Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
State Police critical to tackling insecurity in Nigeria – Edo Senator
Senator Imasuen argued that, with the vast size of Nigeria and the limitations of the national police force, state and…
The secret to my success as a fashion entrepreneur – Bunmi Abike Lasaki
Abike is indeed a brand. Her innovative spirit, her dexterity, her creativity, her aesthetic sense came to the fore on…
Benue killings: Ortom cancels 64th birthday celebration
The former governor expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the goodwill messages and prayers he has so far received from the…
Kaduna woman docked for allegedly stealing boyfriend’s ATM cards, spending N1.2m
The prosecutor said the complainant notice on the same date that a debit transaction of N600, 000 was made and…
Lt Col. Anele makes history as first female director of Army Public Relations
In a ceremony held at the Army Headquarters, Abuja, Lieutenant Colonel Anele took over from Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, whom…
Shocking! Parents sell students’ uniforms donated by government to feed in Kano
Apart from ensuring free and compulsory education for primary school pupils and secondary school students, Kano state government provide free…
Adamawa woman arrested for impersonating VIO officer, fraud
Spokesperson for the Adamawa Police Command, Suleiman Nguroje, in a statement in Yola on Wednesday said the suspect on several…
40-year-old Bauchi woman arrested over sexual abuse of 12-year-old boy
Police alleged that the suspect is alleged to have repeatedly abused a 12-year-old Arabic school pupil, who had been employed…
“SDP not getaway car for a conspiracy, robbery,” Adebayo tackles Atiku, El-Rufai
Adebayo who also emphasized that he will contest for the presidency in 2027 said Atiku and El-Rufai should properly explain…
Pope Francis’ body moved to St. Peter’s Basilica for public to pay respects
It is anticipated that tens of thousands will pay their last respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter’s before his…
NSCDC officers detained over alleged N5.2m extortion
A viral social media post alleged that some NSCDC officers extorted N5.2 million from a group of young men traveling…
Bagudu clarifies tasks, responsibilities of Presidential Census Committee
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has clarified that Presidential Committee on Population and…
“It was evil that visited Benue,” Ribadu declares on killings
The NSA assured the people of Benue of the Federal Government’s determination to end insecurity. He stated that President Bola…
LG poll: Angry Lagos APC members protest against Obasa, party leaders
Akinoso-Olawaye said: “Don’t place a leader on people. Let all the aspirants go to the field in a free and…
What we’re doing to avert impending teachers’ strike – Abia govt
The Abia State chapter NUT, had in a press statement signed by its leadership, directed its members to proceed with…
Tinubu’s economic reforms will ensure equitable, sustainable development – Edun
Edun said this during the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF)-World Bank 2025 Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.
Nigeria Customs rakes in ₦1.75trn revenue in Q1 2025
The customs boss added that compared to the ₦9.59 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2024, the service observed…
Rivers: 4 notorious kidnappers linked to murder of businessman, others shot dead
Iringe-Koko stated that She noted that the abduction Georgewill was carried out by a group of sea pirates led by…
Reps donate N18m to victims of Enugu tanker explosion
“So, this is a cheque for ₦18 million to assist the state to further ameliorate their losses and challenges occasioned…
Oyebanji inaugurates Dialysis Centre facilitated by RCCG
Oyebanji, while expressing gratitude to Pastor Enoch and Folu Adeboye, His Love Foundation and RCCG Charity arm, described the gesture…
Shock in Rivers as Inspector shoots self dead at residence of ex-LG boss
Inspector Zabu allegedly shot himself dead at Ihunwo’s residence in Eagle Island, Port Harcourt. A source familiar with the incident…
Egbetokun orders immediate withdrawal of police mobile officers from VIPs, others
The IGP also declared that PMF Commanders will be held accountable for the conduct of their personnel and urged them…
Minister orders probe of alleged extortion of N5.2m by NSCDC operatives
Babatunde Alao, the spokesman to the Minister of Interior revealed this in a statement on Tuesday. According to the statement,…
How we arrested 300 people for waste disposal offences – LAWMA
The statement quoted the LAWMA Managing Director, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, as saying that it deployed comprehensive strategies, including the use…
Report reveals last words of Pope Francis
Although visibly weakened, Pope Francis delivered the traditional Urbi et Orbi (To the City and to the World) blessing to…
Kaduna: 12-year-old boy dead, 7 injured in accidental discharge of Dane gun
Hassan said at about 8:30 am, our operatives received a distress call regarding a suspected blast in the Josawa Road…
Four dead, many injured as rampaging cultists hit Bayelsa community
The member representing Yenagoa Constituency 1 in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Ayibanegiyefa Egba, condemned the attack. Egba,…
Kaduna woman lands in jail after phone rang in court
The spectator’s phone rang during the Kaduna Shari'a Court proceedings and she resisted submitting her phone to the court official,…
Easter: Foundation offers free medical services to rural communities in Edo
The Aaron Ponuwei Ebelo Foundation was established in 2024 by the children of late Chief Aaron Ponuwei Ebelo, in memory…
Worsening insecurity: Okpebholo convokes stakeholders’ meeting
Prominent political, religious, and traditional leaders, heads of security agencies in the State, and other key stakeholders were present at…