Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
UNODC blames rising demand for gold, critical minerals for crime, instability in Africa, others
While the majority of gold mining sites are located in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Southeast Asia, the…
Zamfara govt denies plan to prosecute lady for converting to Christianity
The State Government said investigations from all relevant authorities, security agencies as well as the Grand Khadi of the Zamfara…
‘No part of Nigeria left behind in Tinubu’s massive infrastructure investments’
“Today, Nigeria is a vast construction site, with over N2.5 trillion worth of road infrastructure projects approved this year alone,…
PDP S/East Caucus insists on Udeh Okoye as party’s National Secretary
He said that the zonal committee met on May 14 at the Enugu State Government House and unanimously nominated Udeh-Okoye,…
Kano governor gives lifeline to law student battling rare muscle disorder
Governor Yusuf extended a life-transforming intervention to Ummi, living with a rare muscle disorder, in abandonment, for 18 years.
Kano: Police recover 4 stolen vehicles, nab 6 suspected thieves
The Kano Police spokesperson said the suspects are currently helping in investigation and will be charged appropriately in the end…
‘Reopen IBB Golf Club now,’ 2000 members tell Wike
Wike had on April 5, appointed President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem as the Chairman Board of…
We’ll not allow re-looting of recovered assets, EFCC vows
EFCC boss, Ola Olukoyede, hands over the property located at Lokogoma District containing 753 Units of duplexes and other apartments…
Tinubu’s second year: Wike unveils plans for 19-day projects inauguration
The inauguration of the projects were part of the decisions taken at the 14th FCT Executive Committee meeting of the…
‘No cause for alarm’, Ogun govt reacts to explosion at NSF venue
Some containerized shops were destroyed following the explosion involving the diesel-laden tanker that occurred just behind the fence separating the…
Father of student shot dead in Ibadan driving recklessly, endangering lives – Police
Police explain circumstances that allegedly led to the killing of a 14-year-old secondary school student, Kehinde Alade, by one of…
‘How 7 inmates escaped from prison in Osun’
In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, the Service’s spokesman, Abubakar Umar, said the NCoS Controller General, Sylvester Nwakuche, has…
Tinubu returns to Abuja after Pope Leo XIV inauguration
Tinubu met with members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria on Sunday, calling on leaders at all levels to…
Why I visited Sanwo-Olu – Jandor
Jandor said the visit followed the reception to welcome him back to APC held last Friday in his local government.
Tension, outrage in Edo community as gunmen kill woman, abduct husband
Neigbours, drawn by gunshots, rushed to the scene only to find the woman lying lifeless in front of the house,…
Youths protest alleged harassment by EFCC in Benin
Some of the youths wbo craved anonimity, alleged that operatives of the anti graft agency had severally broke into students…
Lagos bank manager, 4 others arraigned for alleged cybercrime
They were charged before Justice Alexander Owoeye, on a six-count charge bordering on conspiracy, cybercrime and unlawful access to the…
Court dismisses VDM’s objection to Falanas’ defamation suit
The Falanas initiated the suit after an alleged audio recording by cross-dresser Bobrisky accusing them of perverting justice was made…
FG to sell Emefiele’s 753-duplex housing estate
Executive Chairman of EFCC, Olanipekun Olukoyede, handed over the housing estate to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed…
Okpebholo overhauling Edo Security Corps to tackle insecurity – Commissioner
Ohonbamu who stated this while speaking with journalists in Benin, disclosed that the overhauling is being handled by very senior…
Mutfwang constitutes fact-finding committee on Plateau attacks
Inaugurating the committee on Tuesday in Jos, Mutfwang tasked members to establish the number of communities that had been attacked…
Ex-NDDC director, Tuoyo Omatsuli, rearraigned for alleged N3.6bn fraud
Omatsuli was rearraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, alongside one Francis Momoh, Don Parker Properties Limited and…
Police crackdown on Abuja robbers, kill one, arrest 7
Adeh said that investigations revealed they operated a WhatsApp group through which they planned and coordinated their attacks, often relying…
Police smash notorious interstate kidnap syndicate in Delta
The operatives trailed the suspects to Port Harcourt, where they arrested a 21-year-old member of the syndicate in the Elelenwo…
Man executed for killing police officer
Ritchie had been on Indiana’s death row since 2002, when he was convicted of killing Beech Grove Police Officer Bill…
Kogi: Tension as gunmen hold traditional ruler, abduct 4 others in Okoloke
A source familiar with the attack claimed that the criminals forced their way into the house of one Ezekiel Durojaiye,…
Abure faction of LP seeks police probe of Rep over document
Obiora Ifoh, the National Publicity Secretary of Labour Party said this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja while…
From Lagos to the World: How Nigerian Online Casinos Are Competing on the Global Stage
With infrastructure, funding, and regulation improving, Nigerian casinos are becoming more legitimate players in global markets.
Tiwa Savage kills fans again with new set of photos!
Seeing those photos, her fans, like Oliver Twist, cannot but ask for more. They cannot but wistfully want to be…
Oil theft: Navy nabs 215 suspects, destroys 468 illegal refineries
The Nigerian Navy said it has continued to maintain round-the-clock situational awareness of Nigeria’s maritime domain extending to the limits…