Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
‘Okpebholo bribing our councillors with ₦2m each to join APC,’ Edo PDP cries out
The party in a statement no Wednesday by the Caretaker Committee Publicity Secretary, Chris Nehikhare, alleged that the Governor is…
ECOWAS Court dismisses suit seeking creation of 6th state in Nigeria’s South-East
In delivering judgment, the ECOWAS Court ruled that the creation of states within the Federal Republic of Nigeria falls under…
Dangote Refinery stuns marketers, dumps naira, begins sale of petrol in dollar
Dangote Refinery hinged its decision to begin the sale of petroleum products to marketers in dollars on the need to…
Don’t endorse Tinubu’s emergency rule on Rivers, Obi urges National Assembly
Obi said the situation in Rivers does not justify such action by the President. He also accused Tinubu of biased…
Dagogo: There are strong grounds to challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule on Rivers
Dagogo said that President Tinubu admitted that the Governor and Deputy Governor did not request the proclamation (as required under…
I have no freedom of movement – Prof. Osundare
Osundare made this statement against the backdrop of recent kidnappings and adoptions across the country. The Distinguished Emeritus Professor of…
‘We’ll abide by Tinubu’s emergency rule’, Suspended Rivers Speaker Amaewhule
”As an Assembly, we assure you all, our constituents that we would abide by this declaration even though it was…
“Reverse your atrocious decision on Rivers before it’s too late,” PDP governors warn Tinubu
The PDP-GF said this in a statement released by its chairman, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State on…
‘You lied over Kaduna LGs’ funds,’ ALGON tackles El-Rufai
While rejecting El-Rufai's claims Kaduna, ALGON spokesperson, Alh. Muhammad Shehu stated that Uba Sani’s administration upheld transparency, accountability, and financial…
FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N15.26 trillion in 2024
The NEITI FAAC Quarterly Review, released by NEITI on Tuesday in Abuja showed that the disbursements represented a historic high…
“You’ve failed utterly,” Barau slams El-Rufai after exodus of SDP chieftains to APC
Also, Kano SDP 2023 governorship candidate, Bala Gwagwarawa, members of the State Working Committee, 38 local government chairmen and secretaries,…
‘Tinubu consulted National Assembly before declaring state of emergency on Rivers’
However, while rejecting the declaration of state of emergency on Rivers, the Peoples Democratic Party on which platform Fubara was…
Reps to debate Tinubu’s state of emergency on Rivers today
The Spokesman for the House of Representatives, Rep. Akin Rotimi (APC-Ekitit state) confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday. He…
‘Rivers safe, peaceful, secure under my watch’, Fubara faults Tinubu’s emergency rule
In a national broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers, following the lingering political crisis in…
Rivers: APC backs Tinubu on State of Emergency declaration
By Emmanuel Mogbede Mr Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration…
Rivers: PDP fumes, says Tinubu’s action a clear attack on democracy
The PDP therefore cautions Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd) to respect the Constitution and ensure that he does not take…
Police get 20 new AIGs, 19 CPs, others
The appointment were among promotion of 219 senior police officers of different ranks approved by the PSC on Tuesday Also…
Atiku: Tinubu’s state of emergency on Rivers reeks of political manipulation
Tinubu had on Tuesday suspended Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara for six months. The President also suspended the Rivers House of…
Nwifuru sacks 2 aides for alleged gross misconduct
The two aides over were sacked over alleged acts of gross misconduct, the Secretary to the Ebony State Government, Dr…
“Don’t allow Supreme Court’s judgment to stop Rivers’ allocation,” PDP tells Tinubu
The PDP Chairman in Rivers, Chief Nname Ewor made the appeal at a news conference in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.…
Ogun govt. sets deadline for registration of herders
Its Permanent-Secretary, Mrs Kehinde Jokotoye, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abeokuta. Jokotoye noted that the registration, done…
Prof Niyi Osundare: Celebrating a writer so great yet humble and humane
It was in the light of these and other reasons that Ekiti State chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors…
Kogi: Vigilante operatives handover suspected cattle rustlers to police
Richard Elesho/Kogi Two suspected cattle rustlers, Suleiman Isah and Sumaila have been arrested by the men of the Kogi State…
Oyo man Salau Najeem sent to prison for defiling 13-year-old daughter
The prosecuting Counsel, Cpl. Oluwaseun Johnson, told the court that Salau had carnal knowledge of his daughter between Feb. 9…
Nigeria’s Aruna emerges Africa’s top-ranked table tennis player
With the new ranking, Aruna now occupies the 18th position with 1290 points, moving up one place from the previous…
Natasha reveals instances of alleged sexual advances by Akpabio
Natasha who was suspended on March 6 for six months following her face off with the Senate President over seating…
Unrest: Trump declares Biden’s pardons for committee members ‘void’
“The ‘pardons’ that Biden gave to the committee , and many others, are hereby declared void, vacant and of no…
Ibadan ‘Prophet’ jailed for stealing woman’s handbag
The Prosecutor, Sgt. Samuel Owolabi, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on March 14, at 11:30 p.m.,…
Fiancée upkeep: Catherine Ugwu allegedly dupes man of over N6.8m
She was arraigned on a four -count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, criminal misappropriation and cheating by impersonation…
W/Cup Qualifier: Osimhen, Onyemaechi, amongst 6 early birds in Kigali
The Amavubis of Rwanda will host the Super Eagles at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday from 5 p.m.…