Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Refuting Amaechi: Okpebholo driving progress, not confounded by governance
Amaechi’s article also fails to acknowledge the Governor’s emphasis on transparency and accountability. The establishment of an Economic Transformation Delivery…
Customs impounds smuggled goods worth N229m in Ogun
DC Salisu at a press briefing held at Idiroko area l Command listed seizure of contraband goods worth N229,112,424.00 in…
Christmas: Ododo distributes 100 trucks of rice to Kogi residents
Fanwo noted that the initiative underscored the governor’s commitment to the welfare of the people. “In addition to this gesture,…
Fake Navy officer defrauding traders with fraudulent bank transfers nabbed in Yobe
Spokesman for Yobe Police Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, announced this in a statement in Damaturu on Friday. Abdulkarim said the…
Osundare: Celebrating a writer in search of a nation and the common good
Professor Taiwo Oloruntoba- Oju, in his speech he tentatively titled “Sharing Osundare: The Village Bard on Social Media”, said for…
Why deliberations of tax bills should be halted – NLC
Ajaero said that the politicization of the tax bills and alienation of key stakeholders was worrisome and robbed it of…
Court orders final forfeiture of warehouse, 54 containers linked to Emefiele
Oyedepo urged the court to make, “a final forfeiture order to the Federal Government of Nigeria, properties contained in Schedule…
Nigeria Police to unveil insurance company
Recognizing the indispensable role of police officers in maintaining national security, NPF Insurance Co. Ltd aims to provide robust financial…
Afe Babalola: Cargo airport best gift to Ekiti in 2024
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) recently granted license to the Ekiti state government to commence non-scheduled flight operations at…
Recruitment probe: Benue Assembly orders SUBEB chairman to step aside
The Benue lawmakers took the resolution following a motion moved by the Chief Whip, Mr Peter Ipusu (APC/Katsina-Ala West). Ipusu…
Lagos TaskForce nabs 17 suspected criminals, recovers fake naira notes
During the operation, Taskforce officers uncovered a disturbing cache of illicit substances, including Colorado, Indian hemp, narcotic drugs, and other…
FCT-IRS vows tough times for tax defaulters in 2025
Ango explained that the enforcement would be carried out after massive public enlightenment on residents’ tax obligations and opportunity to…
NBC to deploy drones for boundary management – DG
The Director-General of the commission, Mr Adamu Adaji, stated this at the 2024 end of year media briefing in Abuja…
Suspension of Edo LGs chairmen illegal, unconstitutional – AGF Fagbemi
Fagbemi said this on Thursday in Abuja during a public session organised by the ministry to update citizens and the…
Nigeria has achieved 80% success against kidnapping – NSA Ribadu
Kidnapping remains one of the most pressing security threats in Nigeria today. This demands a robust, multi-agency approach, which this…
Supreme Court, NAHCON, others fail ICPC integrity scorecard
Aliyu warned that the ICPC would take appropriate actions, including enforcement measures, against these MDAs to ensure they complied with…
Police nab 715 suspects for violent crimes in Adamawa
Mr Dankombo Morris, Adamawa state Commissioner of Police, made this known at a news conference on Thursday in Yola. The…
Why Buhari Foundation could not pay for FCT land – Garba Shehu
Shehu said those behind the foundation were given bill that did not compare with the bills given to similar organisations…
FG unveils free AI academy in Abuja – how to apply
While emphasising that the online programme was free, the minister called on all Nigerians particularly students, youths and civil servants…
POS operators unveil taskforce to tackle fraud in Nasarawa
The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria, AMMBAN, Nasarawa State chapter unveiled its taskforce on Wednesday, in…
Tinubu orders probe of Ibadan funfair tragedy
The president extended his condolences to the government and people of Oyo State as well as to the grieving families…
NAFDAC busts rice counterfeiting factories in Nasarawa
The enforcement operation, which confiscated numerous bags of rice from eight different facilities, was led by Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, the…
Tinubu’s renaming of UniAbuja after Gowon a celebration of exceptional statesman – Group
They said Gowon’s enduring legacy as a champion of Nigeria’s unity and progress continued to inspire generations. “From his pivotal…
Kogi man Ali-Shaibu bags death sentence for cultism
Delivering the judgment on Thursday, Justice M. Esu of Kogi State High Court held that all evidence pointed at Ali-Shaibu…
Ibadan tragedy: Police confirm 35 children dead, 6 critically injured
Osifeso said the case had been transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, with the…
Timur Kulibayev: A Catalyst for Progress in Energy and Business
In the late 2000s, Timur Kulibaev brought his contributions to the development of Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth initiatives through his appointment…
Stage set for second edition of SDGs Film Challenge in Abuja
The SDGs Short Film Challenge is an innovative platform designed to empower young filmmakers to spotlight developmental issues through the…
Elon Musk Net Worth Crosses $400 Billion
Musk’s journey to this financial zenith has been marked by a series of strategic moves and groundbreaking innovations. Even on…
Tinubu declares all NASS members ‘re-elected’ after gaffe during budget presentation
Senate President Godswill Akpabio had in his welcome speech lauded the President for his achievements. He also lauded the President…
Tinubu arrives at National Assembly to present 2025 budget
Earlier, security has been beefed up at the National Assembly Complex ahead of presentation of 2025 Appropriation Bill to a…