‘You Are A Sleeping Giant’ — Interior Minister Tells Federal Fire Service
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji–Ojo, on Wednesday reiterated the need for the Federal Fire Service (FFS) to undergo a transformative rebranding and expansion of…
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IGP Summons Five Police Officers Who ‘Opened Fire’ On Lagos Driver
Five unnamed police officers in Lagos State have been summoned to the headquarters for alleged unprofessional conduct. This was disclosed by the spokesman of the Lagos…
Health
Diphtheria: 20 die in Kaduna – Agency
The National Primary Health Care Department Agency (NPHCDA) says 20 persons have been confirmed dead of the 156 cases of Diphtheria in the State. The Executive…
“We’ll wipe Hamas off the face of the earth” – Israeli Prime Minister Vows
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has vowed to keep fighting Hamas, saying that every member of the Palestinian militant group was “a dead man”. In his…
Politics
BREAKING: President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments into NITDA, NCC, Others
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new and returning Chief Executives to fresh terms in office across multiple agencies under the Federal Ministry of…
Africa & World
JUST IN: Adeboye Picks Side in Conflict Between Israel and Palestine
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has declared his support for Israel in the ongoing conflict with the…
Kogi State Residents Rescue Boy Buried Alive by Elder Brother For Stealing N1000
The elder brother, who was caught by neighbours, said he buried the boy alive after their mother directed him to punish the boy for stealing N1000.…
Security
Pregnant housewife who allegedly killed stepdaughter pleads for leniency
An 18-year-old pregnant housewife, Khadija Adamu, whom the police arrested in Bauchi State for allegedly beating her five-year-old step-daughter to death for defecating on her body,…
Politics
I was advised to shut down Winners chapel, arrest Bishop Abioye for campaigning against me – Gov Sule
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdulahhi Sule has recalled how he was advised to shut down Goshen Camp of the Living Faith in Masaka, Nasarawa State…
Security
UPDATE: Kidnappers of four Nasarawa varsity students demand N20m ransom
Kidnappers responsible for abducting four students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) have demanded the sum of 20 million naira for their release. Leading Reporters gathered…