Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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…
Kogi LG imposes indefinite dusk-to-dawn curfew over rising insecurity
“Vehicles from other towns or states passing through Yagba West within the curfew period will not be permitted to transit…
Army boosts operation with 15 locally produced armoured vehicles
Speaking at the handover ceremony in Kaduna, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shu’aibu, described the event as…
GSMA and Zindi Launch Landmark African AI Safety Challenge to Shape Global Standards for Trustworthy AI
The African Trust & Safety LLM Challenge will run from 4 March to 19 April 2026 on the Zindi platform.…
Kogi APC elects chairman, other officials
Richard Elesho Engineer Aliyu Ezu-Momoh has been elected as the new Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Kogi state chapter. He,…
Ogun 2027: Iyabo Obasanjo reveals how she was ‘begged’ to contest governorship
The governorship aspirant who is the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed how how people reminded her of the…
Benue APC elects new state officials
In his acceptance speech, Mr Benjamin Omale, State APC Chairman, said the APC must be home for all, adding that…
Oyo man kills elder brother for ‘shooting him in his dream’
"Acting on this claim, the suspect allegedly approached the deceased where he was seated, picked up a heavy rock, struck…
Gov. Yusuf’s ex-commissioner emerges chairman of Kano APC
The new leadership team comprises 28 members, elected to strengthen the party’s internal cohesion and prepare it for future political…
Two top Lagos bankers docked for allegedly stealing $306,667.81, €50,250
The top bankers were arraigned on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged stealing and retention of stolen property to the…
UK announces ‘unprecedented’ visa ban on four countries
The Home Office described the suspension on visa claims as an “unprecedented” step, as it is the first time such…
Iran crisis: Schoolgirls killed, thousands displaced, aid compromised – UN
Since the conflict erupted on Saturday with Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran, Tehran responded by with counterstrikes against Israel…
Trump promises protection for ships in Strait of Hormuz
Additionally, Trump has instructed the relevant United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to offer risk insurance and guarantees for…
Khamenei to be buried in Shiite shrine in home city of Mashhad
The mausoleum to the eighth Imam in Twelver Shia Islam, Iran’s state religion, is considered the country’s most important Shiite…
Why I dumped APGA for Labour Party – Rep. Ikwechegh
The lawmaker said he was convinced that the LP remained the right platform for the progressive-minded and commended the party…
Ayade, Minister, Jarigbe absent as Cross River APC elects new executives
The congress saw the emergence of Mr Chris Etta, a former member of the House of Representatives, as the Cross…
“Deliver two million votes for Tinubu,” Sani, Abbas task new Kaduna APC exco
Sankay, who is Special Adviser on Peace and Conflict Resolution to the governor was adopted after consultations with stakeholders in…
No more mounting of roadblocks to collect taxes, FG says
Adesokan said that the regulations would entrench transparency and equity in tax administration, especially within the commerce and informal sectors.
Chukwunweike emerges Enugu APC Chairman, says 2027 ‘guaranteed’
Chukwunweike pledged loyalty to the party and the governor, promising to strengthen party structures across ward, local government, and state…
Reelected chairman Sanusi vows to ensure Ogun APC remains strong, united
In his address, the governor said that principled leadership and transparent processes remain critical to securing sustainable electoral victory for…
NCDC raises alarm as Lassa fever ravages 18 states
NCDC described as particularly worrisome the growing infections among healthcare workers, with 28 confirmed cases and three deaths reported so…
Nigeria govt suspends pilgrimage to Israel over Middle East turmoil
Nigerian government said recent developments in the Middle East, including the imposition of a state of emergency in Israel, have…
Lagos medical director, 2 others suspended over Adichie’s son death
They were suspended after the Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel established a prima facie case of medical negligence against…
Two Kano men to die by hanging for killing newly wedded groom
On Oct. 20, 2025, a Kano State High Court sentenced the same convicts to death by hanging for stabbing a…
El-Rufai’s N1bn rights suit against ICPC, others suffers setback
El-Rufai, through his team of lawyers led by Oluwole Iyamu, SAN, is praying the court to declare that the search…
Court acquits two ex-NDDC Directors of money laundering charges
The Judge further held that the prosecution premised their investigation on credible intelligence whereas there was no petition against the…
NEPL/Seplat JV graduates 623 teachers under 2026 STEP
Speaking at the event, the Director, External Affairs and Social Performance at Seplat Energy, Chioma Afe, urged the teachers to…
Davos 2026: Infrastructure and Inclusion Overtake Crypto Speculation
While headlines at Davos may focus on political posturing and strategic reserves, the enduring legacy of this era will likely…
U.S. court jails Nigerian man in $4 million conspiracy
U.S. District Judge David Hittner handed down the sentence after Mba pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and…
Oyo 2027: Okeogun indigenes cry foul, reject APC chairmanship
Olaifa alleged that the move was a deliberate attempt to set aside the request of Okeogun zone for the Oyo…