Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Adamawa govt confirms 12 deaths from cholera outbreak
By Ibrahim Kado Adamawa Government on Sunday confirmed the outbreak of cholera with 12 deaths recorded. The Commissioner for Health,…
APC to FG: Declare state of emergency on Zamfara
“The Zamfara APC chapter commended the ongoing onslaught on bandits and terrorists in the state by the military in the…
Emeka Offor Foundation donates N200m to Borno flood victims
The SEOF delegation was led by retired AIG, Chris Ezike, who joined forces with the Governor of Anambra, Prof. Chukwuma…
Edo election: INEC probes alleged entering of wrong figures in result sheets
NEC said this in a statement published on its X handle on Saturday evening. The Commission said it has received…
I have made arrangement for my death – Soyinka
Soyinka, responding, said he didn't want to be morbid but hinted that his transition was his future, adding that he…
‘Your selfless service has made Nigeria a better nation,’ Shettima hails Remi Tinubu
“You have revolutionised the role of women in Nigerian politics, inspiring countless individuals to pursue their aspirations, the Vice-President said…
“You don’t own Redbrick Homes, others,” lawyers tackle Babatunde Gbadamosi
In a statement dated 19 September, 2024, the lawyers stated that Gbadamosi, the governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party…
Credit Corp boss applauds Tinubu on N50 billion fund
He stated this in Abuja on Thursday, September 19, 2024, while on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of…
#EdoDecides: Voting continues as Ighodalo keeps vigil at polling unit
The PDP candidate who voted at about 12.10 pm, insisted on seeing the process to a logical end.
#EdoDecides: Senior citizens flock polls for Ighodalo in Ewohimi
The senior citizens were seen walking with the aid of clutches, walking sticks, while others received assistance from family members…
#EdoDecides: INEC extends voting time at PUs where voting started late
“To ensure that no voter is disenfranchised, the commission wishes to reiterate that, in line with our Regulations and Guidelines,…
#EdoDecides: What Asue Ighodalo said after casting his ballot
Ighodalo said: "The worst is that they go round trying to buy votes. They buy votes for 15-20 thousand. They…
Security operatives recover 3 explosives, abandoned vehicles in Anambra
The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday in Onitsha. According to…
#EdoDecides: Ighodalo unhappy with late arrival of INEC officials at voting center
Ighodalo's who was not happy with the late arrival of voting materials, however, he said that the time is still…
Maiduguri flood disaster: Seyi Tinubu mobilises 50 medical personnel for victims
Seyi Tinubu revealed this during a sympathy visit to Gov. Babagana Zulum, on Friday in Maiduguri. The President's son revealed…
Edo election: Heavy downpour delay arrival of INEC officials in Okaegben
Dr Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Edo governorship election, is expected to vote at Okaegben…
#EdoDecides: Early turnout, voting commences in Edo central
Accreditation and voting had already commenced simultaneously at Ward 2, Units 2, 3 and 11, located inside Egware Primary School,…
Edo election: Security operatives mount roadblocks in Benin
Security personnel in the wee hours of the day began stopping and searching vehicles at the roadblocks, as well asking…
UNICEF: $59m needed to halt mpox outbreak in Africa
The UNICEF official insisted that with funding and prompt action in Burundi, “we have an opportunity to end this outbreak…
Just In: FG shuts Eko bridge for eight weeks
“The closure will be full at some sections of the bridge and partial at other sections. This critical project aims…
Plateau governor Mutfwang reacts to alleged plan to join APC
Muftwang said this while denying the rumours circulating in the social media that he is about to dump the PDP,…
Edo election: Court adjourns perjury case against APC’s Okpebholo indefinitely
he magistrate had, on Sept. 12, summoned Okpebholo for allegedly making a false statement on his date of birth. The…
Notorious Plateau gunrunner Bitrus Gyang caught with 20 AK-47s in Kaduna
Kaduna Police Command’s Spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan revealed this in a statement on Friday. He said the suspect was arrested…
Rivers: Court dismisses suit seeking to replace 27 pro-Wike lawmakers
Justice Peter Lifu, in a judgment, held that the suit instituted by the Action People’s Party (APP) was statute barred,…
‘I’m a thief, not a ritual killer’, says man who tied up sex worker at Abuja hotel
However, Efe told journalists when he was paraded by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Commandant, Dr…
Fubara’s loyalists set to contest Rivers LG election under APP
Our correspondent who has been closely monitoring political dynamics in the state reports that this is due to the political…
Edo election: IGP Egbetokun orders restriction of movement
“Furthermore, the IGP has mandated that special attention be afforded to individuals with disabilities, pregnant women, nursing mothers, aged, and…
Junior Pope: Gov. Eno fulfills promise of renovation make-up artiste’s family house
Governor Eno, fufilled the promise he made after the death of Abigail with the handover over of a remodeled, fully…
Reconstructed Stella Obasanjo hospital will end medical tourism – Edo govt
The Permanent Secretary of the Edo State Ministry of Health, Dr. Stanley Ehiahinmwian, who disclosed this on Friday while taking…
Oyo court remands 11 men for armed robbery
Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp Femi Omilana, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on Sept. 13, at 9.00…