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“I AM WITH YOU!” PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSURES NIGERIAN YOUTH
In a terse message on his official X.com handle, President Tinubu said: “This was my message today to the heart of our nation - our Youth, as I inaugurated the National Youth Conference planning committee.”
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COURT ORDERS FORFEITURE OF TRUCK, CONSIGNMENT OF SOLID MINERALS
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, through its counsel, SESAN OLA, told the court that no one had come forward to take possession of both the vehicle and the consignment.
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SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES 'SILVERBIRD GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR AWARD'
Governor Sanwo-Olu bagged the award during a ceremony Sunday night, March 16, 2025, at the Eko Hotels and Suite in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Read More →COURT JAILS 2 INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN PORT HARCOURT
Justice AJOKU convicted and sentenced the defendants to thirty months imprisonment each, with an option of Two Hundred Thousand Naira fine respectively.
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UGANDAN UN JUDGE CONVICTED OVER FORCED LABOUR IN BRITAIN
Prosecutor Caroline Haughey told jurors at Oxford Crown Court that Judge Mugambe used her knowledge and power to deceive the woman into coming to the UK, taking advantage of her naivety to deceive and induce her into working for her for nothing.
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I'M NOT LINKED TO ANY MILITANT GROUP - GOV FUBARA
Already, the communities where these incidents are alleged to have occurred have reacted, dismissing any claims of explosions on oil and gas facilities in their domains, and reassuring that all critical government assets within their areas are safe, secure and efficiently functioning.
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OSGF DISTANCES SELF FROM ALLEGATIONS OF CORRUPTION
The subject of the EFCC investigation is one Andrew Torhile Uchi, who is the Personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
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NNPCL WELCOMES NEW BOARD, GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
"We also extend our profound appreciation to the outgoing GCEO, Mr. Mele Kyari, and the former Board Members for their selfless and dedicated service to the Company and to the nation."
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PDP REJECTS EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS STATE
The party warned that the unwarranted imposition of emergency rule in Rivers State was part of the larger vicious plot to foist a siege mentality across Nigeria, decimate opposition, impose a totalitarian one-Party State and turn the country into a fiefdom.
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NIGERIA, JAPAN LAUNCH YOUTH-FOCUSED VENTURE FUND
The goal of the initiative is to channel Naira-dominated investments into high-growth startups, with a view to shield them from currency risks and unlock access to long-term concessional financing.
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NAMIBIA’S FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT ASSUMES OFFICE
Nandi-Ndaitwah won election in November 2024, with a 58% share of the vote to become Africa’s second-ever elected female president.
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DEMOCRACY DAY: FG DECLARES PUBLIC HOLIDAY ON THURSDAY, JUNE 12
Minister of Interior says June 12 represents Nigeria’s historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and the future assured.
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WANTED: BLUEPRINT FOR NIGERIA'S WASTE MANAGEMENT CRISIS
To build a sustainable future, we must dismantle the barriers posed by outdated infrastructure and adopt cutting-edge waste management solutions that prioritize environmental stewardship.
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POLICE NAB ONLINE BLACKMAILER IMPERSONATING WOMEN
The 22-year-old male suspect allegedly posed as a woman online to deceive unsuspecting men. He lures victims into making nude video calls, which he exploits to blackmail them.
Read More →COURT JAILS 17 CHINESE NATIONALS FOR INTERNET FRAUD AND CYBERCRIME IN LAGOS
The convicts were among seven hundred and ninety-two suspects involved in cryptocurrency scam, who were arrested following a mass raid by the EFCC on December 19, 2024, code-named ‘Eagle Flush Operation’.
Read More →SEVEN-TIME FRENCH CHAMPIONS, LYON, RELEGATED DUE TO FINANCES
Lyon officials including owner John Textor, met with the DNGC on Tuesday but failed to convince the body that the club had sufficiently improved their financial situation to lift the punishment.
Read More →NDLEA DETAINS FAMILY OF 4, OTHERS FOR HARD DRUGS DISTRIBUTION, TRAFFICKING
NDLEA spokesman, FEMI BABAFEMI, said the couple was first arrested with over two hundred and seventy-seven kilograms of Skunk on Friday, June 13, 2025, in the Ojo area of Lagos.
Read More →PRESIDENCY DEFENDS TINUBU'S HISTORIC VISIT TO ST LUCIA
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, BAYO ONANUGA, said the visit paves the way for the rekindling of ancestral bonds and the igniting a new era of diplomatic, cultural, and economic possibilities between Nigeria and Saint Lucia.
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2 SOLDIERS DEAD, AS TROOPS REPEL ATTACKS BY INSURGENTS IN NORTHEAST
Troops also recovered one Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device, which was abandoned by the terrorists, just as they destroyed several motorcycles by precision air strikes.
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POLICE CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT: SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES TO RESUME TRAINING APRIL 12, 2025
Applicants who participated in the recently concluded Medical Screening Exercise held between February 26th and March 12, 2025 are to log-on to the recruitment portal to check their application status and print their Training Call-up slip.
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PETER OBI'S VISIT TO BAUCHI STATE GOVERNOR SETS TONGUES WAGGING
Governor Mohamed said during the discussions, he reiterated his unwavering commitment to fostering unity and combating division, emphasizing that patriotism remained the foundation of a brighter future for the nation Nigeria.
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OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND BOOST SECURITY FOR SALLAH CELEBRATION
The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, noted in a press statement that the initiatives by the Command aim to facilitate safe travel and celebration, and the public is further encouraged to support security efforts for better effectiveness.
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GOV. OTTI SIGNS ABIA STATE ELECTRICITY BILL INTO LAW
Governor Otti said that the 64-page law would support the power initiatives of the government and strengthen the plans of his administration to extend power to the rest of the 8 LGAs of the state, which are not covered by Geometric power limited covering 9 LGAs.
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22ND NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL: GOLDEN EAGLETS ZOOM INTO SEMI-FINALS
Abdulmuiz Adeleke, who netted the first goal in the 2-1 win over Edo State on Monday, came up big with a brace against Ebonyi State in Friday morning’s quarter-final encounter, which the Eaglets won 5-0 to sail into the last four.
Read More →WAFCON: Super Falcons to use Algeria for shooting practice to prepare for quarter-final
Sunday’s encounter at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca will revive memories of both team’s two friendly matches in Nigeria in the last quarter of last year, during which the Falcons affirmed superiority over the North Africans with 2-0 and 3-1 defeats.
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SENATE SEXUAL HARASSMENT SCANDAL: IRETI KINGIBE DECLARES “UNWAVERING STANCE FOR JUSTICE, AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS”
Senator Kingibe, who is the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, said she was aware of the dismay Nigerians expressed towards her over her initial takes on the sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
Read More →MISSION X: SUPER FALCONS ARRIVE IN CASABLANCA
Nigeria’s first match of the 13th Africa Cup of Nations finals will be against Tunisia’s senior women national team at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday, 6th July, before other games against Botswana and Algeria in the group phase.
Read More →NBA STAR, DURANT TO JOIN ROCKETS BLOCKBUSTER TRADE
Durant is a four-time Olympic champion with the United States and was the NBA's Most Valuable Player in 2014.
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EASTER HOLIDAYS: POLICE ON RED ALERT IN LAGOS
Wishes all Christian Faithfuls a delightful and Happy Easter Celebration.
Read More →ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY MOURNS DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS
In a statement on the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, Lambeth Palace noted that: "we cherish the strong bond between Popes and Archbishops of Canterbury - the fruit of many decades of ecumenical dialogue."
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