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NDLEA intercepts Zamfara-bound ‘492 explosives’, seizes ‘N3.4bn worth of illicit drugs’ in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have intercepted a commercial bus loaded with 942 explosives heading…
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Okpebholo raises Edo workers’ minimum wage to N75,000
Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, says he has increased the minimum wage for the state’s workers from N70, 000 to…
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Edo government demolishes building ‘used for internet fraud, kidnapping’ in Benin
Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, has ordered the demolition of a building reportedly used for internet fraud and kidnapping in…
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ICPC begins probe of ‘discrepancies’ in student loan disbursement
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has commenced a “comprehensive” investigation into alleged discrepancies…
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FG declares May 1 as public holiday for Workers’ Day
The federal government has declared Thursday, May 1 as a public holiday in commemorating this year’s Workers’ Day. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,…
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Okowa: I regret being Atiku’s running mate in 2023… it was against my people’s will
Ifeanyi Okowa, former governor of Delta state, says he regrets that he was the running mate of Atiku Abubakar, the…
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‘You contributed to Nigeria’s poverty increase’ — Sanwo-Olu tackles Obi over attack on Tinubu’s administration
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos state, says Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, contributed to Nigeria’s…
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26 killed in Borno IED attack by suspected terrorists
At least 26 people, including four women and six children, were after an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected…
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Okpebholo suspends health agency boss over fraud allegations
Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo, has suspended Caulson Oahimire, the executive secretary of the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development…
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Court sentences gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging
A federal capital territory (FCT) high court in Wuse Zone 2 area of Abuja has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, the late…
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