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Osun 2026: Traditional rulers urge political parties to embrace peace
The Federal Government has reconstructed more than 10 bridges in each state of the federation in the past three years.
The government has also rehabilitated...
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Nasarawa Govt. to collaborate with Colombia on counterterrorism
The Nasarawa State Government says it is strengthening ties with the Colombian Government on peacebuilding to help prevent violent extremism in the state.
Gov. Abdullahi...
POLITICS
Ex-lawmaker commends Tinubu on rescue of 363 abducted victims, efforts against...
Mr Oghene Egoh, a former lawmaker who represented Amuwo-Odofin Federal Constituency, has commended the President Bola Tinubu-led administration for its efforts in rescuing 363...
Osun: NDC chieftain tasks INEC, security agencies on fair, peaceful election
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure fair and peaceful election in the ...
Group backs EFCC’s restriction on Osun govt. account, urges non-politicisation
) Centre for Public Accountability, Rule of Law and Transparency Initiative has backed the EFCC restriction on Osun government accounts.
The group, led by Dr...
METRO
Osun 2026: Traditional rulers urge political parties to embrace peace
The Federal Government has reconstructed more than 10 bridges in each state of the federation in the past three years.
The government has also rehabilitated...
Banditry: Protesters block Mokwa-Bida highway
It was a harrowing tale of hardship for commuters on the ever busy Mokwa- Bida highway as protesters blocked the highway over claims of...
Delegation debunks alleged vandalism of Alakija Interchange Bridge in Lagos
The Federal Ministry of Works has debunked reports of alleged vandalism of piles and the underside of the Alakija Interchange Bridge on the Lagos-Badagry...
NATIONAL
Nasarawa Govt. to collaborate with Colombia on counterterrorism
The Nasarawa State Government says it is strengthening ties with the Colombian Government on peacebuilding to help prevent violent extremism in the state.
Gov. Abdullahi...
Duke-Abiola embraces African backing for UN top job
) Prof. Akasoba Duke-Abiola has welcomed her endorsement for United Nations Secretary-General, describing the nomination as a solemn call to serve humanity, particularly women...
MTN Nigeria clocks 25, celebrates journey of connectivity
MTN Nigeria, a leading telecommunications company, is celebrating 25 years of operations in Nigeria, reflecting on its journey of connecting millions of Nigerians.
The company...
SPORTS
ABA urges Taraba Basketball Coaches to unite, build Grassroots Talent
A member of the Taraba House of Assembly, Tanko Yusuf, has urged basketball coaches to unite and support grassroots development of the sport.
A statement...
Nigeria’s Samuel becomes president of Commonwealth Fencing Federation
)Nigeria has recorded a historic achievement in international sports administration with the election of Adeyinka Samuel as President of the Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF).
This...
Lagos hosts 250 fencers from 20 nations
) No fewer than 250 athletes from more than 20 countries will compete at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos from Sunday, Aug. 9,...
OPINION
An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...
Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential
Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...
Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity
An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...
ENTERTAINMENT
P-Square albums surge on Apple Music chart amid renewed Okoye brothers’...
Music catalogue of the defunct P-Square group has recorded a resurgence on Nigeria’s Apple Music Albums Chart.
According to music chart platform, Album Talks HQ,...
FG backs Miss Nigeria for 75th Miss World pageant
) The Federal Government has rallied support for Miss Nigeria, Miss Tamunosoye Karibi-George, as the country’s official representative to the 75th Miss World pageant...
Tempoe earns spotify billion streams plaque for love Nwantiti
Nigerian record producer Michael Chigozie, popularly known as Tempoe, has earned Spotify’s billion streams plaque for his production of CKay’s global hit, Love Nwantiti...
CELEBRITIES
Ooni, welcomes baby girl with Olori Oluwatosin
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has welcomed the birth of a baby girl with his wife, Olori Oluwatosin Ogunwusi.
This is contained...
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours.
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...
Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55.
Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace...
CRIME
Navy recovers 24,000ltrs of crude oil in Rivers
) The Nigerian Navy has recovered approximately 24,000 litres of product suspected to be stolen crude oil in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers.
This...
Navy intercepts 17,000 litres of suspected illegally refined AGO in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted abour 17,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Rivers under Operation DELTA...
Lagos council boss inspects market over corpse discovery, vows reform
Mr Akinola Idowu, the Chairman, Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, on Friday went on an inspection of Idera Market after discovery...
LAW & JUSTICE
Kano promotes child justice, diverts 24 children in July
The Kano State Justice for Children Coordination Forum says it diverted 24 children in conflict with the law in July as part of efforts...
Court ends 30-year-old marriage over husband’s alleged desertion, irresponsibility
A Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan has dissolved a marriage of 30 years between one Abosede Fasoyin and her estranged husband, Isola Fasoyin,...
AIG Akpanudom warns FCID officers against corruption, rights abuse
AIG Akpanudom warns FCID officers against corruption, rights abuse
Warning
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex,...
