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FG Generates ₦2.4bn Revenue from Marriage Contracts
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that the Federal Government raked in approximately N2.4 billion from marriage contracts via its marriage registry in [more…]
Lagos, FG Sign MoU for 68km Rail Project Linking VI, Lekki, and Ajah
Photo of the Red Rail Line The Lagos State Government said it has signed an MoU with the Federal Government’s Ministry of Finance Incorporated [more…]
Police Blame Illegal Explosives Stockpiling for Niger Blast
The Nigerian Police Force has blamed the recent explosion in Niger State on unauthorised stockpiling of explosives. Commissioner of Police in Niger State, CP Shawulu [more…]
Israel Says Gazans Can Return Home As More Hostage Releases Agreed
Four Israeli hostages, (L-R) Naama Levy, Liri Albag, Daniella Gilboa and Karina Ariev, wave from a stage before Hamas fighters hand them over to a [more…]
Sudan’s Army Chief Visits HQ After Recapture From Paramilitaries
Flag of Sudan Sudan’s army chief visited on Sunday his headquarters in the capital Khartoum, two days after forces recaptured the building which had been [more…]
Afe Babalola Drops Defamation Charges Against Dele Farotimi After Ooni’s Mediation
The founder and chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola has dropped all criminal charges against human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi [more…]
NMDPRA Begins Gas License Allocation to Offtakers Amid Grid Collapse Concerns
A file photo of electricity installations. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has commenced the rollout of gas licenses to qualified players in [more…]
Over 30 Graves Discovered at Popular Anambra Hotel Linked to Criminal Activities
The Anambra State Government has discovered a total of 35 graves in a popular hotel used for kidnapping and sundry crimes in Oba, Idemili [more…]
Lagos Assembly Steps Up Security Ahead of Monday’s Plenary Session
File photo of Lagos ex-Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. The Lagos State House of Assembly has instructed its officials to present valid identity cards to access the [more…]
Salome Adaidu Murder Trial: Accused Timileyin Ajayi Enters Not Guilty Plea
A photo combo of the suspect, Timilehin Ajayi and the victim, Salome Adaidu. Timileyin Ajayi, the suspected killer of Salome Adaidu, has been arraigned at [more…]