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August 14, 2026 2:13 am
Controversy trails ownership of Former Female Athletes Association
August 14, 2026 2:05 am
Court orders police probe of Fadahunsi over killing comment
August 14, 2026 1:30 am
Katsina gov, DSS DG seek collaboration to tackle N’West insecurity
August 14, 2026 1:29 am
Expert urges CBN to access $20bn BIS potential shareholding fund
August 14, 2026 1:20 am
Military launches fresh offensive against N’West terrorists
August 14, 2026 1:15 am
Violence, vote-buying erode confidence in elections – NOA
Gombe NSCDC nabs three for impersonation, possessing fake IDs
August 14, 2026 2:50 am
Customs dismiss smuggling, revenue leakage allegations
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Kaduna’s N177bn road project will unlock economic potentials – LGA chairman
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Lawyers write DSS alleging contempt of court in Bauchi teenager’s case
Northern News
Sokoto approves N1.76bn for 1,000 motorcycles to boost security
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Ex-JAMB registrar tasks Kwara varsities on solutions to socio-economic challenges
Northern News
Controversy trails ownership of Former Female Athletes Association
The Association of Former Female Athletes of Nigeria (AFFAN) faces controversy over leadership and ownership, with allegations of document alteration. Lear…
Court orders police probe of Fadahunsi over killing comment
A Magistrate’s Court in Abuja has ordered a police investigation into Senator Francis Fadahunsi’s alleged comments calling for the killing of Accord Party…
Katsina gov, DSS DG seek collaboration to tackle N’West insecurity
Katsina State Governor and DSS Director-General call for stronger collaboration among security agencies and communities to tackle North-West insecurity….
Expert urges CBN to access $20bn BIS potential shareholding fund
An expert urges the CBN to explore Nigeria’s potential in acquiring shareholding of the Bank for International Settlements, potentially generating $20bn in…
Military launches fresh offensive against N’West terrorists
Nigerian military launches Operation Clean Sweep IV, a major offensive against North-West terrorists and criminal networks to restore peace and security….
Violence, vote-buying erode confidence in elections – NOA
NOA identifies election violence, misinformation, and vote-buying as key factors eroding Nigerians’ confidence in the electoral process. Learn how to recla…
Customs dismiss smuggling, revenue leakage allegations
The Nigeria Customs Service has dismissed allegations of increased smuggling, revenue leakage, and recruitment impropriety, calling them misrepresentations…
Kaduna’s N177bn road project will unlock economic potentials – LGA chairman
Kaduna’s N177bn Mando-Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road project will unlock vast agricultural and commercial potential, creating jobs and boosting the local economy…
Lawyers write DSS alleging contempt of court in Bauchi teenager’s case
Lawyers petition DSS over alleged contempt of court in the continued detention of a Bauchi teenager, Faith Barnabas, despite a court order for her release….
Sokoto approves N1.76bn for 1,000 motorcycles to boost security
Sokoto State Government approves N1.76bn for 1,000 Bajaj motorcycles to boost security operations and combat banditry across the state….
Ex-JAMB registrar tasks Kwara varsities on solutions to socio-economic challenges
Ex-JAMB registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, tasks Kwara universities to become the state’s “developmental brain box” by providing research-driven solutions to…
2027: Makinde picks ex-DSS DG Daura as running mate, rallies opposition
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announces former DSS DG Lawal Daura as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, rallying opposition….
Residents accuse ministry of neglect as garbage choke Yola roads
Residents of Yola, Adamawa State, accuse the Ministry of Environment of neglecting its duty as large heaps of refuse choke major roads, causing accidents a…
Death toll mounts as another Osun resident shot dead
Another Osun resident shot dead in Esa Oke, raising concerns about escalating political violence. The APC alleges Accord Party involvement; police urged to…
My rural community background shaped medical outreach decision – Yilwatda
APC Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, explains how his rural background influenced his decision to provide free medical outreach in Taraba State, aiding vu…
State police bill: Presidency extends public submission to August 21
The Presidency has extended the deadline for public submissions on the proposed State Police Bill to August 21, 2026. Learn more about the National Policin…
LASODA, lawyers with disabilities seek stronger rights advocacy
LASODA and the Association of Lawyers with Disabilities are partnering to strengthen disability rights advocacy and accessibility for persons with disabili…
ICPC uncovers ghost payrolls, official paying 14 family members
The ICPC has uncovered massive ghost payroll fraud, including an official who enrolled 14 family members and another collecting 13 salaries. Learn more abo…
Global Crusade with Kumuyi comes to Ogun West
Pastor Kumuyi’s Global Crusade comes to Ogun West, offering free medical, surgical, and humanitarian outreaches alongside evangelistic gatherings. Discover…
NMMA receives 972 qualified entries for 2026 Awards
The Nigeria Media Merit Awards (NMMA) received 972 qualified entries for its 2026 edition, recognising excellence in Nigerian journalism. Learn more about…
Ogun senator launches N15m support for market women
Ogun Central Senator Afolabi Salisu empowers market women with N15m through his ‘Okowo Salisu’ programme, strengthening local businesses and families….
Niger, UNICEF begin campaign to combat mothers, babies’ diseases
Niger State and UNICEF launch a campaign to combat preventable diseases in mothers and newborn babies, urging mothers and caregivers to use available healt…
Lagos commends NGO donation of cardiac monitors to PHCs
Lagos State Government praises Brown’s Table NGO for donating cardiac monitors to Primary Healthcare Centres, boosting grassroots healthcare delivery in th…
Adamawa elders demand new BCDA DG appointment letter
Adamawa elders urge President Tinubu to release Alhaji Abdulrazak Namdas’s BCDA DG appointment letter, citing delays and potential political impact….
Slain police officers’ families get Kebbi gov’s support pledge
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, vows sustained support for families of 10 police officers killed in a terrorist attack, ensuring their sacrifice is…
Yobe records peaceful farming season – KACRAN
Yobe State has recorded a peaceful farming season with no major farmer-herder conflicts, according to KACRAN. Learn how Yobe achieved this peace….
Taraba NAWOJ gets FG’s N.5M economic empowerment grant
NAWOJ Taraba Chapter receives a N500,000 economic empowerment grant from the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs to support women-led enterprises….
Choice of gov’ship candidate divides Niger ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Niger State is facing a crisis over the choice of its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 elections….
NSCDC vows decisive action against disruptors
The NSCDC Commandant General, Prof Abubakar Audi, warns against disrupting the Osun State governorship election, vowing decisive action to ensure a peacefu…
Lagos workers unveil support group for Tinubu, Hamzat
Lagos workers from various trade unions have formed “Working People United” to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and Obafemi Hamzat’s governorshi…
Foundation targets 3,000 Kwara residents for free medical outreach
Eniobanke Foundation for Humanity is providing a free medical outreach to 3,000 Kwara residents, offering consultations, screenings, and drugs to improve h…