A Zimbabwean prophet who claimed that God provided him with a winning formula for casinos has been banned after winning $30,000 at one establishment.Commenting on the ban, Prophet Archbishop… Read More
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Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have successfully apprehended two suspected armed robbers and recovered a stolen vehicle. This development was announced by the command’s… Read More
In a heart-wrenching incident, Victoria Idowu, a 49-year-old woman, was found dead after reportedly hanging herself from a ceiling fan in her home located in the Magboro area of Obafemi-Owod… Read More
Abubakar Umar Mainta, a corrections officer with the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), reportedly endured brutality at the hands of officers stationed at the Police Area Command's office… Read More
In a landslide victory, Vladimir Putin secures another six-year term as Russian president, further cementing his 25-year reign in a contentious election marked by the absence of serious chal… Read More
Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic emerged triumphant, claiming the esteemed title of Miss World 2024 amidst fierce competition at the 71st Miss World pageant. Besting 111 conten… Read More
In a poignant turn of events, Shyngle Wigwe, the father of the late former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, reportedly collapsed earlier today, March 9, compell… Read More
In a remarkable display of skill and power, Anthony Joshua delivered a devastating knockout blow to Francis Ngannou during their highly anticipated bout in Saudi Arabia. Joshua, a forme… Read More
Canadian international rapper Drake suffered a significant financial blow, losing a staggering $615,000 bet as Anthony Joshua delivered a knockout blow to Francis Ngannou in their highly ant… Read More
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has issued scathing remarks about US President Joe Biden, labeling him as "mad and mentally disabled" in response to Biden's recent State of the Unio… Read More
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has recently announced the establishment of a new ministry within the state's administrative framework. The newly formed ministry is set to be n… Read More
Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, the former Emir of Kano, emotionally recounted his numerous interactions with Dr.Herbert Wigwe, the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, during a night o… Read More
A Good Samaritan recently found herself in a distressing situation after being apprehended and brought to court for her act of kindness. The incident unfolded when she witnessed a clean… Read More
Joe Biden declined Donald Trump's call for debates ahead of the 2024 general election, with Trump expressing willingness to engage "anytime, anywhere, anyplace."Trump, the 2024 GOP frontrunn… Read More
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, said that winger Jeremy Doku hurt his muscle before his team's Prime League match with Liverpool on Sunday.Doku wasn't in Guardiola's team for… Read More
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump are going to have a nasty repeat in November. Nikki Haley, Trump's last Republican opponent, threw in the towel after losing badly in the "Super Tuesday"… Read More
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has set up a group to figure out how to get food to people in the country who are struggling because things are so hard right now.
This co… Read More
Case Of Alleged N7.1 Billion Fraud: Appeal Court Throws Out EFCC's Request For Orji Kalu's New Trial
The Federal Government tried to bring new charges against former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu for N7.6B fraud and money laundering, but the Court of Appeal in Abuja turned them down.Ch… Read More
Ukraine gave Nigeria 25,000 tons of wheat, which the country says will help with the emergency food situation that is affecting more than 1.3 million people in northeast Nigeria.This is an a… Read More
Armed gangs broke into the main jail in Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, and freed many prisoners.A local reporter told iGONG that most of the 4,000 guys who were being held there have now g… Read More
John Okafor, better known as Mr. Ibu, has died after a long fight with blood clots in his leg. The actor died March 2 in a hospital in Lagos state. A family member said that the star ha… Read More
We are excited to announce that Ramat Molo Foundation will be conducting a Free Medical Outreach on 9th March, 2024. Our team of dedicated medical professionals will be offering a range of s… Read More
Seven people are said to have died in a fight between rival cults in North Bank, which is a suburb of Makurdi in Benue State.The market in the area had to close because of the fight that sta… Read More
A woman from Abuja named Olayinka Ogunyemi was allegedly killed by thieves after they were paid a N23m ransom. According to Daily Trust, the person who died was one of seven people who… Read More
To be sure, the Federal Government has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will go to Qatar on March 2 and 3, 2024.This was written in a statement by Francisca Omayuli, who works as a spok… Read More
Among the various initiatives aimed at providing relief to Nigerians, the interventions of the Nigerian Customs Services stand out as truly commendable for their innovative approach to ensur… Read More
In a passionate address to his followers gathered in Oyo State, Sunday Adeyemo, widely recognized as Sunday Igboho, a fervent advocate for the Yoruba Nation, made a compelling argument again… Read More
Police say they have "grave concerns" about a TV host and his boyfriend who went missing in Sydney under strange circumstances.On Wednesday, things that belonged to 26-year-old Jesse Baird (… Read More
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Zamfara state command has arrested three people and found 40 jerrycans of petrol (PMS) that they think were being sent to bandits in the… Read More
Scare mongering, there is no food insecurity but the lack of capital to buy, infact there is no hoarding of food but inflation which has been almost 100% for goods and transport has gone up… Read More
Nigerians are to blame for the suffering in their country, according to Nigerian Catholic priest Fr. Kelvin Ugwu. In response to his followers' assertion that President Tinubu would be… Read More
Under the auspices of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, the Federal Government has begun to pay professors' salaries that had been withheld. According to Punch, Prof. Gbolahan Bolari… Read More
Authorities in the isolated Highlands region of Papua New Guinea report that dozens of people have perished in a tribal conflict.A national police spokesman told the BBC that the victims wer… Read More
Certainly, death is inevitable! Every living soul has its death coupon already issued depending on when, where and how. But it is most certain that we will all embark on that eternal journey… Read More
The Ivory Coast, as the host nation, became victorious in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivory Coast emerged victorious in the event by defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 - 1 at the Ala… Read More
It is good to have clean clear legacies, even if GYB stole it would be difficult to prove, people can go back to Lateef Kayode Jakande's matter of 1983, nobody can wish away a performers ach… Read More
The Nigerian Railway Corporation generated N1.49 billion as revenue from passengers in Q3 of 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said.This is contained in the NBS Rail Transpor… Read More
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has always abided by court orders as a responsible organization, that believes in the rule of law.Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief P… Read More
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Siminalaye Fubara as governor of Rivers State.The court, on Thursday in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Kudirat Keke… Read More
Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University, Kano said its research solution will address the issues associated with nutrient deficit diet in Nigeria.The food solution named &lsq… Read More
The Oyo State Government has set up a platform for donations of money to the victims of the explosion which occurred in Bodija, Ibadan.Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in a state… Read More
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has deployed intelligence teams to Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West LGAs ahead of the Feb. 3 by-election in the… Read More
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has re-emphasized the need to give more attention to the elderly in society.Mrs Tinubu spoke Wednesday when she received the Wife of the Akwa Ibom Sta… Read More
Ibadan Locals Demand IBEDC To Restore Electricity Service Within 7 Days Or Risk Widespread Protests.
Some communities in Ibadan have given the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) a seven-day ultimatum within which to restore their power supply or risk mass protests at its office… Read More
The Ejalawa Community in Oken-Ogosu in Egbalor Ebubu/Eleme in Rivers State has raised lamentation over the alleged selling of Nigerian onshore property by Shell Petroleum Development Company… Read More
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has nominated a former Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, Olayide Adelami, as his deputy.Adelami, who is in his 60s, was nominated about a m… Read More
Segun Sowunmi, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Ogun State, has filed a legal action at the Federal High Court in Abuja. He seeks to restrain the party's… Read More
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed N1.127 trillion to the federal government, states, and local councils out of the N1.674 trillion generated in December. … Read More
Today, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign the former governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, before a Federal High Court in Abuja on charges of alleged m… Read More
Today, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign the former governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, before a Federal High Court in Abuja on charges of alleged m… Read More
Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, Gabriel Dewan of the Young People’s Party (YPP), as well as security operatives, yesterday, denied the 16 sacked Peoples Democratic Party (P… Read More
Residents of River Park Estate in Lugbe, Abuja, have refuted claims of a kidnapping incident circulating in the community.Contrary to viral news, the estate management promptly addressed the… Read More
Dr. Moses Arokoyo, President of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, has raised concerns about the exclusion of the Veterinary Council from national health regulators, warning of pot… Read More
President Bola Tinubu has urged equitable access to capital for developing nations, emphasizing the need for fair opportunities instead of sympathy. Speaking at the 19th Non-Aligned Mov… Read More
Former Kogi State Governor, Capt Idris Wada, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Yahaya Bello, expressing appreciation for Bello's achievements in security, healthcare, education, and infrastr… Read More
The newly inaugurated President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr Margaret Aina Oguntala, has conveyed the commitment of the NSE to drive innovation and technological advancem… Read More
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership in Edo South Senatorial District has cautioned gubernatorial aspirants to be cautious of Dickson Imasogie, emphasizing that he is not the Senato… Read More
The member representing Ovia federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Dennis Idahosa, has been endorsed and described as the surest bet to fly to deliver victory for the All Pro… Read More
A civil society organization, Spaces for Change (S4C), has called for Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to address environmental issues in the Niger Delta before proceeding with the… Read More
The Nasarawa State Police Command has reported the arrest of 38 individuals in Lafia for alleged public disturbance related to the recent Supreme Court decision upholding the election of Gov… Read More
President Bola Tinubu has granted approval for the reappointment of Dr. Bayero Farah as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT)… Read More
The Good Governance Watch Initiative (GGWI) has praised the decision to relocate the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to Lagos, citing it as being in the nati… Read More
The Civil Defence Officers’ Wives Association (CDOWA) extended free medical services to male and female officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the Federal… Read More
Following the Supreme Court's rejection of the appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate, Isa Ashiru, opposition parties in Kaduna State have been urged to collabor… Read More
Residents of Garam, a border community between Niger state and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are living in fear following the release of a key suspect, Abdullahi Bayero, linked to num… Read More
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, stated on Friday that protests against the Supreme Court's verdict affirming his victory in the March 18, 2023 governorship election would not alter… Read More
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has urgently appealed to President Bola Tinubu's administration for intervention in addressing the significant increase in the cost of poultry feeds… Read More
The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission has announced its intention to enforce regulations and licensing for packaged water services in order to enhance the quality of water products for… Read More
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Kaduna State Vigilance Services (KADVS) have affirmed their dedication to safeguarding and upholding the rights of People With D… Read More
Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, emphasized the need for government commitment in addressing insecurity to significantly reduce crime.Um… Read More
Protests erupted in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, following the Supreme Court's affirmation of Abdullahi Sule as the state governor. Demonstrators blocked the Lafia-Jos highway… Read More
In a commitment to position Anambra State as a hub for startups, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has sponsored Foris Labs, an Anambra-based startup, to participate in the TechCrunch Startup Battlef… Read More
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has emphasized the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to improving the welfare of its personnel and families. To enhance service de… Read More
Fourteen months after the removal of three traditional rulers in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced that the affected stools will remain vacant. The governor, who had di… Read More
Residents of Ikoyi are urging the Lagos State government to intervene and prevent their area from being submerged by the sea. They highlight the activities of land speculators who are d… Read More
FiatPlug Technologies Limited is set to launch a peer-to-peer (P2P) fintech application aimed at transforming international transactions. The app, scheduled for release in late January… Read More
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) aims to achieve a target of N62 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for 2024. Governor Uba Sani set an annual IGR target of… Read More
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has sponsored the Anambra Startup Team, Foris Labs, to participate in the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield in California, USA. Foris Labs, an Anam… Read More
Cyber-security specialist and software developer, Mr. Chidiebere Ihediwa, suggests that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) should consider reorienting educated online frauds… Read More
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, who is also the Governor of Kwara State, has called for a comprehensive investigation into the Ibadan bomb b… Read More
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, is facing an increase in charges from six to 20 by the Federal Government. The amended charges include for… Read More
With the assistance of the police, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) rescued a pregnant woman who had been assaulted by her partner. Following a distress call… Read More
Members of Adafila community in Orire Local Council of Oyo State experienced a moment of joy as they received electricity supply for the first time in 45 years. The Rural Electrificatio… Read More
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has initiated the construction of a multimillion digital hall at Kwara State University (KWASU). The national chairman of CIBN, Ken… Read More
The Ondo State Security Network, known as Amotekun Corps, has assured residents that the security challenges prevalent in the Federal Capital Territory will not be allowed to emerge in any p… Read More
The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, has pledged that the State legislature will intensify efforts in conducting effective legislative oversight on all Ministrie… Read More
Panic and confusion have gripped residents of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, following an explosion that occurred on Tuesday evening around 7:45 pm. The incident, centered around the… Read More
Royal Court in the US last Friday granted forfeiture of a “tainted property deposited into a Jersey bank account by Nigerian companies in 2014”, according to court documents.&ldq… Read More
Following Governor Peter Mbah's directive in Enugu State, insisting on the swift completion of ongoing urban road projects, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Gerald Otiji, has… Read More
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State encouraged Nigerians to utilize the recently introduced Students Loan Scheme initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pursue university education. … Read More
A fire engulfed the academic complex of SteadyFlow College of Education in Akparabong Community, Ikom Local Government Area, Cross River State. The incident occurred yesterday, resultin… Read More
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has convened an emergency meeting to address the escalating insecurity in the nation's capital. Wike, the former Rivers State governor, brought together securit… Read More
On Tuesday, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) urged the Supreme Court to declare its candidate, Professor Yahaya Muhammed Bello, the winner of the March 18 Governorship Election in… Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to halt purported efforts by the National Security Adviser (NSA) to compromise the nation's security. At a press conference in Abuja, Mr. Obad… Read More
***pledges decisive action against terroristsThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, cautioned chairmen of the six area councils in the territory on Tuesday… Read More
In response to the recent surge in abductions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other parts of the country, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun held a crucial… Read More
On Monday, a petroleum tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol overturned along Fajuyi road near Ilesa motor park in Ile-Ife. The tanker, belonging to BOVAS filling station… Read More
Former President Muhammadu Buhari extended birthday wishes to Chief Bisi Akande, the founding National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on the occasion of his 85th birthday… Read More
The Supreme Court has deferred judgment in the appeal lodged by the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Patrick Tonye-Cole, challenging Governor Siminalayi Fubara's victory in the Mar… Read More
Atiku, in a statement on Tuesday, criticized the former President, Muhammadu Buhari's administration for not privatizing Nigeria's inactive oil refineries earlier. The PDP's presidentia… Read More