Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
I’m determined to expose corruption in JAMB, sacked deputy director tells court
Usman told Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae of the National Industrial Court, Abuja, while being cross examined as sole witness in the…
Medical students protest persistent blackout at UCH
The protest, supported by the Students Union (SU) of the University of Ibadan (UI), was held as early as 7.00…
Nigeria condoles with Turkiye over ski resort fire that killed 76
The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to express deep condolence to the Government and People of the Republic of Turkiye…
Birthright Citizenship Order: 22 States sue Trump
After his inauguration on Monday, Trump, a Republican, ordered U.S. agencies to refuse to recognise the citizenship of children born…
DSS slams terrorism charges on Mahdi Shehu
Shehu was arrested late last year after he shared doctored videos that falsely claimed the Nigerian government had permitted France…
Ekiti Airport ready for commercial operations – Festus Keyamo
The Minister disclosed this to newsmen shortly after inspecting facilities at the airport, accompanied by Gov. Biodun Oyebanji and top…
Ogun: Two vandals caught with stolen wires, iron rods
While interrogated, the suspects were unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for their possession of the stolen materials, the Ogun…
Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 59% of terrorism-related deaths worldwide – UN
According to Muhammed, for three years, terrorism related deaths have soared past 6000 making up more than half of all…
France issues new arrest warrant for ousted Syrian leader al-Assad
At the time, al-Assad’s government was attempting to regain control of Daraa from opposition forces. In 2023, the French judiciary…
U.S. scraps ban on immigration raids in churches, hospitals, schools
Officers will now be able to make arrests at designated “sensitive” areas, including houses of worship, schools, and hospitals. Officials…
2025 WEF: Shettima, Botswana’s President hold bilateral talks
Shettima explained that the meeting was part of Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening intra-African relations and enhancing economic cooperation. Both leaders…
Edo election: 3 PDP witnesses give testimonies on alleged irregularities
The PDP and its candidate in the election, Dr Asue Ighodalo are challenging the INEC’s declaration of the Gov. Monday…
The taxation trap: How Nigeria’s tax system is killing businesses
The struggles faced by SMEs in Nigeria have significant implications for unemployment. SMEs are critical drivers of job creation, particularly…
What Tinubu told Ogoniland leaders
The President also promised that his administration would prioritise peace, justice, and sustainable development in the area. "We cannot in…
Rivers: Five arrested for killing kidnapped man after collecting ransom
The suspects allegedly abducted Horsefall in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Sept. 10. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for the…
Market gains N472bn as investors react to NCC’s tariff hike
Investors’ buy interest in MTN Nigeria, alongside tier-one banking stocks namely, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), Zenith Bank, Access Corporation,…
Abuja-Kaduna road contract: Umahi demands apology from Daily Trust over alleged falsehood
Umahi, in a press conference held on Tuesday attended by the State for Works, Mohammed Bello Goronyo, the Permanent Secretary,…
Tax reform bills: TUC suggests areas for review
For one, the TUC wants the threshold for tax exemptions to be increased from the current N800,000 per annum, as…
Retired civil servant Clara Izuora, 2 others docked over kidnapping of 14 children
The three defendants committed the offence between July 21, 2024 and August 27, 2024 in various places in Ondo state,…
Witness: How Ex-Punch staff defrauded investors of multimillion naira
The defendant was on June 21, 2024 arraigned on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit felony to wit…
Court orders final forfeiture of Lagos building to FG
KofarNaisa also told court that the Commission published the interim forfeiture order in The Punch newspaper of December 9, 2024…
Inside President Tinubu’s meeting with Fubara, Wike in Aso rock
It was believed that the meeting was part of the ongoing efforts geared at preparing the ground for resumption of…
Ex-Taraba governor gave me $5,000 to relocate to Lagos to avoid EFCC – Witness
Lawal testified in the trial of Ishaku and former permanent secretary, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the…
FG issues alert as Anthrax hits Zamfara
Anthrax is an infection caused by bacterium Bacillus anthracis that can affect warm-blooded animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, horses…
EU must be ready to fight Trump tariffs – German minister
EU countries should act with an outstretched hand towards the Trump administration, “but not allow our hand to be slapped…
Suspected mastermind of attack that claimed 7 lives in Yobe market arrested
SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the command’s Spokesman, who disclosed this in a statement in Damaturu on Tuesday, said a locally made…
NNPC Ltd blames vandals for Buguma wellhead fire
In a statement on Tuesday, Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL said the vandals were attempting to…
NMA: Man who killed EFCC operative in Anambra an impostor, not a medical doctor
Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu is NOT a Medical Doctor (not even an academic doctor) as widely published by the media though…
‘How troops killed Bello Turji’s son, other terrorists’ kingpins in Zamfara’
The son of the notorious terrorists was killed by troops during a raid on Turji's stronghold on Fakai high ground…
Just In: Lawyer protests N12.3bn fraud charge against Otudeko in court
Mr Bode Olanipekun (SAN) told the court that he was protesting because the charge had not been served on Otudeko…