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Police arrest 60 year old man over alleged defilment of 3 year old girl
A three-year-old girl, Ihsan Ashiru Tsafe, was allegedly defiled by a sixty- year-old man, Bala Harana Oranjigada within a span of thirty minutes on the night of February 26th in Tsafe twon of Zamfar…
Just In : Italian who tested positive for Coronavirus visited ogun state days ago - Lagos gov
The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu has disclosed that the Italian, who tested positive to the dreaded Coronavirus in Lagos has records of visiting Ogun State in the past few days.The govern…
Governor Matawalle will join APC soon - Yarima declares
Former governor of Zamfara state, Ahmed Sani Yerima, has said that the current governor of the state, Bello Matawalle, would soon leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join All Progressives Co…
FRSC will not condone 2 passengers in front seat - Spokesperson
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has restated its stand on the ban of two passengers occupying the front seat of commercial vehicles across the country. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) …
Sanwo-Olu Says Lagos Is prepared to Curtail CoronaVirus
Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu allay fears of Lagosians as Nigeria records first case of Coronavirus.Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, has addressed the Coronavirus case in the state. During …
N1.23b Fraud : I'm Too Old To Travel - Ex-INEC Chair, Professor Iwu
A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Maurice Iwu has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to transfer his N1.23b fraud case to Abuja. Iwu told Justice Nico…
Pope cancels more official appointments over cold
Pope Francis postponed his official appointments Friday and was working from home, the Vatican said, a day after cancelling a scheduled appearance at mass because of "a mild ailment".Francis, 83, had…
Man sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for attempted rape of daughter
A 55-year-old man, Bashiru Adeyanju, has been sentenced to fourteen years imprisonment, without an option of fine, by an Ado-Ekiti High court for attempting to rape his seventeen-year old daughter. T…
States frustrating usage of whistleblowing for anti-corruption fight - EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused state governments of frustrating the whistleblowing policy of the Federal Government. Head, Legal and Prosecutions Department of EFCC, …
Solskjaer makes big statement about Ighalo after netting first goal for Man united
Odion Ighalo has been described by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as someone who has nose for scoring goals after netting his first against Club Brugge. Odion Ighalo finally registered his first goal for Manch…
I didn't send hoodlums to Dickson's house - Bayelsa CP declares
Uche Anozia, the Bayelsa state commissioner of police, has denied allegations that he sent hoodlums to attack the home of former governor of the state, Seriake Dickson. The Nation reports that Dickso…
CoronaVirus : Coalition of political parties query Buhari over first case in Nigeria
Nigeria Opposition Coalition CUPP, has expressed shock over the entrance of Covid-9, also known as Coronavirus into Nigeria. The group said undetected passage of the virus carrier from the Lagos Airp…
The Man Who Jumped Into Lagoon On Third Mainland Bridge Was Dumped By Girlfriend
The driver of the UBER and the Rapid Response Squad (Lagos State Police Command) should be commended for their quick intervention to prevent another suicide, barely 10 days after Daibo Toju Davies pl…
DisCos made no significant investment in power sector since 2013 - Govs
The Federal Government has granted the Nasir El-Rufai-led ad-hoc committee on power additional two months to carry our thorough forensic audit on power Distribution Companies of Nigeria (DISCOS) foll…
CoronaVirus In Lagos : We Are Working To Identify All Contacts Of Italian Patient - FG
As Nigeria confirmed first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case in Lagos State, the Federal Ministry of Health said it has already started working to identify all the contacts of the patient s…
Anti-corruption: Why I am ready to waive my immunity - Governor Makinde
Seyi Makinde, the Oyo state governor, has insisted that he would not hesitate to waive his immunity if called to question concerning corruption. The governor said this at the commissioning of a new s…
Anthony Joshua shares swesome photos of himself and family members
British and Nigerian world boxing champion Anthony Joshua has taken to social media to share awesome and incredible photos of himself and his family members. The 30-year-old has been spending some ti…
Electricity tariff increase : Stakeholders give conditions to NERC
Electricity stakeholders, Thursday, asked the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to exercise caution in its planned review of the electricity tariff in the country. They are of the vie…
Oshiomole's rascality has brought reproach,disgrace to APC - Obaseki
Godwin Obaseki, the Edo state governor, has again hit the national chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, over the battle of supremacy between them. According to reports, The …
Europa league : Ighalo scores as Man united beat club Brugge 5-0 to advance to round of 16
Nigerian football star Odion Ighalo has finally opened his goal account for Manchester United in their 5-0 demolition of Belgian side Club Brugge on Thursday night. The 30-year-old tapped in a superb…