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YAF: Yoruba Group Rejects Yoruba Nation, Petitions United Nations
A group, the Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF) on Monday, petitioned the United Nations over the plan by the umbrella body of Yoruba self-determination groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, to present a…
We’ll expose criminals among us — even if they’re our children, say Taraba herders
Taraba herders have expressed their commitment to “expose” the criminals among them within the next five months. The herders comprised Ardos and Fulani community leaders…
Emeka Eloagu, famed Abuja chef, found dead
Emeka Eloagu, a popular Nigerian chef, has been found dead at his home in the federal capital territory (FCT). Eloagu is the creative director of Helenes Food Company, an Abuja-based…
Kanu firm, stable in custody – Lawyer
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu is “firm and stable” in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), his lead counsel, Ifeanyi…
Police arrest alleged financier of IPOB/ESN, 25 others in hotel
The police have arrested the alleged financier of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN), Boniface Okeke, from Obor Autonomous Community in Orlu Council…
Moderna vaccine: Sanwo-Olu expresses hope of Lagos getting larger chunk
Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, expressed the hope that the state will receive a sizeable amount of allocation from a total of 4 million doses of the…
Ogun gov loses father at 89
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, lost his father, Dr Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun, after a brief illness. The Patriarch of the Abiodun dynasty according to a…
MTN Nigeria To Reconstruct Enugu-Onitsha Expressway In Exchange For Tax Credit
MTN Nigeria, the largest network by market share, has announced plans to reconstruct the Enugu-Onitsha expressway, under the road infrastructure task credit (RITC) scheme.…
BREAKING: IGP appoints DCP Disu to replace suspended Abba Kyari
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Tunji Disu as the new head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT).…
2023: MURIC faults CAN’s call for Christian president
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has faulted a recent statement issued by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in which it called for a Christian president for Nigeria by 2023. MURIC…
DG SENSITIZES CORPS MEMBERS ON CRITERIA FOR HONOURS AWARD
NYSC General Director-Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has advised Corps Members to acquaint themselves with the requirements for the conferment of the President's NYSC Honours Award.…
Bandtiry has reduced in Katsina – Masari
Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari has said that the spate of banditry in the state has reduced, citing the report his government received. The governor said this…
Lagos socialite Laide Oropo is dead
Socialite Alhaji Olaide Oropo, who ruled the Lagos social scene in the 70s and 80s is dead. He died Sunday evening in Ijebu Ode, his home town after a brief illness.…
Idehen brothers battle for control of Lekki British International School
The Idehen brothers, children of Dr. Abiodun Laja, the founder of Lekki British International Schools, have dragged each other to court over the control of the school, two years after…
FBI Cannot Come To Nigeria To Arrest Abba Kyari — Mike Ozekhome
A prominent lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), has said the United States must make a formal request for the extradition of Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Abba Kyari.…
FBI Reveals How Abba Kyari Collected N8 Million From Hushpuppi
Contrary to claims that he did not receive money from Ramon Abass known as Hushpuppi, Nigeria’s deputy police commissioner Abba Kyari received N8 million to arrest and jail…
Ali Kachalla: Unveiling The Zamfara Terror Kingpin Who Downed NAF Jet
A notorious terror kingpin operating around the Dansadau axis of the vast Kuyambana Forest, Ali Kachalla, was the one responsible for…
Nigeria receives 4m doses of Moderna COVID vaccine from US
The federal government has received 4.08m doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the United States. The vaccine had been approved by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and…
BREAKING: Three die as police rescue abducted wife of Benue’s commissioner
A joint team of Police has killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued wife of Benue Commissioner for Land and Survey Mrs. Ann Unenge. The operation, The Nation learnt, was carried…
LASRERA TO ENGAGE REAL ESTATE STAKEHOLDERS ON REGULATORY LAW
Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority, LASRERA, has concluded plans to engage relevant stakeholders in the Real Estate Sector towards redefining opportunities in Real Estate with…
You Cannot Insist On Due Process For Igboho, Kanu & Deny It To Abba Kyari, says Fani-Kayode
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former aviation minister, has said there is a deep conspiracy to destroy the career of Abba Kyari. Fani-Kayode stated this after the United States (US) Federal…
Roads construction: FG refunds N143bn to 5 states – Minister
Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, Minister of State, Works and Housing, on Saturday made the disclosure during a visit to Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, at Government House,…
Hushpuppi: Police officers intensify lobby as PSC suspends Abba Kyari
As Nigerians anxiously await the outcome of the ongoing investigation into the alleged involvement of the Commander of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP-Intelligence…
Zamfara to enact laws against spread of fake news – Gov. Matawalle
The Zamfara State Government says it will enact laws to regulate social media against spread of fake news in the state. Matawalle disclosed this in Gusau on Sunday at the…