Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Trump signs order to list Houthi militia as terrorist organisation
Shortly before the end of Trump’s first term as president in 2021, his then-secretary of state, Mike Pompeo initiated the…
Court cautions EFCC, lifts order freezing company’s $163,592
Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that the EFCC had failed to provide evidence that the funds constituted proceeds…
Police rescue abducted wife of AIG Odumosu, kill kidnappers
Ogun Police Command had in a statement on 17 January confirmed abduction Mrs Odumosu in a statement by its spokesperson,…
Women-Led Businesses, Agriculture to Benefit from $35m FCMB Deal
With Nigeria aiming for accelerated economic growth, partnerships like this one between Proparco and FCMB are pivotal. These efforts drive…
NAPTIP rescues 9 pregnant women from Abuja baby factory
Mr Vincent Adekoye, Press Officer, NAPTIP, revealed this in a statement to journalists on Thursday in Abuja. Adekoye revealed that…
Keyamo: FG’ll not accept N532bn variation on 2nd Abuja airport runway
Keyamo stated this when he appeared before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Aviation to defend the ministry’s 2025 budget.…
Tinubu spent N300bn on FCT satellite towns – Wike
Wike stated this on Wednesday, while inaugurating the nine-kilometre Paikon Kore – Ibwa Road, in Gwagwalada, Gwagwalada Area Council. He…
Edo tribunal: PDP witness alleges over voting in Ovia South-West
The witness alleged multiple over voting in favour of APC in seven polling Units in Ovia South West, while giving…
Wike’s projects beaming light of hope on rural communities – Etsu Kwali
Nizassan stated this while reacting to the newly inaugurated 11-kilometre Yangoji – Sukuku – Ebbo Road in the area council…
Alleged forgery: Court orders arrest of NSCDC staff
According to the ICPC, Buba, sometime in February 2015, fraudulently presented a fake BSc. Degree Certificate in Public Administration dated…
Rivers: Bonny LG confirms 3 dead in boat mishap, sends condolences
The statement explained that the council’s Chairman, Anengi Claude-Wilcox, was deeply saddened by the tragic incident that claimed the lives…
Tinubu hails THISDAY Newspapers on 30th anniversary
Tinubu, in the statement issued by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga stated that the numerous awards the publication, its editors,…
Nigeria Police to pass out 10,000 constables today
Adejobi described the graduation of the 10,000 recruit constables as a a milestone event and a testament to the ongoing…
Ogun: Court sends 3 to prison for kidnapping, selling 3 children
They were arraigned o charges of conspiracy, kidnapping and human trafficking. Earlier, the State Prosecutor, Mr I.A. Opayemi, told the…
Kaduna man Yusuf Mamman docked for allegedly defiling 7-year-old girl
Mamman, whose address was not provided, was charged for rape. The prosecutor, Insp Chidi Leo, told the court that the…
Dead body of ‘unknown man’ recovered in Kano well
Spokesperson for Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, announced this in a statement on Wednesday in Kano. According to…
I’m determined to expose corruption in JAMB, sacked deputy director tells court
Usman told Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae of the National Industrial Court, Abuja, while being cross examined as sole witness in the…
Medical students protest persistent blackout at UCH
The protest, supported by the Students Union (SU) of the University of Ibadan (UI), was held as early as 7.00…
Nigeria condoles with Turkiye over ski resort fire that killed 76
The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to express deep condolence to the Government and People of the Republic of Turkiye…
Birthright Citizenship Order: 22 States sue Trump
After his inauguration on Monday, Trump, a Republican, ordered U.S. agencies to refuse to recognise the citizenship of children born…
DSS slams terrorism charges on Mahdi Shehu
Shehu was arrested late last year after he shared doctored videos that falsely claimed the Nigerian government had permitted France…
Ekiti Airport ready for commercial operations – Festus Keyamo
The Minister disclosed this to newsmen shortly after inspecting facilities at the airport, accompanied by Gov. Biodun Oyebanji and top…
Ogun: Two vandals caught with stolen wires, iron rods
While interrogated, the suspects were unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for their possession of the stolen materials, the Ogun…
Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 59% of terrorism-related deaths worldwide – UN
According to Muhammed, for three years, terrorism related deaths have soared past 6000 making up more than half of all…
France issues new arrest warrant for ousted Syrian leader al-Assad
At the time, al-Assad’s government was attempting to regain control of Daraa from opposition forces. In 2023, the French judiciary…
U.S. scraps ban on immigration raids in churches, hospitals, schools
Officers will now be able to make arrests at designated “sensitive” areas, including houses of worship, schools, and hospitals. Officials…
2025 WEF: Shettima, Botswana’s President hold bilateral talks
Shettima explained that the meeting was part of Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening intra-African relations and enhancing economic cooperation. Both leaders…
Edo election: 3 PDP witnesses give testimonies on alleged irregularities
The PDP and its candidate in the election, Dr Asue Ighodalo are challenging the INEC’s declaration of the Gov. Monday…
The taxation trap: How Nigeria’s tax system is killing businesses
The struggles faced by SMEs in Nigeria have significant implications for unemployment. SMEs are critical drivers of job creation, particularly…
What Tinubu told Ogoniland leaders
The President also promised that his administration would prioritise peace, justice, and sustainable development in the area. "We cannot in…