Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
‘How Nigeria police officers stole over N43m from Abuja Airport worker’
While narrating how the extortion was carried out, the police spokesperson said the officers, led by Inspector Esther Okafor on…
Police smash Terhemba Dabo- led notorious robbery gang in Benue
By Emmanuel Antswen The Police said a 29-year-old leader of robbery gang identified as Terhemba Dabo, popularly known as ‘Kough,’…
Enugu workers received N80,000 minimum wage in November – Labour Leaders
The Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Enugu state Chapter, Comrade Fabian Nwigbo; Chairman, Trade Union Congress (TUC), Enugu Chapter, Comrade…
Why Port Harcourt Refinery can’t bring down prices of petroleum products – PENGASSAN
Mr Festus Osifo, President of PENGASSAN, said this on Tuesday while confirming that the Port Harcourt Refinery has resumed production.…
NBA decries ‘commercialization’ of police services in Enugu
The Chairman of NBA, Enugu Branch, Chief Venatus Odo noted that the recent extortions take place at their various police…
‘Jenifa’ appointed UNAIDS’ goodwill ambassador for HIV prevention
The event, marked under the theme ‘Take the Rights Path: Sustain the HIV Response and Stop HIV Among Children to…
CRPP commends Okpebholo over suspension of market unions, associations
The Chairman of CRPP, Dr. Samson Isibor, gave the commendation in a statement he issued in Benin on Tuesday. He…
Tinubu’s tax reform bills will address fiscal challenges confronting Nigeria – Sen Nwoko
Nwoko, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and a member of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendment…
Wike: Tinubu determined to transform Abuja satellite towns to cities
Wike said this during the inauguration of the construction of Kabusa to Takushara road in Abuja on Tuesday. He assured…
Imo: Security operatives dislodge notorious IPOB Commander, Ifeanyi Okorienta, gang members
Brig.-Gen. Usman Lawal, the Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze, Owerri, revealed this to journalists at a…
Kogi: CP Onuoha visits boat mishap scene, calls for safety precautions
The House of Representatives had also on Tuesday ordered investigation into causes of the incessant boat mishaps on Nigeria’s waterways…
‘A troubling breach of the rule of law’ – NBA reacts to arrest of Dele Farotimi
Farotimi was allegedly arrested by operatives of Ekiti Police Command at the behest of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afe…
‘How Gideon Ebukwe was shot dead inside Ogun hotel’
Ebukwe was shot dead the guest despite escaping to the ceiling of the hotel by the gunmen who proceeded to…
Nigeria, South Africa set deadline for MoU on early warning system, agree on other issues
President Bola Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa co-chaired the meeting. In the wake of the attacks on Nigerians in South…
CSOs give police 48 hours to unravel ‘complicity’ in death of ex-EdO NLC chairman
The Executive Director of African Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), David Ugolor, who led the others on a…
Seplat Energy denies encroaching on Delta community lands
Seplat Energy made the denial in a statement by its Manager (Corporate Communications, External Affairs & Social Performance), Stanley Opara,…
Edo: Suspected Internet fraudsters shoot ‘Aza Man’ over N94m scam proceeds
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at Okhoro road in Egor Local Government of Edo. The victim was said to…
EFCC: Why we did not identify owner of Abuja’s ‘landmark recovery’ estate
EFCC said the allegation of a cover up of the identity of the promoters of the Estate stands logic on…
Four injured as section of Samsung building collapses in Abuja
Mr Abdulrahman Mohammed, acting Director-General, Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD), said that the incident occurred when the Penthouse…
Yuletide: Aero Contractors pegs fare for local routes at N80, 000
The airline is currently charging N110, 000 for one-way trip for routes across the country. The Managing Director of Aero…
FCT: Police impound 296 vehicles over tinted glass, other offences, foil 5 ‘one chance’ robbery
Disu, who spoke during a media briefing in Abuja said vehicles were impounded over use of tinted glass, driving with…
Ododo presents maiden budget proposal to Kogi Assembly
Targeted towards actualising the state's 32-year development plan and enhanced accountability, Ododo noted that the 2025 budget proposal is divided…
Drama as ex-convict escapes from courtroom before bagging 3 years jail term
Bello escaped when the magistrate, Mrs O.O. Latunji, stepped briefly into her chamber to write her judgment and it took…
Senate approves 2025-2027 MTEF/FSP
The highlights of the approved recommendations of 2025-2027 MTEF/FSP include: approval of projected oil benchmark prices of $75.3 per barrel…
Senate confirms appointment of Oluyede Chief of Army Staff
The Senate, thereafter, confirmed the appointment of Oluyede as substantive COAS. The Senate Committee had last Wednesday screened Oluyede, behind…
Port Harcourt Refinery functional, PENGASSAN affirms
Giving further detail on the current state of Port Harcourt refinery, Osifo stated that the plant's Crude Distillation Unit (CDU)…
‘Port Harcourt Refinery working effectively’, Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers tackles critics
ational President of the Association, Mr Tony Ogbuigwe, who said this in an interview, declared that chemical engineers who are…
Ibadan: Fire razes shops at Moniya garage
Akinyinka said that the agency received a distress call about the fire incident from one Mr Adelola around 12:27 a.m.,…
Police react to video of uniformed personnel scooping fuel from accidented tanker
Adejobi therefore alleged that those who released the viral video and trying to link the uniformed personnel to Nigeria were…
Lingering speakership crisis in Liberian Parliament a litmus test for ECOWAS?
Analysts are of the view that there is an urgent need to resolve the lingering leadership crisis engulfing the nation’s…