Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Salome Adaidu’s murder: Court sets date for trial as Ajayi pleads not guilty
Timileyin was arrested for killing 24-year-old Salome at his house in the Papalana axis at New Karshi in Karu Local…
Colombia agrees to terms on migrant deportations, White House says
Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that the flights had been blocked from landing by Colombian President…
Kwankwaso slams Police, FG over Kano terror alert
Kwankwaso said this while congratulating the Tijjaniyya Sufi Order on the successful completion of the annual maulud of Shiekh Ibrahim…
I rejected ministerial appointments, oil bloc – Afe Babalola
Babalola said this on Sunday when he received Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and other top traditional rulers who…
SEC issues red alert on Risevest, Stecs cooperative societies
The commission hereby notifies the public that Risevest and Stecs are not registered to operate in any capacity in the…
Group hails Tinubu for attracting $6.7bn investment to energy sector
While describing the achievements in the energy sector as commendable, TMV in a statement signed by Mr Chukwudi Enekwechi its…
Para Badminton Int’l: Nigeria’s Bolaji wins gold in Egypt
Bolaji’s achievement followed her radical success in 2024 where she made history as the first African athlete to win a…
2024/2025 NPFL: Results of Match Day 20 encounters
The following are the results of Match Day 20 fixtures in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played on…
‘I will withdraw suit against Dele Farotimi’, Afe Babalola assures Ooni of Ife
Ooni visited the elder statesman at his residence at Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) to plead with him to…
Anambra: 4 arrested for burning 74-year-old woman wheelchair user to death
Ikenga disclosed that the incident occurred around 9am on Sunday, leading to the arrest of the four suspects by operatives…
CDS Musa: Bello Turji begging to surrender, but we’ll not spare him
Musa said this while revealing that Bello Turji has declared that he is ready to surrender following the killing of…
‘How Nigerian Okezie Ogbata defrauded elderly U.S citizens of $6 million’
Ogbata and his co-conspirators told a series of lies to victims “to send money for delivery fees, taxes and other…
Zuckerberg: Meta to invest up to $65bn in 2025 to drive AI ambitions
Meta Platforms on Friday announced that the company plans to invest between $60 billion and $65 billion in 2025 to…
Congo provincial military governor dies in rebel offensive
The rebels are advancing on two fronts near the provincial capital Goma in the nation’s turbulent east, where tens of…
Kano govt, company sign $15m customized gas deal
Speaking at the signing of the MoU at KANINVEST headquarters in Kano on Friday, the Director General of the agency,…
Kano govt faults sealing of venue for Tijjaniyya Maulud by security agencies
The Kano State Government has not issued any complaints regarding insecurity, and we find the presence of security operatives at…
“We’re sorry,” South-East students beg EFCC over killing of operative in Anambra
While expressing their solidarity with the EFCC, the students led by Comrade Charles Obinna Ijeomah stressed that the death of…
What Finnish Ambassador told Tinubu about ongoing trial of Simon Ekpa
Ms Sanna Selin spoke after presenting his Letters of Credence to President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock presidential villa on…
Hamas names 4 female Israeli soldiers to be released on Saturday
A three-stage ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was brokered in mid-January after months-long efforts by the United States, Egypt,…
Madugu assumes duty as new JTF Commander
He said this on Friday during the handover ceremony at the Headquarters of the Operation Delta Safe, in Yenagoa. He…
Ibadan teacher jailed for stealing employer’s N237k, phone
Delivering judgment, the Magistrate, Mrs O.O. Latunji, stated that she convicted and sentenced Osayemi based on evidences tendered against him…
Okpebholo: Useni left indelible mark on lives of Edo/Delta people
Okpebholo noted that the late Army General served Bendel State (now Edo and Delta States) with distinction and dedication, leaving…
Tinubu appoints top technocrat as NIMASA chairman
The appointment of the Kaduna state born legal, administrative and financial expert, was part of the recently announced appointments of…
Shettima seeks global partnership on African Atlantic Gas Pipeline
Shettima spoke during a bilateral meeting with President of WEF, Mr Børge Brende, on the sidelines of the ongoing annual…
Lagos woman charged with conspiring with son to beat up husband
The prosecutor, ASP Simon Uche, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on Jan. 18, at the Iyana…
House of Reps postpones resumption of plenary
The new date for resumption is now set for Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Akin Rotimi, spokesperson for the House of…
Rivers: Pastors Bassey, Elijah caught with sword, coffin, other ‘strange’ items
SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for Rivers Police Command in a statement she issued on Friday in Port Harcourt said…
Dantawaye assumes duty as Kogi police commissioner
His assumption follows the retirement of the former Commissioner, CP Bertrand Onuoha.
‘Big expectations’ as IBB is set to launch memoir
Babangida's tenure as head of state from 1985 to 1993 was marked by series of controversies including the execution of…
LP Reps lament failure to rescue Anambra lawmaker one month after abduction
Gunmen had on December 24th 2024, abducted Hon. Azuka, representing Onitsha 1 North Constituency in the Anambra State House of…