Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Children’s Day: OSSAP-SDGs reaffirms commitment to children’s welfare
According to Orelope-Adefulire, Nigeria’s development aspirations can only be fully realised when deliberate efforts are made to provide children with…
Makinde: We’re working for return of abducted schoolchildren, teachers
Meanwhile, the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, has appealed to Muslims to observe the Eid-el-Kabir by…
Children’s Day: Act now for abducted, vulnerable children, Bishop Badejo urges
The bishop said the day should be marked with prayer, sacrifice, fasting, weeping and concrete action for vulnerable children nationwide.
Eid-el-Kabir: Shettima urges Nigerians to rise above religious, political differences
The Vice President stressed that national development cannot thrive in an atmosphere of division and mistrust.
Eid-el-Kabir: I-G orders enhanced security nationwide
"Every Nigerian has a role to play in keeping our communities safe during this festive season. A timely report from…
NAF eliminates terrorists in Borno airstrikes
The statement indicated that the coordinated attacks destroyed key terrorist facilities further crippling the operational capacity of the insurgents.
Customs intercepts military uniforms, cannabis worth N259.68m in Ogun
The Deputy Comptroller of Customs revealed that physical examination of the seized items revealed 197 camouflage trousers and shorts concealed…
2027: Gombe PDP governorship aspirant rejects Pantami
Mailantarki said the emergence of Pantami did not follow the process agreed by the aspirants and party leaders.
Ned Nwoko denies accusing APC of betrayal over loss of senatorial ticket
“Sen. Ned Nwoko remains a committed and loyal member of APC. Since joining the party, he has worked with the…
Wike: Voting pattern in FCT shifting in favour of Tinubu ahead of 2027 elections
According to Wike, the infrastructure revolution currently sweeping through the territory, including rural communities, will guarantee a comfortable electoral victory…
Abia governor’s wife donates 35 houses to indigent widows
Otti said the initiative goes beyond providing housing, describing it as “a deliberate effort to restore dignity to widows who…
Two Ghanaian soldiers, 3 policemen linked to multiple robbery attacks arrested
According to the statement, the arrest followed report by one Mousa Bamba, an Ivorian investor that he was lured to…
Three suspected kidnappers arrested after identification by victim in Edo market
Edo Police Command said two of the suspects, Nura Dahiru and Ibrahim Yakubu, have been positively identified by Jemila and…
Deficits, Debt and Economic Literacy: A Response to Nigeria’s Fiscal Critics
The irony is profound. Many of those condemning public borrowing are often the first to celebrate improved liquidity, increased business…
2027: Wike-backed PDP picks Sandy Onor as presidential candidate
Onor also pledged to run an issue-based and grassroots-driven campaign as well as tackle insecurity and poverty, especially at the…
Edo: Man lynched after killing father over failure to provide food
The sources added that a neighbour who attempted to rescue the deceased also received matchet cuts and is currently receiving…
ADC presidential primaries: Atiku wins in Edo
According to Adinkwu, Atiku scored a total of 17,729 votes, while his closest rival, the former Governor of Rivers State,…
Gololo not a retired officer or army general -Army
The Army categorically stated that Haruna Garba Gololo is neither a retired officer nor a General.
NDC not a special-purpose vehicle for any individual – Dickson
Dickson emphasised the need for internal democracy, transparency and collective ownership within the party.
75 years’ jail term: EFCC seeks forfeiture of properties linked to ex- Minister as he enters prison
The EFCC prosecuted Mamman on amended 16-count charge, bordering on buying multi-million-naira worth of properties without paying through the financial…
Police nab key suspect in alleged NIbn petrol theft, recover N300m loot
The suspect was arrested after 12 days of tracking in Delta state where he had escaped to after alleged involvement…
FG commits over N1.3trn to strategic roads, bridge in South-East – Minister
Oyedele said the administration was investing heavily in critical infrastructure to unlock enterprise and attract investments to the region.
Donald Duke emerges PRP candidate for 2027 presidential election
According to the chairman of PRP, Baba-Ahmed, Donald Duke garnered 6,499 votes to defeat his closest rival, Kingsley Yakubu, who…
INEC’s 2027 timetable must comply with timeframes in Electoral Act – Court rules
Delivering the judgment, Justice Omotosho said that though the law is trite that a subsidiary legislation must not be at…
Police nab illicit drug dealers in Kano crackdown
The operations were carried out at different locations within Kano metropolis in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of…
Gov. Radda mourns as ghastly crash claims 12 lives on Kano-Katsina Road
The crash occurred at Gidan Mutum Daya around 8:30 p.m. Monday, involving a head-on collision between a trailer and a…
NDLEA grabs 38 suspects for drug peddling, abuse in Kano
The Commander said the operation was in NDLEA's continued “Operation Sharar Mafaka” which was carried out in multiple drug hotspots…
Nigerian troops kill 317 terrorists, rescue 221 victims from kidnappers – DHQ
Onoja who spoke during the monthly press briefing on ongoing operations said the renewed offensive reflects the military’s sustained pressure…
OPL 245: Malabu sues Tinubu over split of oil asset, demands ₦1trn in damages
The Tinubu's administration had broken up the controversial OPL 245 oil block into four new assets to be operated by…
Police foil kidnap plot, kill 4 kidnappers in Lagos gun-battle
According to Lagos Police Commissioner, the kidnappers were planning to abduct a popular businessman around Jakande Estate Gate in Ejigbo…