Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Leading Vatican figures during the conclave
In the Roman Catholic Church, the Conclave is the assembly of cardinals for the election of a pope.
Cardinals gather to elect new pope in secretive conclave
A two-thirds majority is required to elect the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. There are 1.4 billion Catholics…
Two jailed for internet fraud in Kaduna
Gupa was arrested in Bafra Hotel, while Yusuf was picked up at Command Junction area, all in Kaduna metropolis by…
Umahi unveils plan to involve APC chairpersons in monitoring of road projects
Umahi who revealed this during a courtesy visit by members of the Forum of APC to his office in Abuja…
FG commissions N5.7bn Gashua water scheme in Yobe
Unveiled on Tuesday, by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, the project is expected to serve…
Kano 18-year-old housewife stabs husband to death
Saidat who hails from Farawa Quarters, allegedly cut off Idris's throat with a sharp knife during a violent scuffle, the…
Okpebholo: Edo will play leading role in ensuring Tinubu’s re-election
The Governor noted that Edo has been on a path to accelerated growth with the full backing of President Bola…
How FG’s “Nigeria First” policy will boost economy – Manufacturers
It is a cheering news and long awaited relief to resilient Nigerian manufacturers, who, in spite of the tough economic…
‘Anchored on good governance,’ Aniagwu defends massive defection to APC in Delta
Aniagwu dismissed the notions that the movement was borne out of weakness, adding that PDP was still strong in Delta…
Three Abuja men arrested for trading in endangered wildlife
The suspects were arrested in different parts of the city for illegal sale of prohibited exotic birds and wild animals…
NAFDAC busts warehouse with banned food additives in Suleja
NAFDAC told journalists during the enforcement exercise that the sale of MSG in bulk had already been banned by the…
Senate sets up 18-member committee to oversee emergency rule in Rivers
Akpabio stressed the need for having a committee like that of the House of Representatives to oversight the functions of…
Police nab man for robbery, murder in Kano
Two suspected armed robbers stormed the residence of one Shehu Muhammad, a 30-year-old male and attacked him with a long…
NIMC commences free NIN registration for pupils, students in Kano
Regional Coordinator, NIMC, Emmanuela Igbinovia, disclosed in Kano that the project is crucial in view of the increasing demands for…
Army Commander raises alarm over influx of cattle into Plateau
The Army General who doubles as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, Jos, said…
Kano teenager found dead in pool of water
The teenager was found in the pool of water on Tuesday afternoon, but it could not be ascertained whether he…
Big loss for PDP in Delta as Speaker, 21 lawmakers defect to APC
Addressing newsmen shortly after the plenary, the majority leader said that the defection was prompted by the crisis within PDP.
27-year-old Abuja man bags life jail over rape of minor
Ahmed who allegedly lured a minor 15 (name withheld) of Angwan Fulani, Aso Lugbe to his house with a promise…
Nnamdi Kanu admitted to us that he called for attacks on police officers – DSS
The witness who is an operative of DSS identified as BBB for security reasons, spoke in the terrorism trial of…
Gunmen rattle Kogi community, kill SSS 3 student
Kola Sunday, a senior secondary school 3 student of United Comprehensive College, Gbaraga, and two of his friends had gone…
Kano governor Yusuf splashes N17m on 85 grown-up orphans
Each beneficiary received N200,000 during an elaborate ceremony held at Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano.
Internet fraud: ‘Azaman’ with record $300,000 transactions arrested in Edo
As a “picker” or “azaman” in internet fraud lingo, investigations revealed that the suspect has collected and laundered over $300,000…
Alleged $236,400 fraud: Court fixes date for trial of Lagos businessman Jerald Lebechi
The Inspector General of the Nigerian Police force had filed 21 count amended charge of conspiracy and obtaining the sum…
Celebrating a development, inclusivity Champion at 54!
One defining trait of Deputy Speaker Kalu's strength of character is his unwavering commitment to his ideals and convictions. He…
Alleged N2.7b fraud: Court admits more evidence against Sirika, others
EFCC is prosecuting the former minister alongside his daughter Fatima Sirika, son in-law Jalal Sule Hamma and Al Buraq Global…
Okpebholo signs bill to establish new College of Nursing, Health Sciences
The Governor noted that the bill "Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology Law, Udomi, 2025 and other…
Abuja man Daniel Ameh jailed over N35m BDC registration fraud
Ameh in 2021 advised Egwa to register a bureau de change, BDC business, which Egwa agreed and engaged the convict…
Naira abuse: Kaduna content creator arrested after ‘daring’ EFCC
Sa'ad made a video of himself on his Tik Tok and Instagram account @youngcee0066 where he was seen throwing Naira…
Lagos LG poll: APC aspirants warn against imposition of candidates
Speaking on behalf of 12 aspirants, Messrs Segun Sekoni and Mustapha Rasheed, said that good leaders would never emerge through…
Gov. Yusuf bombs sacked SSG: You are a frustrated liar
Governor Yusuf issued a blistering response to recent accusations made by Baffa Bichi, describing the claims as, "baseless fabrications intended…