Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Ibadan teenager, 8 others remanded over alleged murder of 7-year-old girl
The prosecutor, Insp Olagoke Adegbenro, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on April 16, at Ikoyi-Ile, Oyo…
Alleged Naira mutilation: Court sends musician Terry Apala to Ikoyi prison
Terry Apala was arraigned before Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, April…
Yoruba race specially blessed with unique culture, traditions – Alaafin
While pledging his commitment to the global promotion of Yoruba heritage, the Alaafin expressed his willingness to collaborate with OYASI…
Nigeria’s tribunal affirms $220m fine against WhatsApp/Facebook
The tribunal awarded the sum of $220 million against Meta Platforms Incorporated and WhatsApp LLC, as an administrative penalty, and…
Troops nab wanted bandit, fake Army Major in Taraba
It added that on April 19, acting on credible intelligence, troops apprehended one Yusuf Hammadu, also known as Dogo in…
Trump, Zelensky among leaders converging for Pope Francis’ funeral
U.S. President Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei are among leaders arriving Friday, the last day Argentine pope will…
Court orders interim forfeiture of 73 properties linked to Chinese fraud suspects in Lagos
Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday , April 23, ordered the interim…
Tinubu deploys Akpabio, Minister, 3 Archbishops for Pope Francis’ funeral
President Tinubu had on Monday joined the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide to mourn the death of Pope Francis, who…
Exams malpractices: AAU rusticates 34 students of College of Medicine
The affected students who are in 300 and 500-levels respectively, were rusticated for involvement in various examinations and malpractices during…
Internet fraud: EFCC grabs 15 suspects in Lekki
The arrest of the suspects followed credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in fraudulent internet-related activities.
‘Any PDP member opposed to Atiku contesting in 2027 working for opposition’
Adewale, a former Lagos State Chairman of the party said this while affirming that Atiku is the Messiah Nigeria needs…
Family unveils funeral programme for Afenifere leader Adebanjo
The family, in a statement jointly signed by Mrs Ayotunde Atteh and Mr Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo, two of Adebanjo’s children, said…
NiMet workers suspend strike
According to Moshood, the strike was suspended at the end of a crucial meeting convened by the Minister with leaders…
2027: Dep. Speaker Kalu begins aggressive mobilisation for Tinubu in South-East
Kalu said to achieve this, he will initiate programmes to aggressively disseminate the lofty achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed…
NEC adopts livestock development strategy
Gov. Duoye Diri of Bayelsa, made the disclosure at the end of the 149th NEC meeting chaired by Vice-President Kashim…
Sen. Nwoko sets agenda for Delta Governor as new APC member
Nwoko said that Oborevwori, as governor leading the charge among five PDP governors now aligning with the APC, he has…
Air Peace to resume flight operations as NiMet workers suspend strike
According to Ndiulo, Air Peace is grateful to its customers and the general public for patience, understanding and support throughout…
Edo governorship: Ighodalo vows to fight the battle to end
Ighodalo further alleged that a farm of one of his witnesses was burnt to intimidate him from testifying for the…
NEC approves key economic revival initiatives
During the 149th council meeting on Thursday, Vice-President Kashim Shettima urged members to show courage in decision-making. Shettima called on…
Labour Party: Abure tags Otti, Obi ‘protagonists of division’, affirms his leadership
The Labour Party’s leadership, led by Barrister Julius Abure and Alhaji Umaru Farouk Ibrahim, was vindicated by the supreme court…
Bauchi: Three men arrested after death of teenager from unsafe abortion
On the roles played by the three men in the pregnancy saga, Wakil said preliminary investigation showed that the first…
Abia lawmaker, Erondu Erondu, temporarily loses 3 property to FG
Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s lawyer, C.O. Onu, moved a motion…
ATBU Senior lecturer sacked over sexual harassment
Aliyu was dismissed after the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee of ATBU found him guilty of misconduct after a thorough investigation,…
Okpebholo tackles IPOB over alleged ₦6b compensation for Fulani terrorists
IPOB’s attempt to incite ethnic violence is criminal and rejected by Edo people. The good people of Edo State are…
EFCC grabs 13 for internet fraud in Abuja
According to the statement, the suspected internet fraudsters were arrested on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in their hideout in Kubwa,…
Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda working, FCT residents happy – Wike
Wike spoke after inspecting ongoing projects in preparation for inauguration to celebrate the second anniversary of President Bola Tinubu.
FUOYE Pro-Chancellor, Ndoma-Egba, eulogizes late Pope Francis
Ndoma-Egba, a staunch Catholic and Papal Knight of the Order of Saint Sylvester, a title bestowed on him by the…
‘He died without suffering…,’ Doctor recounts Pope Francis’ last moment
Dr. Sergio Alfieri coordinated Francis’ five-week hospital treatment for double pneumonia and continued to oversee the pope’s treatment after the…
Nigerian troops kill 1,770 terrorists, nab 3,073 in 3 years across Northwest – CDS
The CDS who was represented by Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abu-Mahawashi, the Deputy Director, Defence Media Operations explained that the military had…
Counterfeit dollars: Trial of Lagos businessman Aluko Olabanji adjourned
When the case was mentioned for continuation of trial before the Easter vacation, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission's prosecutor…