Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Tchani lied over military camp claim: Sokoto, Kebbi border community leaders
Tchiani in a Christmas Day interview had claimed that Nigeria had provided a base for French soldiers near Lake Chad.…
Pate: How Tinubu’s administration is revolutionising Nigeria’s healthcare system
The minister recounted how he turned down an appointment as CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, chosing to return home…
‘Tchiani exhibiting traits of desperate, sinking military dictator’
“Our contention is that Gen. Tchiani is simply exhibiting the traits of a desperate and sinking military dictator by making…
Alleged land grabbing: Delta govt probes Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo
the Youth President of Ubulu-Okiti community, Ifechukwude Nwabuebo, alleged that the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Obi Ifechukude Okonjo and his…
Abstraction fees: MAN cries out to Sanwo-Olu over sealing water factories in Lagos
Ajayi-Kadir urged the governor to use his good office to order the immediate reopening of some closed water factories to…
Nigerian military speaks on use of drones used by terrorists
Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations told journalists in Abuja on Friday that the drones being used by…
Anambra: Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo shot dead
Fr Tobias, who was also a pharmacist was shot dead on Boxing Day, December 26, the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi…
Gov. Adeleke approves new Owa Obokun of Ijesha land
The appointments of Prince Haastrup as the new Owa-elect was sequel to the demise of the immediate past Owa Obokun…
Alia sets politics aside, celebrates Akume at 71
Recall that Alia fell out with Akume over control of the structure of the Benue chapter of APC and choice…
How 10 civilians died from airstrikes targeted at Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto – Military
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, through its Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba told journalists in Abuja that the Sokoto…
Cross River: 2 suspected drug dealers arrested with 110 wraps of Colos, others
Bassey and Okoi were arrested by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Squad of the Nigeria Police, Cross River Command. Speaking to…
Ibadan Stampede: Why Ooni won’t come to ex-wife’s aid – Makinwa
The former Queen and seven others are currently being remanded in prison following the death of 35 children on 18…
‘We’re completely heartbroken,’ Southern govs reacts to death of Jigawa governor’s son, mother
In the statement issued in Abeokuta, the SGF noted that Abduwahab was involved in a road accident along the Dutse-Kafin-Hausa…
Why Elevator Shoes Are the Ultimate Choice for Modern Men
The days when height-increasing shoes were ugly or heavy are long gone. Current elevator shoes are made to be exactly…
Over 2000 babies delivered, 6,300 surgeries performed in UBTH in 2024 – CMD
The UBTH CMD who noted that staff of the Hospital carried their bodies with grace and dignity, added that it…
Real estate mogul calls for check on Customs after near-fatal shooting incident
Adeyemo, who narrowly escaped being shot by Customs officers on December 8th while returning from a community event, made this…
Tinubu pours encomium on late Indian PM Manmohan Singh
While extending his his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of India on the passing of Singh, Tinubu in…
Boxing Day: 2 die, 15 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway lone crash
Mrs Florence Okpe, the Spokesperson of FRSC in Ogun confirmed the incident on Thursday in Abeokuta. Okpe noted that the…
Rep member cries out over sealing of property by Benue govt
The lawmaker said that the leisure park and event centre was sealed on December 23 by government officials. He said…
Adeleke pardons boy sentenced to death for stealing chicken, 52 others
According to him, the prerogative of mercy also extends to convicts sentenced to death but have spent a minimum of…
Yuletide: MultiChoice grants free access to all DStv stations
The statement read in part: “No Subscription, No Problem! Switch on your DStv decoder for a gift like no other…
CDS Musa reacts to alleged plan to use Nigeria to destabilize Niger Republic
Musa made the declaration in Sokoto on Thursday in obvious response to recent claim by the leader of Niger Republic…
Anambra: Notorious criminal Pablo Mamu in police net
Pablo Mamu was arrested in the early hours of Dec. 23, 2024, Anambra command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga,…
“Start preparing for your looming defeat in Kano,” APC tells Kwankwaso
Kano APC Chairman, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, said this in a statement on Thursday. He advised Kwankwaso to channel his energy…
Double tragedy: Jigawa governor loses son day after mother’s death
Abdulwahab died in a road crash when he was going to Kafin-Hausa local government area of Jigawa state for the…
Car of missing Anambra lawmaker recovered
Spokesperson of Anambra Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the recovery of the car in a statement issued in Onitsha…
FG dismisses claims against Nigeria by Niger Republic junta leader
The claims about the alleged establishment of a so-called Lakurawa terrorist headquarters in Sokoto State, purportedly orchestrated by Nigeria in…
UN: No fewer than 20 children killed in Pakistan airstrikes
The UN statement said Tuesday’s airstrikes were a violation of international law and called for an investigation. “International law obliges…
Mozambique prison riot leaves 33 dead as civil unrest grips country
A decision on Monday by Mozambique’s top court confirming long-ruling party Frelimo’s victory in the election has sparked fresh nationwide…
Wicked! Kogi man, Abdulmuqeet Musari, arrested for slitting friend’s throat
Musari had committed the attempted murder of Tijani on December 23, around Adavi Burial Ground, New Zango in Adavi Local…