Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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…
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…