Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
21 internet fraudsters jailed in Benin City
The charge against Eimuen Nathaniel reads: "That you Nathaniel (m) on or about the 14th of February, 2025 within the…
Scientists working to extend human lifespan to 250 years – Medical expert
Speaking as the guest lecturer on the topic ‘The Longevity of Man,’ Wada stated that such feat could be realised…
Nigerian troops kill 92 terrorists, rescue 72 hostages from kidnappers
The troops also recovered a total of 117 assorted weapons and 2,939 rounds of ammunition. The recovered weapons included:58 AK47…
Alleged $1m, £34,537 theft: Court admits Jude Okoye to N50m bail
The anti-graft agency also alleged that, sometime between 2016 and 2023, Jude Okoye dishonestly converted the sum of £34,537 paid…
Police smash Pakistani gang of kidnappers in Lagos, nab 2, 5 escape, rescue victim
Spokesperson for Lagos Police Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin announced this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos He described arrest…
Ogun woman dies after multiple stabbing by husband
The command spokesperson added that the deceased sister recounted that at about 1:00a.m, Josephine, who married to Oju from Cross…
Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4m linked to Emefiele
EFCC counsel, Mrs Bilkisu Bahri-Bala, had told the court that the sum was lodged in the account of Donatone Ltd…
Lent, Ramadan: SSAP-SDGs tasks Nigerians on peace, justice, compassion
Speaking on the significance of these holy periods, Princess Orelope-Adefulire, emphasised that fasting is not only a spiritual exercise, but…
SDGs: Nigeria begins consultation on 2025 Voluntary National Review
The regional consultation for Nigeria’s 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) across the six geopolitical zones was launched in the South…
Alleged sexual harassment: Natasha files petition against Akpabio
The Kogi Central Senator noted that she had earlier made the allegation of sexuaal harassments public on national television and…
Court stops Senate from probing Natasha-Akpoti
the Senate had last Tuesday referred Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) to its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions over…
JNI lauds DSS boss for hosting inter-faith Iftar
The University don described Ajayi’s initiative to unite Muslims and Christians as historic. He reckoned that, despite being the son…
U.S. commend Nigerian Air Force for counter-terrorism efforts
The Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Bureau, Jessica Long, gave the commendation when she led the US…
Extraordinary leader, great patriot- Tinubu pays tribute to Obasanjo on 88th birthday
The President recalled that Obasanjo served the country meritoriously in the Nigerian Army, starting as a Colonel when, as the…
Why Fubara can’t comply with Assembly’s ultimatum on 2025 budget – Rivers Govt
The Rivers government also said it is waiting for true copies of the Supreme Court judgment to take final decision.…
KGIRS seeks support for implementation of land use charge in Kogi LGAs
Enehe made the call on Tuesday during a stakeholders' engagement on the implementation of the Land Use Charge Law, 2024…
Ogun lawmakers move to resolve land dispute between Ashimolowo, firm
Arc- View investment limited led by the CEO, Segun Oshundairo had petitioned the Ogun Assembly over the land dispute with…
Restructuring: CBN appoints 16 new directors
The appointment of directors to head key departments came following internal advertisement published in September 2024 to fill strategic departments…
Two jailed for internet fraud in Abuja
They were jailed on Friday, February 28, 2025 Christopher’s charge reads, ‘That you Godwin Christopher sometime in 2024 at Abuja…
EFCC, France to collaborate on asset tracking, cybersecurity training
Colombet highlighted France’s extensive collaboration across various security domains, particularly in the establishment of specialized academic and training centres. He…
INEC denies report on CVR, PVC resumption date
The clarification was made by Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, in a statement issued…
PDP expels BOT chairman Adolphus Wabara
According to a statement by Abraham Amah, the chairman of PDP in Abia, Wabara was suspended by State Working Committee…
Lagos Taskforce impounds 82 commercial motorcycles
Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday. According to him, the enforcements were…
Rivers: Fresh confusion as LG Chairs sacked in 2015 vow to take over councils
The former Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area (LGA), Benson Imie, disclosed this on behalf of the 23 LGAs Chairmen…
Makinde re-appoints monarch sacked by Supreme Court
Oyo Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Oyelade also recalled…
Ogun teenager arrested for stabbing friend to death
Spokesperson for Ogun Police Command, CSP Omolola Odutola who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the suspect engaged…
Jigawa Assembly passes Hisbah Board establishment into law
By Muhammad Bashir The Jigawa State House of Assembly has revoked the Hisbah Advisory Committee Law of 2004 to pave…
PSC appoints DIGs, Police Commissioners
Head of Press and Public Relations at PSC, Ikechukwu Ani, announced this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He…
EFCC detains ex-Gov Emmanuel Udom over alleged ₦700bn fraud
EFCC had invited Udom Emmanuel to its Abuja headquarters over a petition by a group identified as Network Against Corruption…
We’ll not hesitate to take action -Ijaw Youths spit fire over alleged attempt to impeach Fubara
“The so-called 48-hour ultimatum issued to Gov. Fubara to re-present the 2025 budget is a calculated attempt to create chaos…