Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Eight dead as truck crashes into passenger vehicle in Abia
The Abia Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the crash involved a trailer carrying chippings which…
Terrorism: FG docks 4 suspects linked to notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji
The suspects pleaded guilty after the 11 counts bordering on allegations of involvement in terrorism were read to them. The…
FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year
According to Ajani, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on behalf of the federal government sent warm greetings to all…
‘How Troops killed 13 IPOB members, nabbed 3 kidnappers in South- East’
The clearance operations were embarked on by troops of Operation UDO KA to make the South-East safe and peaceful throughout…
3SC stun Rangers in Enugu, as Remo Stars regain NPFL leadership
The weekend’s biggest result was in Enugu where hosts Rangers International fell to eternal rivals Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC)…
Reduction in petrol price by Dangote beauty of deregulation – IPMAN
Mr Ukadike Chinedu, IPMAN Publicity Secretary said this in Abuja on Sunday while commending Dangote for reducing price of its…
Yuletide: NACA sends message to Nigerians on HIV/AIDS
The NACA boss said this while urging Nigerians to prioritise their health by knowing their HIV status, especially as the…
Nigeria partners with China to promote growth of arts, culture
Musawa made the announcement at a New Year gala night celebrating China-Nigeria friendship, hosted by the China Cultural Centre in…
Yuletide: Police beef up security in Kaduna
Abdullahi also reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and order throughout the festive season. He said that proactive…
FCMB Group Shareholders Approve N340 Billion Capital Raise
FCMB Group reported a 67% growth in nine-month profit before tax to 91.8 billion naira. An earlier capital raise in…
Egbetokun never ordered beating of Policemen requesting to search phones – FPRO
Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi who said this in a statement issued on Sunday described the claim as 'entirely…
Egbetokun visits family of man allegedly tortured to death by police in Ilorin
The death of Jimoh Abdulquadri, who was of Balogun Fulani community at Erubu in Ilorin, in questionable circumstances in police…
Ogbaru women receive training on clean cooking, empowerment
Addressing the women at the venue of the training at Ruchem Beach Hotels, Iyiowa-Odekpe, Hon. Ogene said he would continue…
Many feared dead in Anambra ‘rice distribution’ stampede
The Abuja and Anambra deaths from stampedes is coming a few days after over 35 people, mostly children, were also…
Police smash ‘one chance robbery’ gang in Lagos
The suspects who usually pose as driver and conductor to rob their victims were arrested by operatives of the Zone…
Ibadan funfair tragedy: Old students ask police to release detained school principal
The Oyo State Police Command had on Wednesday announced the arrest over the tragic incident which claimed 35 lives of…
‘Totally false,’ NNPC Ltd dismisses report alleging shutdown of Port Harcourt Refinery
Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd in a statement on Saturday said contrary to the claims contained…
ABCON hails CBN’s sale of interbank FX to eligible BDCs
“To our members, it will revitalise our operations, making us functional and profitable, the President of ABCON, Dr Aminu Gwadabe…
Ondo AG vows to send traditional rulers involved in land grabbing to jail
Ajulo, who was reacting to the Anti-Land Grabbing Bill before the state House of the Assembly said this while affirming…
Okpebholo’s aide tackles AGF Fagbemi on suspension of Edo LGs chairpersons
But, Afegbua, in his reaction to the submission of the AGF, noted that the Local Government Law of the state…
Tinubu’s reforms quite painful, but necessary – BUA Group chairman
“Now, the exchange rate has been unified, and although it was initially difficult, with rates reaching nearly N2,000 at one…
Obi of Onitsha unveils sculpture of Ijele masquerade in Enugu
The Chairperson, Enugu State Tourism Board, Dame Rita Mbah, said that the Ijele sculpture was in line with the effort…
Why NBS figures on ransom payments, others are ‘practically impossible’ – Think thank
Also, the organisation queried claim in the NBS report that 51.89 million crimes were reported in a single year. "This…
Lagos woman who rained curses on Tinubu, I-G to spend Christmas in prison
This was after Justice Nwite of Federal High Court ordered her remand in prison till 30th December after she pleaded…
Exploring Biomechanics: Reducing Injuries in Professional Tennis
Emerging wearable technology would help players in tracking and assessing their biomechanics in a faster and more convenient manner. Smartwatches,…
Mastering the Markets: Forex and Crypto Trading Strategies to Watch in 2025
If 2023 was all about decentralized finance, 2025 is shaping up to be the year of AI-driven crypto trading. Artificial…
Rivers: Police nab kidnap kingpin, rescue 10-year-old victim
The spokesperson for Rivers Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, identified the rescued victim as a 10-year-old boy in a statement…
Fresh tragedy hits Ibadan: Husband, wife, grandson die in fire disaster
The fire incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, Yemi Akinyinka, General Manager Oyo State Fire Services Agency said…
Dele Farotimi gets N30m bail, barred from speaking to media
Aside the N30 million, other conditions of the bail imposed on Farotimi by the Magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, include provision of…
Kunle Afolayan trains new generation of filmmakers, gifts cash awards
The programme, which held from November 25 to December 16, 2024, brought together 40 intermediate-level filmmakers to enhance their skills…