Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Iran war costs Europeans billions of euros in energy bills
After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 caused energy prices in the European Union to skyrocket, the fallout from…
Appeal Court adjourns PDP’s convention suit indefinitely
Mr Sunday Ameh SAN, counsel to Alhaji Mohammed AbdulRahman, Senators Samuel Anyanwu and Mao Ohuabunwa, informed the court that he…
Iran launches new missile, drone attacks on Israel, gulf states
Iranian news agency Tasnim News Agency, which is closely linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, described the barrage as…
Terror attacks: Musa, service chiefs meet to review operational strategies
The minister acknowledged that the military had recorded some casualties in the course of operations, but stressed that terrorists and…
New supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei safe, sound – Iranian president’s son
Iran’s Assembly of Experts appointed Mojtaba Khamenei on Sunday, the late leader’s son, as the new leader of Iran
APC not responsible for crisis in our party, Cross River ADC says
ADC made the clarification following Tuesday's disruption an event planned by some alleged party members without proper authorisation.
Delta hoteliers, residents drag BEDC to NERC over ‘Band A’ billing despite poor power supply
The noted that even though they were metered and grouped into ‘Band A’ power distribution system, BEDC has failed to…
NDLEA dismantles Kano drug hideouts, arrests 56
During the raids, operatives recovered various illicit substances, including cannabis sativa, Exol-5, diazepam, and pregabalin, among other controlled drugs and…
Tinubu employs 50 doctors, 100 nurses for correctional centres
According to him, the equipment in some of the correctional centres, like Kuje, can offer major surgery.
Middle East crisis: FG identifies threats to economy, promises policy adjustments
The minister said that the country was entering the period of global uncertainty from a position of strengthening economic fundamentals.
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to gender equality, women empowerment
Sulaiman-Ibrahim said advancing gender equality and women empowerment is a priority for President Bola Tinubu’s administration to ensure inclusive action,…
FCT: Wike upgrades traditional rulers, urges support for Tinubu
Wike explained that the gesture followed a request by the Ona of Abaji and Chairman, FCT Council of Chiefs, Alhaji…
Tinubu-Ojo unveils scholarship scheme for 1000 varsity students in Cross River
She said that the scheme would be “tuition-free award”, valued at N400,000 for each student and would cover from the…
Kano governor Abba Yusuf sacks Head of Service
The governor also directed Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu-Maimota, the Permanent Secretary, Admin and General Services at the Cabinet Office, to serve…
NNPC excited as Tinubu approves $20b FID Bonga Deepwater project
The NNPC boss said the Bonga Southwest Aparo project, operated by Shell with all International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria…
ICPC reacts to alleged arrest, investigation of Justice Omotosho
The Commission also said its mandate does not include investigation of judicial officers.
“Ensure public funds are deployed to uplift lives,” Akpabio urges senators
“It is my earnest hope that every diligence has been exercised by our vigilant and patriotic sectoral committees to ensure…
Anonymous donor distributes N12m ‘Zakat’ to 80 needy in Ibadan
Coordinator of the distribution, Alhaji Ismaila Saka, said beneficiaries included widows, students and other vulnerable residents identified through various Islamic…
Four police officers accused of killing traders in Lagos market remanded
Ologun alleged the defendants and others still at large conspired and shot several traders dead with AK-47 rifles.
Customs intercepts expired drugs, bulletproof vests, others worth ₦6.38bn in Lagos
Adeniyi said physical examination still dominated cargo control procedures, highlighting the need to expand scanning technology at ports.
Edo Assembly committees direct Okpebholo to take over MOWAA, Radisson Blu Hotel
Aigbokhan disclosed that Obaseki did not inform the Assembly when he wanted to transfer ownership of the Radisson Hotel to…
Wike raises hope on take-off of FCT Science and Tech University
Wike urged residents to remain patient, stressing that Tinubu would ensure the university becomes a reality within his tenure.
Aiyedatiwa meets Miyetti Allah, other Fulani leaders as protest over kidnappings rocks Ondo
The governor, who expressed concern over the recent spate of kidnapping, killings and road blockades in some parts of the…
PDP: The free fall of once Africa’s largest political party
So serious is its free fall that today, PDP, which could still manage to control 10 states as at the…
15 suspects arrested with 3 truckloads of radioactive solid minerals in Kaduna
The suspect, the statement indicated were conveying the suspected solid minerals in three trucks to several locations across Nigeria for…
Protesting Ondo varsity workers seek sack of governor council chair Adesomoju
"If Adesomoju refuses to step down, the union will avail other actions within the ambit of the law and appropriate…
Ibadan man docked for allegedly defaming judge on radio programme
Akinloye told the court that the defendant was involved in a case before the judge alongside other parties but later…
‘How two Kano teenagers drowned while escaping phone snatchers’
Recall that Kano government had last year deployed 380 Anti-Phone Snatching marshals to fight phone snatchers across the streets in…
Ondo: Police deploy tactical team to Ilu-Abo community over incessant kidnapping
The Ondo Police Commissioner has equally directed all Divisional Police Officers within the affected axis and neighboring divisions to work…
Court orders final forfeiture of N81.1m stolen bank money to FG
Investigation further revealed that Sulaiman Kehinde Ojora fraudulently concealed the sum of ₦43,000,000 in the account of his friend, Taiwo…