Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Katsina’s Radda awards scholarship to 1, 700 students
The scholarship programme will enable the beneficiaries to pursue courses in Nursing and Health Sciences, Engineering and ICT, Agricultural Sciences,…
State police will not solve Nigeria’s insecurity problem
In a country where many politicians are more interested in politics than governance, state police could easily become an instrument…
Iran’s Ambassador speaks on condition of Nigerians in Iran
Raja also highlighted the long-standing diplomatic and economic ties between Iran and Nigeria, noting that cooperation would continue in areas…
Join us to defend Nigeria, Army appeals to South-East youths
Abia Governor, Alex Otti, also encouraged youths in the zone to consider military service and be ready to defend the…
Tinubu elevates Masari to Special Adviser on Political Affairs
Masari, a Katsina-born politician, previously served as Welfare Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the tenure of former…
MTN CHAMPS: Ezechukwu hits world U-20 standard
MTN CHAMPS Media Officer, Babatunde Koiki, said Ezechukwu’s performance had secured her qualification for the World U-20 Championships scheduled for…
APGA reaffirms support for Tinubu, lauds 2026 Electoral Act
Ezeokenwa said the party’s alignment with the APC-led Federal Government was driven by national interest and the need for political…
Tinubu behind my achievements in Kaduna – Uba Sani
He said that Kaduna State would be the first subnational government to benefit from the 200 million dollars Nigeria-China Poultry…
Seriake Dickson defects to NDC, says PDP sick, in intensive care unit
He said that his decision followed months of consultations and deep reflection on the state of the country’s democracy as…
Police sack 4 officers over killing of 7 traders at Lagos market
Jimoh assured the public of justice, citing ballistic and autopsy reports guiding prosecution.
Anambra vigilance operative to die by hanging for killing phone repairer
Although the convict maintained his innocence and denied responsibility for Ugbo’s death, the court held that he failed to prove…
Iran attacks on U.S. military bases in Gulf region lawful, defensive – Ambassador
The envoy said the attacks follow reported aggression by the United States and Israel, describing the strikes as unprovoked and…
Suspect arrested as govt, security operatives react to rumours of protest in Kano
There are videos and audio tapes in the social media warning of a violent protest, as a result of the…
Tinubu unlocks major deepwater investment with resolution of OPL 245 dispute
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described the agreement as a strategic milestone in Nigeria's economic reform agenda, reaffirming the administration's commitment…
UBTH threatens mass burial of 462 unclaimed corpses
The 462 corpses including 350 children have been in the morgue between January 2023 up June 2025.
Tinubu appoints four Permanent Secretaries
The appointments followed a rigorous and transparent selection process in line with the administration’s commitment to meritocracy and excellence in…
Google introduces Yorùbá, Hausa support for AI Search in Nigeria
The development meant that a student in Kano could ask questions in Hausa, while a trader in Ibadan could seek…
What Nigeria will gain from State police – Lagos CP
Jimoh added that decentralising certain policing responsibilities would allow for more efficient deployment of security resources, enabling state governments and…
Reps approve N140b South-East Devt. Commission’s 2026 budget proposal
Adopting the budget proposal as a working document, Chairman of the committee, Rep. Chris Nkwonta, commended the Managing Director of…
Why we’re still keeping Abba Kyari in custody – NCoS
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) had also clarified that its substantive drug trafficking case against Abba Kyari, remains…
Israeli strikes expand across Lebanon as regional conflict widens
The intensified campaign followed the expiration of a 24-hour ultimatum issued by Israel calling on Iranian officials and commanders from…
Court orders Unical to pay N55m to ex-students admitted for unaccredited courses
The students approached the court after discovering that the engineering programmes, into which they had been admitted, lacked accreditation by…
We Tried Angliabet’s Crypto Casino… and the Withdrawals Were Shockingly Fast
Angliabet’s strongest impression wasn’t a single flashy feature. It was that the whole experience seemed built around reducing that anxious…
Why Abba Kyari should not celebrate court victory – NDLEA
NDLEA insisted that the substantive drug trafficking case against Kyari by NDLEA remains active and is scheduled to continue in…
Banditry and cost of silence: How security collapsed in rural Kwara
Many residents confirm that one of the leaders of the bandits grew up in the area and moved freely for…
‘Patriot, living legend,’ Emir of Ilorin hails Obasanjo at 89
The emir noted that Obasanjo, who is also a former Military Head of State and two-term democratically elected president of…
Court sends Netnaija boss to prison over alleged copyright infringement
Analiga was arrested based on allegations of online piracy or infringement of copyright works, which includes sound recordings, audiovisual works…
Lagos APC in shock as newly elected Asst. Publicity Secretary suddenly dies
Oladejo said the party leadership and entire membership extended heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s immediate family, political associates, friends and…
Man who confessed to killing 23 people jailed for life
Abdulai was arrested on October 6, 2025 by the police following sustained, intelligence-led operations and investigations.
Suspected gunrunner nabbed with 6 firearms in Kano
Uba who is from Tashene village in Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State and was en route to Kebbi…