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Village head accepts N700k bribe from bandits, leading to community invasion and 30 deaths

Governor Umaru Dikko Radda of Katsina State has disclosed the arrest of a village head who allegedly...

Aisha Yesufu declines to stand during new National Anthem recitation

Controversial activist, Aisha Yesufu publicly rejects the newly adopted national anthem as she refuses to honour it during a recent event. Her actions have sparked widespread reactions...

Tinubu approves legislation reinstating the former national anthem

President Bola Tinubu has officially signed into law the National Anthem Bill 2024, reinstating the old national anthem of Nigeria, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” Senate President...

Chiefs create chaos by instructing Sanusi to vacate Kano Emir’s Palace

Reports have surfaced indicating that the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II,, received an immediate directive from the Forum of Chiefs in Nigeria to vacate the palace premises....

Remi Tinubu faces backlash for advising women on modest attire

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, shares her two cents on the persistent indecency when it comes to dressing amongst females. She shared this with an audience at a recent...

The governor of Kano has issued orders for the arrest of deposed Emir Ado Bayero

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has issued a directive for the immediate arrest of Aminu Ado Bayero, the deposed Emir of Kano. This announcement...

Tribunal confirms Uzodinma's win as Imo governor, rejects PDP, LP candidates' petitions

The Imo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja on Friday confirmed Governor Hope Uzodimma‘s election victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The tribunal,...

Atiku pledges to continue running for presidency as long as he remains in good health

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who was the Peoples Democratic Party's presidential candidate in 2023, has vowed to persist in his quest for the presidency as long as he maintains...

A female soldier causes a stir by robbing the wife of an Army General, stealing jewelry valued at N35 million

A Nigerian female soldier, Lance Corporal Jonah Comfort, finds herself in hot water after allegedly pilfering jewelry worth N35 million from the home of an army general's...

Reps pass bill to revert Nigeria to old National Anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee"

On Thursday, the House of Representatives approved a bill suggesting a return to reciting the previous National Anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” in the country. Sponsored by the...

“First anniversary of Tinubu’s administration will be low key” — Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration will be low-key. President...

Fubara took charge as governor of Rivers after 8 months in office

Governor, Siminalayi Fubara said that he assumed full governance of the state in February 2024. Even though Fubara took office in May, he revealed that he began making decisions...

Cross River Assembly impeaches speaker

Hon. Elvert Anyambem, the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, has been impeached. In the early hours of Wednesday, Ayambem was impeached by his colleagues due to allegations...

Obi to supporters: "Focus on Nigeria's survival, not elections"

Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 General Election, has emphasized that the primary focus for all Nigerians, regardless of their social class or...

Governor Seyi Makinde’s daughter graduates Yale

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde celebrates his daughter as she graduates from Yale University. The governor took to his Instagram page to reveal that his daughter,...

Goodluck Jonathan calls for collaboration between Wike and Fubara

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has made a plea for a truce in the political crisis in Rivers State. He is urging the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of...

Video resurfaces of late Reinhard Bonnke recalling 9-year Nigerian visa denial

A throwback video of the renowned German-American Pentecostal evangelist Reinhard Bonnke has surfaced online, recounting his 9-year-long struggle with Nigerian visa denial. The...

Court denies Nnamdi Kanu's bail request and removal from DSS custody

The request made by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Biafra nation agitators, to have his revoked bail restored and be moved from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) to...

Oba of Benin celebrates return of stolen artefacts from Germany after 127 years

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, celebrates with traditional dance steps as he receives two stolen artefacts returned from Germany. The National Commission for Museum and Monuments...

Tinubu names ex-INEC chairman, Jega for new position

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of Prof. Attahiru Jega, the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to a new role. In...