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New Terror Group “Lukarawas” Emerges in North-West Nigeria
A new terrorist group, known as “Lukarawas,” has surfaced in North-West Nigeria, exacerbating insecurity in the region, according to Maj.-General Edward Buba, Director...
Two fatalities, many injured as hoodlums detonate IED at Imo Market
Disaster has hit Orlu International Market in Imo State following the detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), claiming two lives and injuring...
Just in: Trump wins US presidential election
Donald Trump has won the US presidential election, US media announced on Wednesday, beating Democrat Kamala Harris to complete a stunning political comeback....
Tinubu confirms Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja’s passing
President Bola Tinubu has formally announced the death of Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, after days of speculation and conflicting...
Protest: Kyari not responsible for fuel price hike – NNPC Ltd
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has come out strongly in defence of its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mallam Mele Kyari,...
Just in: FG reverses 18-year-old admission benchmark in tertiary institutions
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has abolished the 18-year admission benchmark for tertiary institutions in the country. He hinted at the...
FG terminates Julius Berger’s N740bln Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road project
The Federal Ministry of Works has issued a 14-day termination notice to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, handling the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual...
Just in: FG withdraws treason charges against #Endbadgovernance protesters
The Federal High Court in Abuja has terminated the treason charges brought against the #Endbadgovernance protesters by the Inspector General of Police. This...
Breaking: Pres. Tinubu orders release of #EndBadGovernance underage protesters
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of all minors arrested for their alleged participation in August’s #EndBadGovernance protests. Mr. Mohammed Idris,...
Just in: Seven new ministers take oaths of office
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in seven newly appointed ministers, directing them to immediately focus on the administration’s agenda and goals. The Council...
Just in: Appeal Court acquits ex-CJN, Onnoghen, orders FG to unfreeze his account
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday discharged and acquitted a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, of...
ECOWAS, Nigeria, Morocco, Mauritania Commit to $26bln African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project
“The project, conceived in 2016 during King Mohammed VI of Morocco’s visit to Nigeria, merges two major pipeline projects: the West African Gas...
#EndBadGovernance protests: AGF to Police: Transfer casefiles of 72 defendants to my office
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has directed the Nigeria Police to transfer to...
Updated: Abuja Court grants N1.1 bln bail to 114 #EndBadGovernance protesters
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a N10 million bail bond each to 114 protesters (including adults and minors) accused of...
Just in: 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters arraigned in Abuja
The detained 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters just arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for their scheduled arraignment before Justice Obiora Egwuatu. Widespread...
Breaking: 10 fatalities confirmed as building collapses in Ibadan
A weehours building collapse in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Thursday has claimed 10 lives while seven others were injured. The tragedy...
