Governors To Meet EFCC, CBN, Others Over Security Votes
THE governors of the 36 states of the federation will on Tuesday meet with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Central...
JUST IN: Bandits Lock Up Guards, Abduct Zamfara Female University Students
ARMED bandits have abducted two female students at the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) in Zamfara State.
News Point Nigeria reports that, the incident happened in...
Oba Yoruba Of Kano Tasks Journalists On Promoting Peace, Unity
THE Oba Yoruba of Kano, Amb. Dr. Murtala Alimi Otises has tasked journalists to redouble their efforts in promoting peace and unity in the...
Troops Kill 11 Bandits In Kaduna
IN continuation of its onslaught against bandits in the north west zone, Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized eleven bandits during a fierce...
Wabote, Jonathan, Lumumba Win African Heritage Awards
IT was a night of colourful display of African culture and honour at the inaugural African Heritage Concert and Awards, where the Executive Secretary...
Armless Gombe Girl Writing With Toes Gets Varsity Admission
A 22-Year-Old girl, Maryam Umar, who was born without arms, has pleaded with public-spirited Nigerians, the government and non-governmental organisations to come to her...
Buhari Hails Anthony Joshua’s Victory Over Jermaine Franklin
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari celebrates the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua, over Jermaine Franklin, commending the triumph of the gifted pugilist over a formidable...
PHOTOS: Vice President-Elect, Kashim Shettima Visits Elder Statesman, Mamman Daura
THE Vice President-Elect, Senator Kashim Shettima paid a courtesy visit to his father and former boss, Malam Mamman Daura (Durbin Daura).
Senator Shettima’s relationship...
How Bandits Killed Five, Injured Dozens During Taraweeh Prayer In Katsina
SUSPECTED bandits have killed five people and injured dozens during Taraweeh prayer at Unguwar Barebari village, Dukke Ward of Funtu Local Government Area, Katsina...
Gunmen Kill 15 In Taraba Village Attack
GUNMEN numbering about 60 have invaded Garin Baka village in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing at least 15 people.
It was gathered...
Homicide, Armed Robbery: Court Sentences Three To Death By Hanging In Jigawa
THE High Court of Justice No. 8 sitting in Kaugama, Jigawa State has sentenced three individuals to death by hanging on nine counts of...
Cuba, Nicaragua, D8 Congratulate President-Elect Tinubu, Extend Hands Of Fellowship
THE Republics of Cuba and Nicaragua through their Presidents have joined the growing list of countries congratulating Nigeria's President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on...
Customs Seize 27 Containers In Rivers
OPERATIVES of the Area 2 Command One of the Nigeria Customs Service in Rivers State have confiscated a total of 27 containers for a...
Alleged Army Illegal Abortion Program: No Such Marks On Rescued Women, Borno Specialist Hospital...
THE Borno State Specialist Hospital said it did not record any sign of sexual assaults among women and girls handed over to them by...
Nigeria’s Crises Responsible For My Health Problems – Emir Of Katsina
THE Emir of Katsina, HRH Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, has lamented Nigeria’s myriad of challenges, saying the development is worrying.“Nigeria’s problems are among what has...
Bandits Abduct Dozen Passengers In Osun, Police, Local Hunters On Search, Rescue
ALMOST a dozen commuters travelling along Osogbo/Ikirun road were in the early hours of Friday abducted at Ayepe community by some people suspected to...
JUST IN: Court Stops Governor Ganduje From Revoking Kano Golf Club Land
A STATE High Court in Kano has ordered the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority from revoking,...
Presidency Confirms Sylva’s Resignation As Minister Of State Petroleum
THE Presidency has confirmed the resignation of the Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva ahead of the All Progressive Congress, APC, governorship...
Police Arrest 14 For Armed Robbery, Drugs, Thuggery In Kano
KANO State Police Command has announced the arrest of 14 suspected armed robbers, drug dealers, and thieves during the first week of Ramadan.
The clearance...
Kano Gov-Elect Issues Warning Against Building On Public, Govt Land
KANO state governor-elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has warned individuals, groups and organisations undertaking construction on public and government places to keep off.
In a directive...
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Morgan State Varsity Honours MAAUN Founder, Prof Gwarzo With Prestigious Award
THE Morgan State University in the United States has presented Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo with a Recognition of the prestigious Award of Distinguished Scholarship,...
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NNPC’s Lie Made Yar’Adua Reject Dangote’s $750m Offer To Manage Refineries – Obasanjo
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‘Nobody Will Stop My Government’, Rivers Governor Dares Wike Again
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Despite Diplomatic Row, Nigeria, Niger Troops Continue To Fight Lakurawa Together
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el-Rufai’s Ex-Finance Commissioner Arrested For Allegedly Laundering N3.96bn
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Labour Seeks Annual Increase To ₦70,000 Minimum Wage In 2025
THE Organised Labour says it is pushing for an annual increase to the ₦70,000 minimum wage paid to workers in Nigeria.Labour said it is...
ASUU Reveals Why Young Nigerians Run Away From Lecturing
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said the poor working conditions among public varsities’ lecturers fuel the reluctance of qualified young academics...
‘No Plan To Take LGs From You’, Tinubu Tells Govs At Lagos Visit
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Arteta Says Arsenal Was Hit By Virus Before Win At Brentford
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Israel Attacks Gaza ‘Humanitarian Zone’, Killing At Least 11, Injuring 15
AT least 11 Palestinians, including women and children, have been killed in an Israeli air strike on makeshift tents housing displaced people in a...
Apology And Retraction
IN the News Point Nigeria website broadcast of 19th December, 2024, we published a news story titled: “EXCLUSIVE: DSS Operatives Invade NBS Office, Arrest...
US Attack: At Least 15 Killed In New Orleans Truck Assault Linked To ISIL
AT least 15 people have been killed and dozens more injured in New Orleans, the United States, after a man smashed a pick-up truck...
Mozambique Opposition Leader Calls For Unity Ahead Of Renewed Protest
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One Of First Prisoners Held At Guantanamo By US Sent Back To Tunisia
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