Security
“We’re on standby” – Army reacts to Kano emirate tussle
The Nigerian Army has reacted to reports by some media platforms that its men were directly involved in the ongoing Kano emirate tussle. The news, Leading…
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Politics
Tinubu: 30 million Nigerians to benefit from Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
President Bola Tinubu has said the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will create direct job opportunities for millions and positively impact over 30 million citizens. Tinubu made this…
Security
Police uncover fresh plot to set Kano assembly ablaze
The Kano State Police Command says it has uncovered fresh plan by some hoodlums to unleash terror and set the state assembly ablaze. The move is…
Security
JUST IN: Robbers attack Abuja hotel as guests battle for life
Robbers on Saturday night attacked a hotel in Abuja and left several visitors injured and some are still battling their lives. Photos of the victims circulating…
BREAKING: FG sues 36 states at Supreme Court over local govt autonomy
The federal government has sued the thirty-six governors before the Supreme Court to ensure the autonomy of the nation’s local governments. In the suit, marked SC/CV/343/2024,…
BREAKING: Many feared dead as mosque collapses in Lagos
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the Papa Ajao area of Lagos State as a mosque collapsed during afternoon prayer, resulting in numerous casualties.…
BREAKING: Tension as Abuja-Kaduna train derails
An Abuja-Kaduna has derailed halfway to the Federal Capital Territory on Sunday, May 26. The train with dozens of passengers on board departed Kaduna around 8:05am…
Obaseki pays N70,000 new minimum wage to Edo workers
The Edo State Government has paid the N70,000 new minimum wage to workers in the State, in fulfilment of the promise to increase the minimum wage…
Business
BREAKING: CBN lays off 200 staff members
No fewer than 200 officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria were on Friday relieved of their duties. This is an addition to the long list…
Health
Hawkers arrested in Abuja as NAFDAC seals shops selling illegal drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Friday, sealed three shops at Kpaduma community 2, Asokoro District and Nyanya motor park…