Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Anambra governorship: Paul Chukwuma dumps APC few hours to primary election
Chukwuma disclosed this in a resignation letter addressed to the APC Ward Chairman, ward two, Umueri, Anambra East Local Government…
One dead as police rescue 14 kidnapped Benue Links passengers
“On April 4, at about 1500hrs, they sighted the bandits in the forest and engaged them in a gun duel.…
Nigeria’s domestic dollar bond issue wins West Africa Deal of the Year Award
Announced by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on August 19, 2024, the bond initially targeted $500 million but was oversubscribed…
Gunmen attack Benue Link bus, kill 2, abduct 12 passengers
The incident occurred on Thursday, near Otukpo Burnt Bricks, the Management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited said in a statement…
Anambra govt docks 3 popular native doctors for alleged criminal activities
Chidozie Nwangwu popularly known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki” was among three native doctors arraigned by Anambra Government before a…
Court jails man caught with undeclared $40,000 at Lagos Airport
Emeka who was arrested on February 12, 2025 was convicted and jailed by Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos,…
Abure’s sack by Supreme Court tonic for Labour Party’s stability – LP Reps
The leader of the caucus, Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, in a statement shortly after the Supreme Court pronouncement, described the…
Makinde mourns as Oyo PDP chieftain Yekini Adeojo dies
By David Adeoye Alhaji Yekini Adeojo, a former Deputy National Chairman (South) and governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP…
Bayelsa govt stops pro-Wike mega rally with court order
The Court restrained the associates of Nyesom Wike, from holding a mega rally in Bayelsa State pending the hearing and…
Commissioner urges Anambra youths to join Army
Mefor added that online registration for Nigerian Army 89 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women started from March 31…
U.S. tariffs could lead to decline in global trade – WTO
Okonjo-Iweala who said this in a statement she issued on Thursday in reaction to recent tariffs imposed on goods from…
Court bars Akpoti-Uduaghan, Akpabio, others from media interviews
he new judge, Justice Binta Nyako, gave the order during the hearing of the suit filed by the suspended senator…
Supreme Court did not sack Abure as National Chairman of Labour Party – Official
Obiora Ifoh, the National Publicity Secretary of Labour Party said this in a short statement he posted on the party's…
U.S. tariffs pose significant risk to global economy, warns IMF
The IMF chief underscored the necessity of avoiding actions that could further damage the world economy. She urged the United…
FCMB records N111.9bn profit before tax in 2024
The FCMB Group’s gross revenue stood at N794.4 billion for the period ending December 2023, marking a 53.9 per cent…
Ekiti traditional rulers endorse Oyebanji’s second term bid
MOBEL, led by its Chairman and the Ojurin of Ijurin-Ekiti, Oba Afolabi Ajibola, gave the assurance on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti…
Umahi opens up on alleged N200m campaign debt
Umahi said this while denying allegation while fielding questions from journalists during his tour of the Independence Bridge in Lagos.…
Nasarawa: Marshals shut down illegal mining site, nab 3 foreigners
ele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, confirmed this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun…
Natasha: Constituents laud INEC, vow to perfect recall petition
The constituents said this in reaction to to INEC’s declaration on Thursday that the petition they submitted for recall of…
Edo tribunal judgment validation of overwhelming support for Okpebholo – APC
The APC said this in a statement by Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary on Thursday in Abuja…
Ex-NYSC boss Tsiga recounts 56- day ordeal in kidnappers’ den
Tsiga was abducted from his hometown Tsiga, in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State on Feb. 5, alongside nine…
I did not authorise closure of Lagos Independence Bridge – Umahi
Umahi said this while apologising to Lagos residents and President Bola Tinubu for the disruption caused by the sudden closure…
I will write condolence letters of those wishing me dead, says Wike
The FCT Minister said while reacting to the rumour going round that he collapsed on Friday after he inspected some…
Nigerian military reacts to alleged withdrawal of Niger Republic from MNJTF
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye said this while dismissing reports that Niger Republic has withdrew from…
Nigerian troops kill Abba Allai, other terrorist commanders, fighters
The commanders were killed alongside many of their foot soldiers, Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, said while briefing…
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suit against Akpabio, others reassigned to new judge
Natasha had, in the motion ex-parte, sued clerk of the National Assembly (NASS) and the Senate as 1st and 2nd…
Why I can’t serve as judge in Miss World pageant -Shehu Sani
I have not been able to pass judgment on the most beautiful between my wives, let alone those I don’t…
INEC: Why we stopped action on petition for Natasha’s recall
Across the 902 polling units in 57 registration areas and five local government areas that make up the Kogi senatorial…
Uromi killings: Monday Agbonika takes over as Edo Commissioner of Police
CP Agbonika is a seasoned Police Officer of 32 years experience which covered, operations, investigation, administration, police public information and…
Nigerian Breweries delivers N1.1 trillion revenue in 2024 – Chairperson
Anammah who revealed this in the company’s 2024 annual report and account, on Thursday in Lagos added that in the…