Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
FCT: Police smash “One chance” robbery gangs, recover 7 vehicles
Mr Olatunji Disu, FCT Commissioner of Police revealed said this during a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Disu said…
10 Nigerians on the way to Libya stopped in Kano
Babale added that the rescued victims, aged between 22 and 42, comprised six females and four males, explaining that “they…
New dawn in FIDA as Onyenucheya – Uko emerges Abuja chairperson
Barr. Onyenucheya-Uko is also passionate gender advocate, spanning years of dedication towards advocating for women’s rights. She is known for…
The Latest Growing Trend in Personalized Care – Home Care Solutions
Healthcare professionals are now able to give previously unheard-of levels of individualized care thanks to cutting-edge technologies like genetic sequencing,…
Tinubu, a firm believer in media freedom, protection of Nigeria’s civic space – Minister
Speaking at the annual conference with the theme “Democracy, Media Freedom and the Imperative of Protecting the Nigerian Civic Space”…
El-Rufai’s son pours encomiums on father’s ‘enemy’, Shehu Sani
Mohammed El-Rufai spoke at an event has as its theme: “Role of Legislative Aides in National Development” organised at the…
Prison sentences handed down in fraud trial involving Vatican choir
The trial revolved around allegations that Palombella and Nardella had allegedly pocketed proceeds from the choir’s concerts. The case also…
Kunle Ajibade: The legend of conscience Abacha could not kill
In his as ever combative foreword to What a Country!, the acclaimed poet, essayist and political commentator, Odia Ofeimun, wrote…
Lagos health workers begin 3 days strike over CONHESS
The unions include the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), the…
German President Steinmeier visits Nigeria, South Africa, Lesotho
Steinmeier is scheduled to meet Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) President Omar Touray in the Nigerian capital before…
Nigeria earns Grade ‘A’ Status in human rights standards for 5th time – Ojukwu
Ojukwu said this during the commemoration of the International Human Rights Day organised by the commission. The Human Rights Day…
Wike vows to suffocate criminals in FCT
Wike stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, while inaugurating the construction of 15-kilometre road from the Abuja to Lokoja Expressway…
Police kill 1 bandit, nab 6 kidnappers, armed robbers in Kaduna
Hassan said on Oct. 8, at about 2:45 hours, a surveillance team from the Kasuwan Mata Police Division, acting on…
Katsina: 4 ‘suppliers’ of security personnel uniforms to bandits busted
He said that at the first instance, the police were able to apprehend one of the suspects on Nov. 19,…
Kogi: Ododo sacks boss Primary Health Care Agency, appoints replacement
This followed the termination of the appointment of the erstwhile Executive Director, Dr. Abubakar Yakubu. This was contained in a…
Kogi govt confirms arrest of 4 kidnappers, rescue of victims
The daredevil gunmen were nabbed on Tuesday, leading to the rescue of their victims within 24 hours of their abduction.…
7 men arrested for allegedly raping 4 minors in Katsina
The suspects include were identified as Salisu Ibrahim, Sabiu Abdulkarim, Nuhu Halliru, Rabe Malam, Hamza abdullahi, Iliyasu Ibrahim, and Idris…
Southern Reps declare support for tax reforms bills
Leader of the Southern caucus in the House of Representatives, Rep. Nicholas Mutu (PDP-Delta) disclosed this at a press briefing…
We’ll empower citizens to be agents of economic prosperity – Tinubu
The President said this while inaugurating the “Earn from the Soil” campaign during the National Convergence for the Renewed Hope…
‘Your duty is to serve Nigerians, not presidency,’ Shehu Sani warns NASS members
Sani stated this while speaking at the opening of the National Assembly Legislative Aides’ Forum (NASSLAF) Week on Tuesday in…
Just in: Police nab 3 fraudsters with over N129. 542bn fake currency in Kano
Discreet investigation conducted at the Command's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) led to the arrest of the principal suspect, Ahmad Abdullahi,…
Tinubu appoints Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as Acting Accountant General
Ogunjimi, according to the statement, is career civil servant and the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant…
Plateau Rep member, Fom Chollom, dumps Labour Party for APC
In the letter, Chollom who represents the Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency cited the political crisis in Labour Party as one…
COAS Oluyede advocates homegrown strategy in tackling insecurity
The Army chief who was represented by the Commander, Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command, Maj.-Gen. Adeleke Ayannuga, added that the…
Kano football match killings: CP Dogo conducts on-the-spot assessment
A statement released later Monday night by Kano state police Command spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on behalf of CP…
Affirmative action for women, a necessary corrective measure – Speaker Abbas
Speaker Abbas stated: “These efforts go beyond tokenism. Affirmative action for women is not undemocratic; it is a necessary corrective…
Old Port Harcourt Refinery: The old has become new again – Communications Consultant
In an article penned after an on the spot assessment of the facility in Rivers state, he added that not…
South-East Senators declare position on Tax Reform Bills
As much as the entire senators from South East , are not against the tax reform bills before both chambers…
What happened at first sitting of Edo election petition tribunal
Seven political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Accord Party, Action Alliance, Social Democratic Party (SDP), Allied Peoples Movement,…
FG’s wheat production scheme: Gov. Namadi orders arrest of agro-dealers for swindling farmers
The Governor made these revelations when he conducted unscheduled inspections of input distribution centers in the Birnin Kudu, Kiyawa, Jahun,…