Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Benue governor calls for ban on open grazing nationwide
Alia made the call on Friday in Makurdi while declaring open the Benue Livestock Summit 2025, saying that ranches remained…
NAPTIP rescues Akwa Ibom girl trafficked to Mali
The Uyo Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Mr Emmanuel Awhen, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
Kano govt approves salary increment for tertiary institutions’ staff
The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya hinted this while briefing journalists on the outcome…
NAFDAC destroys fake drugs worth ₦100trn
By Chimezie Anaso Fake, substandard, and falsified drugs worth over N1 trillion seized during a recent operation by National Agency…
Violent storm: Ogun to conduct integrity test on school building
Speaking during the visit, the governor who was represented by his Deputy Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele assured that the pre-requisite quality…
Internet fraud: EFCC grabs film director, 3 online vendors, 14 others in Uyo
Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the anti-graft agency said the suspects were arrested on Thursday March 20, 2025 in a…
Ogun govt issues flood alert, advises residents of vulnerable communities to relocate
The press conference was addressed by Ogun commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya. Speaking at the press conference, Onasanya urged…
Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers guided by constitution – Akpabio
Akpabio who spoke in Calabar on Friday, when he was inducted into the University of Calabar (Unical) Hall of Fame…
Customs hands over $578,000 seized from passenger at Lagos Airport to EFCC
anding over the foreign currency to the EFCC in Lagos on Friday, the Comptroller in charge of (MMIA) Command, Effiong…
Ibadan man Olanrewaju jailed 9 months for stealing phone, N50K
Olanrewaju, whose address was not provided, was arraigned on Wednesday on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing. Earlier, the…
Many dead as NAF jets hit terrorists’ strongholds in Katsina, Borno
The series of decisive and precision-guided air interdiction missions conducted between March 17 and March 19, Deputy Director, Public Relations…
Court restrains INEC from receiving petition for Natasha’s recall
Some constituents of Kogi central senatorial district allegedly began collection of signatures of registered voters across the district’s LGAs as…
Akwa Ibom: Police rescue 7 pregnant women, 5 infants from illegal maternity home
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, made this known in a statement in Uyo on Friday. John…
Kogi: Police reassure on rescue of kidnapped ABC bus passengers
The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP. William Ovye Aya who disclosed this in a statement said the…
Why we want Natasha out of Senate -Kogi Central Constituents
The concerned indigenes, who are of Ebira extraction like the embattled senator, said they resolved to bring the embattled senator…
Courts jail 29 internet fraudsters in Benin City
The suspects were arraigned before Justices A.N. Erhabor and W. I. Aziegbemhin of Edo State High Courts, sitting in Benin…
“It’s not our money. The stealing has to stop,” Peter Obi speaks again
Obi, a former Anambra governor, who noted that the country was going through a difficult phase, said that Nigeria possessed…
Rivers: “We’ll not hesitate to enforce the law,” Ibas warns as he unveils mandate
“We will not act arbitrarily, but will not hesitate to enforce the law where necessary, Let no one be in…
Uzodimma: Tinubu’s ‘state of emergency’ in Rivers very commendable
peaking at a in Owerri, the capital of Imo State on Thursday, Uzodimma said the political development in Rivers had…
‘How FRSC officer Nathaniel Kumashe was abducted in Benue’
He was abducted shortly after returning from the late cousin’s wake, the Benue Command of FRSC said in a statement…
“You’ll receive N77,000 allowance from March”, NYSC boss assures corps members
“With effect from March, you are going to receive the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira as your monthly allowance. NYSC…
Rivers: NAFDAC arrests sales girl, impounds over 120 bags of fake rice
The NAFDAC Coordinator in Rivers, Mr Emmanuel Onogwu, made the remark in a statement issued to newsmen by Mr Cyril…
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry emerges first woman, African IOC president
The 41-year-old succeeds German Thomas Bach, whose tenure ends after 12 years. Bach will step down on June 23, with…
Atiku, Obi, El- Rufai coalition mere gathering of political jobbers – Minister
Highlighting President Tinubu’s leadership qualities, Ata commended his adherence to the rule of law, his democratic approach to governance, and…
“We’ll rescue kidnapped 18 ABC bus passengers unhurt,” Kogi govt assures
Gunmen had reportedly hijacked the bus last Sunday at Oloma in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi, a border town…
Ibok-Ete Ibas takes over as Sole Administrator of Rivers
Ibas told journalists at the airport upon his arrival that Port Harcourt had always been his city and everything appeared…
Rivers: Okpebholo disowns South-South governors, backs Tinubu
By Jethro Ibileke Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has distanced himself from the position of his colleagues in the…
Abuja ghastly crash: FCT Dept. confirms 10 dead, 30 injured
The driver of a truck lost control around Karu bridge on his way to Nyanya on Abuja-Keffi expressway and rammed…
“Don’t distract Ododo with campaign for second term,’ Kogi govt begs
As part of this ambitious drive, the Ododo Administration is working on ensuring Kogi has an airport and a free…
Who are the best Nigerian defenders in 2025?
With these defensive stalwarts, it is no surprise that Nigeria finished with one of the best defenses at the 2023…