Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
‘Show your certificate or lose October salary,’ Adamawa governor warns civil servants
Fintiri said the directive was aimed at restoring order and prevent unqualified individuals from occupying positions, thereby denying opportunities to…
Lagos man Monday Olukunle to spend 7 years in jail for abducting teenage girl
Olukunle allegedly abducted the girl in an uncompleted building with others still at large on Sept. 30, 2022 on Ralitu…
Again, fraudsters impersonate Soyinka, defraud many
"Yesterday, barely days after I was sent a link, a woman called me up, a total stranger, but she was…
Independence Day: SSAP highlights Nigeria’s commitment to SDGs
In a statement signed by her Media Adviser, Desmond Utomwen, the Presidential Aide stressed that Nigeria’s journey over the past…
How Governments Conspire with the Rich to Rob the Poor in Africa – Seun Kuti
My band changed in between. During Covid, due to the lack of work, most of my band members decided to…
‘Leave or move to safer places now’, FG advises Nigerians in Lebanon
Nigerians are equally advised to liase with our Embassy in Lebanon for necessary guidance regarding their safety and be rest…
Iran risks setting entire region on fire, Germany’s Scholz says
Scholz noted that it was only thanks to Israel’s air defence and allies that the Iranian attack on Tuesday evening…
Kano governor Yusuf adopts 95 orphans
According to him, "I want to annouce that we have assumed full responsibility of all the 95 orphans domiciled in…
Mutfwang recalls suspended commissioners, others
Mutfwang had on Aug. 21, suspended Mr Chrysanthus Dawam, the commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning and Mrs Jamila Tukur,…
MNJTF troops rescue 38 hostages, disrupt Boko Haram supply chain in Gubio
He said that the MNJTF troops intercepted a group of Boko Haram terrorists transporting a large number of hostages. Upon…
150 rescued as boat carrying 300 passengers capsized in Niger
The boat mishap occurred last night Oct. 1, around 8:30 pm on the River Niger upstream Jebba dam. ”The boat…
Vibrant future, prosperity assured for Nigeria under Tinubu, says APC
APC spokesperson, Mr Felix Morka, gave the assurance in a statement, while felicitating Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s…
45 confirmed dead, many missing after boats capsize off Djibouti
The boats left Yemen with 310 people on board, the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said in a post…
Empowerment of youths critical to Nigeria’s transformation – Kogi Commissioner
The potential of Nigeria’s youth is immense, and with the right guidance and support, they will become the force that…
10 dead as bus rams into truck in Lagos
Further investigations revealed that the truck, registration unknown, which was laden with granite, was parked on the road shutting down…
‘Tinubu’s national youth confab unprecedented, commendable’
According to the group, the plan also signified that the President was greatly concerned on the plight of Nigerian Youths,’’…
‘Ashaka Cement mistreating host communities, transporters’, NARTO alleges
By Hajara Leman The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), has accused Ashaka Cement Plc, of mistreating local transporters…
UN chief condemns ‘escalation after escalation’ in the Middle East
Iran fired waves of ballistic missiles at Israel on Wednesday, just hours after Israel launched what it called a “limited”…
‘Youth Confab a waste of resources’, CDHR tells Tinubu
President Tinubu had in his Independence Day broadcast revealed plan by his administration to convene a National Youth Conference to…
Top Lagos NURTW official gives N25m free petrol to tricycle operators
More than 5,000 commercial tricycle operators benefitted from the 2024 Independence Day free N5,000 at the three designated filling stations…
FG distributes 2000 CNG-powered tricycles to youths
The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, said this in Abuja on Tuesday during the first phase distribution of…
Police provide snacks, water to protesters in Lagos
The National Coordinator of the ‘Take It Back Movement’, Mr Juwon Sanyaolu, urged the government to do more to reduce…
Ex-Senator Ibezim’s residence, NOUN facility set ablaze in Imo
The dastardly attacks were coming on the heels of a viral video report that the Federal Government planned to renovate…
Why we deployed police to Rivers Electoral Commission headquarters – Official
SP Koko also revealed that there is no iota of truth in the allegation published in some social media platforms…
Ortom: Why I lost my bid to retire to Senate in 2023
Ortom stated that the PDP was determined to take over the Benue Government House in 2027. “I’m not contesting the…
Fubara: New political structure to emerge in Rivers after LG poll
The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nelson Chukwudi, quoted Fubara as saying this when he received the group led by…
Kogi group urges Tinubu to intervene in Yahaya Bello’s face off with EFCC
During a press conference in Lokoja on Tuesday, the coordinator of the wing, Comrade Agada Akowe, emphasized that this request…
FRSC recovers N8.6m from Kaduna accident scene
Kaduna Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Kabir Nadabo confirmed that the accident occurred at Area G Samaru, along Zaria to…
Spotify unveils “Sound of Nigeria” to celebrate 64th Independence
Okumu said, “Spotify’s soundtrack of independence celebrates Nigeria’s music, as Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day. “Spotify is joining the…
Tinubu: I’m committed to preserving sanctity, independence of Judiciary
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has promised that he will never interfere or abuse the relationship between the executive…