Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Gombe governor appoints 109 substantive directors
The statement quoted Rabi Jimeta, Chairperson, Gombe State Civil Service Commission (CSC), as saying that the appointments followed a rigorous…
Anambra: Kosisochukwu arrested for killing brother over foodstuff
Kosisochukwu killed his brother identified as Emmanuel Okafor, aged 45 years, during argument about using foodstuffs in the house, SP…
South African government fumes over Trump’s executive order
In a statement on Friday, the White House cited the new land policy of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as…
Olukoyede confers bravery award on EFCC officer shot dead in Anambra
Olukoyede spoke on Friday during presentation of post humous award to the parents of Sahabi who was killed in cold…
‘How medical doctor, Orok Ita, forged documents to commit 127m fraud’
Ita who was jailed by Justice Rosemary Oghogho-rie of Federal High Court was arrested by based on a petition by…
CDS Musa confirms killing of notorious bandit leader, Kachana Nafresh, by troops
Musa made this known at the closing of the 2025 CDS Joint Task Force Commanders Conference with the theme, “Enhancing…
Edo Commissioner risks contempt charge for appointing acting LG chairman
Esiegbe had in a letter dated February 3, 2025, appointed Osaheni, who is the Head of Local Government Administration of…
Okpebholo takes over Observer Printing Press from Obaseki’s consultant
It would be recalled that the State-owned newspaper, The Observer, was shut down on June 30 2022, by the then…
Why I’m always proud to call First Lady Remi Tinubu mother – Lagos Speaker
Meranda became the speaker after the House impeached the immediate past speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, in January. “She constantly leads the…
Kogi signs MoU to establish first state-owned TV station
The Secretary to the Kogi State Government (SSG), Dr Folashade Ayoade, formally signed the MoU on behalf of Gov. Ahmed…
Brazilian president says Trump not elected to “rule the world”
I respect the election of President Trump who was elected by the American people to govern the United States,” but…
Why we must establish electoral offences tribunal now – INEC boss
The INEC chairman also emphasised the need for reforms and limited time for the prosecution of electoral offenders. He said…
IGP appoints CP Shogunle head of SIS, CSP Ogarashi Force Marine Officer
Adejobi added that as part of IGP’s initiatives to improve security and combat crime along the county's inland waterways, Egbetokun…
NSCDC top shot, Adamu Yusuf, arrested over ex-CNS Jibrin’s alleged N3bn fraud
Yusuf was arrested by operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Yusuf, who was at…
How we stopped payment of N20bn to ghost pensioners – ICPC boss
Dr. Aliyu explained that the ICPC uncovered the fraudulent insertion of workers in some Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) as…
Scrapping of TETFund will lead to collapse of university education system – FUL VC
Stoppage of TETfund if allowed, will lead to collapse of the University and Polytechnic education system in Nigeria especially in…
Nasarawa Federal Polytechnic student arrested for hacking colleague to death
The detectives found one Ibrahim Matthew, a part-time ND2 Computer Science student of the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa (FPN), lying in…
How 2 Nigerians stole over N400 million via Moniepoint profiles
The Force spokesperson also revealed that following a filed petition for criminal defamation, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and falsehood, police operatives secured…
We’ve started monitoring funds going to LGs – EFCC boss Olukoyede
While responding to call by his visitors that EFCC should strictly monitor the management of funds accruing to local government…
Kano demolition tragedy: Yusuf visits victims, orders BUK to suspend action
Governor Yusuf further unveiled a comprehensive development plan for the community, which includes: connecting the community to the electricity grid;…
NPA defends plan to jack up tariffs by 15%
This was the first time the Nigeria Ports Authority would be reviewing its rates since 1993.
IBEDC reacts to shutdown of its offices by striking workers
Striking IBEDC workers had early on Thursday shut down the company’s main offices in Ibadan, Ilorin and Abeokuta. The IBEDC…
Tinubu celebrates Arise TV’s Adebayo Awosemo on 70th birthday
The President said this in a 70th birthday to the veteran journalist and public relations consultant on Thursday. In the…
Tinubu delivers verdict on AfDB’s Akinwumi Adesina
Tinubu's 65th birthday message to Adesina signed by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, highlighted the AfDB's president's contributions to sustainable development…
Automobile technicians protest killing of their 3 colleagues by truck in Ogun
The truck was said to have ran over three automobile technicians who were on motorcycle going home after they closed…
Senate to investigate Nigerien leader, Tchiani’s allegations against Nigeria
The investigation, which is to be conducted within four weeks, is aimed at using diplomatic and security measures to restore…
Taskforce arrests 12 suspected land grabbers terrorising Lagos
CSP. Adetayo Akerele, the Chairman of the TaskForce announced the arrest of the suspected notorious land grabbers in a statement…
Lawyer fumes as Police re-arrest TikToker Seaking in court
Seaking arrested by the police on 20th December, 2024 after he posted a video calling on Nigerians to beat up…
USAID suspension disrupts family planning services in Bauchi – Official
Expressing regret over the suspension of USAID’s activities, which resulted from a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump, Mohammed emphasized…
Four NSCDC operatives arrested over death of Bolt driver in Edo
An eye witness who gave his name as Festus Nwabuzor àlleged during a peaceful protest to the Secretariat of the…