Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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…
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…