BREAKING: Wigwe, wife, son’s remains arrive Nigeria for burial
The bodies of Herbert Wigwe, former Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, his wife, and son have arrived in Nigeria for burial. The bodies of the…
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JUST IN: Bandits invade Benue community, killed 16 villagers in fresh attack
No fewer than 16 people have reportedly been killed in a fresh attack by unknown gunmen on Wandor community of Mbalom area in Gwer East Local…
Politics
Ramadan: Stop anti-government sermons, President Tinubu begs Islamic clerics
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly urged governors to provide financial incentives to Islamic clerics during the Ramadan fasting period to discourage sermons critical of his government.…
Politics
After photos of him kneeling to greet Tinubu went viral, Niger gov asks FG to censor social media
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has called on the Federal Government to implement censorship on social media platforms in Nigeria, citing concerns about the abuse…
JUST IN: MC Oluomo’s Aide Confirmed Dead
Akintoye Benson, an aide to the chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, has reportedly…
Politics
Tinubu gives deadline for implementation of Oronsaye report
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Committee on the implementation and review of reports and White Papers on the Restructuring and Rationalisation of Federal Government Parastatals,…
Politics
Tinubu suspends REA MD, Mgt team over alleged N1.2bn fraud
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency, REA Ahmad Salihijo Ahmed and three executive directors over N1.2 billion fraudulent misappropriation…
Politics
Edo residents stage protest over alleged plot to impeach Philip Shaibu
Hundreds of residents of Edo North Senatorial District on Thursday trooped to the streets to protest against the move by the Edo State House of Assembly…
Politics
Former Governor of Anambra State Obiano, Seeks Court’s Dismissal of N40bn Fraud Charges
In a fresh motion, the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Maduabuchi Obiano has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to quash the N40bn…
EFCC arrests herbalist, 48 internet fraudsters in Lokoja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Command, has arrested a herbalist and 48 suspected internet fraudsters in Lokoja. The anti-graft agency noted that…