Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Two arrested for impersonating officials of Lagos Ambulance Service
The suspects, working with BrainGrace Ambulance service, have been impersonating Lagos Ambulance Service and fleecing accident victims of various sums…
Presidency tackles AfDB’s Adesina on Nigeria’s GDP per capita figures
While countering the claim of Adesina, the presidency noted in the statement that available data indicated that Nigeria's GDP was…
‘How four Catholic Seminarians died in Obudu Ranch ghastly crash’
The seminarians led by a Reverend Father had concluded their tour of the Obudu Cattle Ranch Resort and were going…
“We’ll expose you,” Kano govt threatens sacked SSG
However, a latest viral video where Bichi described Governor Yusuf's government as "very corrupt" has opened a new chapter to…
Rivers: Excitement as 500 women receive OSSAP-SDGs/RHI empowerment items
The women could barely contain their excitement as they received a wide range of empowerment tools, including deep-chest freezers, gas…
How Edo govt is utilizing increased FAAC allocation – Okpebholo
The Governor who assured Edo people of transparency and accountability, said his administration will be judicious in the use of…
SDGs: Nigeria validates 2025 VNR Report, launches Progress Report, Inclusive Data Plan
The Nigeria SDGs Progress Report 2024, unveiled at the workshop, provides a detailed goal-by-goal analysis of achievements and setbacks, while…
Ex-LG chair, Isa Wabi, stabbed to death in Bauchi
Police said its preliminary investigations indicated that the attack on Wabi was carried out by two individuals identified as Ahmad…
Shettima departs for Gabon to attend presidential inauguration
Nguema, who had served as Gabon’s interim leader since August 2023, secured a decisive victory in the country’s April 12…
NAF graduates new pilots, prioritises national responsibility
Abubakar gave the charge during the combined graduation ceremony of the Basic Transport Flying Course 5 and Ab-initio Students’ Pilot…
Police launch manhunt for owner of pistol recovered in Anambra
Ikenga explained that operatives from the command caught and detained three persons in connection with alleged gunrunning, when they raided…
Air Peace defends delay, cancellation of flights
According to the Air Peace, if weather conditions, technical parameters or operational standards fall short of safety standards, the flight…
BOI disburses N1.48bn loan to 29,000 businesses in Imo
The disbursed funds were part of FG’s N200 billion Special Intervention Fund in line with President Bola Tinubu’s prosperity agenda.
Oyedele counters NLC, TUC, explains how tax reform bills will benefit workers
The President, Trade Union Congress (TUC), Mr Festus Osifo, had declared opposition of the organised labour to the tax bills…
Atiku to youths: Put pressure on National Assembly to amend Electoral Act
The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate said this while urging youths to confront the challenges facing the country’s…
Lagos govt commences 2nd phase of 3,300km metro fibre project
The project, which is an extension of the initial 2,700km metro fibre project, sought to improve internet connectivity and access…
Tinubu commissions Katsina agricultural mechanization centre
The President further announced that the Bank of Agriculture is being restructured and recapitalized to make funding accessible to farmers…
Naira depreciates against dollar at official market
The Naira had remained relatively static for three trading days, from Monday, April 28, to Wednesday, April 30, when it…
FG’ll complete Kano-Maradi 284km rail project by 2026 — Tinubu
Tinubu stated this on Friday in Katsina, at the inauguration of the Katsina State Agricultural Mechanisation Centre and a 24-kilometre…
Alleged anti-party activities: LP sets up committee to probe Otti, others
The decision to probe Otti, the only governor elected on the platform of the Labour Party was among the 12-point…
Police recover 21 stolen vehicles, arrest 15 suspects in Abuja
The CP said six of the recovered vehicles had been returned to their rightful owners after due verification, while 13…
Nigerian App-based drivers threaten to dump Uber, Bolt
The union leader expressed dismay over alleged prioritisation of profits by Uber, Bolt, inDrive and Lagride at the expense of…
Allegations against Seyi Tinubu ‘staged theatrics’ – Group
By Adekunle Williams The City Boy Movement has dismissed claim by factional president of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)…
Bamise’s murder: Justice at last as Lagos BRT driver bags death sentence
Ominikoron was arraigned for rape ad murder of a 22-year-old fashion designer, Ayanwola, who boarded his BRT bus on Feb.…
Nigeria introduces e-Visa, digital entry system
The e-Visa application system is an end-to-end online platform designed to enhance national security, streamline application processes, and eliminate visa-on-arrival…
Six Ibadan men caught fighting with dangerous weapons remanded
The defendants were arrested after they were caught using various dangerous objects such as cutlasses, broken bottles and stones, daring…
NCDC raises alarm as 30 die from cholera across Nigeria
NCDC said it is working in collaboration with state governments, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, and development partners to…
Simon Ekpa will be tried in Nigeria for supporting Kanu, DSS witness reveals
The DSS operative who testified at the court presided over by Justice James Omotosho is one of officers of the…
AfDB to invest $650m in infrastructure, others in Nigeria annually for 5 years
The Board of Directors of the AFDB Group approved the investment in a new five-year Country Strategy Paper (2025-2030) for…
Foreigner impersonating soldier nabbed in Bauchi forest
The spokesperson for Bauchi Police Command, Ahmed Wakil, in a statement on Friday said Ali was arrested during a routine…