Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Sunday Igboho begs FG to rescind his ‘Wanted’ status
Igboho told the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon that he was not a criminal and was worried about why he should be…
Tinubu, Dangote discuss energy sector challenges
The engagement followed President Tinubu’s June visit to the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals complex in Lagos some months ago
Ogun tops death row inmates list- Correctional service
A total of 3,833 inmates are on death row across custodial centres in the country, out of a national inmate…
Kogi: Troops nab 12 suspected kidnappers, rescue victims (Photos)
One of the security operatives involved in operation against the kidnappers was shot and is currently receiving medical treatment at…
NAF jets hit terrorists moving from Zamfara to Niger: 95 killed
The bandits were reportedly moving with 108 motorcycles armed with sophisticated weapons are on their way to Warari and Rijau…
Troops nab 3 suspected kidnappers in Delta
The troops and Operation Delta Safe operatives tracked the suspects to their hideout following a tip-off,
Namadi targets 10 tons per hectare yield with mechanized agriculture
The Governor outlined key steps the state has already taken toward mechanized farming—including irrigation expansion, improved seed distribution, agronomic training,…
NNPC Ltd dismantling bottlenecks to self-sufficient refining sector in Africa – Ojulari
He noted that infrastructure integration, indigenous ownership, and policy harmonisation remain essential drivers of downstream transformation and are critical to…
UNICEF: Four million children experiencing multidimensional poverty in Kano
UNICEF further stated that about 35 per cent of children at Primary and Junior Secondary School, schooling age are not…
Lagos firefighters rescue 56-year-old man trapped in a deep well
The man got trapped while working inside a well estimated to be 80 feet deep
Akpoti-Uduaghan can’t enforce judgment she appealed – Legal expert
Harries wondered if taking the laws into one’s hands, as shown by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s conduct, was the right way to enforce…
Four arrested as suspected drug dealers kill NDLEA officer in Ondo
According to a source, the NDLEA operatives came under gunfire when they stormed a building at Ita’nla to recover drugs…
Northwest varsity awards Aminu Dantata posthumous Doctorate degree
The Vice Chancellor described the event as a significant milestone in the university’s development.
Jigawa governor signs Hisbah Board bill into law
Speaking shortly after appending his signature, Governor Namadi described the occasion as a remarkable achievement, marking the culmination of over…
Ex-Minister Amaechi’s wife speaks on alleged N4bn monthly payment from NNDC
Mrs Amaechi in the statement issued by Dike Bekwele, her spokesperson, said neither she nor ESI had ever received such…
Lagos, 27 other states get high risk flooding alert
The agency warned of the potential disruption of over 100 major transportation routes, including critical economic corridors.
“Nigeria in safe hands, we will restore law and order,” Tinubu reassures
Tinubu also praised the ‘Kaduna Peace Model’ as a homegrown, community-based, and intelligence-led approach to resolving security challenges sustainably.
Nnamdi Kanu: Igbo group threatens Tinubu with boycott of 2027 election
The group said it would give the Deputy Speaker two more months to engage the President on Kanu’s release.
Nasarawa lawmaker joins APC, says “I’m no longer comfortable with PDP”
He said that he defected to APC after due consultation with stakeholders, political allies and the people of his constituency.
500 miners buried by landslides in eastern Congo
According to him, information on the exact number of casualties is difficult to verify, as the affected miners did not…
Senate approves external borrowing plan of $21.5bn, N757bn pension bond arrears
The loan request, according to the president, is aimed at funding various critical national development projects across key sectors of…
Okpebholo adamant on ‘security advice’ to Peter Obi, gets Wike’s backing
Wike insisted that high-profile Nigerians like Peter Obi need to inform the Governor of any State about their visit to…
Adamawa: Boy arrested for allegedly killing herder grazing on his father’s farm
The 15-year-old boy, resident of Auno village, allegedly caught the deceased identified as Barau Aliyu grazing animals on his father’s…
Court stops EFCC from arresting businessman declared wanted for $1.9m fraud
The EFCC had on July 11 declared Tijjani wanted over allegations of conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, and laundering…
Mobile App vs Web: Where’s the Smart Bet Happening?
Apps aren’t magic. Web browsers aren’t outdated. It’s all about how you bet and when. So next time you’re deciding…
Father kills son with homemade gun at birthday party
In addition to the two homemade guns he used to shoot his son, nine other guns were discovered in the…
Osun: Adeleke to remain in PDP as party adopts Tinubu for 2027
Adeleke said the decision that he should remain in PDP and adoption of Tinubu as the party's candidate for the…
Enugu varsity student, boyfriend arrested over N10m self-kidnap plot
The self kidnap plot was busted by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Command after the payment…
Another court refuses Yahaya Bello’s travel request
Bello’s counsel, Joseph Daudu, SAN, had argued that the applicant was a known hypertensive patient for about 15 years.
2027: Kenneth Okonkwo insists Northerner should get ADC presidential ticket
Okonkwo spoke against agitations by supporters of former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, that the presidential ticket should be yielded to…