Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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.
Slain Retired Major: Ododo promises renewed clampdown on criminals
Governor Ododo assured the people of Odo-Ape and the entire Kogi West that his administration would deploy all necessary resources…
FCT elections: Maikalangu emerges APC candidate for AMAC Chairmanship
Maikalangu was first elected into office on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Edo NUT kicks against Okpebholo’s return of schools to religious organizations
The teachers in their protest letter, noted that handling the schools to the Catholic mission poses significant dangers to the…
Osagie Okunbor bows out from Shell after 39 years of service
A graduate of the University of Benin, Okunbor joined Shell in 1986 and has served in Nigeria, the United Kingdom,…
Killings: Idris reveals plan to establish Army operational base in Zuru Emirate
The visits followed recent bandits’ attack in Tadurga and Kyebu, which resulted in the loss of lives and rustling of…
Nigerian-born UK Mayor hosts Dabiri-Erewa
Welcoming the NiDCOM boss and her team to her residence, Princess Opeyemi Bright expressed gratitude for the visit and recognition,
Utomi asks court to dismiss DSS’ ‘Shadow govt’ suit
Utomi, told Justice James Omotosho in a preliminary objection filed by his lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, to dismiss the…
Nigeria Customs, India strengthen ties at WCO Policy Commission
The meeting also addressed growing concerns over the international trade in substandard pharmaceutical products, with both countries acknowledging recent successful…
Benue: Alia fumes over murder of Kano travelers, says 5 suspects arrested
Alia condoled with Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano state and the immediate families of deceased persons over the tragic and…
Reps inaugurate special security conference committee on Plateau crisis, others
The lawmaker said that the aim was not just to diagnose the problems, but to chart new pathways toward lasting…
Ebonyi Assembly summons quarry coys for using children as workers, others
Nwakpu, who is the member representing Ikwo-North Constituency, maintained that the companies should explain why they operate without sign posts,…
U.S. ambassador to prioritise commercial, investment partnership with Nigeria
Mills made this known at the official unveiling of a meeting of working groups of the United States–Nigeria Commercial and…