Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
“We’re sorry,” South-East students beg EFCC over killing of operative in Anambra
While expressing their solidarity with the EFCC, the students led by Comrade Charles Obinna Ijeomah stressed that the death of…
What Finnish Ambassador told Tinubu about ongoing trial of Simon Ekpa
Ms Sanna Selin spoke after presenting his Letters of Credence to President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock presidential villa on…
Hamas names 4 female Israeli soldiers to be released on Saturday
A three-stage ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was brokered in mid-January after months-long efforts by the United States, Egypt,…
Madugu assumes duty as new JTF Commander
He said this on Friday during the handover ceremony at the Headquarters of the Operation Delta Safe, in Yenagoa. He…
Ibadan teacher jailed for stealing employer’s N237k, phone
Delivering judgment, the Magistrate, Mrs O.O. Latunji, stated that she convicted and sentenced Osayemi based on evidences tendered against him…
Okpebholo: Useni left indelible mark on lives of Edo/Delta people
Okpebholo noted that the late Army General served Bendel State (now Edo and Delta States) with distinction and dedication, leaving…
Tinubu appoints top technocrat as NIMASA chairman
The appointment of the Kaduna state born legal, administrative and financial expert, was part of the recently announced appointments of…
Shettima seeks global partnership on African Atlantic Gas Pipeline
Shettima spoke during a bilateral meeting with President of WEF, Mr Børge Brende, on the sidelines of the ongoing annual…
Lagos woman charged with conspiring with son to beat up husband
The prosecutor, ASP Simon Uche, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on Jan. 18, at the Iyana…
House of Reps postpones resumption of plenary
The new date for resumption is now set for Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Akin Rotimi, spokesperson for the House of…
Rivers: Pastors Bassey, Elijah caught with sword, coffin, other ‘strange’ items
SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for Rivers Police Command in a statement she issued on Friday in Port Harcourt said…
Dantawaye assumes duty as Kogi police commissioner
His assumption follows the retirement of the former Commissioner, CP Bertrand Onuoha.
‘Big expectations’ as IBB is set to launch memoir
Babangida's tenure as head of state from 1985 to 1993 was marked by series of controversies including the execution of…
LP Reps lament failure to rescue Anambra lawmaker one month after abduction
Gunmen had on December 24th 2024, abducted Hon. Azuka, representing Onitsha 1 North Constituency in the Anambra State House of…
Trump signs order to list Houthi militia as terrorist organisation
Shortly before the end of Trump’s first term as president in 2021, his then-secretary of state, Mike Pompeo initiated the…
Court cautions EFCC, lifts order freezing company’s $163,592
Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that the EFCC had failed to provide evidence that the funds constituted proceeds…
Police rescue abducted wife of AIG Odumosu, kill kidnappers
Ogun Police Command had in a statement on 17 January confirmed abduction Mrs Odumosu in a statement by its spokesperson,…
Women-Led Businesses, Agriculture to Benefit from $35m FCMB Deal
With Nigeria aiming for accelerated economic growth, partnerships like this one between Proparco and FCMB are pivotal. These efforts drive…
NAPTIP rescues 9 pregnant women from Abuja baby factory
Mr Vincent Adekoye, Press Officer, NAPTIP, revealed this in a statement to journalists on Thursday in Abuja. Adekoye revealed that…
Keyamo: FG’ll not accept N532bn variation on 2nd Abuja airport runway
Keyamo stated this when he appeared before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Aviation to defend the ministry’s 2025 budget.…
Tinubu spent N300bn on FCT satellite towns – Wike
Wike stated this on Wednesday, while inaugurating the nine-kilometre Paikon Kore – Ibwa Road, in Gwagwalada, Gwagwalada Area Council. He…
Edo tribunal: PDP witness alleges over voting in Ovia South-West
The witness alleged multiple over voting in favour of APC in seven polling Units in Ovia South West, while giving…
Wike’s projects beaming light of hope on rural communities – Etsu Kwali
Nizassan stated this while reacting to the newly inaugurated 11-kilometre Yangoji – Sukuku – Ebbo Road in the area council…
Alleged forgery: Court orders arrest of NSCDC staff
According to the ICPC, Buba, sometime in February 2015, fraudulently presented a fake BSc. Degree Certificate in Public Administration dated…
Rivers: Bonny LG confirms 3 dead in boat mishap, sends condolences
The statement explained that the council’s Chairman, Anengi Claude-Wilcox, was deeply saddened by the tragic incident that claimed the lives…
Tinubu hails THISDAY Newspapers on 30th anniversary
Tinubu, in the statement issued by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga stated that the numerous awards the publication, its editors,…
Nigeria Police to pass out 10,000 constables today
Adejobi described the graduation of the 10,000 recruit constables as a a milestone event and a testament to the ongoing…
Ogun: Court sends 3 to prison for kidnapping, selling 3 children
They were arraigned o charges of conspiracy, kidnapping and human trafficking. Earlier, the State Prosecutor, Mr I.A. Opayemi, told the…
Kaduna man Yusuf Mamman docked for allegedly defiling 7-year-old girl
Mamman, whose address was not provided, was charged for rape. The prosecutor, Insp Chidi Leo, told the court that the…
Dead body of ‘unknown man’ recovered in Kano well
Spokesperson for Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, announced this in a statement on Wednesday in Kano. According to…