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ASP Stabbed To Death As Naval, Police Officers Clash In Lagos
An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) was at the weekend stabbed to death in a fracas between some naval personnel and policemen in Lagos State. Three other passersby also sustained varying…
Bauchi, Gombe fight over new oil wells
•Four oil wells are in Gombe, boundary commission hypocritical, says gov’s special adviser •Kolmani is in Gombe, late NNPC GMD misled Buhari, N’Delta scenario looms – Residents •Matter taking…
Bandits Abduct 46 In Katsina Villages Attacks
At least 46 people were reportedly abducted by gunmen in attacks on two separate communities in Batsari and Funtua local governments of Katsina State, at the weekend. Daily Trust gathered…
How governors protested direct allocation of funds to LGs while I was VP – Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has revealed how governors kicked against direct allocation to local governments while he was vice president…
Gunmen Nabbed At Residence Of APC Senator
Armed men have invaded the Minna, Niger State Residence of Mohammed Sani Musa, Senator Representing Niger East Senatorial District in the National Assembly. The All Progressives…
Oil Can No Longer Feed Nigeria’s Growing Population – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said the oil and gas sector can no longer feed the growing population of Nigerians. Obasanjo spoke at the weekend when the leadership of the apex…
Sex Scandal Rocks PDP Presidential Campaign Team
Just while all eyes are on the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, especially on how the Presidential candidate, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku will resolve the rift between the party and the G5 Governors led…
NDLEA Arrests Grandmother, Pregnant Woman, Declares Abuja Drug Lord ‘Ibrahim Bendel’ Wanted
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 60-year-old grandmother and a pregnant woman among others during interdiction operations in which 5,527.15kgs of methamphetamine and…
Another INEC Office Burnt Down In Imo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that its office in Oru West Local Government Area of Imo State has been set ablaze by arsonists. The National Commissioner and…
I Never Meant To Hurt Your Feelings – Student Critic Begs Aisha Buhari
Following his release from prison, Aminu Mohammed, a final year student of the Federal University, Dutse, has apologised to the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, for “hurting” her. Back in June,…
How We Chased ‘IPOB Militants’ From INEC Office In Imo – Police
The Imo State Police Command has narrated how its men engaged militants in gunfire at one of the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state. According to CSP…
NJC To Probe 15 Judges Over Misconduct
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has set up 15 high-powered panels to investigate allegations of gross misconduct brought against 15 judges of the federal and state high courts. A statement by the Director of Information, Soji Oye,…
2023: One Party Served Us 70 Court Processes In A Day – INEC Chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has for the umpteenth time expressed concerns over the growing court cases against the commission in relation to pre-election matters…
I Resisted Pressure To Merge FRSC With Other Agencies – Obasanjo
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has recalled how he resisted pressure to merge the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) with other institutions when he was in the saddle between 1999 and 2007.…
Governor Abiodun was paying fraudster Bidemi Rufai $50,000 per transaction in Ogun – U.S.…
Governor Dapo Abidoun of Ogun was paying convicted fraudster Bidemi Rufai “$50,000” per deal as a state appointee, U.S. court documents have revealed. Prior to his arrest and conviction in…
2023: Obi Unveils Manifesto, Lists 7 Priority Areas
The Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi has finally unveiled his manifesto titled “Obi/Baba-Ahmed Pact with Nigerians.” The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party,…
Find attackers of Delta mosque – MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the arrest and prosecution of gunmen who attacked a central mosque at Ugelli, Delta State. MURIC’s Director, Prof. Isiaq Akintola, made the call…
We Won’t Allow Anyone Mess Up Nigeria – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday warned religious leaders from both Islam and the Christian faiths to desist from inciting Nigerians against the present administration in the…
Huge crowd as Sanwo-Olu flags off governorship campaign (Photos)
The Mobolaji Johnson Arena was filled to capacity on Saturday as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State officially flagged off his re-election campaign. Party faithful throng the venue of…
2023: INEC On Edge As IPOB Intensifies Attacks In S/East
There are concerns over renewed attacks on facilities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the South East region of the country as the 2023 general elections…
Aisha Buhari’s Media Critic Returns To School
Aisha Buhari’s social media critic, Aminu Muhammed, has been released from custody following the withdrawal of the case against him by the First Lady. Muhammed, a student of Federal…