Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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…
Senate re-passes Electoral Act amendment Bill, retains proviso on Clause 60(3)
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in his remarks, thanked the senators for their act of patriotism, saying that their actions was…
Police rescue victim, nab suspect as gunmen launch attacks on Oyo villages
The Oyo Police spokesperson claimed the suspect has since confessed to the commission of the said offences and is currently…
N2bn alleged assault suit against Odumodublvck adjourned
Ogbogiri Okey Levi, popularly known as “Kraziecent” had instituted a suit against Odumodublvck for violently assaulting and battering him in…
Reps pass Electoral Act despite protest by opposition lawmakers
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives had earlier rejected inclusion of the option for manual transmission of election…
Six killed, 3 injured as truck loses control in Ogun
“The corpses of the victims have been taken to the mortuary at Ifo General Hospital, while the survivors are receiving…
Nigeria’s Chianugo Peter $150m suit against Google, GoDaddy.com stalled
He sought a declaration that GoDaddy.com was wrong to shut down the YouTubeAudio.com domain name on Dec. 7, 2022 and…
Tinubu launches Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025, demands speedy implementation
On his part, business mogul and Chairman of Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, thanked the federal government for…
Ibileye takes over as 4th FUL’s VC, unveils vision
Ibileye in his inaugural speech, stated that "This vision is anchored in a clear mission to enhance academic quality and…
EFCC holds El-Rufai
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission may have detained former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai after he honoured the invitation of…
‘Judgment against operations of VIOs in Abuja not applicable in Lagos’
Furthermore the state government said unlike the FCT, it has a Statute on VIS in the Lagos State Transport Sector…
Two dead as police foil bandits’ attack on Oyo village
The area has since been secured, while intensive bush combing and surveillance operations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects…
Dabiri-Erewa calls for swift justice for Nigerian killed in South Africa
She said Nigeria and South Africa have come a long way as African Brothers, wondering why some evil minded people…
Troops dislodge terrorists, recover weapons after gun-battle in Benue
Troops recovered two motorcycles believed to belong to the suspected notorious terrorists, eight magazines, 162 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm…
ISWAP Commander killed as troops thwart terrorists’ attacks in Borno
Army said through battle discipline, firepower, tactical foresight, and steadfast resolve, troops held their ground, inflicted heavy losses on the…
El-Rufai: Time to look in the mirror
To draw attention to himself and project himself as a victim of persecution, he wants to nationalise his personal problems…
2027: Kalu seeks support to deliver Abia as APC endorses Tinubu
The Stakeholders of APC in Abia also adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the sole candidate of the party for…
Security forces destroy 3 bandits’ camp in Kogi, rescue victims – Fanwo
He said the Kogi Government has moved the rescued victims to medical facilities for treatment and will later transfer them…
Otti unveils plan to clear 22- year salary arrears of ex-councillors
Otti insisted that his administration would address and resolve all inherited challenges, because he believed that leadership should be about…
Three die, 4 injured in Ebonyi mining pit collapse
Also confirming the development, the Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Mr Chidi Onyi, described the incident as unfortunate.