Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Alleged N180m fraud: Appeal Court upholds 3-year jail sentence of ex-Imo Commissioner
The convict, whilst serving as Commissioner of Transport under Okorochas' administration, diverted the said sum from the account of the…
PDP blows hot over renaming of streets in Lagos
Describing the street remaining as totally unconstitutional, Lagos PDP said that the decision and consequent reactions showed that some leaders…
Four farmers abducted in Ebonyi Community
Police they have commenced investigation and search for the rescue of the victims by collaborating with the community leaders, traditional…
Businessman Jonathan Wallang jailed for defrauding NLNG Cooperative Society of N700m
He was jailed after a full trial lasting 10 years upon being arraigned by the EFCC on seven-count charges bordering…
Niger govt takes battle for allocation of 13% derivation to Supreme Court
The state wants the court to determine whether Niger State does not qualify to be classified among the states that…
Kaduna: Police nab wanted bandit, impersonator, 492 others for heinous crimes
The bandit leader was apprehended in a village in Shika District of Giwa LGA of Kaduna State, with firearms recovered…
Ogun NMA fumes over alleged bullying of doctors by nurses, threatens legal action
The NMA also strongly condemned the cyberbullying, online harassment and name-calling directed at Majekodunmi on social media platforms.
Tension in Kano over sealing of business premises in midnight operation
Kano government officials cited the non-payment of annual tenement rates by property owners as justification for the action.
“PDP now empty shell,” Gov. Abiodun declares after mass defection into APC
Governor Abiodun, while welcoming the defectors, said he was happy that they had left the sinking ship to join the…
Ododo hails Tinubu over ongoing reconstruction of Abuja-Lokoja highway
Ododo further praised the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, for translating the President’s vision into visible action on the…
Bank staff docked for defrauding customer of N423m
To conceal the alleged fraud, Maccarthy was said to have forged a fixed deposit investment certificate bearing slip number 332540,…
NNPC Ltd will complete rehabilitation, not sell Port Harcourt Refinery – Ojulari
Ojulari said ongoing review indicated that the earlier decision to operate the Port Harcourt refinery prior to full completion of…
Maternal mortality: Edo vows to sustain family planning intervention
The Commissioner noted that there has been a shift in the mindset of communities towards accepting and owning their reproductive…
Nigeria U20 Football Team: Prospects for the Future of the Flying Eagles
The question remains: how will these talents be managed post-U20? Will they enter structured senior environments with continuity of tactical…
Wicked! Anambra man Chiemerie Elobisi kills pregnant nurse, sells body parts
The police spokesperson said the parts of the murdered nurse have been recovered from the native doctor they were sold…
Niger: Police bust 10-member human trafficking syndicate, rescue 36 victims
The operation also led to the rescue of 36 youths of different countries such as Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Burkina-Faso…
Ogun prophet Azeez Abiodun jailed for collecting money under pretence
He said that the convict fraudulently collected the sum under false pretence from the complainant to assist her on an…
“You’re either in ADC or not in ADC,” Mark fires warning to Peter Obi, others
Mark said ADC will not tolerate such lack of commitment which he described anti-party activity from any of its members.
ADC to unveil 50-member policy committee for key sectors – David Mark
The former Senate President added that ADC, Under his watch, will not tolerate candidates’ imposition, anti-party activities and other forms…
Digitvant MFB seeks media partnership, unveils vision
By Richard Elesho Digitvant Microfinance Bank (Digitvant MFB) has reiterated its commitment to inclusivity and making people the centre of…
By-election: PDP demands removal of Edo REC, electoral officers
We unequivocally demand the immediate redeployment of REC due to his ignoble role in the last governorship election.
Nigeria commits $538m to SAPZ – Shettima
Shettima reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling food insecurity, adding that the administration of President Bola Tinubu had reactivated…
GMOs: Islamic clerics back use of biotechnology for food security
Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General of NBRDA, emphasised the ethical and scientific foundations of GMO technologies as powerful tools for social…
Zulum donates N1bn to Maiduguri varsity for kidney transplants
Zulum commended the hospital for recent successful kidney transplants, saying it was a significant milestone for healthcare delivery in the…
Tinubu to initiate more projects in the North – Information Minister
The minister explained that before Tinubu’s election, he was in Kaduna, and engaged with the leaders from the Northern part…
How Tinubu boosted NDLEA’s capacity to fight drug cartels, abuse – Marwa
Marwa who spoke during his presentation at the two-day interactive Session on Government-citizens’ Engagement on Tuesday in Kaduna said the…
NDLEA intercepts 1.3bn pills of tramadol, 4.4m bottles of codeine – Marwa
The NDLEA boss further revealed that since Tinubu came into office in 2023, the NDLEA has made seizures of 5,555…
Kalu bows to pressure, withdraws controversial Indigeneship Bill
Despite withdrawing the Bill, Kalu argued that states should make laws that would allow settlers to benefit same rights and…
Oyo nurses join nationwide 7-day warning strike
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko The Oyo State chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) will join a…
Senate gives NNPCL boss 3 weeks to respond to queries on N210trn
Explaining the nitty-gritty of the queries to the NNPCL GCEO, Wadada said that the N210 trillion unaccounted for was broadly…