary institutions across the country will hold a policy meeting on August 31 where they will decide the minimum…
More Boko Haram Fighters ‘Surrender To Troops’
More Boko Haram fighters have reportedly surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army. According to military sources, 190 insurgents surrendered in Mafa Local Government…
NDLEA Nabs Italy-Bound Woman With 100 Wraps Of Heroin
An Italy-bound woman, Nnadi Chinyere has been caught by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with two parcels plus 100 wraps of heroin at the departure hall of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport,…
Kingsley Kuku Arrested In Amsterdam Over Child Pornography
Kingsley Kuku, who was Special Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan on Niger Delta Affairs has been arrested in Amsterdam, The Netherlands over child…
Miyetti Allah condemns killing of commuters in Jos
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the ambush and killing of commuters at Rukuba Road in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Lagos woos dropouts with alternative school system
The Lagos State Government has embarked on public enlightenment campaigns to woo school dropouts with alternative school system. Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Education,…
Redirect N4.8bn to monitor WhatsApp calls to pay doctors’ salaries, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari “to urgently redirect the proposed spending of N4.8bn of public money to…
FG moves to avert Consultant Doctors strike
In a bid to avert the looming strike by the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MEDCAN, the National Salaries Income, and Wages Commission, NSIWC,…
In Final Onslaught, Military to Deploy Fighter Jets in North-east, North-west
In what seems like the final onslaught against the insurgents and bandits, the military high command has concluded plans to deploy the recently purchased A-29 Super Tucano…
Buhari Orders Manhunt for Killers of 22 in Jos Violence
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed security agencies to fish out the killers of 22 travellers coming from a religious event in Bauchi State, who passed through…
COVID-19 Scare: Buhari, Delegation To Go On Isolation After London Trip
President Muhammadu Buhari and members of his delegation to the United Kingdom are to go on isolation after spending about two weeks in London. This is coming after…
Like IPOB, FG may outlaw Yoruba Nation group – AGF office
The Federal Government is considering all options against Yoruba Nation separatist group including the proscription of the movement led by Prof Banji Akintoye and…
Lalong imposes curfew on three councils over Rukuba killings
Plateau Governor Simon Lalong has imposed curfew on three local government areas following the killing of 23 commuters on Saturday in Rukuba axis in Jos, the state capital.…
Relief in Southeast over IPOB’s suspension of sit-at-home protest
Stakeholder and residents of the five Southeast states yesterday heaved a sigh of relief following the decision of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to suspend…
Buhari Will Arrest PDP Leaders, Oppress Governors Into Joining APC – Dokpesi
Chief Raymond Dokpesi, business mogul and chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has predicted that as Nigeria approaches the 2023 general elections, a lot of…
BREAKING: Zulum receives another Chibok Schoolgirl in Gwoza
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday, in Gwoza, received another Chibok Girl who presented herself to the Nigerian Army. The schoolgirl, Hassana Adamu,…