Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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…
Egbetokun to challenge assassination allegation by Osun PDP chairman
Egbetokun spoke on Thursday in Abuja while reacting to a media reports, credited to the PDP Chairman. Bisi had on…
Why FG terminated Oyo-Ogbomoso Road contract- Umahi
He reiterated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu was committed to deliver the Oyo-Ogbomoso Road project in the shortest…
Ex- Spanish soccer federation boss fined €10,000 over kiss without consent
The ruling also banned Rubiales from going within a 200-meter (yard) radius of Hermoso and from communicating with her for…
“I didn’t say that” – Ex-military governor tackles Bisi Akande over Bola Ige
Former Military Governor of Old Western State Retired Brig.-Gen disputes claim of former Osun governor, Bisi Akande on late Bola…
Lokoja varsity students threaten to block highway over fatal accidents
Benjamin Timothy, FUL President, Student Union Government, SUG, who made the threat during the procession at the Falele Campus, Lokoja,…
Katsina to pay N1bn counterpart funding for Yar’Adua varsity Teaching Hospital
The funding aims to facilitate the full commencement of the MBBS program at the institution.
FG refutes approving Lagos-Abuja bullet train project
It is pertinent to note that the proponent of the story, Geofocus Consortium held a meeting with the Federal ministry…
100 days in office: Oba of Benin hails Okpebholo, delivers damning verdict on Obaseki
The monarch said this in a congratulatory message to Okpebholo on his attainment of 100 days in office. The Monarch,…
Flag Foundation mourns Adebanjo, Clark
The FFN boss added that Pa Adebanjo and Chief Clark were not only exceptional statesmen, but were not afraid to…