Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
FRSC confirms 6 dead, 60 injured in Kogi accident
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in the state, Mr. Samuel Oyedeji, disclosed this in a…
Court dismisses suit seeking to void Tinubu’s appointments in NDDC
While delivering his ruling, Justice James Omotosho of Federal High Court held that the proper party to initiate the case…
‘How 19 people returning from wedding were burnt to death in Plateau accident’
According to him, the victims of the accident were returning to Kano when their vehicle was involved in an accident…
Lagos Arabic teacher jailed 21 years over attempted assault of 13-year-old pupil
Sakiru was jailed after by Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court after he was found guilty on an amended…
Alleged arbitrary arrest: Scavengers, beggars, others slam N500m suit against Wike, others
He is praying for an order awarding the sum of N500 million as general and exemplary damages for the violation…
Three persons kidnapped from Nasarawa rescued in Taraba
The victims, were freed after a combined team of policemen, local hunters, and vigilantes engaged the kidnappers in a gun…
Police nab 348 suspects in raid on FCT black spots
The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.…
Troops nab smugglers, impound 139 bags of rice in Kwara
The smuggled consignment of rice loaded in two vehicles were intercepted by troops from the 22 Armoured Brigade deployed for…
Trump to meet Putin immediately after assuming office
In early January, Trump declined to say when he was going to meet with Putin, but said that such a…
Lagos LG poll: APC denies asking LG chairs seeking re-election to resign
The APC Spokesperson, Mr Seye Oladejo, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday evening, said that the purported directive…
‘Embrace innovation to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges,’ Tinubu tasks military
Tinubu gave the charge on Monday in Abuja, at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2025 Regimental and Award…
#Endbadgovernance protest: Nigeria Police asks Amnesty to retract report, apologize
Force’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi, said the letter to Amnesty International was dated 6th January 2025 in a…
FCTA bans scavenging, suspends pantaker operations in Abuja
The Commissioner of Police in FCT, Olatunji Disu announced the ban while briefing newsmen after the FCT Security Committee Meeting…
Power generation increased by 30% in 2024 – Adelabu
Adelabu made the disclosure during his ministry’s 2025 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Power at the National Assembly…
Valentine Chukwuma emerges highest grossing Nollywood film editor in 2024
Filmone, a film distribution company revealed this through its instagram page @filmoneng, on Monday. Sanjo Adegoke came as the second…
How Katsina govt officials diverted N1.2bn – EFCC
EFCC said in a statement on Monday that the five officials were arrested following a petition from the Katsina state…
‘Lagos Assembly will support Sanwo-Olu’s govt under new Speaker’
The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr Stephen Ogundipe (APC- Oshodi/Isolo I) made the pledge in an interview on Monday…
Ekiti man Olajide Fajana bags life imprisonment for rape
Justice Olajide Fajana of Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti while delivering judgement on the case, convicted and…
Gov Otti approves upward review of Abia traditional rulers’ salaries
The Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, made this known on Monday during a press briefing on the outcome of…
Bet on Football With the Best Odds and Win Big
An individual's thinking and proper planning are the culture of betting. First, research should be done accurately because it affects…
Ibadan stampede: Court grants N10m bail to ex-Queen Naomi, others
An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has granted a former wife of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, Oriyomi Hamzat,…
Makinde: What I will do to kingmakers opposed to Owoade as new Alaafin
Recall that five Oyo kingmakers - Yusuf Ayoola, (Basorun), Lamidi Oyewale (Sanu), Asimiyu Atanda (Agbaakin), Hamzat Yusuf (Akinniku) and Wakeel…
NAF: We’ll probe alleged death of vigilante operatives in Zamfara airstrikes
Reports had indicated that some civilians identified as members of Zamfara Community Protection Guard (ZCPG) were killed in Tungar Kara…
Makinde presents staff of office to Owoade as new Alaafin of Oyo
The Oyo State Government had last Friday announcing the appointment of Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo about three…
Edo woman arrested for using hot iron to inflict injury on house help
The house help sustained injuries on his lap and genitals as a result of her action, Edo Police Command said…
NAHCON approves 4 airlines for 2025 hajj operation
The NAHCON boss stated that the airlines were screened and shortlisted by a team of 32 members that were inaugurated…
Egypt expands African diplomatic push as Red Sea crisis hits economy
The diplomatic effort comes as Egypt grapples with a 60 per cent drop in canal revenue over the past 11…
South Korean investigators seek cooperation in arresting impeached president
The CIO said it sent letters to the ministry and the security service late Sunday asking for their cooperation and…
Wildfire death toll hits 24 as Los Angeles set for more strong winds
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) warned of “critical fire weather” through to Wednesday. “Life-threatening winds…
Ebonyi Assembly Deputy Speaker loses aide in road crash
By Christian Ogbonna Ifeanyichukwu Eze, Personal Assistant to the Deputy Speaker, Ebonyi House of Assembly, Mr Chinedu Onah, has died…