League of Northern Democrats is a distraction – Plateau traditional ruler, Akuns declares

An economist and traditional ruler of Daffo in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Da Jonathan Sunday Akuns, has dismissed the rationale for promoting the League of Northern Democrats.…

Man arrested for defiling seven-year-old girl in Anambra

A 30-year-old man identified as Chinonso Nwaebonyi, has been arrested by security operatives for allegedly defiling a seven-year-old girl in Awka, Anambra State capital. Nwaebonyi, a native of the Izzi…

Tinubu commiserates with ex-defence minister over wife’s death

President Bola Tinubu has extended condolences to elder statesman and former Minister of Defence, Professor Iya Abubakar, over the passing of his wife, Hajiya Ummu Abubakar. Hajiya Abubakar, who was…

10 lifestyles, habits that can cause kidney damage

Kidney damage can sneak up on anyone, often silently and without warning. Unhealthy lifestyle choices and certain habits can put excessive strain on these vital organs, leading to irreversible damage.…

BREAKING: NLC President, Ajaero arrives police IRT office in Abuja

President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has arrived at the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office at Old Abattoir by Guzape Junction, Abuja. He arrived at…

Nigerian lawmakers write Canadian govt, seek prosecution of Amaka Sunnberger over threat against Yorubas, Edo

Two committees of the House of Representatives have submitted a petition to the Canadian government seeking the prosecution of Amaka Sunnberger over threats against Yoruba and Edo people in Canada.…

UNILAG in darkness as Eko DisCo disconnects power over N300m debt

Eko Electricity Distribution Company has disconnected the power supply to the University of Lagos, Akoka, over unpaid electricity bills. This was made known in a statement by  the university management…

JUST IN: Akwa Ibom police commissioner Ayilara is dead

Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara, is dead. Ayilara, it was gathered, died in the early hours of Thursday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, The…

CBN report warns of rising financial pressures on Nigerians

A report from the Central Bank of Nigeria has warned of further financial strain for Nigerians. The report noted that more Nigerians may rely on borrowing to cover increasing expenses…

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