Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Adamu Umaru arrested for impregnating daughter, 15, in Cross River
The manager of the hotel in his statement also admitted that he had seen the suspect severally with the victim…
2023 election: Presidency not stolen, Obi couldn’t have done better — Okupe
According to him, the opposition PDP and LP appear to be unrealistic with their accusations that “the presidency was stolen”.…
G20: Nigeria announces initiatives to combat hunger, boost education
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to…
Why I donated Sodeke Statue to the Egba people – Prince Yemisi Shyllon
The statue, which stands gallantly at the roundabout, a stone throw from the Ake palace, was donated, according to Shyllon…
Senate sacks CCT Chairman Danladi Umar
He, however , said the conduct of Danladi Umar, who is the Chairman of the Tribunal has fallen short of…
I’m addicted to writing, says Adamu Kyuka
Adamu Usman, a law professor and author of more than 40 literary works and biographies, who also adopts the pen…
High cost of food items: Okpebholo suspends market unions, associations in Edo
The suspension order is contained in a communication notice dated 19 November 2024, issued by the Secretary to State Government,…
UN underlines solidarity with Ukraine 1,000 days into Russian invasion
Schmale, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, on Tuesday detailed the death and destruction that has occurred since…
Police exit from contributory pension huge risk – PenOp
Mr Oguche Agudah, the Chief Executive Officer of PenOp, voiced the concern on Tuesday in Abuja during a public hearing…
Tompolo alleges sabotage in fight against crude oil theft
Ekpemupolo stated this when he played host to the national leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association ( NBA), on Tuesday…
Jos trader jailed 18 months for stealing goat
Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp Ijuptil Thiawur told the court that the case was reported on Aug.19, at the “B” Division…
Police nab notorious Algerian arms dealer, others in Zamfara
Dalijan also revealed that the police recovered 16 AK47 riffles, during various raids within the last three weeks. He said…
Tinubu establishes national engineering, innovation fund
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, commended NSE for the continued commitment and support to the…
NSCDC operatives in gunfight with Boko Haram in Kaduna: Over 50 dead, 7 missing
From the top of a hill located at Farin-Kasa, the group opened fire upon sighting the long convoy of the…
Nigerian Navy destroys 23 illegal refinery sites
The team also uncovered and destroyed 30 ovens, 26 reservoirs, 77 sacks, 19 dug out pits, 21 wooden boats, four…
Why we lifted restrictions on posting of NYSC members – Minister
According to him, the current NYSC posting policy, established during the tenure of former Minister, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, limited postings…
Anambra man to face attempted murder charge for stabbing brother’s wife
Anambra Commissioner for Social Welfare, Children and Women Affairs, Mrs Ify Obinabo, disclosed this on Tuesday, after visiting the victim…
Tinubu seeks Senate’s confirmation of INEC commissioners, PenCom DG
Tinubu’s requests are contained in separate letters to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio read during plenary on Tuesday.…
CAF WCL: TP Mazembe stop Edo Queens in semi final
The pulsating game played at the Stade Latin Zaouli, saw Edo Queens initially running away with what would have been…
Acting COAS Oluyede orders probe of alleged brutality by soldiers
Nwachukwu said a viral audio-visual recording circulating on social media platforms, purportedly showed a senior army officer and two other…
Five jailed for internet fraud in Calabar
The internet fraudsters identified as: Michael Aregbesola (a.k.a Amin Deera), Adeleke Toba Richard(Alias Jason Avtandil), Mkpoikanke Emmanuel Udoh (a.k.a Tom…
Olukoyede to Nigerian youths: Replace cybercrimes with cyber values
The EFCC boss, who was represented by the Head, Enlightenment and Reorientation Unit of the Commission, Assistant Commander of the…
NDLEA arrests 52 drug barons, 52,901 traffickers
By Abiodun Azi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested 52,901 traffickers and 52 barons in…
BH/ISWAP terrorists attack troops in Borno: 5 dead, 4 missing
Director of Defence Media Operations Major General Edward Buba, confirmed the attack on troops in a statement on Tuesday. He…
Tinubu seeks Senate’s swift approval of 2025–2027 MTF/FSP
In a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu said that the MTEF/FSP had been approved…
Wike to FCT workers: N70,000 minimum wage means more work
Wike stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, when he inspected the ongoing construction of the Abuja Division of the Court…
Tinubu to Northern leaders: Come up with solutions to your region’s problems
Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call at a stakeholders’ roundtable on Northern Nigerian Youth Development, organised by…
Tinubu’s reform agenda most credible for transforming Nigeria’s economy – Okupe
“Tinubu has a better policy document than any of his two rivals during the 2023 presidential election. “Atiku Abubakar of…
Ogun: PDP’s Adebutu opens up on his arrest by DSS
His arrest followed accusations by the state government of his involvement in violence that led to the death of one…
Shettima, senators pay tribute to late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah
Ifeanyi Ubah who died on July 26 in the United Kingdom represented Anambra South Senatorial District in the 9th and…