Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Investors gain N792bn as NGX maintains upward trend
The All-Share Index also gained 0.125 per cent or 1300 points, to close at 105,530.74, in contrast to 104,230.73 recorded…
Kogi revenue boss insists on tax clearance for students’ registration
The decision of the Kogi government to compel students to present parents’ TCC at the point of registration is with…
Kano governor Yusuf pays N16bn pension arrears
Flagging off the third phase of the pension arrears at the Open Arena, Government House, on Thursday, Governor Yusuf reaffirmed…
Aruna ousts Pitchford to progress at WTT Star Contender in Doha
The game played at the Lusail Sports Arena saw Pitchford secure the first set 12-10, but Aruna bounced back 11-9,…
Minimum wage to be reviewed in less than 2 years – Minister
Onyejeocha said this on Thursday in Umuahia, while addressing newsmen after a meeting with labour leaders in Abia. She said…
What Tinubu said about promotion of his ADC Nurudeen Yusuf
Lt. Col. Yusuf was promoted to Colonel by the Nigerian Army Promulgation AHQ MS/G1/300/252/2 on Dec. 19, 2024. The rank’s…
Tinubu calls for increased currency swap between China, Nigeria
China and Nigeria recently renewed their currency swap agreement, valued at 15 billion yuan (approximately 2 billion dollars), to enhance…
Why is Pastor Chris’ Net Worth More Than Just Numbers?
No amount of money can truly quantify Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's legacy, embodied in his vast network and the millions of…
Taylor Swift emerges Billboard’s No.1 top artiste of 21st century
In the list that combines the chart performances of all artists in the 21st century, Taylor Swift emerged as the…
79-year-old woman prays court to order I-G to withdraw police from private citizens
Yesufu, who told the court in a suit filed by her lawyer, Maxwell Opara, also prayed for an order of…
Infrastructure: Chinese foreign minister urges Nigeria to issue Panda bonds
The Minister said this while addressing State House correspondents alongside his Nigerian counterpart Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, after a meeting with…
Farmer commits suicide at protest site
Earlier, in December, 57-year-old Ranjodh Singh consumed insecticide during a farmers’ protest at the Shambhu border and later died in…
Fake EFCC operative Paul-Augustine to spend 18 months in jail
The prosecution stated that the convict committed the offence sometime in August 2024, by presenting himself as an EFCC officer…
Lagos teacher caught assaulting 3-year-old pupil on video docked
Nwadigbo, who resides at Isawo in Ikorodu, is facing a charge of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm giving a 3-year-old…
NYSC boss gives update on N77,000 allowance for corps members
Ahmed gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the inauguration of a…
‘Six soldiers, 34 terrorists killed,’ DHQ speaks on ISWAP’s attack on Borno military base
The statement said “On 4 January 2025, an unspecified number of ISWAP/BHT terrorists riding on motorcycles and Gun trucks engaged…
FG upgrades Kuje, Suleja custodial centres
Speaking during the facility tour on Tuesday, the Acting Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr Sylvester Nwakuche,…
Five arrested for defrauding Yobe trader
Their modus operandi involves approaching targets, pretending to be travellers seeking assistance, and subsequently deceiving victims into parting ways with…
PDP: We’ll obey court orders affirming Udeh-Okoye as our national secretary
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated this at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. The court of…
NNPCL’s Mele Kyari a shinning example of Renewed Hope Agenda, Tinubu says
The President said this in his 60th birthday congratulatory message to Kyari. The President commended Kyari’s diligence in transforming NNPCL…
“You’re a visionary planner,” Anyaoku hails Soludo after tour of projects in Anambra
Anyaoku gave the commendation on Tuesday in Awka during a visit to the ongoing Government House project and other developments,…
AIG Aghaulor charges newly promoted officers to brace up for new challenges
Aghaulor gave the admonition during the decorations of 15 newly promoted officers in Anambra and Enugu State Commands under the…
Police raise alarm over rise in number of missing persons in Ogun
According to her, while only a small fraction of the individuals had been found, with many regrettably not returning home.…
Bauchi governor reappoints 3 ex-commissioners as special advisers
By Olaide Ayinde Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has converted three of the five commissioners recently dropped to special…
2024: 188 road crashes claim 90 lives in Edo
A breakdown of the figures shows that the month of January 2024 recorded more casualties than every other months, accounting…
Police nab suspected cybercriminal over identity theft, others
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the…
Éric Chelle emerges new Head Coach of Super Eagles
His appointment is with immediate effect, and he has the responsibility of guiding the Super Eagles to earn a ticket…
Okpebholo asks Edo Assembly to confirm 6 for appointment as commissioners
The names of the six Commissioner-nominees are: Paul Nosayaba Ohonbamu, Washington Osa Osifo, Paddy Iyamu, Lucky Eseigbe, Andrew ljegbai, and…
Cybercrime: Police recover N8bn, prosecute over 751 suspects
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi who revealed this in a statement on Tuesday said the money have been…
Navy rescues 8 police officers, 1 civilian from boat accident in Bayelsa
The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu said…