Ekiti driver bags life jail for raping student passenger twice
An Ado-Ekiti High Court has sentenced a 25-year-old driver, Tope Ojolo, to life imprisonment for raping a student of the College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti (now […]
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Ondo food seller stabs ex-boyfriend over N500, gets bail
The Ondo State Police Command has arraigned a food seller, Seun Sola, before a Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ondo town, for allegedly stabbing her […]
Gombe govt didn’t recognise my efforts – Aggrieved ex-lawmaker
A former house of representatives member, Khamisu Mailantarki, on Wednesday, lamented that the Gombe State government didn’t recognise his efforts. Mailantarki, who represented Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye federal […]
Ogun police arraign 30-year-old man for stealing
A 30-year-old man, Wasiu Mahammed, was on Wednesday arraigned in an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State for allegedly breaking into a workshop and stealing […]
BREAKING: Gunmen attack Bauchi villages, kill three, injure one
Gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday attacked Yadagungume and Limi villages in Ningi local government area of Bauchi State and killed three people while […]
ASUU strike: Adopt UNESCO’s recommendation, UI Students’ Union writes Buhari
The Students’ Union of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, has written the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) over the lingering strike action […]
ASUU Strike: Students Cannot Endure Another 12 Weeks – Gani Adams to FG
Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams has condemned the extension of strike action by another 12 weeks by the Academic Staff Union […]
19-Year-Old Boy Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Killing His Five-Year-Old Nephew In Kano
A Kano State High Court has sentenced a 19-year-old man, Ibrahim Khalil, to death by hanging for killing his five-year-old nephew, Ahmad Ado. The presiding […]
Lagos police arrest killer of ‘okada’ riders’ association chair
The police command in Lagos, on Tuesday, said that it has arrested the alleged killer of the Chairman of the Ojodu-Berger Okada Riders Association, Mr […]
Protesting youth group says Emefiele flouted CBN Act
The National Youth Council of Nigeria on Tuesday protested against what it described as the denigration of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act by its […]
Incredible: How A Blind Grandma Rescued Her Grandkids From Being Sold To Ritualists
A blind grandmother identified as Mrs Bassey Ekong has narrated how she rescued her grandchildren after their parents tried to sell them to ritualists. The […]
Photo Of A Missing 2-Year-Old Girl In Jigawa
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa State has declared a 2-year-old girl, Zainab Tasiu Ahmad, missing. Spokesperson of the corps in […]
UPDATE! Ebute-Meta Building Tenants Given Quit Notice Before Collapse – Caretaker
The man in whose care the three-storey building that collapsed in Ebute-Meta was entrusted, said that he gave its occupants quit notice after discovering the […]
2 Unclad Lovers Found Dead Inside SUV In Lagos
It was a bizarre experience on Workers day when two lovers were found dead and naked in a Toyota Highlander (SUV), parked along Oja road, […]
FG may release detained terrorists in exchange for 68 train hostages
THERE are strong indications that the Federal Government may concede to the demands of the terrorists who attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train and abducted no fewer […]
Gumi tasks FG on health sector, floats Fulani herders’ rights group
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Saturday, asked the All Progressives Congress-led regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to declare a […]
Eid-el-Fitr: Don’t bring posters to Eid ground, Gombe Police tell politicians
The Gombe State Police Command has cautioned politicians against bringing political posters or electioneering materials to Eid prayer grounds, saying such action would be meted […]
BREAKING: Tinubu picks N100m APC presidential form
Former Lagos State governor, Bola Tinubu, has picked the All Progressives Congress’ N100m Presidential Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms, 247ariiya has learnt. It was […]
2023: Gov Abiodun declares for second term
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, declared his intention to run for a second term in office. The Governor, in a statement, […]
Russian strikes hit Kyiv as UN Secretary-General visits
Russian strikes slammed into central Kyiv on Thursday as the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, was visiting, wounding three, the mayor said. Journalists saw a […]
2023: Kaduna gov aspirants’ 17 children buy N50m APC forms for father
There was a surprise on Thursday as 17 children of a former House of Representatives member representing Zaria and Kaduna State governorship aspirant, Sani Sha’aban, […]
Stolen money at APC secretariat not for party -Spokesman
The All Progressives Congress Thursday in Abuja said the money stolen at its national secretariat on Wednesday does not belong to the party. It also […]
ASUU strike: Lecturers making negotiation difficult –Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has blamed the Academic Staff Union of Universities for prolonging the strike in the country. The […]
Voter registration: INEC faults Uzodimma, says suspension stands
The Independent National Electoral Commission has clarified claims by Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State that it had resumed the Continuous Voter Registration in places […]
US Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19
US Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday but is asymptomatic and not considered a current close contact of President Joe Biden, […]
End childhood death from vaccine-preventable diseases, group urges govt
A leading child rights organisation, Save the Children International in Nigeria, with a global presence in over 120 countries, has urged governments and stakeholders at […]
Rivers: Police re-arrest teenagers over alleged defilement of twin minors
Officers of the Puff Adder Tactical Unit of the Rivers State Police have re-arrested two teenage siblings for allegedly defiling twins (boy and girl) aged […]
Hoodlums attack send forth guests, kill two in Bauchi
The Bauch State Police Command has confirmed that hoodlums attacked a send forth ceremony in the Gudum Sayawa area of the state and killed two […]
Insecurity: Northern Elders Forum insists Buhari must resign
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) and Bishop Matthew Kukah. The Northern Elders Forum has said contrary to the Presidency’s assertion, the delayed […]
Biden congratulates Macron, ready to partner on global tasks
The United States President Joe Biden has congratulated the newly re-elected President of France, Emmanuel Macron. Biden congratulated Macron on Monday after a first attempt […]
Dariye may recover N500m mansion from EFCC after pardon
A former governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye, may recover his N500m mansion in Asokoro, Federal Capital Territory, from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission following […]
Buhari, Tinubu, govs, monarchs mourn as Alaafin dies at 83, buried
Eminent Nigerians, including the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.); former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan; state governors and monarchs from different parts of the […]
Presidential election: Macron battles Le Pen for French presidency
France votes on Sunday in presidential elections facing a stark choice between centrist President Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen, after a fractious campaign […]
Why CBN Can’t Float Exchange Rate – Emefiele
The Governor of the Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, on Saturday said that Nigeria can’t afford to operate a floated exchange rate system […]
2023 presidency: I’ll reengineer Nigeria’s economy through Lagos, says Akwa Ibom gov
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State on Saturday engaged with leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State to boost his aspiration […]
Ondo NSCDC arrests eight for vandalism, illegal bunkering
The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Friday said it arrested eight members of a syndicate specialised in pipeline […]
Alaafin told us his forefathers were calling him two weeks ago -Aide
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, had a premonition of his death, an aide of the palace has claimed. She said this while […]
My last encounter with Alaafin – Oluwo of Iwo
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrooshed Akanbi, has described the death of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, as a monumental loss to the traditional […]
BREAKING!!! Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi Is Dead
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, last night joined his ancestors. He was 83 years old and the longest reigning Alaafin ever, having ruled […]
Suspected herders kill 20 in fresh Benue attack
It was a black Thursday in Benue State as suspected herders renewed their onslaught on communities in two local government areas of the state. Sources […]
Biden announces new $800m military aid for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden announced Thursday a new package of $800 million in military aid for Ukraine, saying it would help Kyiv in the fight […]
Confusion as LAWMA, LAGESC demolish approved property in Lagos
A businessman, Oladele Soneye, has accused officials of the Lagos State Environment Sanitation Corps and the Lagos Waste Management Authority of demolishing his car wash […]
Several feared dead, houses burnt in Lagos tanker fire
A tanker said to be loaded with petrol has crashed and exploded at Ajegunle Bus-Stop, Alagbado, on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Several houses, among other property, […]
Cooking gas price jumps by 83% in one year –NBS report
THE average retail price for cooking gas increased by 83.62 per cent from N2057.71 in March 2021, according to a new report by the National […]
How A Driver Crushed LASTMA Official To Death In Lagos (Photo)
A driver has crushed an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Jamiu Issa, to death in the Lekki-Ajah area of the state. The […]