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22-year-old fashion designer and her 2 children burnt to death

Suspected arsonists reportedly broke into the victims’ family home, and doused it with petrol. They set it ablaze while they were sleeping.

Man rapes his neighbour after hitting her with grinding stone

The man is now cooling off in police custody.

Tax Reform Bill: Stiff opposition as Zulum warns Tinubu of consequences

The debate underscores mounting regional tensions over the bill's potential economic and social impact, with calls for more inclusive deliberation before any final decision is made.

We will go harder for Obi in 2027 - Obidients plot APC's downfall

Members of the Obidients Movement have vowed to outdo their efforts in 2023 to ensure the fall of the ruling APC in 2027.

Gov Abiodun, Seyi Tinubu to turn up for City Boy Movement's ₦45m empowerment summit

The event promises to offer financial support and scholarships worth ₦45 million to tech innovators, business owners, and students.

I wasn't aware you begged Abacha not to kill me - Obasanjo replies Gowon

Gowon had earlier revealed how he pleaded with late military dictator, Abacha not to executive Obasanjo after the latter was accused of plotting a coup in 1995.

Nigerians living fake life before petrol subsidy was removed - Tinubu

Tinubu said that though the petrol subsidy was intended to benefit poor citizens, the policy was terminated because only a few individuals were benefitting from it at the expense of the majority.

2026 is our turn to produce governor in Osun after 33 years - Osogbo leaders

He noted that prominent indigenes of the town had several opportunities in the past to become the governor of the state but such opportunities were deterred by some people.

Ondo workers will receive minimum wage next week - NLC

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on October 14, 2024, announced N73,000 as a new minimum wage for all civil servants in Ondo.

Lagos-Sango-Ota Road to be reopened within 10 days after palliative repairs - FG

The Federal Government had, in September, begun emergency palliative repairs on a seven-kilometre stretch of the road within Lagos State.

Lagos govt diverts traffic for emergency maintenance work on Marine Bridge

Osiyemi said that during the repair works, motorists were enjoined to use alternative routes.

Tinubu leaves France for South Africa to co-chair 11th Bi-National Commission with Ramaphosa

Tinubu and Ramaphosa will engage in substantive talks on a wide range of issues of mutual interest.

NDLEA intercepts 3.1m pills of opioids in Kano

He said that operatives recovered a Toyota Previa bus marked BEN 06XL conveying the consignment during an intelligence-led raid by NDLEA operatives at Ukuwague Street, Benin City.

Army destroys bandits camps, recover ammunition in Taraba

The statement quoted the Commander of the 6 Brigade who commended the troops, urging them to remain vigilant.

Rate of accident on newly-repaired Third Mainland Bridge worries FG

Kesha urged motorists to exercise caution and discipline on the bridge, especially during the Christmas season, to reduce accidents and the attendant loss of lives and property.

Many Nigerians begging for survival, can’t afford food – APC chieftain laments

The APC chieftain said that there was an urgent need for the governments at all levels to come to the rescue of the masses by providing solutions to the challenge.

Brazilian returnee arrested at Lagos airport for burying 700g of cocaine in his stomach

Babafemi said that operatives of the agency on Friday, Nov. 29, arrested and detained the suspect at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos.

Okocha takes over leadership of Rivers APC as substantive chairman

Giadom said that the peaceful conduct of the congress demonstrated that Rivers APC “is united and indivisible”.

We're taking our time to read Tax Reform Bills, debate set to commence – House of Reps

He explained that the bills, presently before the chambers, intended to stimulate the country’s fiscal policy.

Good times for Katsina workers as Gov implements N70k minimum wage in December

The SSG revealed that the agreement was a sequel to exhaustive and fruitful negotiations between representatives of the state government and the labour unions in the state.