Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Niger man Mizanmil Abubakar kills 66-year-old father for ‘hating him’
SP Waisu Abiodun, in a statement Minna on Tuesday said the murder was discovered after the 66-year-old man was reported…
Tinubu’s aide launches Abuja Citizens’ Assembly
Speaking at the event, Essiet said a March 2024 survey conducted across the North Central region, made up of FCT,…
APC chieftain asks DSS to reveal sponsors of planned protests
By Chioma Ugboma A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Ayoola Lawal, has urged the Department of State…
Protest: Soldiers, police, DSS, others in joint show of force in Ibadan
The show of force, which began from the Police Command headquarters, Eleyele, took the security personnel to Mokola roundabout, Oyo…
‘We’ll rescue Lagos from APC in 2027,’ Jandor welcomes Doherty to PDP
Adediran, in a statement on Tuesday by his Spokesman, Mr Gbenga Ogunleye, said that with the support of Doherty, the…
Why we’ll not join nationwide protest – Kwara NLC
NLC however regretted the state of the Nigerian economy. It therefore called on the government to enter into dialogue with…
FG fortifies security at prisons, warns protesters
Nababa, in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) Abubakar Umar in Abuja therefore warned individuals or…
Groups plotting to use protest to invite violence, crime – Yoruba Obas Forum
We, Yoruba Obas Forum acknowledged the role of protests in a democracy and that is why we are warning against…
Tinubu acceding to demands of protest agitators, no need for protest: FEC
Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation said this while addressing State House correspondents at the end of…
Monopolistic oligarchies: The tale of Dangote of Nigeria and Ambani of India
As nonpartisan and detribalised businesspeople, both Dangote and Ambani are generous to different political parties, religious groups, and cultural institutions.…
Hundreds of thousand of dollars flowing out of Nigeria every hour – INTERPOL
Speaking on the theme of the Workshop: Strengthening Capacity and Coordination against Financial Crimes, Umar pointed out that financial crimes…
Protest: Plateau man Suleiman Yakubu arrested over TikTok video
Yakubu allegedly posted the video on the social media through his Tik Tok account, identified as "Dam-Mallam68", DSP Alfred Alabo,…
FCT IRS generates N126.54bn in 6 months
The executive chairman who was represented at the event the Director Tax Operations, Mrs Chioma Anohu-Ndu added that the N126.54…
Dozens arrested in France for disruption at Olympics
They had wanted to carry out “sabotage actions or radical protests’’ during the first Olympic competitions, but authorities prevented this,…
Protest: UK, U.S. Canada issue security alerts to citizens in Nigeria
In its advisory, the UK High Commission alerted citizens in Nigeria that protests could occur between July 29 and August…
‘Remain on campus to avoid danger during protests’, Education Minister advises students
The minister also urged students to remain on campus and focus on their academic pursuits so as to avoid exposure…
Fubara, others moot Navy model for return of discipline to schools
The commandant of the college, Chinonso Edna Omezurike, told the graduands to understand that they are "the torchbearers of our…
No plan to frustrate nationwide protest – Telecoms Operators
Also reacting to the issue, Mr Adeolu Ogunbanjo, the National President, National Association of Telecoms Subscribers, said that the barring…
Peter Obi speaks on decision of Okonkwo to withdraw support for him
Moses Paul in a post on his X handle said he called Peter Obi to ask him his reaction to…
‘Nationwide protest, a plot for violence, chaos’, Kano students’ council says
The Chairman of the council, Yahaya Kabo said this at a news conference on Sunday in Kano while calling on…
Protest: Kebbi youths withdraw, stage peaceful demonstration
The over 100 youth associations noted that the nationwide protest is being planned by faceless individuals while affirming their loyalty…
Wike intensifies campaign against protest in Abuja, mobilises youths, others
By Philip Yatai Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Sunday take his…
Police: Boko Haram plotting to infiltrate nationwide protest
DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the spokesperson of the Yobe Police Command in the statement said intelligence indicated that foreign mercenaries have…
‘Shelve protest, pray for Nigeria’ – Northern Disability Forum
Sulaiman who said the group prayed for the economic hardship and insecurity bedeviling the nation added that his members have…
Edem crashes out as Team Nigeria suffers another loss at Paris Olympics
The duo of Quadri Aruna and Olajide Omotayo also lost in the men’s singles of table tennis on Saturday.
Olympics: US begin basketball gold defence with defeat of Serbia
Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić recorded 20 points, eight assists and five rebounds for Serbia, but that was not enough…
Protest: Tinubu fixing accumulation of collective failure of Nigerians – Pate
Pate who added that protest against the Tinubu-led administration is “a protest against the Nigeria’s health sector” said this while…
‘Stop playing master puppeteer,’ Presidency challenges Peter Obi to lead protest
The Labour Party presidential candidate had told journalists in Abia State on Sunday that there is nothing wrong if Nigerians…
Speaker Abbas holds town hall meeting with youth groups, organisations Wednesday
The Legislative Agenda of the 10th House recognises the significant youth bulge in Nigeria, and underscores the importance of harnessing…
Stolen Lagos baby recovered during naming ceremony by ‘new parents ‘
The baby who was stolen on June 11 in Lagos by a woman identified as Gloria Sunday was recovered during…