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  • Enugu Rangers International FC Secure ₦150m Prize for 2023/24 NPFL Title Win

    .. Enugu Rangers International FC Secure ₦150m Prize for 2023/24 NPFL Title Win

     Rangers International Football Club has clinched the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, earning a reward of ₦150 million. The Flying Antelopes secured their eighth NPFL championship with a decisive 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday.Kenechukwu Agu and Chidiebere Nwobodo netted th
  • "Why Governors Rejected ₦62,000 Minimum Wage" - Budget Minister, Atiku Bagudu

    . "Why Governors Rejected ₦62,000 Minimum Wage" - Budget Minister, Atiku Bagudu

     Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, has weighed in on the contentious issue of the proposed ₦62,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers under the Tinubu-led administration.Bagudu clarified that the reluctance of governors to accept this wage figure is rooted in the financial constraints faced by states and local governments
  • MultiChoice Adjusts DStv And GOtv Subscription Prices Following Court Ruling

    . MultiChoice Adjusts DStv And GOtv Subscription Prices Following Court Ruling

     MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, has revised its subscription fees for its services after a court ordered the pay television provider to suspend its planned price hikes.The adjustment, which came into effect and reflected on the company's apps as of Sunday, June 16, 2024, sees a return to previous subscription rates across va
  • Kaduna Troops Eliminate Late Bandit Leader, Buharin Yadi In Kaduna Following Recent Operations

    . Kaduna Troops Eliminate Late Bandit Leader, Buharin Yadi In Kaduna Following Recent Operations

     In a significant development in the ongoing security operations in Kaduna State, troops from Sector 6 of Operation Whirl Punch have successfully neutralized a notorious bandit known as Daushe during a special fighting patrol in Giwa Local Government Area.The incident was confirmed by Samuel Aruwan, the overseeing Commissioner for the Ministry of I
  • Nigerian Music Star, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes History With 1 Billion On-Demand Streams In The US

    .. Nigerian Music Star, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes History With 1 Billion On-Demand Streams In The US

     Nigerian music sensation Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has set a historic milestone with his hit song ‘Calm Down,’ becoming the first African track to surpass 1 billion on-demand streams in the United States.The remarkable achievement was confirmed by Chart Data, an American music stats company, which tweeted, “REMA’s ‘Calm Dow
  • Former Daily Times City Editor, Sampson Iheanyi Amaku Passes Away At 86

    . Former Daily Times City Editor, Sampson Iheanyi Amaku Passes Away At 86

     Sampson Iheanyi Amaku, affectionately known as Sampen, a distinguished former City Editor of Daily Times newspapers in the 1970s, has been confirmed dead. Amaku, who hailed from Eziama Ancient Kingdom in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, passed away last week at the age of 86 after a brief illness.The news of his passing was shared
  • Peter Obi Condemns Kidnappings & Ransom Demands In Foreign Currency; Calls For Stronger Security Measures

    . Peter Obi Condemns Kidnappings & Ransom Demands In Foreign Currency; Calls For Stronger Security Measures

     Peter Obi Condemns Kidnappings and Ransom Demands in Foreign Currency, Calls for Stronger Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has voiced grave concerns over the escalating trend of kidnappings and ransom demands in foreign currency, stressing their detrimental impact on Nigeria’s economy.In a series of state
  • "I Was Attacked Online" - Adekunle Gold Opens Up About Abuse After Revealing Sickle Cell Struggle

    . "I Was Attacked Online" - Adekunle Gold Opens Up About Abuse After Revealing Sickle Cell Struggle

     Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has shared his experience of being trolled online after publicly disclosing his battle with sickle cell disease. The artist, known for his hit song "Orente," revealed that he faced significant backlash and abuse on social media following his announcement.In a recent interview with CNN, Adekunle Gold explaine
  • Nigerian Air Force Kills Over 100 Terrorists In Katsina State Airstrikes

    . Nigerian Air Force Kills Over 100 Terrorists In Katsina State Airstrikes

     In a significant victory against terrorism, the Nigerian Air Force's Operation Hadarin Daji has successfully targeted a notorious criminal group associated with Yusuf Yellow and Rabe Imani in Faskari Local Government Area. The nighttime airstrikes resulted in the deaths of over 100 terrorists and the destruction of 45 motorcycles used by the
  • Jigawa Police Arrest 43-Yr-Old Suspect, Mahmud Adam Recover Stolen SUV in Gwaram

    . Jigawa Police Arrest 43-Yr-Old Suspect, Mahmud Adam Recover Stolen SUV in Gwaram

     The Jigawa State Police Command has successfully apprehended Mahmud Adam, 43, in connection with a car theft and recovered a stolen SUV in Gwaram Local Government Area.The command’s spokesman, DSP Shiisu Adam, announced on Sunday, June 16, that the suspect was detained on Saturday, June 15. This arrest followed a report of a stolen Honda CRV, wi
  • UPDATE: Guinness Denies Report Of Exiting Nigeria

    . UPDATE: Guinness Denies Report Of Exiting Nigeria

    Guinness Nigeria Plc has debunked insinuations that it is exiting the Nigerian market following the sale of the majority shareholding by Diageo, a British multinational alcoholic beverage company.In a statement, the company which commenced operations in Nigeria in 1950 said it “wishes to correct the recent speculations and false/malicious misinf
  • Two Dead, Three Injured In Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Road Accident

    .. Two Dead, Three Injured In Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Road Accident

     A tragic road accident on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode road claimed the lives of two individuals and left three others injured on Sunday morning. The collision, which involved an Ash Howo Truck with no registration number and a Blue Toyota Camry car (registration number APP478FS), occurred around 11:28 a.m.Florence Okpe, spokesperson for the Federal Road
  • President Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Embrace Sacrifice & Charity During Eid-el-Kabir (Photos)

    .. President Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Embrace Sacrifice & Charity During Eid-el-Kabir (Photos)

     President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to demonstrate greater care for their neighbours and to extend charity in the spirit of Eid-el-Kabir. Speaking to journalists after attending Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Lagos on Sunday, June 16, the President emphasized the importance of sacrifice for the nation's progress.Addressing the media
  • Popular Abjua Disc Jockey, DJ Bash Tragically Killed During A Robbery In Gwarimpa Nightclub

    . Popular Abjua Disc Jockey, DJ Bash Tragically Killed During A Robbery In Gwarimpa Nightclub

     Early Saturday morning, DJ Bash was tragically killed during a robbery at Volcano, a popular nightclub in Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja. The incident involved an unspecified number of assailants.FCT police spokesperson Josephine Adeh reported that police were not promptly alerted about the crime, which occurred around 2:00 a.m., and were only informed at
  • Emir Muhammad Sanusi II Defies Police Ban; Leads Traditional Durbar In Kano (Photos)

    .. Emir Muhammad Sanusi II Defies Police Ban; Leads Traditional Durbar In Kano (Photos)

     As the emirship dispute in Kano persists, reinstated Emir Muhammad Sanusi II and deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero led separate Eid el-Kabir prayers in different locations across the state on Sunday.Emir Sanusi II, joined by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, conducted prayers inside the Kofar Mata Juma’at Mosque due to inclement weather. Meanwhile, Emir Ba
  • Gunmen Kill Six, Abduct Several In Gwadabawa Village, Sokoto On Sallah Day

    . Gunmen Kill Six, Abduct Several In Gwadabawa Village, Sokoto On Sallah Day

     In a tragic and brazen assault, heavily armed gunmen suspected to be terrorists launched a deadly attack on Tudun Doki village in Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, resulting in six fatalities and the abduction of numerous individuals during the early hours of Sallah day.According to reports, the gunmen stormed the village around 1:3
  • Tragedy Strikes As Middle-Aged Man & His Girlfriend Were Found Dead In Ondo Residence

    . Tragedy Strikes As Middle-Aged Man & His Girlfriend Were Found Dead In Ondo Residence

     A somber atmosphere enveloped the Ayeyemi area of Ondo as a middle-aged man identified as Eric and his girlfriend were discovered lifeless in their apartment on Saturday.According to reports from Channels TV, the tragic incident unfolded when Eric and his unnamed girlfriend were found deceased in their residence located in Ondo West Local Governme
  • Tyres Burnt As Crisis Erupts Over Imposition Of Traditional Ruler In Osun State

    . Tyres Burnt As Crisis Erupts Over Imposition Of Traditional Ruler In Osun State

     Tensions flared on Sunday morning in Ekosin, an ancient town in Osun State's Odo-Otin Local Government Area, following widespread protests triggered by the imposition of a new traditional ruler.According to reports from Daily Post, members of the Nyanbilolu Ruling House took to the streets, setting tires ablaze at strategic locations across t
  • "I Was Stripped N*ked, Detained Overnight With 8-Year-Old Daughter" - Businesswoman Recounts Harrowing Ordeal Of Assault And Imprisonment By Lagos Police

    .. "I Was Stripped N*ked, Detained Overnight With 8-Year-Old Daughter" - Businesswoman Recounts Harrowing Ordeal Of Assault And Imprisonment By Lagos Police

     In a distressing account, Lagos-based businesswoman Princess Bunmi Blessing has detailed the severe mistreatment and wrongful imprisonment she and her eight-year-old daughter endured at the hands of Lagos police officers.Blessing, a mother of two and a merchant in clothing materials and jewelry, described her traumatic experience while attempting
  • NDLEA Arrests Siblings For Drug Trafficking; Seizes N4.1Billion Worth of Cocaine, Other Narcotic

    . NDLEA Arrests Siblings For Drug Trafficking; Seizes N4.1Billion Worth of Cocaine, Other Narcotic

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of two suspected drug barons, 49-year-old Kelechi Monday Nwaobasi and his 50-year-old sister, Ms. Chinwe Rose Nwaobasi. The agency's Special Operation Unit apprehended the siblings, leading to the seizure of cocaine and methamphetamine worth over N4.1 billion in street
  • Midnight Attack in Enugu Community Leaves Four Hospitalized With Gunshot Wounds

    . Midnight Attack in Enugu Community Leaves Four Hospitalized With Gunshot Wounds

     In a shocking midnight assault, gunmen attacked the Umu-Ezuboke Umualor community in Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu State, leaving at least four individuals hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds.One of the victims, Mr. Methodist Ejiagbo, recounted the harrowing experience from his hospital bed. He revealed that threats had been made ag
  • Nasarawa State NSCDC Captures Kidnappers & Killers Of Ex-Nasarawa Attorney-General’s Father

    . Nasarawa State NSCDC Captures Kidnappers & Killers Of Ex-Nasarawa Attorney-General’s Father

     he Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has successfully apprehended a gang of kidnappers implicated in the abduction and subsequent murder of Comrade Daniel Umaru Lagi. Lagi was the father of Barrister Innocent Lagi, a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.In a statement released on Saturda
  • FRSC Warns Against Overloading Human Passengers During Eid Celebrations

    . FRSC Warns Against Overloading Human Passengers During Eid Celebrations

     The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has reiterated his warning to truck and trailer drivers against the dangerous practice of loading human passengers on top of goods, especially during the ongoing Eid-El-Kabir celebrations across the country.Speaking during a Corps traffic monitoring exercise on Saturd
  • Two Sentenced To Death for Murder & Robbery In Jigawa State

    . Two Sentenced To Death for Murder & Robbery In Jigawa State

     The Jigawa State High Court sitting in Birnin Kudu has handed down a landmark judgment, sentencing two individuals to death for the brutal murder of Yakubu Ibrahim and subsequent robbery.The suspects, whose names were withheld pending further legal procedures, were convicted for conspiring to kill Yakubu Ibrahim, robbing him of his belongings incl
  • STEEZZZZ! Throwback Photo Of Little Davido With His Dad And 'Uncle' Aliko Dangote

    .. STEEZZZZ! Throwback Photo Of Little Davido With His Dad And 'Uncle' Aliko Dangote

     In a nostalgic blast from the past, a throwback photo showcasing a young Davido alongside his father, Adedeji Adeleke, and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has surfaced online, sending social media into a frenzy.The image, captured during a private family gathering several years ago, captures a rare moment of three influential figures fro
  • Lagos Health Commissioner Reports Cholera Fatalities Rise to 15, Urges Caution During Eid-ul-Adha

    . Lagos Health Commissioner Reports Cholera Fatalities Rise to 15, Urges Caution During Eid-ul-Adha

     The Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has announced an increase in cholera-related fatalities to 15 amid ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak, urging residents to observe caution during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha celebrations.In a statement issued on Saturday, Abayomi disclosed that the state has recorded 350 suspected c
  • Two Men Sentenced To 46 Years For Impersonating EFCC Officials, Executing Fake Court Orders

    . Two Men Sentenced To 46 Years For Impersonating EFCC Officials, Executing Fake Court Orders

     Justice 0.0. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has handed down a 46-year prison sentence to Ugwu Pascal Chijioke and Ibrahim Sadia Adekunle for impersonating operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and perpetrating fraud through a fake court order.The Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC re-arraigned
  • Many Escape Death As Thugs Damage Houses, Cars In Ebonyi Community During Coronation

    .. Many Escape Death As Thugs Damage Houses, Cars In Ebonyi Community During Coronation

     Tension erupted in Nkomoro Community, Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State in the early hours of Saturday during a coronation ceremony, resulting in extensive damage to vehicles and attacks on journalists covering the event.Reports from the scene indicate that as many as ten vehicles were left completely damaged amidst heavy hostilitie
  • FCT Police Arrest Suspected Gun-Runner, Ikechukwu Didi, Seize 1,000 Live Cartridges (Photos)

    .. FCT Police Arrest Suspected Gun-Runner, Ikechukwu Didi, Seize 1,000 Live Cartridges (Photos)

     In a significant breakthrough, operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command have arrested Ikechukwu Didi, a suspected gun-runner, and seized a substantial cache of firearms and ammunition. The arrest followed a meticulously planned operation based on credible intelligence.According to Josephine Adeh, the command's spokesperson, t
  • Imo State Police Arrest Robbery Suspect, Ogochukwu Favour Recover Locally Made Pistol

    .. Imo State Police Arrest Robbery Suspect, Ogochukwu Favour Recover Locally Made Pistol

     The Imo State Police Command has apprehended Ogochukwu Favour, a robbery suspect, and confiscated a locally made pistol from him. The arrest was made by officers from the Shell Camp Divisional Headquarters during a routine patrol along Bank Road in Owerri.ASP Henry Okoye, the command’s Public Relations Officer, issued a statement detailing the o

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