Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Trump to meet Putin immediately after assuming office
In early January, Trump declined to say when he was going to meet with Putin, but said that such a…
Lagos LG poll: APC denies asking LG chairs seeking re-election to resign
The APC Spokesperson, Mr Seye Oladejo, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday evening, said that the purported directive…
‘Embrace innovation to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges,’ Tinubu tasks military
Tinubu gave the charge on Monday in Abuja, at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2025 Regimental and Award…
#Endbadgovernance protest: Nigeria Police asks Amnesty to retract report, apologize
Force’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi, said the letter to Amnesty International was dated 6th January 2025 in a…
FCTA bans scavenging, suspends pantaker operations in Abuja
The Commissioner of Police in FCT, Olatunji Disu announced the ban while briefing newsmen after the FCT Security Committee Meeting…
Power generation increased by 30% in 2024 – Adelabu
Adelabu made the disclosure during his ministry’s 2025 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Power at the National Assembly…
Valentine Chukwuma emerges highest grossing Nollywood film editor in 2024
Filmone, a film distribution company revealed this through its instagram page @filmoneng, on Monday. Sanjo Adegoke came as the second…
How Katsina govt officials diverted N1.2bn – EFCC
EFCC said in a statement on Monday that the five officials were arrested following a petition from the Katsina state…
‘Lagos Assembly will support Sanwo-Olu’s govt under new Speaker’
The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr Stephen Ogundipe (APC- Oshodi/Isolo I) made the pledge in an interview on Monday…
Ekiti man Olajide Fajana bags life imprisonment for rape
Justice Olajide Fajana of Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti while delivering judgement on the case, convicted and…
Gov Otti approves upward review of Abia traditional rulers’ salaries
The Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, made this known on Monday during a press briefing on the outcome of…
Bet on Football With the Best Odds and Win Big
An individual's thinking and proper planning are the culture of betting. First, research should be done accurately because it affects…
Ibadan stampede: Court grants N10m bail to ex-Queen Naomi, others
An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has granted a former wife of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, Oriyomi Hamzat,…
Makinde: What I will do to kingmakers opposed to Owoade as new Alaafin
Recall that five Oyo kingmakers - Yusuf Ayoola, (Basorun), Lamidi Oyewale (Sanu), Asimiyu Atanda (Agbaakin), Hamzat Yusuf (Akinniku) and Wakeel…
NAF: We’ll probe alleged death of vigilante operatives in Zamfara airstrikes
Reports had indicated that some civilians identified as members of Zamfara Community Protection Guard (ZCPG) were killed in Tungar Kara…
Makinde presents staff of office to Owoade as new Alaafin of Oyo
The Oyo State Government had last Friday announcing the appointment of Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo about three…
Edo woman arrested for using hot iron to inflict injury on house help
The house help sustained injuries on his lap and genitals as a result of her action, Edo Police Command said…
NAHCON approves 4 airlines for 2025 hajj operation
The NAHCON boss stated that the airlines were screened and shortlisted by a team of 32 members that were inaugurated…
Egypt expands African diplomatic push as Red Sea crisis hits economy
The diplomatic effort comes as Egypt grapples with a 60 per cent drop in canal revenue over the past 11…
South Korean investigators seek cooperation in arresting impeached president
The CIO said it sent letters to the ministry and the security service late Sunday asking for their cooperation and…
Wildfire death toll hits 24 as Los Angeles set for more strong winds
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) warned of “critical fire weather” through to Wednesday. “Life-threatening winds…
Ebonyi Assembly Deputy Speaker loses aide in road crash
By Christian Ogbonna Ifeanyichukwu Eze, Personal Assistant to the Deputy Speaker, Ebonyi House of Assembly, Mr Chinedu Onah, has died…
Delta: Ndokwa communities cry out over deplorable roads
The affected communities have called on the state government, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and other government agencies for…
How the ruling class caused current hardship in Nigeria – Osoba
Osoba made this statement at his 90th birthday celebration which held on Thursday 9 January, 2025 at The White House…
Borno man caught with 116 wraps of Indian hemp
Spokesperson for Borno Police Command, ASP, Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Maiduguri. He said that…
Inferno At Ogoja High Court Of Justice: History In Smoke
Since its establishment about 1971 with Justice Inyang who passed on in Ogoja as pioneer Judge the court has told…
NASS committee rejects Solid Minerals Ministry’s budget estimates
The Chairman of the joint committee, Sen. Ekong Sampson, stated this after the Minister, Dele Alake, presented the ministry’s 2025…
Mahmood: Why INEC needs N126bn for its 2025 operations
Mahmood said this on Friday in Abuja at the budget defence session of Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee…
Nigerian troops kill 109 terrorists, rescue 43 from kidnappers
The troops also arrested 81 suspects, Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba revealed in a statement on Friday in…
Linking NIDO to NIA malicious, harmful – Worldwide Coordinator
Ubani described the claims, which suggested that the Federal Government established NIDO for espionage purposes on fellow Nigerians, as malicious,…