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Police operatives have arrested three Yoruba Nation agitators for displaying their flags in the market of Ikire in Irewole local government area of Osun State. The suspects Fagbuyi Oluwafemi, Joy Faseyeku and Alabede Janet were arrested on August 27 around 2pm at Obada Market, Ikire. A statement by the Osun Police Acting spokesman, Emmanuel Giwa-Alade, …

Several Nigerian scientists have been recognised among Africa’s top 100, highlighting their exceptional contributions to research and innovation across the continent.This achievement underscores Nigeria’s prominent role in advancing scientific knowledge in diverse fields such as medicine, engineering, and environmental studies. Their inclusion in this elite ranking reflects the nation’s growing influence in African and global …

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday commenced the airlift of election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin, Edo State, ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for 21 September 2024. A statement signed by Group Captain Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information said, “This move is part of …

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, congratulated his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, on his 60th birthday, describing him as a reliable, hardworking, supportive, and committed partner. Hamzat will turn 60 on Thursday. In a statement on Wednesday, the governor also referred to Hamzat as a genius, brother, friend, and trusted partner in the …

The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Abia State, CP Danladi Nda has assumed duty as the 34th CP in the South East state, ABN TV reports. He succeeds AIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie who has been promoted and redeployed to zone 13 Maiduguri. The PPRO in charge of the command, ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka in a …

Residents of Ayetoro community in the Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State have raised the alarm over the alleged demolition of their buildings by the Lagos State government officials, especially the Task Force and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). The demolition, which reportedly took place on Monday without prior notice, …

Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has finally honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over issues raised against him while in office as governor. A statement from Yahaya Bello media office, signed by Ohiare Michael, as Director, confirmed the honouring of the anti-graft agency’s invitation. The statement read …

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, visited victims of the last Tuesday flood disaster that has killed no fewer than 30 persons, displaced more than two million people, and destroyed property worth billions of naira. This came as Jama’atu Nasril Islam, JNI, under the leadership of Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar IV has urged the …

Residents of Abuja living at Mpape in Bwari Area Council have been thrown into panic over continued suspected tremors and vibrations in parts of the city. Dr Ebenezer Adebisi, the Chairman, of Mpape Hills Landlord Association, told newsmen on Tuesday that the residents had been experiencing the vibration in the last five days. Adebisi, who …

Former Nigerian Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has expressed concerns over the country’s economic hardship, stating that it is “getting out of control.” Abubakar stated this while receiving the leadership of the Campaign for Democracy and Human Rights, led by Abdullahi Mohammed Jabi, who visited his uphill residence in Minna, Niger State, on …