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Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has declared Friday, June 27, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH. The declaration allows civil servants and …
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Dr. Michael Odey, a native of Cross River State, as Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), sparking heated debate and …
A night meant for celebration and joy turned into a scene of horror as Maduba Okechi Christian, CEO of Ceemore Group of Companies, allegedly unleashed violence on young women at the …
Residents of Port Harcourt are reeling in shock after a young woman was viciously stabbed by her ex-boyfriend in broad daylight, an incident that has reignited conversations about the safety of women …
The usually peaceful town of Malete, home to Kwara State University (KWASU), has been thrown into chaos following a terrifying wave of armed robberies targeting off-campus student hostels. Over 100 …
In a major push to restore peace and order, the Borno State Police Command has pulled off a remarkable feat, arresting 210 suspects and securing 86 convictions in a special operation targeting crimes and social vices …
Late on Monday night, the usually peaceful Apo Resettlement area in Abuja was thrown into chaos. Around 10:30 p.m., a group of armed robbers stormed the Zone E Extension area. …
In a significant move to address the critical issue of prison overcrowding, the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Iyabo Yerima, has ordered the immediate release of 77 inmates from the Abolongo Correctional Facility …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has made a desperate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to intervene in the state’s escalating local government crisis to …
Chief Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, a former governor of Kwara State, a federal minister, and a key figure in Nigeria’s struggle for democracy, has passed away at the age of 84. …