Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Wike’s ally, Dan Orbih, re-elected PDP S’South Zonal Vice Chairman
Speaking at the event, Wike said the PDP zonal congress held in Calabar would be the last to elect the…
PSC to rid South-East of police officers violating human rights, extorting motorists
The Chairman of PSC, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Hashimu Argungu said this on Saturday in Enugu at a…
Niger: 12 dead as bus, truck collided
Three other passengers, including two women and the driver, sustained varying degrees of injuries and were currently receiving treatment at…
Clampdown on fake drugs: NAFDAC says over 11,000 shops sealed, 40 arrested so far
We have closed over 4,000 shops in Onitsha, 3,027 shops in Lagos and 4,000 shops in Aba since we commenced…
Edo: Many feared killed in clash between cocoa farmers, alleged produce thieves
A competent source in the locality who pleaded anonymity, told told journalists that the crisis started on Thursday when an…
Ekiti Airport highly functional, aesthetically pleasing – Air Peace boss
Speaking with journalists shortly after landing, the Air Peace CEO emphasised that the facility’s readiness for both international and domestic…
Police rescue 6 children found alone in Lagos building
The children, aged between seven and 13 years, have been rescued and are currently in a protective shelter through the…
‘My husband, friend joint owners of my daughter’s pregnancy’
The woman told the police that her husband conspired to sexually defile the girl, his step-daughter in the Okokomaiko area…
Ogun teenager, Oluwaferanmi Olasupo, drowns while swimming
According to report, the victim, an inexperienced swimmer, had gone to the quarry site with friends to swim when he…
Abuja civil servant docked for smuggling wife, son into IPPIS platform
One of the counts against him reads: “That you Oseni Adeolu Olayinka (M), Executive Officer, Federal Ministry of Water Resources,…
Osun LG election: Adeleke orders restriction of vehicular movement
Governor Adeleke, who reiterated his commitment to peace and security, said the movement restriction is necessary to prevent importation of…
Police nab two notorious kidnappers after fierce gun battle in Adamawa
Two AK-47 rifles, 66 rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition, one pump Action rifle, Dane gun and charms, among others were…
Ogun: 5 taxi drivers docked for driving with expired insurance certificate
The taxi drivers were docked on one-count charge of driving without valid certificate of insurance. The Prosecutor, Insp. Lawrence Olu-Balogun…
Katsina launches N4bn food security initiative
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has unveiled a N4 billion investment in consumer shops dubbed…
‘You must offer deep, sincere apology to Nigerians,’ PDP chieftain tackles Babangida
Babangida, at the launch of his book titled ‘A Journey in Service’ on Thursday in Abuja, admitted that Abiola won…
Rubiales, Hermoso set to appeal ‘kiss’ verdict
A Madrid court on Thursday fined former Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Rubies 11,000 euros (11,480 dollars) for kissing Spain’s Hermoso…
Okpebholo condoles with family of man killed during prayer session
The sad incident occurred Thursday evening during an inter-denominational service to commemorate Okpebholo's 100 days in office. The heavy breeze…
Tension in Ogun over alleged destruction of cassava farm by herders
A farmer identified as Ogunbayo Adewale who is the owner of the farm reported the incident, estimating damages caused by…
“Osun LG election will hold on Saturday, ” Gov. Adeleke insists
Adeleke added that Osun voters are prepared to exercise their voting rights on Saturday even as he expressed satisfaction with…
Ex-Naval Chief Jibrin Usman still wanted for alleged N3bn fraud – ICPC
Demola Bakare, The Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission said this in a statement on Friday while…
ICPC to launch accountability, corruption prevention programme for LGs
The Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, who revealed the plan on Wednesday during a summit organized by…
AGF Fagbemi to Adeleke: Why Osun LG election can’t hold on Saturday
However. Gov. Ademola Adeleke had in a broadcast on Thursday insisted that the local government election will go on. The…
Dangote: How Babangida empowered Nigerian investors
Dangote said this during the unveiling of the book, “A Journey in Service,” the autobiography of the former Head of…
One dead, 4 injured as school wall collapses on students in Yobe
Dr Bukar Aji, Permanent Secretary, Yobe Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, confirmed the incident at a news conference on…
Court jails 11 internet fraudsters in Benin City
They all pleaded “guilty” to the charges when they were read to them, prompting prosecution counsel, F.A Jirbo, I.K Agwai…
Debt recovery: Edo Assembly grants Okpebholo permission to hire consultants
The purpose was for the House to grant the government’s request to join other states in Nigeria to review, reconcile…
MPC meeting: CBN retains all monetary policy parameters
The committee also voted to retain the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) at 50 per cent for Deposit Money Banks and…
Tinubu: Babangida shows courage by admitting Abiola won 1993 presidential election
General Babangida confirmed for the first time in 32 years that Chief Abiola had won the historic June 12 election…
Lawyer docked for alleged N1.3bn forex fraud in Uyo
Ozougwu was docked on the claims of four petitioners that he presented himself as a registered bureau de change operator…
Okpebholo reels out achievements in 100 days in office
Noting that he met a State full of potentials, but facing challenges, Governor Okpebholo said from the first day of…