4 June 2024
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PHOTOS: Sokoto Imam leads Eid-prayers, says ‘Crescent moon sighted in Niger Republic’

PHOTOS: Sokoto Imam leads Eid-prayers, says ‘Crescent moon sighted in Niger Republic’

Sheikh Musa Lukwa, a Sokoto-based cleric on Tuesday, led his followers to observe Eid prayer despite the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) announcement of no sighting of the crescent moon. NSCIA said the crescent moon was not sighted on Monday in Nigeria, the claim which goes in line with the Saudi Arabia authority’s […]

Nigeria at 63: FG announces October 2 as public holiday

Eid-El-Fitr: Federal Gov’t extends holiday to Thursday, April 10

The Federal Government has extended the Eid-El-Fitr holiday to Thursday April 11, 2024 as addition to the earlier declared 9th and 10th April, to celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, announced this in a statement on Tuesday. “The Federal Government has approved […]

Unrest as bandits kidnap 30 children in Katsina community

Gunmen killed 30 Volunteers Security in Niger

A Volunteer Security outfit called Yan Sa Kai has been under heavy attacks as no fewer than 30 of them have been killed by gunmen at the Dogon-Dawa community in the Mariga local government area of Niger state. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Saturday morning during the clash between the said security […]

Insecurity: NSCDC Unveils “Information Not Disinformation“ campaign in Imo

Eid-el-Fitri: NSCDC CG orders deployment of over 40,000 officers across Nigeria

In a bid to ensure the protection of lives and properties, and safeguard the nation’s Critical National Assets and Infrastructure amongst others, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant General (CG), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has ordered the strategic deployment of over 40,000 personnel across the federation. In a press release from the […]

FG rehabilitate Third Mainland bridge, not Lagos Govt -Umahi explains

FG rehabilitate Third Mainland bridge, not Lagos Govt -Umahi explains

Against the misinformation by some media organizations that the rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State was done by the Lagos State Government (LASG), the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi has cleared the air on the misrepresentation and informed that the rehabilitation was done by the Federal Government (FG), as directed […]

Niger Tornadoes beats Gombe United 5:0 at NPFL 24 encounter

Gombe United Football Club got more than they bargained for at the NPFL 24 encounter as the Ravaging Niger Tornadoes football club consolidated on their away result in midweek as they were pumped with five clean goals to nil. Niger Tornadoes performed this feat with another thrilling victory over troubled and toothless Gombe United at […]

Emefiele Court

Lagos court remands Emefiele to EFCC custody

The Ikeja Special Offences Court on Monday remanded the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after he took his plea over alleged abuse of office and allocation of $4.5bn, N2.8bn. Emefiele, who was earlier arraigned alongside his co-defendant, one Henry […]

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Just In: Edo Deputy Gov, Philip Shaibu Impeached

The Edo State House of Assembly has impeached the deputy governor, Philip Shaibu after adopting the report of the 7-man panel set up to investigate the allegation of gross misconduct against him. It would be recalled that the Philip Shaibu has been having a running battle with Governor Godwin Obaseki over who succeeds him. Details […]

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OGBC gets new digital transmitter

The Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC) has taken delivery of a 5-kilowatt cutting-edge transmitter purchased by the state government. The General Manager of OGBC, Mrs Toyin Sogbesan, who spoke on the new delivery, said approval for the purchase of the transmitter was signed in December 2023 by Governor Dapo Abiodun. She noted that the 5kw […]

Oyo Senator seeks collaboration with NACA to enhance physical, mental well-being of his constituents

Senator Sharafadeen Alli, Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the 10th Assembly has sought the collaboration of National Agency for Control of AIDS (NACA) towards enhancing the physical and mental well-being of his constituents and Oyo State. He made the call during a courtesy call on the NACA’s Director-General, Dr. Temitope Ilori in her […]