Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Police to commence enforcement of third-party insurance for vehicle owners – IGP
Egbetokun announced this when he he received the Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin and…
Nigeria signs agreement for repatriation of $52.88m linked to Alison-Madueke from U.S
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN signed on behalf of the federal government while…
Bandits kill 21 vigilante members in Katsina community
Katsina Police Command spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, on Friday. He said: “On Jan. 7, 2025, in Baure Village, Safana LGA,…
Nigeria and New Zealand: Sharing Cultural Similarities
Despite the distance between the two countries, Nigeria and New Zealand share several things in common culturally. If you happen…
Abimbola Owoade emerges new Alaafin of Oyo
In an announcement of the appointment of the new king, Oyo Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said Abimbola…
Edo govt vows justice for 12-year-old girl gang-raped by 5 men
According to the statement, Anani vowed that the five men who allegedly gang-rapped the 12-year-old girl on Christmas Eve, December…
BREAKING: EFCC busts Chinese-led massive internet fraud operation in Abuja
Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the anti graft agency in a statement said the 105 fraud suspects were arrested in…
Wahab Okoya’s viral video: Policeman holding bundles of naira for ‘spraying’ arrested
In a video that went viral about three days ago, the policeman was seen in his uniform holding bundle of…
Police speak on alleged theft of N1.9bn from Enugu govt account by hackers
Some websites and blogs had on Wednesday published stories alleging that fraudsters hacked into Enugu State Government account and stole…
Purple Rail Line: AfDB team visits Lagos
The visit follows a recent pitch for investment on 60-kilometre Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Purple Line at the African…
‘Don’t give in to blackmail over tax reforms’, Group urges Tinubu
The WRO, a global movement advocating for a return to regional government in Nigeria, made this plea in response to…
Zulum commiserates with Chadian Government over attack on Presidential Palace
Zulum expressed happiness that the Chadian leader was unharmed during the violent attempt, and praised the swift response of the…
Umahi gives contractor deadline for East-West road completion
While expressing satisfaction with the quality of work done on Section II-II by Messrs Setraco Nigeria Ltd, Umahi directed the…
Investors gain N792bn as NGX maintains upward trend
The All-Share Index also gained 0.125 per cent or 1300 points, to close at 105,530.74, in contrast to 104,230.73 recorded…
Kogi revenue boss insists on tax clearance for students’ registration
The decision of the Kogi government to compel students to present parents’ TCC at the point of registration is with…
Kano governor Yusuf pays N16bn pension arrears
Flagging off the third phase of the pension arrears at the Open Arena, Government House, on Thursday, Governor Yusuf reaffirmed…
Aruna ousts Pitchford to progress at WTT Star Contender in Doha
The game played at the Lusail Sports Arena saw Pitchford secure the first set 12-10, but Aruna bounced back 11-9,…
Minimum wage to be reviewed in less than 2 years – Minister
Onyejeocha said this on Thursday in Umuahia, while addressing newsmen after a meeting with labour leaders in Abia. She said…
What Tinubu said about promotion of his ADC Nurudeen Yusuf
Lt. Col. Yusuf was promoted to Colonel by the Nigerian Army Promulgation AHQ MS/G1/300/252/2 on Dec. 19, 2024. The rank’s…
Tinubu calls for increased currency swap between China, Nigeria
China and Nigeria recently renewed their currency swap agreement, valued at 15 billion yuan (approximately 2 billion dollars), to enhance…
Why is Pastor Chris’ Net Worth More Than Just Numbers?
No amount of money can truly quantify Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's legacy, embodied in his vast network and the millions of…
Taylor Swift emerges Billboard’s No.1 top artiste of 21st century
In the list that combines the chart performances of all artists in the 21st century, Taylor Swift emerged as the…
79-year-old woman prays court to order I-G to withdraw police from private citizens
Yesufu, who told the court in a suit filed by her lawyer, Maxwell Opara, also prayed for an order of…
Infrastructure: Chinese foreign minister urges Nigeria to issue Panda bonds
The Minister said this while addressing State House correspondents alongside his Nigerian counterpart Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, after a meeting with…
Farmer commits suicide at protest site
Earlier, in December, 57-year-old Ranjodh Singh consumed insecticide during a farmers’ protest at the Shambhu border and later died in…
Fake EFCC operative Paul-Augustine to spend 18 months in jail
The prosecution stated that the convict committed the offence sometime in August 2024, by presenting himself as an EFCC officer…
Lagos teacher caught assaulting 3-year-old pupil on video docked
Nwadigbo, who resides at Isawo in Ikorodu, is facing a charge of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm giving a 3-year-old…
NYSC boss gives update on N77,000 allowance for corps members
Ahmed gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the inauguration of a…
‘Six soldiers, 34 terrorists killed,’ DHQ speaks on ISWAP’s attack on Borno military base
The statement said “On 4 January 2025, an unspecified number of ISWAP/BHT terrorists riding on motorcycles and Gun trucks engaged…
FG upgrades Kuje, Suleja custodial centres
Speaking during the facility tour on Tuesday, the Acting Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr Sylvester Nwakuche,…