Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Nigeria to begin production of HIV/AIDS test kits, anti-retroviral drugs
The NACA boss added that other measures included enrolling all individuals in the National Health Insurance Scheme, mobilising resources to…
‘My husband usually poison my food’
Kumunyi, a resident of Osungbade area of Ibadan, had dragged her husband to a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in…
CBN approves listing of CFA on NXP forms for export repatriation proceed
Mrs Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director of the NEPC, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on the Non-Oil Export Performance for the…
Tijaniyya leader worldwide delivers verdict on Tinubu after prayers at Aso Rock
Mahi Ibrahim-Niass who is the present Khalifah (successor) of Sheikh Ibrahim Niass and the President of the African Islamic Union…
Why 2027 election may be disastrous for PDP – Bode George
George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, made this remark at a news conference at his Ikoyi residence…
Tinubu sets agenda for Abba Aliyu as new boss of Rural Electrification Agency
The appointment of Aliyu as REA boss, effective from Jan. 23, is for an initial term of four years, Mr…
PSC orders immediate retirement of police officers above 60 years
Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC said this in a statement on Friday in…
What Oshiomhole said after witnessing PDP’s petition hearing at tribunal
Oshiomhole, who represents the Edo North Senatorial District, refused to comment on his observation of the proceedings while fielding questions…
Edo: 3 arrested for attempted kidnapping
The suspects, Asene Ogah (49), Ibhafidon Eric (29) and Ekpu Godfrey (44), were arrested at their various homes in Uromi,…
New anti-cult law prescribes stiffer penalties for violators – Edo govt
Section 12 of the Law clearly states that, “Any person being a cultist under Section 4, who assaults, injures, maim,…
Two caught with stolen 57 goats, 28 sheep in Gombe
The spokesman of Gombe Police Command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, stated this in a press statement in Gombe. Abdullahi said that…
‘I stole bag of rice, maize because I was hungry’
Earlier, the prosecution counsel, John Okpa told the court that he was not making an application for compensation of the…
Criminal organizations making $400bn annually from drug trafficking in Lake Chad – UNODC
Ousmane Touré, (UNODC) Country Representative for Nigeria, disclosed this while speaking at the closing of a long-week meeting of the…
Army confirms tragic route march accident in Lagos
The incident involved troops 81 Division of the Nigerian Army. Friday rammed into the soldiers around the Myoung Barracks Army…
Donation to family of flag designer: Flag Foundation hails Tinubu, Issa-Onilu
Chris Agiri, the Director General and founder of FFN said this in a statement while reacting to presentation of N30…
Why Egbetokun’s continued stay in office as IGP is not illegal – Police
The publisher of Sahara reporters and activist, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, had in a series of posts on social media alleged…
PDP being repositioned to wrestle power in 2027 – Oyinlola
Oyinlola stated this during the PDP North-East Zonal Caucus meeting, on Thursday in Bauchi. He said: “The main purpose of…
Market capitalisation gains N347bn as FCMB lists shares
Notably, the market capitalisation, which opened at N64.521 trillion, rose by 0.54 per cent or N347 billion to close at…
Court reinstates Oba Famodun as Owa of Igbajo, nullifies Gov Adeleke’s order
The court overturned the White Paper and Executive Order issued by Gov. Ademola Adeleke regarding the Owa of Igbajo chieftaincy…
Appeal Court affirms declaration of IPOB as terrorist organisation
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Court of Appeal on Thursday affirmed the judgement of the lower Court which outlawed the Indigenous…
Telco’s Tariff Increase and NCC’s patriotism
The tariff adjustments approved by the NCC are a necessary step toward addressing the financial and operational challenges faced by…
NNPC Ltd, Partners launch 5 mini LNG plants in Kogi
NNPCL is constructing the gas plants in partnership with PRIME LNG, NGML/Gasnexus LNG, BUA LNG, Highland LNG and LNG Arete.…
Kwankwaso making subtle moves to join our party – Kano APC chieftain
Illyasu, told journalists in Kano on Thursday, that Senator Kwankwaso's latest political calculation was to pave way for Governor Abba…
Alleged fraud: Court defers arraignment of ex-NHIS boss
Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu rescheduled the arraignment to February 3, 2025 after Yusuf was brought to court by operatives of…
No alternative to democracy, says former head of state Abubakar
Abubakar spoke at the launch of a book titled “100 Years of Political Parties Evolution in Nigeria, 1923 – 2023’’…
How gunmen killed 5 farmers in Ondo community- Eyewitness
Olowolafe, a farmer in the community, told journalists on Thursday in Akure that the gunmen entered the farmlands while people…
‘Why I used used my boss’ delivery bike as collateral to get a loan’
Williams, who lives in Dutse Alhaji, Abuja, told the court following his guilty plea to theft. ” I asked my…
The Longest-Serving Managers in 2025
The longest-serving manager in Europe’s top five leagues, Frank Schmidt has been the backbone of Heidenheim since 2007. His dedication…
Can Zambia qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
Zambia find themselves in Group E in the CAF World Cup qualifications, and right now, they sit in 4th position,…
“The Man Died” nominated for Best Feature Award at film festival
Produced by Zuri 24 Media, The Man Died is the story of Wole Soyinka’s 27 months incarceration by the Nigerian…