Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Tinubu signs N54.99trn 2025 budget into law
The bill was passed by the National Assembly on Feb. 13, after increasing it from the initial N49.7 trillion submitted…
We’ve to follow the rules – Ireti Kingibe opens up on Natasha’s clash with Akpabio
By Ayorinde Oluokun/ABUJA Senator Ireti Kingibe (LP, FCT), has said failure of her counterpart, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to follow rules was…
Lagos Assembly Speakership battle: Court fixes date for Obasa’s suit
Obasa was impeached on Jan. 13, following allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office, and the deputy, Meranda, was…
EFCC docks ex-Abia governor, son, 3 others for N60.85bn fraud
EFCC accuses former governor Orji, and the four others of fraudulently converting N22 billion allocation for security votes and 12…
Oyo teenager docked for allegedly stealing boyfriend’s N4m
The prosecutor, PC Olapeju Durodola, told the court that the defendant and others now at large committed the offences on…
Another setback for Fubara as Supreme Court nullifies Rivers LG election
A five-member panel of the Supreme Court nullified the Rivers Local Government election in which the Action Peoples Party (APP)…
Natasha-Akpoti: Akpabio frustrating me because I didn’t yield to his sexual advances
Recalled that the Senate on Tuesday referred Akpoti-Uduaghan to its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions over alleged disorderly…
Anike Agbaje-Williams who made history as first face on television in Nigeria dies
Agbaje Williams who was also the first face to appear on Television in Black Africa died Wednesday 26th February 2025,…
White House bars AP, Reuters from covering Trump cabinet meeting
The White House denied access to an Associated Press photographer and three reporters from Reuters, HuffPost and Der Tagesspiegel, a…
Speculations trail withdrawal of Lagos Speaker Meranda’s security aides
The Speaker’s Special Adviser on Information, Mr. Victor Ganzallo confirmed the development. "In the early hours of Thursday, we woke…
U.S. DOGE ‘accidentally ‘cut Ebola prevention, Says Elon Musk
Musk, who is not a Cabinet member or an elected official, said one such mistake was “accidentally” cancelling Ebola prevention…
Nigeria’s rig count to reach 50 year end – NUPRC
The Chief Executive, NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria International Energy Summit…
NAFDAC introduces new technology to combat counterfeit medical products
Its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Adeyeye, represented by Mr Bitrus Fraden, NAFDAC’s Director of Post-Marketing Surveillance, said GreenBook serves as…
FBI blames North Korea for $1.5bn crypto theft
“(North Korea) was responsible for the theft of approximately $1.5 billion USD in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit,” the…
Zamfara: Four arrested for illegal dealing in petroleum products
Umar Mohammed, the spokesperson for NSCDC in Zamfara disclosed to newsmen on Wednesday in Gusau that the suspects were arrested…
Odefa re-elected PDP South-East Zonal Chairman despite expulsion from party
The PDP Executive Committee at Odefa’s Ward of Oguduokwor, Oshiri Community in Onicha Local Government Area of the state, on…
EFCC accuses Enugu lawyer of stealing client’s N41m
The charge reads: “That you, Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo on or about the 23rd day of November, 2015 in Enugu within the…
How Anambra govt used my account to launder N860m – Contractor
Okparache revealed this while speaking at the 10th prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Obiano for N4 billion fraud…
NPFL: Shooting Stars FC draw with hosts Enyimba International
Sodiq Ibrahim gave the visitors the lead in the 15th minute of the match played at the Enyimba International Stadium.…
Nasarawa United stun NPFL leaders Remo Stars
Nasarawa United are currently ranked 17th with 30 points, while Remo Stars still lead the NPFL table with 51 points.
How we lost 6,000 transformers to vandals in four days – KEDCO
“In some locations, entire transformers were stolen by criminals. Even here in Katsina, a transformer was taken," Mr Auwal Yusha’u,…
Lagos Assembly fumes over unauthorized entry by suspended Clerk
The Assembly’s Chief Security Officer, Mr Kabir Kushoro, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday said…
How SoftOrbits’ prompt-based image editing software helps beginners achieve professional results
On its website, SoftOrbits showcases several examples of what an AI-powered editor can achieve: from making the skies more sunny…
Stakeholders demand more seats for women in government
Stakeholders, policymakers, and gender advocates have united in their opposition to the stifling of political opportunities and representation for women…
Ibadan man Adebayo in trouble over alleged false online publication
Adebayo, whose address was not provided, is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, defamation and publication of…
Pope Francis resting peacefully, says Vatican
The 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church had a “peaceful night” and is now resting, a spokesman said. The Argentinian…
GDP: FG reiterates commitment to sustainable growth
According to the NBS report, Nigeria’s GDP rate in real terms grew by 3.84 per cent in Q4 2024 on…
Police arrest 5 over murder of 7-year-old boy, vigilante commander in Edo
Edo Police Command Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu revealed this in a statement on Wednesday. Yamu revealed that one…
Four herders die after eating suspected poisonous fish in Taraba
The chairman of Takum local government area council in Taraba State, Hon. John Ali confirmed the incident .According to the…
Kogi partners China on Free Trade Zone
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo disclosed this when he played host to a delegation of Chinese investors and consular officials led…