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16 hours ago
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has confirmed no reduction in the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel).
17 hours ago
The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (Edo SUBEB) Chairman, Ozavize Salami, has noted that inspiring inclusion at all levels is critical for creating gender equity in the society.
17 hours ago
To celebrate Easter and Ramadan, MultiChoice has said that, starting from April 1, it will extend Africa Magic Showcase to GOtv viewers.
17 hours ago
Two legal practitioners, Bala Dakum and Nurat Usman, have petitioned the Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, over alleged extortion levelled against the Joint Tax Board (JTB). Dakum, a principal partner, and Usman, a counsel, in the law firm of B.I. Dakum & Co, in two letters jointly…
17 hours ago
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has asked residents not to panic despite unfolding challenges in the state, assuring that his administration is determined to protect the life and property of residents.
17 hours ago
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including the National Vice Chairman and state chairmen in the South East, have backed the appointment of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, to lead and coordinate activities of the party in the region to further penetrate and consolidate control of the region.
17 hours ago
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, yesterday, expressed worry over the increase in the spate of insecurity in the state, particularly kidnapping.
17 hours ago
The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has stated that the current insecurity ravaging the South East region should not solely be blamed on the pro-Biafra groups agitating for the actualisation of Biafra.
17 hours ago
The Federal Government has declared tomorrow and Monday public holidays to celebrate this year’s Easter.
17 hours ago
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, on Thursday, congratulated the President-elect of Senegal, Mr. Bassirou Faye, on his victory at the polls. Frank in a statement made available to The Guardian, urged the incoming Senegalese president to prioritise the welfare, interest and empowerment of the youths of Senegal…
18 hours ago
A year after the 2023 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and about 16 political parties are yet to make public their election expenses as mandated by the Electoral Act 2022.
18 hours ago
Amid tears from loved ones, the remains of 17 members of the Nigerian armed forces killed in Okuama, Delta State, on March 14, 2024, were laid to rest yesterday, at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja.
3 hours ago
The Federal Government said the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar highway will be completed within the next three years. This was disclosed on Thursday in a statement by Ben Bem Goong who is the spokesman to the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi. Goong made this announcement following Umahi's inspection of the Lagos-Calabar coaster highway…
4 hours ago
Nigeria has been left in darkness as the national electricity grid controlled from Osogbo, Osun State collapsed at about 4:30pm on Thursday. Most distribution companies across the country disclosed that their feeders were out leaving their franchises area across the 36 states in darkness. While the grid output was 2984 megawatts as at 4pm, the…
4 hours ago
An Ikeja High Court on Thursday issued a bench warrant against the former employee of Punch Nigeria Ltd., Olusegun Ogunbanjo, and others charged with N950 million fraud.
4 hours ago
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Thursday discharged and acquitted a 23-year-old student, Victory Tasie, charged with defiling his girlfriend.
5 hours ago
A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus and members of the Presidential Campaign Council of the party for the 2023 general elections in Rivers State have declared their loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara. A former Minister of Transportation and the Director-General, PDP-PCC Rivers…
6 hours ago
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, (LASTMA), says the authority will deploy men and materials during the Easter celebration to manage traffic incidences in the state.
6 hours ago
A Federal High Court, Lagos has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and seven others to maintain status quo, suspend, and hold all actions pending the hearing and determination of the suits filed against them by a property developer, Gbadebo Aina Odunusi.
7 hours ago
A counterfeit Eva bottled water operation in Port Harcourt has been uncovered by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Acting on a tip, NAFDAC, in a statement, said its officials raided a dilapidated shop disguised as a pool house on Pipe Line Road in Eneka. NAFDAC disclosed that the raid…
7 hours ago
The Defence Headquarters says troops neutralised 121 terrorists, apprehended 253 and rescued 244 kidnapped hostages in different operations nationwide in one week.
8 hours ago
KFC Nigeria has issued a statement addressing a recent incident at its outlet inside the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, where a customer in a wheelchair alleged discriminatory treatment. KFC apologised to Daniel and stated that the incident was not reflective of their standards. "We have embarked on efforts to address the situation and…