Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Kano: Gov. Yusuf to build International Islamic Centre, renovates Friday mosques
Governor Yusuf emphasized that while the Kofar Mata Eid Prayer Ground is currently used only twice a year, transforming it…
‘He was a national asset,’ Kwara governor mourns Ijaodola
Ijaodola, a law lecturer at the Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State died on Sunday. Ijaodola who also lectured at University…
Kano governor Yusuf campaigns against substandard products
Yusuf made the condemnation while he joined other leaders to commemorate the World Consumer Rights Day, set aside by the…
Imo LP’s SWC members battle Chairman over suspension
The crisis in Imo chapter of Labour began when members of the SWC passed a Vote of No Confidence on…
‘He bestrode academia like a colossus,’ UNILORIN VC mourns Prof. Ijaodola
Ijaodola who passed away on Sunday morning was a Law Professor at Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo. The late scholar hailed…
A tribute to courage: Upholding justice and protecting press freedom in Nigeria
According to the report "State of Media Freedom in Nigeria" by the Media Foundation for West Africa and the Nigeria…
“You’re already down 2-0. More are coming,” Wike alerts Fubara
Wike spoke against the background of Supreme Court judgement which recognized the Martin Amaewhule led State House of Assembly populated…
USPF Secretary hails ITU, UK-FCDO’s partnership on Nigerian rural connectivity
Arowosafe gave the commendation at an Industry-Focused Stakeholders Engagement Session which was organised in Lagos over the weekend by the…
Sanusi’s reinstatement as Emir not invalidated by Appeal Court – Kano Gov’t
Kano Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, said this in a chat with journalists. According to…
Zulum distributes 110 vehicles, 280 houses to security agencies
The vehicles and houses were launched by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday at an event attended…
How I was duped by Nigerian fraudster posing as BP engineer – U.S. lady
Sharp testified as the first prosecution witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in the prosecution of Nelson…
11-year-old Amazing-Grace Salami wins Spelling Bee in Nigeria competition
Amazing Grace-Salami would represent Nigeria on the global stage at the centennial edition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in…
100 trucks of fake, banned drugs evacuated during NAFDAC’S enforcement exercise – Adeyeye
NAFDAC on Feb.10, started enforcement operations at the Idumota Open Drug Market, Ariaria Drug Market in Aba and Bridge Market…
Gov. Abiodun rewards UNILAG’s best graduates
Abiodun also appointed Badekale and Adebakin Education Ambassadors of Ogun state. Speaking when he received the two students and their…
Kidnappers demand N30m to free Quranic competition winner, father, sibling – Katsina govt
Rabiu-Faskari, his father and sibling were abducted two days ago on their way to Faskari from Katsina, after they were…
Internet fraud: EFCC grabs 30 suspects, 5 exotic cars in Asaba
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of EFCC, on Friday March 14, 2025, Dele Oyewale,…
EFCC intercepts 8 trucks conveying Illegally mined solid minerals in Benue
Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the EFCC said in a statement on Friday that the eight trucks were arrested on Wednesday,…
Outrage as police shoot, kill teenager at checkpoint in Edo
An eyewitness who declined having his name in print, said the victim was driving in a Mercedes Benz car, but…
Otti orders demolition of buildings at Abia University
Otti gave the order at a two-day retreat, organised for the re-constituted Governing Council of ABSU, by the Pro-Chancellor and…
Customs hands over intercepted contraband pharmaceuticals to NAFDAC
Comptroller Michael Ugbuagu, in-charge of NCS Zone C, Owerri, handed over the confiscated contrabands to the Coordinator of NAFDAC in…
Bitcoin Blackjack: How Crypto is Reshaping the 21st Century Card Game
Traditional online casinos often require players to provide sensitive personal and financial information. Withdrawals can be slow, and transaction fees…
‘Dangote/NNPCL price war killing our members,’ IPMAN cries out
Mr Chinedu Anyaso, Chairman, IPMAN, Enugu said this in a statement on Friday. Anyaso said the price instability in the…
Why IPU can’t help Natasha – Chair, Senate Interparliamentary Committee
Jimoh Ibrahim who is the Chairman of the Interparliamentary Committee in the Nigerian Senate said the petition filed by Senator…
Land tussle: Lawyer sues EFCC chairman, I-G, AGF, seeks N500m in damages
Acting on behalf of his clients, Jona Brothers, the suit has the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Attorney-General…
Lagos POS operator docked for absconding with colleagues’ N17m
Ishiaka who was arraigned before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court on Friday allegedly committed the offences in November 2024, at Mile…
Suspended REA’s exec. director, 1 other docked for contract fraud
One of the charges reads: "That you, Netufo Olaniyi Alaba between September and October, 2022 or thereabouts at the Federal…
Kano man jailed 7 years for posing as EFCC auctioneer
One of the charges reads: “That you Abdulrahman Bulama on or about June, 2023 in Kano within the jurisdiction of…
Maiduguri man Gilbert Omorogbe jailed for employment fraud
Omorogbe was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one- count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation…
Buhari: Why I can never turn my back against APC
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Former President Muhammadu Buhari has affirmed that he will never turned his back on the All Progressives…
Gov. Diri to PDP: Stop blaming APC for your crisis
Diri gave the advice in an interview with newsmen, shortly after the inauguration of the PDP South-South Zonal Caretaker Committee.…