Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Covenant University emerges first in inter-disciplinary science research in West Africa
In Nigeria, 19 out of 27 universities made submissions and were ranked. Landmark University were ranked second with a global…
Wizkid sets new record on Spotify with Morayo
Wizkid’s album, Morayo, which translates to “I see joy” in Yoruba, is a heart felt tribute to his late mother,…
Ogun: Afeeze Ishola to spend 7 years in jail for belonging to Eiye Confraternity cult
Ishola, a resident of Otitoloju St., Mile 2, Along Ayetoro Road in Abeokuta, was convicted on a one-count charge of…
Kogi: Gunmen abduct 3 mourners, demand N50m
Although the journalist could not immediately be reached for details on the incident, a family friend said their abductors have…
32nd birthday: What Gov. Adeleke said about his nephew, Davido
Gov. Adeleke in the congratulatory message released by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, added that Davido's consistency, energy and passion…
FG: Why Simon Ekpa was arrested by Finnish authorities
The ministry, this in a statement by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday…
Rivers Allocation: Fubara, Amaewhule-led Assembly begin battle at Appeal Court
While Fubara prayed the Court of Appeal to set-aside the judgment that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from…
Bendel Insurance to play Kwara Utd without coach Odigie
Notice of Odigie's resignation was shared on the verified social media accounts of the club on Friday.
We’re ready to provide evidence for trial of Simon Ekpa – Enugu govt
Enugu Government made the offer in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on…
Fed. varsity, Gusau speaks on ‘professorship’ of sacked UNIZIK V-C
The University said this while denying awarding Professorship to Odoh at a press conference in Gusau on Friday. The University…
Okpebholo halts recruitment into Edo civil service
The notice disclosed that the Governor accused heads of various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of carrying out clandestine recruitment…
We’ll not give up on rejected 6-year single term bill – 34 Rep. members
The bill sought the introduction of a six-year single term for the president, governors and local government chairmen, zonal rotation…
Alleged cybercrime: Court sends 109 foreigners arrested in Abuja to prison
The foreigners, who are said to be citizens of China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Brazil, Malaysia and Myanmar, were recently…
Gov. Bago strikes $5bn sugar deal to transform Niger economy
Bago said this during the signing of the MoU by the Niger Foods and Uttam Sucrotech International Ltd., a consortium…
Who won the 2023/2024 Europa League title as top scorer?
In the 2023/2024 season, Gabonese player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deservedly won the title of top scorer. He distinguished himself ten times…
CDS seeks extradition of Simon Ekpa to Nigeria
The Nigerian military on March, declared 97 persons wanted for terrorism, violent extremism and secessionist threats against the country. Among…
Benue: How Otukpo NBA secretary Mike Ofikwu was shot dead
Meanwhile, an eyewitness said Ofikwu was shot at close range at his gate. The eyewitness said neighbours rushed him to…
‘PDP at precipice of dangerous crisis’ , Bode George cries out
George, a life member of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), said that while the party leadership was trying its…
‘My reforms yielding positive results,’ Tinubu tells IMF boss
However, Tinubu admitted that the reforms have resulted in hardship for Nigerians, according to the statement. According to him, while…
ICPC tracks N13.9bn FG projects in Niger
Mallam Sai’du Yahaya, a Tracker from ICPC, disclosed this during the tracking exercise in Minna on Thursday. Yahaya disclosed that…
Nigerian troops kill notorious terrorist, Munzur Ya Audu, 114 others
Buba said the Air Component conducted air interdiction on the hibernating of terrorists at notorious terrorist kingpin’s Sadiku’s and Sola’s…
Senate endorses Tinubu’s plan to borrow $2.2bn
President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday, Nov 19, in separate letters to both chambers of the National Assembly, requested for…
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…