Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Iran rejects mediation, claims right to hit Israel back
European leaders, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have called on Iranian…
Reps quiz WAEC boss over N6bn deficit, N5bn for calculators
The Commitee, led by Rep. Oforji Oboku made the demand from Dangut during an investigative hearing in Abuja on Tuesday.…
33rd Anniversary : Obaseki to launch masterplan for Edo, honour stakeholders
By Jethro Ibileke As part of activities marking the 33rd anniversary of the creation of Edo, the state government said…
Remains of 2 drowned men recovered from pond in Jigawa
Tijjani said the deceased, identified as Abubakar Alhaji, 20 and Abubakar Abdullahi, 25, drowned while crossing the pond on their…
‘Devastating, avoidable,’ FRSC boss reacts to 28 deaths in Lagos/Ibadan expressway crashes
The FRSC Corps Marshall noted that the Ibadan crash occurred at 09:20am and involved four vehicles, resulting in 16 deaths…
Group tackles Dogara over ‘attempts to pitch’ Tinubu against Bala Mohammed
RCDO urged President Tinubu to be wary of the latest antics of the former Speaker of House of Representatives, insisting…
Climate change: Adeleke advocates stronger roles for sub-national governments
The Osun State Governor who made the observations yesterday while hosting a delegation of the Green Growth Africa Sustainability Network…
Fagbemi hails Tinubu for signing judicial officers’ wage bill
The AGF who recalled that judicial officers in Nigeria have been on the same salary for almost two decades said…
Senate slams NNPCL, FIRS, others over refusal to respond to audit queries
Senator Wadada who spoke to journalists in Abuja said apart from NNPCL, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Police…
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Katsina govt lifts curfew
“Following reports on prevailing peace and harmony in all parts of Katsina state, the acting governor, Malam Faruk Lawal-Jobe, has…
RMAFC exposes ‘legitimate’ salaries, allowances of Senators
irst of all, I wish to state that RMAFC does not have constitutional powers to enforce compliance with proper implementation…
Nigeria cedes World Customs Organisation office to Mali
At the ceremony, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, handed over to his Malian counterpart, Amadou Konate. Speaking…
Doguwa to Kofa: I’m Kwankwaso’s political nightmare, loyal to Tinubu, APC
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Former Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Alhasan Ado Doguwa, has replied the chairman, House…
Police arrest 873 suspects in Kano in 10 days
CP Dogo further hinted that police arrested and prosecuted 600 suspects for various offences, including criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, riot,…
Abia Assembly inaugurates lawmaker, 9 months after court judgment
By Leonard Okachie The Abia House of Assembly has inaugurated Mr Aaron Uzodike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) almost…
7 kidnapped victims regain freedom in Kogi
By Richard Elesho/Kogi The three kidnapped aides to of former Caretaker Chairman, Kabba Bunu LGA, Kogi State, Barr Zacchaeus Dare…
Nemo Edwin-Iwo appointed as 47th Edo Commissioner of Police
statement by the Command's spokesman, SP Moses Joel Yamu, disclosed that CP Nemi Edwin-Iwo, was enlisted into Nigeria Police Force…
Suspension of tariffs on food imports to cost Nigeria N188bn – Customs
To alleviate food inflation in Nigeria, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, announced on July 8 the…
Troops kill 5 ISWAP terrorists, 44 surrender in Borno
According to the post, troops had on Monday conducted a raid operation on an Islamic West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists’…
Ogun Assembly recommends suspension of traditional ruler over land grabbing
Mr Babatunde Tella(APC-Abeokuta North), the Vice Chairman, House Committee on Justice, Ethics and Public Petitions, read the committee’s recommendations while…
Edo governorship poll: CRPP drums support for PDP’s Asue Ighodalo
The CRPP in a statement by its chairman and secretary, Dr. Samson Isibor and Andrew Ogbebor respectively, described the PDP…
Tinubu signs bill on judicial office holders’ salaries, allowances
This landmark decision reflects the president’s profound dedication to ensuring that every salary earner, especially those serving in vital and…
FG approves Sokoto-Badagry super highway, 63 dam projects
The Minister spoke at the inauguration of a two-day Sectorial Retreat of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation…
16 killed in Ibadan multiple crash
The other vehicles involved in the multiple crash include a Nissan commercial bus, MUB 20 LG; a Nissan Micra taxi,…
12-year-old Ekiti boy docked for allegedly stabbing 2 siblings
The Prosecutor, Insp Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on Aug. 10, at 8:00 a.m.,…
Tinubu’s 3MTT programme aims to create 3 million jobs – Minister
Represented by the Director General of the Voice of Nigeria, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, the Minister said the 3MTT Programme,…
Protest: Nigerian Press Council condemns attacks on journalists
Dr. Ezughah explained that one of the statutory functions of the Nigerian Press Council was to review "developments likely to…
IYD 2024: Orelope-Adefulire reaffirms commitment to empowerment of youths with digital skills
Princess Orelope-Adefulire also mentioned her office's involvement in other initiatives, such as the establishment of skill acquisition centres equipped to…
Soludo’s hurried LG election an anti-democratic gesture – Rep Ogene
ep. Ogene in a statement in Awka, the state capital, criticised the swift amendment of the state's Electoral Law, calling…
Ogun cult clash: Aye kingpin, ‘Mosquito’ killed, wrist cut off, taken away
According to the statement, the police were alerted by a concerned citizen through a phone call at about 23:40hrs of…