Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Brass Refinery: Oil magnate Akintoye remanded over alleged diversion on $26m
Akintoye and Platform Capital Investment Partners Limited were alleged to have, between December, 2020 and February, 2021, indirectly retained 16…
Ibadan tragedy: Lawyer wants parents punished for aiding children over school fence
Such a parent should be held culpable for the death of any child who dies in the process; the paramount…
‘Go to court,’ LPDC tells Afe Babalola as it rejected request to debar Farotimi
he LPDC said this while rejecting a petition from by a lawyer from Emmanuel Chambers, Mr. Ola Faro, asking it…
Sales rep slams N500m defamation suit on NDLEA for labelling him ‘drug peddler’
Fajulugbe instituted the alleged character defamation suit against NDLEA through his lawyer, E. E. Osim of the Advocates Chambers, Calabar.…
“Truth is my only defence,” Farotimi speaks after release from prison
Farotimi who was arrested on December 3 in Lagos by and taken to Ekiti where he was arraigned before a…
2025: CDS Musa sets agenda for troops in Christmas message
In the message contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Tuesday in Abuja, the…
Tinubu bent on tackling corrupt practices – EFCC boss Olukoyede
“Nigerians can see clearly that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is bent on tackling corrupt practices in our midst. The strides…
Lagos City sparkles with Christmas decorations
Indeed, like Paris, Lagos is now a city of delights. It is now also Neverland made real. Twinkling luminous objects…
Eze Daniel Izu wins 2nd edition of SDGs Short Film Challenge
As the winner of the competition, Izu Ese will receive N1 million grand prize for the competition. Other winners at…
Terrorism: 4 suspects linked to Bello Turji remanded in Kuje prison
In count one, Musa Muhammad Kamarawa; Abubakar Hashimu, aka Doctor; Bashir Abdullahi; Samuel Chinedu; Lucky Chukwuma; Bello Turji (at large);…
“I scaled the fence to escape,” Etsu Lokoja recounts how his palace was attacked
He stated that the Lokoja Local Government Area chairman and his security team came for an on-the-spot assessment that Saturday…
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…