Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Ogun man Odusile bags 8 months in jail for lying against younger brother
Police said Odusile falsely reported to police officers that one Imoleayo Odusile, who is his younger brother, snatched his purse…
Lagos housewife Tina Williams on trial for ‘camping’ girls for prostitution
NAPTIP further alleged that at the same time and place Tina Williams and two other people, namely Kingsley and Ibukunmi…
Fasting: Adeleke reduces work hours for Osun public servants
Adeleke who announced on Thursday stated that the adjustment is intended to support workers and public servants in Osun during…
FCT election: PDP candidate for AMAC chairmanship steps down, endorses APC’s Maikalangu
Zadna Dantani, the PDP candidate said his decision to step down and endorse the APC candidate, Christopher Maikalangu, followed the…
‘Law must take its course’ after Andrew arrest – King Charles
Andrew was taken into custody on Thursday following allegations that surfaced after the release of millions of pages of files…
Troubles mount for El-Rufai as ICPC grabs him after intense grilling by EFCC
El-Rufai was rearrested after he left the custody of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, where he spent two days.
‘APC must be voted out,’ Atiku joins ADC campaign for FCT election
Atiku said: "We have been speaking with voters about why this election is important and why ADC candidates should be…
FCT election: Wike excited as PDP candidate for Bwari Council steps down for APC counterpart
Speaking at the event, Wike commended the decision of the PDP candidate. The Minister also promised that he will do…
Two dead, 3 injured as Ondo APC ward congress turns violent
According to the Police, investigations are ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack and to apprehend those responsible for…
Ogun govt warns residents against roadside trading after fatal accident
Salako-Oyedele, who described the incident as particularly painful because it occurred in her homestead, extended the condolences of the Ogun…
REPRONIG commends FG over actualisation of copyright levy scheme
REPRONIG is the Reprographic Rights Organization in Nigeria, regulated by the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), with the primary mandate of…
Calabar woman Gift Effiong bags 17 -year jail term for theft, sale of two babies
Delivering judgment on the case, Justice Rosemary Oghoghorie, directed NAPTIP operatives to make efforts to rescue the trafficked babies.
Four supporters of El-Rufai docked for ‘obstructing’ EFCC
Police said the defendants incited the public against the EFCC by flying a banner with the inscription “Nasir El-Rufai Solidarity…
Notorious Lagos female fraudster nabbed for N105m rent, rice scam
She was alleged to have collected various sums of money from accommodation seekers who believed they were securing rental units…
Kano banker jailed five years for investment fraud
She was arraigned before Justice S. M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Monday, February 16,…
Katsina engages KEDCO to guarantee stable power supply during Ramadan
KEDCO assured the state government that corrective measures are ongoing in collaboration with the Transmission Company of Nigeria and that…
Traditional, religious leaders endorse “Aso Rock Declaration” to strengthen health sector
Pate emphasised that integrating traditional and religious leaders into health planning and implementation was essential to building trust, improving access,…
LG funds: Adeleke laments ‘crude oppression’ of Osun people
The Governor who admonished Muslim Ummah to observe the Holy month of Ramadan according to the dictate of Allah subhanawatahallah,…
Ramadan and Lent: A shared lesson for Nigerian Muslims, Christians on faith, unity
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, commemorates the revelation of the Holy Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad (SAW).…
Lokoja welcomes first rain in 2027
The rain, which was not preceded by a heavy cloud or thunderstorm, began without warning, forcing excited residents to take…
2027: Tinubu consolidates Northern stronghold with Abba Kabir Yusuf
The official receiving of Governor Yusuf by the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was framed as a…
Tinubu to young health fellows: Serve with honour, courage
The National Health Fellows are selected from each of the 774 local government areas to boost healthcare delivery nationwide.
Tinubu tasks traditional, religious leaders on fight against preventable diseases
Tinubu made the call on Tuesday while addressing the National Summit of Traditional and Religious Leaders on Health and Wellbeing,…
Four vigilante operatives arrested for kidnapping, murder in Niger
The principal suspect, Danbaba, was arrested on Feb. 15 and led operatives to the scene where the victim was killed…
Conflict, instability are making pregnancy increasingly dangerous worldwide, warns WHO
By linking maternal mortality ratio data to the fragility classification, WHO and partners now have a more precise tool to…
Epstein Files: UN rights experts demand accountability, impartial investigation
Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide at age 66 in August 2019 in a New York jail cell, moved in…
UN mourns civil rights giant, Jesse Jackson
The Secretary-General extended his deepest condolences to his family, his loved ones, his friends, as well as the Government and…
Nigerian govt to review IHS Towers, MTN Group $6.2bn acquisition deal
Tijani said the review is to ensure that consumers are protected, safeguard investments and the long-term sustainability of the sector.
2027: APC reveals plan to win Anambra massively for Tinubu
The chairman further said that the meeting was convened for the Congress Harmonising Committee to organise members at the unit,…
17 arrested, rifles, drugs recovered as police dismantle bandits’ camps in Kaduna
Hassan said investigation was ongoing to dismantle the wider criminal networks and arrest fleeing accomplices to ensure all suspects were…