Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Henry Nwosu: JOF Chairman harps on need to honour sport stars while alive
Olugboyegun who noted that Henry Nwosu was one of the youngest among the stars he played with in the Super…
Countdown to Mundial 2026: Nigerian Fans Turn to Early Predictions and Football Debates
Much of the conversation among Nigerian fans naturally centres around the Nigeria national football team, with many supporters eager to…
Bandits’ attacks: Residents of Sokoto community refute mass exodus claim
A public commentator from the area, Malam Altine Guyawa, confirmed that bandits attacked the community on Saturday and some residents…
NDLEA declares suspect wanted over cartons of pregabalin capsules, codeine syrup intercepted in Kano
Reacting to the seizures, NDLEA Commander in Kano, Mr Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, as saying “ the seizure followed credible intelligence indicating…
Police speak on alleged arrest of bandits at Akure Airport
The Federal Airport Aviation Authority, FAAN had in a statement on Sunday confirmed arrest of four suspected bandits at a…
Wanted Eiye cult gang kingpin arrested for murder in Ondo
Police said the suspect is alleged to be the leader of the notorious Eiye Confraternity operating within Rufus Giwa Polytechnic,…
MFM’s Olukoya calls for intensified prayers for Nigeria, leaders
Olukoya explained that the newly introduced MFM Miracle City in Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory is part…
Coalition urges Jigawa assembly to probe alleged mismanagement of LG funds
The group urged the Speaker of the Jigawa House of Assembly, Haruna Dangyatin, to invoke the assembly’s constitutional powers to…
Two suspected bandits’ logistics suppliers arrested in Ondo
Police said information indicated that one of the suspects, a commercial motorcyclist, had been assisting kidnappers in the area by…
2027: Northern Cross River leaders, others back JAJ, Otu, Tinubu
Community leaders who addressed the gathering said the people of Northern Cross River were satisfied with the working relationship between…
Army invites media, CSOs to counter IPOB’s propaganda over IED images
“Unfortunately, IPOB sympathisers manipulated the blurred metadata and circulated altered versions online, falsely suggesting the images originated from Lagos and…
Kano governor Yusuf dissolves ministry being overseen by his Deputy
Governor Yusuf stated that the reform is designed to reduce the cost of governance while enhancing efficiency, accountability, and the…
Kwankwasiyya movement accuses APC of violent attacks, thuggery in Kano
"Let it be clearly stated: the Kwankwasiyya Movement will not be intimidated, silenced, or bullied out of the democratic space.…
Troops free 5 kidnapped victims, recover 6 pistols, others in Benue
According to the statement, the victims who were kidnapped at various times and different places were freed by their abductors…
Delta approves N34bn for 25 Divisional Police Headquarters, other projects
According to him, the decision has become necessary since the Federal Government is most favourably disposed at this time to…
Suleja vigilante operative arrested after son killed friend with his gun
“In the process of handling the gun, Emmanuel accidentally shot Joseph at close range in the stomach, leading to his…
Kano Governor Yusuf harps on loyalty as Deputy shuns council meeting
Recall that Kano state House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Comrade Gwarzo, who was accused of diverting funds…
Kano: Police nab four suspects, recover stolen vehicles
According to him, on March 7, 2026, the Command's Anti-Car Theft Unit intercepted a Hyundai Elantra Motor Vehicle, dark blue…
Alia fumes, says 6 dead, 6 missing, girl abducted in gunmen attack on Benue communities
Alia said every effort was being put in place to ensure that those responsible for the atrocity are brought to…
Gunmen invade Benue communities, kill 6 farmers
The farmers were reportedly working on their farms when the assailants launched the attack, Benue Police Command's spokesperson, DSP Edet…
ADC reacts to alleged sack of Mark, Aregbesola by Appeal Court
According to ADC, the ruling of the Court of Appeal is "purely procedural" and does not affect the legitimacy or…
Lagos launches $25m Education Fund, unveils measure to curb out-of-school children
Sanwo-Olu said through partnership with the Education Outcome Fund (EOF) and development partners, will deploy 25 million dollars in outcomes-based…
Teenager stabbed to death by friend during argument in Ondo — Police
The two young men said to be close friends and were frequently seen together around in their neighbourhood in Owo…
Nigerian troops eliminate 30 terrorists, rescue dozens of victims
The troops also apprehended many key operatives of the terror groups, including logistics suppliers, tax collectors, and informants, the Director…
Very little income, long working hours – Drivers on Bolt platform lament
According to them, after deductions for platform commissions and operational costs, many drivers were left with very little income, in…
Alleged investment scam: Court orders interim forfeiture of N1.3bn hotel linked to Olutoke
The judge also directed the Commission to publish the interim order in any national newspaper to enable any interested person…
FG, Kano govt. test run 8-megawatt alternative power facility
"In collaboration with Kano State Hydropower and Energy Development Company, (KHEDCO), we are pleased to announce a major milestone in…
“We’re not leaving any position,” Orji Kalu vows APC clean sweep of Abia in 2027
Orji Kalu said APC members in Abia are more united than ever and determined to deliver the state for President…
Tinubu’s reforms shielded Nigeria from global fuel crisis – Uzodimma
The Imo governor noted that the reforms of the President prevented scarcity and domestic fuel price hikes with the Nigerian…
Police react as gunmen kill man, abduct wife in Kebbi
Usman noted that a police checkpoint situated close to the scene could have been alerted earlier for a rapid response…