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Blood in the streets as police, soldier clash in Ebonyi, 1 shot dead, 3 injured

Abia retirees turn to prayers, fasting for arrears of pension, gratuity payments

The NUP had denied forfeiting 45 months of arrears of pension and gratuity of members as owed by the previous administration, in the said agreement.

It's a strategic move - Enugu LG Chairman defends appointing SSAs on garden egg, yam

The Chairman said that the appointment was meant to boost the production of these crops in large quantities to satisfy local demands and for export.

'Dangote sued a non-existent entity' - NNPCL tells court in fuel importation feud

Popoola averred that the court lacked jurisdiction over the 2nd defendant sued as NNPC.

Report says total deaths from Jigawa tanker explosion 209, 99 injured

Inuwa attributed the accident to several factors, including a damaged speed-breaker and potholes located near the scene.

Tinubu dissolves Nnamdi Azikiwe university council, sacks unqualified VC, others

Onanuga said that the sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.

Evidence shows Wike not barred from Aso Rock amid drunk claim during Modi’s visit

Wike welcomed Modi, the Indian PM, to Nigeria and led him to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa to meet President Tinubu.

Olajumoke, former viral bread seller, makes comeback as radio presenter

Olajumoke’s story inspired millions after she inadvertently walked into a photo shoot with British rapper, Tinie Tempah, captured by TY Bello in 2016.

WAEC bans 13 schools in Kogi for examination malpractices

The commissioner also disclosed that the council had blacklisted 14 supervisors for various degrees of malpractices in the 2023/2024 West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the state.

Senate invokes constitution to remove CCT Chairman over fight with lady

The senate stated that the chairman has fallen short of the requisite standard of a public officer to conduct the affairs of such tribunal.

Ex-President Obasanjo says completing National library key to Nigeria's progress

Obasanjo called on all stakeholders, from government to the private sector and international partners, to prioritise the completion of this vital infrastructure.

Zamfara parents appeal to Gov Lawal to rescue stranded students in Cyprus

According to chairman of parent association, the student’s International Passports and Cyprus resident permits has expired and they are at risk of being caught on the other side of the law of foreign land.

FG lifts NYSC posting restrictions, aligns with Tinubu’s mandate

The minister announced the revocation of all previous directives relating to posting restrictions with effect from the date of commencement of the 2024 Batch ‘C Orientation Course.

President Tinubu promotes 3 Special Advisers to Government Spokespersons

President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.

Election is not war - Bayelsa Commissioner of Police tells politicians, supporters

As different states across the country embark on Local Government Council and off-season elections, the Commissioner of Police (CP), Bayelsa Command, Francis Alonyenu, has cautioned politicians and their supporters that election is not war.

You can’t fight corruption with dirty hands – Olukoyede sacks 2 staff for fraud

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Monday, said two of the agency’s staff members were, recently, dismissed over allegations of corruption.

33-year-old man arrested for stealing electronic road sign in Oshodi, Lagos

The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State police command has detained a 33-year-old man for allegedly stealing an electronic road sign.

MC Oluomo’s woes deepen as Southwest NURTW decides on his membership status

The Southwest Zonal Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Olalekan Folorunsho, popularly known as Lekan Salami, has announced that Musiliu Akinsanya, widely referred to as MC Oluomo, is no longer a member of the union.

Fuel importation crisis sparks outrage over NNPCL's refinery claims

Amid rising fuel importation figures, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) faces renewed criticism for allegedly backtracking on its pledge to rely on local refineries like Dangote Refinery.

Having multiple girlfriends with constant sex won't prevent prostate cancer

Dr Odezi Otobo, a Consultant Urologist says there is no medical or urological evidence that constant sexual intercourse and ejaculation reduce a man’s risk of contracting prostate cancer.