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Varsity don, two students abducted along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A police officer has been confirmed killed on Friday when some unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers blocked the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The kidnappers ...
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Enugu kidnap incidents: Ohanaeze fumes as victims reveal scary details
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called for a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the wave of kidnap incidents along Enugu-Ugwuogo ...
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Police dismiss report of bombs planted in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed the speculation that bombs have been buried across Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi issued a ...
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AbdulRazaq takes town hall meeting to Baruten, speaks live on first Radio in Kwara North
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq posted another first on Saturday as he addressed citizens of the state live on the first-ever radio station ...
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Terror alert: Julius Berger shuts down operations in Abuja
Julius Berger Construction company on Saturday announced the shutdown of its operation in Abuja and its environs following a terror alert predicted by ...
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Kwara Governor Hails Monarchs For Ensuring Peace In Their Domains
Kwara State governor, AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq on Saturday attributed the prevailing peace in the state to the support and cooperation of the traditional rulers ...
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CoP27: Nigeria climate change, biodiversity loss requires stronger commitment – NGYouthSDGs
Mr Kehinde Akinsola, the Kwara State Champion, Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs) has said that to confront the issues of climate change and ...
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Regional Integration: Makinde, Oyetola Inaugurate 91km Ibadan-Iwo-Osogbo Road
In a bid to promote regional integration, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and his Osun State counterpart, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, have jointly ...
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Wells, Boreholes contaminated – Ogun Govt warns flooded communities
Ogun State Government has cautioned residents of lowlands areas affected by flooding including Isheri, Warewa, Magboro, and Arepo among others not to drink ...
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Policeman stabs colleague with pair of scissors to death
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Abdullahi Garba has reportedly stabbed his Colleague to death in Kebbi state following an argument. ASP Shu’aibu Sani-Malunfashi ...
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HYPPADEC to provide houses for people displaced by flood – Official
The Managing Director of Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC), Abubakar Yelwa on Thursday said the commission has gotten the approval of ...
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Amid terror threat: FCT administration approves funds for Community Policing
Following the recent reports of possible terror attacks in the Federal Capital Territory, the administration of FCT on Thursday approves N500 million for ...
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Terror Alert: Jabi Lake mall shuts down
Following an alert of an imminent terror attack in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja by the United States and other western countries, ...
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Gov AbdulRazaq commend nomination of Olojede to council of SME Finance Forum
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated Ayodele Olojede of Access Bank, a Kwaran, on her emerging the first Nigerian to be on ...
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ICPC Advises Head of Agencies on Common Leadership Pitfalls to Avoid
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye SAN, has advised heads of government agencies ...
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FRSC Kicks Off Ember Month Campaign, Urges Kwara Govt on Lightning Capital City
Kwara State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, on Thursday kicked off a traffic awareness campaign for ember months with a ...
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Osun govt appoints new Akinrun, nine other monarchs
The Osun State Government on Wednesday, announced the appointment of Prince Yinusa Olalekan Akadiri of Oba-Ara Ruling House as the new Akinrun of ...
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WAEC Fire: Records Intact, No Life Lost – Mgt
The Management of the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has assured members of the public that all important documents and records are intact ...
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Man Jailed For Customs Job Scam
Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State on Friday, convicted and sentenced the trio of Olukoya Emmanuel Adeyemi, Qoreeb ...
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Bayelsa Flood Situation Extremely Pathetic -Gov Emmanuel, Donates N100m To Victims
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has sympathised with his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri, over the flood situation in his state, ...
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Kidnapping: Kwara Police Commissioner Engages Residents of Alagbado/Gaa-Osibi Communities
Following the reported cases of kidnappings in Alagbado and Gaa-Osibi communities of Ilorin, Kwara State Capital, the Commissioner of Police in the state, ...
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2023: Only PRP candidate appeared for drug test – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said only one 2023 candidate for the 2023 elections appeared for integrity test in Katsina. NDLEA ...
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Atiku Donates N55m To Bayelsa Flood Victims, Awards Scholarship To Late Footballer’s Children
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has donated the sum of N55 million to flood victims in Bayelsa ...
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Kwara CP urges ethical reportage from journalists, lauds KOPAN’s cooperation
The Kwara State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to working with the press in ensuring adequate dissemination of information to the general ...
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EFCC Docks Four for Alleged Bribery of Voters in Osun Guber Election
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Command on Monday, October 24, 2022, arraigned four persons for alleged bribery of voters ...
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Air-force airlifts relief materials to flooded areas in Bayelsa
Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has commenced airlifting of relief materials to riverine communities in Bayelsa State affected by the recent flooding. Disclosing this ...
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Kwara NUJ reschedules politcal debate for November 16, 17
The Kwara State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has postponed its maiden politcal debate among candidates of political parties in the ...
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NSCDC dismisses 15, retires 7, suspends 7, demoted 2 over extortion, forgery
Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has announced the approval by the Civil Defence, Corrections, Fire ...
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Insecurity: Army begins special operations in Kwara
In response to recent reports of kidnapping in some parts of Kwara State, Nigerian army has commenced a coordinated security sweep in three ...
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Fake certificates: Niger govt sacks 25, dismisses Court Judge, Registrar over fraud
No fewer than twenty-five staff of the Niger State Judiciary have been sacked by the Judicial Service Commission, NJSC, over alleged certificate forgery. ...
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Buhari orders Minister to produce masterplan against floods within 90 days
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Water Resources to lead and coordinate with the Ministries of Environment and Transportation as well ...
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Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Diezani’s Abuja Homes, Cars
Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, ordered the final forfeiture of two Abuja properties and two luxury cars ...
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DSS Seeks Cooperation Over New Security Alert
The Department of State Services (DSS) has called for calm as it works with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders to maintain peace ...
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FG to regulate Twitter, Facebook in battle against misinformation – Lai Moh’d
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says unregulated use of social media and other digital platforms is posing enormous challenges globally. He ...
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FG pledges support for Nigerian lady jailed in Dubai
The Federal Government (FG), through its agency, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has pledged to support Dunchi Lar, a Nigerian lady who ...
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One Killed As Hoodlums Attack Customs Patrol Team After Intercepting Contraband In Kwara
One Customs officer, ASCIS Saheed Aweda has been reportedly killed as suspected hoodlums attacked a patrol team of the NigeriaCustoms Service in Igboho ...
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Zamfara outfit arrests suspects for supplying phone lines, sex drugs to bandits
Zamfara Government’s Anti-Thuggery Standing Committee has arrested three suspects for allegedly supplying SIM cards, drugs, illegal substances and sexual enhancers to bandits. The ...
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AbdulRazaq engages residents of Onila/Omido communities, pledges improved social amenities
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the weekend said his administration will not relent in its efforts to reduce rural-urban migration by redistributing ...
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Tinubu donates N100 million to flood victims in Kano
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 polls, Bola Tinubu, has donated N100 million to flood victims in Kano. Mr Tinubu announced ...
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2023: Kwara NUJ begins maiden political debate, Wednesday
Preparatory to the 2023 general elections, the Kwara State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has concluded arrangement to organize a two-day ...
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Cooking Gas Marketers Caution Against Panic Buying
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has cautioned Nigerians against panic buying of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and cooking gas, ...
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Flood: Peter Obi asks FG to declare state of emergency in affected states
Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has expressed surprise that the ...
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UAE Places Visa Ban On Nigerians
The United Arab Emirates Immigration authorities have announced a visa ban on Nigerians adding that all submitted applications are rejected and fees non-refundable. ...
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I was pressurized not to accept National Honour – Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama
Most Revd. Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, the Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Abuja has explained that he was pressurized not to accept the National Honour ...
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Buhari confers public service awards on Jonathan, Wike, others
President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) on former president Goodluck Jonathan and 43 other prominent Nigerians. The ...
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Arrested #EndSARS memorial protesters released – Police
The EndSARS memorial participants who were detained at the Lekki tollgate have been released, according to the Lagos State Police Command on Thursday. ...
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Strikes won’t be tolerated during transition period, FG warns unions
The federal government on Thursday warned that it will no longer tolerate strike that does not follow due process by any union, during ...
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CSO to NAHCON: Stop wild goose chase, refund pilgrims you failed to airlift to 2022 hajj
The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) on Friday challenged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to stop wild goose chase and expedite refund ...
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Police disperse #EndSARS memorial protesters at Lekki Toll Gate
Operatives of the Nigerian Police on Thursday dispersed protesters with gunshots and teargas at the Lekki Toll Gate. In a video circulating online, ...
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NCC orders reversal of 10% hike in tariff for voice, data services
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered the reversal of the implementation of the newly approved 10% hike in tariff for voice and ...
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Ebonyi Govt suspends Perm Sec, Governor’s aide over ‘persistent theft of diesel’
The Ebonyi Government on Wednesday suspended Mr. Godwin Nwankwo, Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Power and Energy over alleged persistent theft ...
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FG to deploy national coordinated approach to tackle flood disaster – Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola says it will deploy a nationally coordinated approach involving all arms and levels of government ...
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US pledges $1m in humanitarian assistance to aid victims of Nigeria’s deadly floods
The United States (US) has pledged to give $1 million in emergency humanitarian aid to Nigerians impacted by severe flooding. The $1 million, ...
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Senate President, Lawan reveals reason current NASS agrees with Buhari’s mandates
Numerous arguments have been put out by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, to support the current arrangement of cooperation between the National ...
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Town Hall: AbdulRazaq Reiterates Commitment to Youth Empowerment, Infrastructure
Kwara state governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazq says his administration will continue to place priority on youth empowerment and infrastructural development to enable the state ...
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Buhari drops Effiong as Interim Administrator of NDDC, Approves Constitution of New Governing Board
President Muhammadu Buhari has disengaged Effiong Akwa from his position as Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. This was contained ...
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2023: AbdulRazaq Cautions Against Dirty Politics, As Kwara Poly Honours Oladimeji, Adejumo, Others
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has called caution among politicians as the country is preparing for the 2023 general elections. Abdulrazaq made this ...
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Insecurity, floods: Australian warns citizens against traveling to 22 states, FCT
The Australian government has issued a travel advisory to its citizens living in Nigeria amidst increasing threats of insecurity and the recent flooding ...
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NSCDC Arrests 11 Suspects Over Ilegal Minning in Kwara
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kwara state command on Wednesday said it arrested 11 suspects in connection with illegal mining activities ...
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DHQ warns against manipulating visuals of military personnel
Nigeria’s military has cautioned politicians and their supporters to “desist from misusing images and visuals of military personnel” for political gains. The statement ...