Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Delta: Ndokwa communities cry out over deplorable roads
The affected communities have called on the state government, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and other government agencies for…
How the ruling class caused current hardship in Nigeria – Osoba
Osoba made this statement at his 90th birthday celebration which held on Thursday 9 January, 2025 at The White House…
Borno man caught with 116 wraps of Indian hemp
Spokesperson for Borno Police Command, ASP, Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Maiduguri. He said that…
Inferno At Ogoja High Court Of Justice: History In Smoke
Since its establishment about 1971 with Justice Inyang who passed on in Ogoja as pioneer Judge the court has told…
NASS committee rejects Solid Minerals Ministry’s budget estimates
The Chairman of the joint committee, Sen. Ekong Sampson, stated this after the Minister, Dele Alake, presented the ministry’s 2025…
Mahmood: Why INEC needs N126bn for its 2025 operations
Mahmood said this on Friday in Abuja at the budget defence session of Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee…
Nigerian troops kill 109 terrorists, rescue 43 from kidnappers
The troops also arrested 81 suspects, Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba revealed in a statement on Friday in…
Linking NIDO to NIA malicious, harmful – Worldwide Coordinator
Ubani described the claims, which suggested that the Federal Government established NIDO for espionage purposes on fellow Nigerians, as malicious,…
‘Eliminate Lakurawa or send them packing from Nigeria’, Commander orders troops
Addressing the troops, Soleye encouraged them to remain steadfast in their mission, while assuring them of full support of the…
UN human rights Chief defends online hate speech regulation
Türk made this statement on Friday following Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to end the company’s fact-checking programme in the…
Why appointment of Owoade as new Alaafin cannot stand – Oyo kingmakers
The five kingmakers - Bashorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Layinka; the Lagunna of Oyo, High Chief Wakeel Oyedepo, and…
Police dock 74-year-old Abuja man Ubula Samuel for dangerous driving
The Prosecution Counsel, Ayotunde Adeyanju, told court that the victim (complainant), Jamila Umar of Abacha Road, Mararaba, reported the matter…
Cross River man arrested for allegedly killing mother for rituals
SP Irene Ugbo, the spokesperson for the Cross Rivers Police Command confirmed the suspect’s arrest and detention to newsmen on…
Kano Emirate tussle: Appeal Court orders fresh hearing
The high court had stopped Aminu Bayero and four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye from parading…
Sen. Mbata emerges new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Mbata was elected at the Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly meeting held at the Old Government Lodge, Enugu on Friday. With…
10 dead as bus, truck collide on Kaduna-Abuja expressway
The Sector Commander of FRSC in Kaduna, Corps Commander Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the accident on Friday in Kaduna. Nadabo said…
Anambra: Okija rice stampede victims buried amidst tears
While mourning the victims, the Founder of the Obijackson Foundation, Chief Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, thanked the traditional ruler of the community,…
Police to commence enforcement of third-party insurance for vehicle owners – IGP
Egbetokun announced this when he he received the Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin and…
Nigeria signs agreement for repatriation of $52.88m linked to Alison-Madueke from U.S
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN signed on behalf of the federal government while…
Bandits kill 21 vigilante members in Katsina community
Katsina Police Command spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, on Friday. He said: “On Jan. 7, 2025, in Baure Village, Safana LGA,…
Nigeria and New Zealand: Sharing Cultural Similarities
Despite the distance between the two countries, Nigeria and New Zealand share several things in common culturally. If you happen…
Abimbola Owoade emerges new Alaafin of Oyo
In an announcement of the appointment of the new king, Oyo Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said Abimbola…
Edo govt vows justice for 12-year-old girl gang-raped by 5 men
According to the statement, Anani vowed that the five men who allegedly gang-rapped the 12-year-old girl on Christmas Eve, December…
BREAKING: EFCC busts Chinese-led massive internet fraud operation in Abuja
Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the anti graft agency in a statement said the 105 fraud suspects were arrested in…
Wahab Okoya’s viral video: Policeman holding bundles of naira for ‘spraying’ arrested
In a video that went viral about three days ago, the policeman was seen in his uniform holding bundle of…
Police speak on alleged theft of N1.9bn from Enugu govt account by hackers
Some websites and blogs had on Wednesday published stories alleging that fraudsters hacked into Enugu State Government account and stole…
Purple Rail Line: AfDB team visits Lagos
The visit follows a recent pitch for investment on 60-kilometre Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Purple Line at the African…
‘Don’t give in to blackmail over tax reforms’, Group urges Tinubu
The WRO, a global movement advocating for a return to regional government in Nigeria, made this plea in response to…
Zulum commiserates with Chadian Government over attack on Presidential Palace
Zulum expressed happiness that the Chadian leader was unharmed during the violent attempt, and praised the swift response of the…
Umahi gives contractor deadline for East-West road completion
While expressing satisfaction with the quality of work done on Section II-II by Messrs Setraco Nigeria Ltd, Umahi directed the…