Tension as thugs attack Jandor’s campaign train in Lagos

The campaign train of Olajide Adediran, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, has been reportedly attacked by thugs. In a statement by Hakeem Amode, the PDP … Read More

FG evacuates 542 stranded Nigerians from UAE

The Federal Government has evacuated 542 Nigerians who were stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The evacuees, who consisted of 79 males, 460 females and 3 infants arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe … Read More

Herdsmen reportedly kill two farmers in Nasarawa

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen on Friday evening invaded Gidan Ityotyev, a Tiv farming community in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, and killed two persons while injuring another. … Read More

Attack: Apostle Suleman slams police for killing suspect

The President, Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has slammed the police for killing the arrested prime suspect involved in the brutal attack on his convoy, a situation that … Read More

Ondo man dupes girlfriend N2m, uses money to marry another lady

A 30-year- old man, Akeem Bello has been arraigned before an Akure Magistrate’s Court for allegedly defrauding his girlfriend, Olaotan Oladapo, the sum of N2 million. Akeem was arraigned on … Read More

I’ve been chosen by God to take over Lagos, says Jandor

The Peoples Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate for Lagos in 2023 election, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) said he has been chosen alongside his running mate, Funke Akindele to take over the … Read More

LP suspends national youth leader over ‘misconduct’

The Labour Party (LP) has suspended Anslem Eragbe, its national youth leader, over alleged misconduct. Umar Ibrahim, national secretary of LP, in a statement on Friday, shared a letter addressed … Read More

Alex Ferguson backs Ten Hag’s decision on Ronaldo

Sir Alex Ferguson will agree with Erik ten Hag’s stance on Cristiano Ronaldo – if he’s true to his word. In his 2013 autobiography, Fergie wrote: “The minute a Manchester … Read More

BREAKING: I will campaign vigorously for Tinubu’s victory – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to be at the forefront of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign. He said it was important for the party to retain the presidency to … Read More

BREAKING: Ex-Senate President, David Mark’s son dies in London hospital

Jonathan Mark, first son of former Senate President, David Mark, is dead. Mark died in a London hospital where he was being treated of cancer. A statement by the former … Read More

Buhari confers Public Service awards on Jonathan, Wike, 41 others

President Muhammadu Buhari is attending the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) where awards would be conferred on 43 distinguished individuals, including former President Goodluck Jonathan. Also being conferred with various … Read More

Confusion as lady jumps into Osun river after receiving phone call

A yet-to-be-identified female teenager on Thursday reportedly jumped into the Osun river at Gbodofon area via Aregbe area of Osogbo capital of Osun. This medium gathered the incident, which occurred around … Read More

JIST IN: Aregbesola, Kalu, others dropped from Tinubu’s Campaign Council

A former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has been dropped from the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Also dropped from the Bola Tinubu’s … Read More

2023 : I will defeat Sanwo-Olu, his godfathers, says Jandor

Olajide Adediran, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, says he will defeat Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the state governor, and “all his godfathers put together” in the 2023 … Read More

Barely 45 days in office, UK prime minister Truss resigns

The United Kingdom Prime Minister, Liz Truss, on Thursday, stepped down from her role. Her resignation was coming barely two months after coming into office. Truss, who spend 45 days … Read More

Interpol arrest 75 cybercrime suspects allegedly linked to Nigeria’s Black Axe cult

The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) says it has arrested 75 persons linked to Black Axe, one of Nigeria’s biggest cult groups. In a report published on Friday, Interpol said it coordinated … Read More

BREAKING: Buhari sacks NDDC boss, names new team

President Muhamadu Buhari has sacked the Sole Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Effiong Akwa. No reason was given for the removal of the NDDC boss, who was … Read More

China debunks report of running ‘police stations’ in Nigeria

The Chinese government has denied the reports that it opened and operates police stations in Nigeria and other countries where its nationals reside. Recall The Nigeria Standard reported on Tuesday … Read More

#EndSARSMemorial: Police tear-gas protesters at Lekki tollgate

The commemoration of #EndSARS second anniversary has taken a different turn as police operatives fired teargas canisters at protesters at Lekki tollgate in Lagos. What began as a peaceful procession … Read More

Ibadan poly expels two students for alleged kidnap, robbery

Two students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Beyioku Richard, ND 2 Mass Communication and Dotun Oyewole, HND 2 Local Government Development Studies have been handed indefinite suspension and expulsion respectively for … Read More