Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Just in: Sallah gone sour in Kano as fire guts GSM market
Though fire fighters and other security agencies made concerted efforts to put the fire under control, property and goods destroyed…
Ugoma Ebilah and team set up memorial corner for Olu Ajayi
Olu Ajayi was a pioneering figure in Nigeria’s contemporary art scene - his paintings reflected the dualities of life: joy…
NAHCON fixes date to begin transporting pilgrims to Nigeria
The first flights would include pilgrims from Imo with Air Peace, Bauchi state with Max Air, and Kebbi and Sokoto…
“Be loyal to your country,” Hamzat tells Nigerians in Eid-el-Kabir message
The deputy governor also urged Nigerians to show compassion especially to the less privileged.
Why I can’t follow Gov. Eno to APC – Akwa Ibom Commissioner
Governor Eno had earlier asked members of his cabinet not willing to join him to defect to APC to resign…
Zulum, Shehu of Borno join others for Eid Prayer
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces and sustaining partnerships with security agencies to ensure the…
CharlyBoy to unveil historic memoir “999”
CharlyBoy who recently survived prostate operation said the book also chronicles his journey throughout the trying period, and as well…
Eid-el-Kabir: Ododo seeks prayers for Nigeria, Tinubu
Ododo urged Muslims to reflect on the virtues of obedience, sacrifice, unity, and submission to the will of Allah, as…
“He served with exceptional integrity,” Tinubu pays tribute to late CJN Uwais
Uwais had the distinct honour of ushering the current democratic dispensation in the country as Chief Justice of Nigeria, who…
Africa loses $40bn annually to illicit financial flows in extractive sector – ECA
The deputy executive secretary said that the practice of exporting raw minerals by Africa without value addition amounted to exporting…
APC chieftain assures Nigerians of prosperity under Tinubu’s leadership
The APC leader said Tinubu has laid down a solid foundation for economic recovery, job creation, and sustainable development.
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BREAKING: Gov. Eno, Akwa Ibom lawmakers, LG chairs dump PDP for APC
Speaking at event witnessed by some APC governors and other chieftains of his new party, Eno said he finally decided…
ODA mourns as Sen. Smart Adeyemi loses mother
The association is saddened by the loss, describing it as irreparable
UN pays tribute to 168 staff killed in 2024
They include 126 personnel killed in Gaza, all but one of whom served with the UN agency that assists Palestine…
Stock market closes week bullish with N1.157trn gain
Market capitalisation rose by N1.157 trillion, or 1.63 per cent, to close at N72.275 trillion, up from N71.118 trillion recorded…
Kogi: Suspected robber kills motorcycle rider in Kabba
The incident was said to have occurred occurred around 11:30 pm on Wednesday.
Naira on steady appreciation against dollar
Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed the Naira gained N12.35, representing a 0.79 per cent appreciation when compared…
Five Lagos men docked for illegal dumping of refuse
These men who were apprehended by a team from KAI and security men had conveyed the waste in a lorry.
Tinubu: Critics of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, other legacy projects ignorant
The President spoke while commissioning the Lekki Deep Sea Port Access Road at the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Plant on…
‘Come back home,’ PDP begs Peter Obi, others
Obi, a former governor of Anambra State was the running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the PDP presidential candidate for the…
Egbetokun inaugurates 31 combat gunboats in Lagos
The addition of the purpose-built gunboats to the operational logistics of the Marine Police demonstrates commitment of the police to…
Kano: Police arraign 29 suspected killers of DPO
A bloody protest over the death of a suspect in police custody led to the gruesome killing of the DPO…
Adesina’s legacy source of pride for Africa — Okonjo-Iweala
Okonjo-Iweala commended Adesina for what she called a decade of transformative leadership that significantly elevated the Bank’s standing and contributed…
Police speak on alleged kidnapping of 200 people on Abuja-Kaduna Highway
Police warn individuals and media outlets against spreading false information, which could incite panic and disrupt public order.
UN commend Adesina’s leadership in Africa’s sustainable development
The secretary-general also reiterated Adesina’s strategic leadership in implementing the ambitious High 5s development agenda of the bank.
Nigerian Court jails 9 Chinese nationals for cybercrime
The court also ordered that the Nigeria Immigration Service should repatriate the Chinese nationals to their country of origin upon…
Tinubu, the leader needed to drive Nigeria to prosperity- Wike
According to him, the country needs leaders like President Bola Tinubu to achieve the “Nigeria of our dreams”.
Gov. Radda mourns ex-minister Jibril Aminu
Radda, in a condolence message said Professor Aminu embodied the finest qualities of leadership, scholarship, and public service that have…
Ogun to get $2.5bn cotton processing factory – Abiodun
President Bola Tinubu will in the next sixty days perform the ground breaking of the biggest and largest Cotton processing…