Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Troops kill ‘most wanted’ terror kingpin Abu Fatima in Borno
Abu Fatima had been on the most-wanted list of security agencies due to his role in orchestrating multiple high-profile attacks…
INEC announces dates for Osun, Ekiti governorship elections
INEC said detailed Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Ekiti and Osun State governorship elections have been uploaded to…
Lagos man jailed 14 years for sexual assault on 14-year-old girl
Adewale forcibly dragged the 14-year-old girl to his residence, where he pushed her onto his bed, removed her undergarments and…
“Leadership is difficult,” Katsina’s Dikko Radda confesses
According to Radda, the money managed by the government belongs to the people and that government officials are merely caretakers.
French embassy doles out N1.8bn grant to Nigerian CSOs
The fund called the French Embassy Fund for Civil Society Organisation (FEF-OSC), now in its sixth year, is part of…
Police arrest 41 suspects over killing of DPO in Kano
Police said it is resolute in its determination to bring killers of the DPO to justice.
Kano: Yusuf begins payment of N16bn gratuity to former APC councilors
The payment covered outstanding gratuity, accommodation, leave/recess, housing, and furniture allowances to APC former councillors that served between 2014 to…
Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah elected AfDB’s President
Tah will assume office on 1 September 2025, for a five-year term, following the end of the second mandate of…
First Lady donates 7 CNG buses to YOWICAN
The First Lady presented the keys of the vehicles to the YOWICAN executives led by its National Chairman, Amb. Belusochukwu…
Tax reforms in your best interest, Tinubu’s aide, FIRS boss tell youths
FIRS boss, Zach Adedeji, urges youths to be more involved in tax matters in order to have a clear understanding…
Gunmen abduct traditional ruler in Nasarawa
The perpetrators who were armed gate-crashed into the palace, firing shots indiscriminately before whisking away the traditional ruler to an…
Ighodalo loses again as Appeal Court affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor
Okpebholo, has called on Ighodalo to accept Thursday's judgment of the Court of Appeal, which affirmed his victory
UK APC endorses Tinubu for second term, plans mega rally
"The APC UK Chapter, representing thousands of patriotic Nogerians in the diaspora, stands firmly behind your renewed hope agenda and…
Court adjourns N76bn and $31.5m fraud trial of ex-AMCON boss, Kuru, 4 others
Kuru , alongside Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, Managing Director of Arik Air, Kamilu Omokide, Receiver Manager of Arik Air, Union Bank…
U.S will start revoking visas for Chinese students
The U.S. already applies strict visa rules for Chinese nationals in certain academic disciplines, particularly in science and technology.
5 suspected cultists in Akwa Ibom police net
The suspects have voluntarily provided useful information to the police regarding their criminal activities.
May 29: Ododo commends Tinubu for resilience
He described the President’s second year as a season of harvest, emphasizing that Nigeria is beginning to experience tangible benefits…
Tinubu restates commitment to security, protection of Nigerians
Tinubu said in some areas of the North-West hitherto under the control of bandits, the gallant armed forces had restored…
“We’ve made undeniable progress” (Full text of Tinubu’s 2nd anniversary speech)
Despite the bump in the cost of living, we have made undeniable progress.
Tinubu: Rise in Nigeria’s tax-to-GDP ratio one of my impactful achievements
The President said his administration is eliminating the burden of multiple taxation, making it easier for small businesses to grow…
We’ll find, strike terrorists dead day or night – Air Chief vows
“Reports have it that fear is now spreading among ISWAP foot soldiers, with many abandoning their positions due to what…
Okpebholo mulls amnesty for cultists, illegal arm owners
Okpebholo said a technical committee will soon be set up to handle the restitution of cult members and criminally-minded youths…
Over 40,000 displaced Bassa people yet to return home – National Leader
He therefore challenged those concerned with the resettlement to “go down to our villages and see whether they will see…
Tinubu hails Abiodun’s ‘remarkable strides’ as Ogun governor
Tinubu also praised Abiodun’s leadership at the regional level through his chairmanship of the Southern Governors’ Forum, highlighting his contributions…
Police bust ritualist den in Enugu, rescue girl, nab 3 suspects
Two decomposing bodies, one male and one female, were discovered buried in a concrete-sealed pit within an uncompleted building where…
I will borrow when absolutely necessary- Gov Otti
The one-time Minister of Finance, urged the governor to borrow to expand the projects that would create value for the…
Calabar man docked for destroying police handcuffs, escape from custody
Amba-Ojong, whose address was not given, is facing a two-count charge of destroying police property and escaping from custody.
Lagos teacher jailed for life over oral sex with 3-year-old baby
"You descended so low by having oral sex with a three year old baby. You are everything a teacher should…
Africa’s literary giant, Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, dies at 87
Beyond his literary achievements, Ngũgĩ was a passionate revolutionary who vehemently opposed successive Kenyan regimes and tirelessly fought for a…
‘Forgive me if I stepped on your toes’, Outgoing AfDB’s Adesina begs
The outgoing AfDB president spoke at the ongoing Bank’s Annual Meetings 2025 at Abidjan.