Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Resignation: Peter Obi hails Ganduje, throws challenge to other leaders
Obi, a former governor of Anambra, in a post on his X handle commended Ganduje for prioritising his health above…
Oba of Benin hails Okpebholo over end to palace financial hardship
Oba revealed that the palace faced financial hardship due to withheld funds.
Police recover 6 stolen tricycles, arrest 4 suspects in Kano
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Police have busted a tricycle theft syndicate in Kano recovering six stolen tricycles, while four suspects, including…
Gabam, 2 others suspended to sanitise SDP corruption – State chairmen
The forum declared support for suspension of Gabam as the national chairman of the SDP
Aminu Dantata: 15 key facts about late Kano billionaire who was ‘waiting’ for death
In 1978, Aminu Dantata was a member of the National Movement, an organisation that later transformed to the National Party…
BREAKING: Kano business mogul Aminu Dantata dies at 94
Dantata succumbed to death in the early hours of Saturday.
Guild of Editors re-elects Anaba as President
Anaba was re-elected during the NGE’s 2025 Biennial National Convention, held in Enugu on Friday.
Chelsea face fixture disruption at Club World Cup
All travel, hotel, and training plans were made on the belief Chelsea would win Group D and stay in Miami.
Tinubu gives ex-presidential aide, Ismael Ahmed, new appointment
Ahmed was also a former National Youth leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Lagos father in court for allegedly touching daughter’s private part indecently
The defendant’s wife left their daughter with him and went out, and on her return, she met the victim crying.
Battle over River Park Estate: Police to prosecute 3 Ghanaians for forgery, impersonation
Nigeria Police Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the decision to prosecute the three Ghanaians followed conclusion of investigation into the…
Lagos trader, Ukeme Etim, remanded for defiling 8-year-old niece
The defendant a trader, who resides at Aboru, Lagos, is being tried for sexual assault and defilement.
Reps committee invites education minister over alleged sacking of VCs
The committee equally claimed that Alausa was involved in the dissolution of governing councils of universities as petitioned.
Lagos man docked for alleged rape of 13-year-old daughter
The defendant, a transporter who resides at Obasa Avenue, Ijegun, Lagos, was tried for sexual assault.
Tiv people indigenous to Nasarawa, should be protected – Prof. Kucha
The Tiv leader noted that his ethnic group is the largest in the Northcentral region.
Suspension: Court gives new date for judgement in Natasha’s suit against Akpabio, others
The matter, which was fixed for judgment by Justice Binta Nyako on Friday, could not proceed due to the absence…
Senate confirms Tinubu’s nominees into boards of 4 Rivers agencies
The confirmation followed the presentation of the report on screening by the Committee on Emergency Rule in Rivers at plenary…
Former vice governor bags life jail for bribery
The court said that he accepted money and valuables worth about 17.03 million dollars as bribes
Just In: Court sentences Ajayi to death for killing girlfriend, Salome Adaidu
Ajayi was accused of killing and dismembering the body of Adaidu, who was said to be his girl friend
2027: Katsina governor Radda dismisses rumour of VP ambition
My duty is to fulfill the trust you’ve placed on me,” the governor said
Coalition members ‘political IDPs,’ don’t house them, Tinubu urges Nasarawa people
Tinubu thanked the governor for the judicious application of resources which has led to the completion of the projects.
Edo South Senator gives 3 reasons for dumping LP for APC
Imasuen chairs the Senate Committee on Ethics Code of Conduct and Public Petitions.
Family of murdered Kogi undergraduate seeks justice
Ope, as he was fondly called, had travelled from his Takete Ide hometown to Aiyedayo or the annual masquerade cultural…
Student arrested in Israel for allegedly spying for Iran
Authorities say the student had been in contact with an Iranian agent for several months.
Alleged $7.2bn fraud: I’m ready to defend myself, says ex-NNPCL finance chief
Isa and three others were said to have been arrested by the EFCC over alleged fraud at the nation’s oil…
‘World failing to protect civilians from mass atrocity crimes’ – UN chief
The UN chief told Member States that the world was witnessing more armed conflicts than at any time since the…
63rd birthday: Gbajabiamila settles N50m medical bills
The money paid by Gbajabiamila to clear medical bills ranged from N200,000 to N5 million
Revealed: The many oddities in list of associations seeking registration as political parties
INEC Chairman disclosed that the commission received letters of intent from 110 associations seeking to be registered as political parties…
PDP crises worsen as NWC members rise up against Damagun
The factional NWC members said that asking Anyanwu to resume as PDP national secretary was contrary to the resolution of…
Anambra: 2 members of kidnap gang arrested after victim’s escape
They kept the victim in one of their criminal dens while demanding ransom from his family members and friends.