Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Why Bobrisky is a victim, not villain – Prof Olufemi Taiwo
"Right from the moment Bobrisky emerged as a sociocultural and social media phenomenon in Nigeria, Dr. Yeku and I have…
Ogun doctors hail Gov. Abiodun on revised salary structure
Today, we convey our heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency, Governor Dapo Abiodun, for keeping his promise. “This commitment from the…
Nasarawa APC congratulates newly-elected PDP chairman
A statement signed by Douglas Otaru, publicity secretary of the APC in the State, said Bako’s emergence is critical in…
Gombe man arrested for abducting, raping 16-year-old girl
By Hajara Leman The Police Command in Gombe State, has arrested a 28-year-old man (name withheld), for allegedly abducting and…
Adamawa teenage father kills, secretly buries 3-day old baby
Nguroje said preliminary investigation showed that the suspect impregnated the complainant, and after giving birth she called the suspect to…
Obaseki: APC already spending ₦27bn projects funds, borrow ₦5bn for inauguration
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC), is already spending into the N27…
Obaseki dissolves cabinet ahead of Nov. 12
Obaseki who came into office on November 12, 2016 is expected to end his eight years tenure on November 12,…
Shettima to Nigerian leaders: Prioritise community service over personal gains
According to him, the Mosque being inaugurated, a multi-million naira project built by Sen. Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North), is a…
Stop blaming government, do something to better Nigeria — Ooni tells Nigerians
We don’t need to leave government to do everything for us and i believe, Nigeria will be in a better…
Wike appoints ex-governor Fayose’s aide special assistant
Olayinka was Special Assistant on Public Communications to Fayose and was later appointed the Director-General of the Broadcasting Service of…
Lagos Assembly donates N5m to Aminat Alege, teargas canister victim
Obasa presented the cheque for the money to the victim’s parents in Lagos on Friday. The presentation of the money…
Katsina govt recruits additional 550 security watch corps to fight insecurity
By Zubairu Idris The Katsina Government on Friday deployed addition 550 operatives into its security outfit, named: “Community Watch Corps”,…
Why we arrested woman inciting people against Sokoto govt – Police
Spokesperson for the Sokoto Police Command, ASP Ahmad Rufai gave the explanation while dismissing claims that that the woman was…
7 internet fraudsters jailed in Benin City
The internet fraudsters were arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
FCMB Offers ₦30 Million Clean Energy Loans for Homes and SMEs
This loan enhancement is part of FCMB's mission to promote sustainable energy solutions in Nigeria, supporting the country's net-zero goals for 2060.…
EFCC nabs Chinese brothers, 2 others for Illegal dealing in solid minerals
Two Chinese siblings identified as Wang Jiang and Wang Richard and two Nigerians have been arrested by operatives of Economic…
Ondo election: 18 candidates sign peace accord
Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Chairman, National Peace Committee (NPC) presided over the signing. According to him, the said the signing of…
Drug trafficking: Lagos father of 6 to spend 9 months in jail
Oke was arraigned before Justice Ayokunle Faji, on Nov. 1, by the National Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on a two-count…
Spotify releases documentary on Shallipopi’s rise to fame
As one of Nigeria’s most compelling new artistes, Shallipopi’s story is one of resilience and artistry, resonating across social divides.”…
Slavery: Nigerian think tank tackles Kemi Badenoch
Reacting in the same vein, PeacePro, in a statement by its Executive Director, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, emphasized that no amount of…
Nigerian troops kill 481 terrorists, rescue 492 from kidnappers
The troops also recovered 480 weapons and 9,026 assorted ammunition, comprising 263 AK47 rifles, 81 locally fabricated guns, 91 dane…
Bauchi: Bala Mohmmed in trouble for posting women’s photos on facebook
Bala Mohammed, a resident of Tambari Housing Estate, was charged with defamation of character. The prosecutor, ASP Zakari Mohammed, informed…
Tinubu resetting Nigeria with removal of subsidies – Soludo
Soludo noted the need to transition from subsidies, which largely benefitted the urban elite, to a productive social contract that…
Internet fraud: EFCC seizes 10 exotic cars, nabs 21 suspects in Benin City
The raid on the fraudsters conducted by operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…
Kano govt reacts to speculations over redeployment of Deputy Governor’s Perm Sec
Specifically, a viral post on the social media had indicated that significant changes by the Governor to his administration with…
‘Consider lives of 20m Kano residents’, Gov. Yusuf begs striking doctors
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has waded into the dispute between the state chapter of the Nigerian…
Lagbaja: Osun govt declares 3-day mourning
According to the information Commissioner, the death of the late COAS is devastating, a colossal loss to humanity and the…
Edo: Abducted Catholic priest released in Kogi
Fr. Thomas Oyode was kidnapped on the 27 October 2024, when the gunmen attacked the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary while…
Kogi: Ijumu LG reads riot act to herders
The security meeting, at the instance of the Council Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Haruna, directed that herders below the age of…
MOWAA Institute opens new era for West African art, heritage
By Jethro Ibileke The much talked about Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) Institute, r a preview event of its…