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Sister reveals suspended Catholic priest married due to loneliness

The sister of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe, who was...

Police apprehend kidnapper, rescue five-year-old girl

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has successfully arrested...

Taiwo Oyedele criticizes the phrase "May Nigeria not happen to you" as unpatriotic

The Fiscal Policy Chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, has advised Nigerians to desist from using the popular phrase, “May Nigeria not happen to you,” as it portrays a negative and unpatriotic...

Warri Catholic priest suspended for secretly marrying in the U.S

The Catholic Diocese of Warri, located in Delta State, Nigeria, has formally announced the suspension of Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from his priestly duties. This action follows allegations...

New Alaafin of Oyo to be crowned on April 4

The ancient town of Oyo in Oyo State is preparing to make history as Oba...

Tension rises in Akoko North-West as residents report violence and intimidation during Ondo LG polls

The local government election conducted in Ondo State on Saturday was reportedly...

Lagos govt shuts down school following toddler’s death, launches investigation

The Lagos State Government has taken the decisive step of shutting down a school following the heartbreaking death of a two-year-old student in a swimming pool incident,...

IGP directs state police chiefs following Niger tanker explosion

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has offered his deepest condolences to the government and people of Niger State following the tragic tanker explosion that...

Nigeria becomes BRICS partner – Tuggar

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maitama Yusuf Tuggar, has officially announced that...

PETROAN explains factors behind petrol price hike affecting Nigerian consumers

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has attributed the recent...

Tinubu's government spends ₦9.74 billion on rice, beans, and palliatives in 2024, report reveals

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has reportedly allocated ₦9.74 billion in 2024 to procure and distribute essential food items aimed at addressing the ongoing food crisis...

Trailer crushes Micra and tricycle in Ibadan, causing multiple fatalities

A tragic accident reportedly occurred in Ibadan, involving a trailer, a micra, and a tricycle, leading to multiple fatalities and significant destruction. The...

EFCC operative allegedly killed by Yahoo boys – Police

The Nigeria Police has officially confirmed the fatal attack on an officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by armed internet fraudsters, popularly...

Petrol price rises to N1,150 per litre after Dangote refinery adjustment

The pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, have risen significantly to between N1,050 and N1,150 per litre across various regions of the country. This sharp...

Lawmakers and ministers clash during heated 2025 budget defense

The Minister of Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, alongside the Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, appeared before the National Assembly on Friday to...

Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to rise above politics in the wake of the recent attack in Borno

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for a united response against criminal activities that are destabilizing the nation. His statement came in the wake of the...

FCC to charge Otudeko and ex-First Bank MD over ₦12.3bn fraud

The Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled January 20, 2025, for the arraignment of Chief Oba Otudeko, the Chairman of Honeywell Group, and Stephen Onasanya, a former...

Ogun Deputy Governor refutes MAPOLY students' attack claims

Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, has firmly dismissed widespread reports circulating on social media alleging that she was attacked by protesting students...

Starting January 2025, local governments will receive direct federal allocations, according to the Presidency

The Presidency has officially announced that starting from January 2025, local governments in Nigeria will begin receiving their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation Account...

Kidnapper reveals earning ₦550 million in his first 3 operations in Kaduna

A kidnapper has revealed how he earned a staggering ₦550 million from just three kidnapping operations in Kaduna State. The shocking confession was shared in a post...