Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
14 dead as bus escaping check point crashes into truck in Jigawa
On reaching an Immigration check point, another vehicle, a Toyota Hiace with Reg no: XA 381 GAS was also coming…
Edo: Egor LG boss Eghe Ogbemudia impeached over alleged N1.7bn budget padding
It would be recalled that Eghe Ogbemudia was also suspended from office by Governor Godwin Obaseki on October 10, 2020.
Edo 2024: Court affirms Asue Ighodalo as PDP candidate
Omotosho while delivering judgment in the suit marked CS/469/24, held that Dr. Ighodalo was duly nominated at the 22 February…
Causes of tragic school building collapse in Jos revealed
Duna said that the committee’s preliminary investigation revealed that the collapsed structure was already ”distressed”. “The committee discovered that the…
Benue: 99 remanded for terrorism, robbery others over Ukum crisis
The complainant said the protesters killed and burnt three persons in the process and made an attempt to invade the…
Energy Transition Plan will lift 100m Nigerians out of poverty- Minister
The energy transition plan is aimed at reducing Nigeria’s dependence on fossil fuels and for net-zero emissions by 2060. ETP…
‘Sweet Victory,’ MURIC hails dismissal of suit on Arabic inscriptions on Naira
While dismissing the suit on Tuesday, Justice Yellin Bogoro affirmed that Section 53 (1) of the Banks and Other Financial…
PHOTOS: Lagos Govt celebrates Soyinka at 90
The highlight of the evening was unveiling a special portrait of Soyinka, which, according to Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu was a…
‘How Lagos woman allegedly defrauded Ogboni leader of N6.3m with fake twins claim’
Ajibola was arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrate Court siting in Ogba on Tuesday on three counts bordering on stealing…
‘Why 387 arrested illegal miners should be thoroughly investigated’
AED said a thorough investigation of 387 suspected illegal miners is necessary to halt criminality in the mining sector. The…
‘We’re one family’- Remi Tinubu visits Saraki ahead of mother’s burial
Oluremi, during the visit in Lagos said her visit was permitted by her husband, President Bola Tinubu, as a way…
Navy rescues 8 victims of human trafficking, foils robbery attempt
Giving a breakdown of the operations, Adams-Aliu in the statement said on Saturday, the Quick Response Team of the Nigerian…
Paris 2024: Super Falcons take on Olympic champions Canada today
Head of Communications, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ademola Olajire, said in a statement on Tuesday that the match will hold…
Police kill bandit in Katsina, recover AK-47 rifle
“Upon receipt of the report, promptly, the DPO Kankara Divisional Headquarters, CSP Iliyasu Ibrahim, mobilised a team of police operatives,…
FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N1.354 trillion for June 2024
According to the communiqué, from the N1.354 trillion total revenue, the Federal Government received total sum of N459.776 billion, the…
Loyalists of Gov. Fubara secure court order to stop PDP congress in Rivers
Our Correspondent reports that loyalists of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory had been accused of hijacking all…
‘Adjourn case against me indefinitely,’ Yahaya Bello tells court
The former governor is also seeking an order of the Appeal Court setting aside service of the EFCC Charge on…
Bauchi governor Mohammed sacks chief security adviser
There was no reason given for the sack of Ciroma announced in a statement issued by Alhaji Mukthar Gidado, Special…
Court orders final forfeiture of 20 cars stolen from Canada
The EFCC, in the affidavit, stated that “ Sometime in April, 2022, during an official meeting held at 7A Okoti-eboh…
How Soyinka shocked me in his house – Gbenga Daniel
In his speech, Daniel, who was also the Chairman of the occasion, said when he visited Soyinka and saw that…
Igini N5b suit: Judge chides lawyer over delay tactics, insists on jurisdiction
Igini had in 2020, dragged Imuse, before the Court over alleged libelous publications authored against him during Edo State governorship…
Gov. Yusuf signs bill to create 3 new emirates in Kano into law
Governor Yusuf's signature gave credence to the creation of Gaya, Rano, and Karaye as Second Class Emirates within Kano state.
Oba Akiolu to Nigerians: Tinubu loves you, will do his best for you
Akiola said this while urging Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu as he implements reform programmes for the…
Lagos man Daniel Okoh pleads guilty to N880k theft charge
The Prosecutor, Insp Chekwube Okeh, told the court that Okoh and one other still at large, committed the offences on…
Binance’s Gambaryan: Court issues bench warrant against Kuje prison medical doctor
Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order following an application by Gambaryan’s lawyer, Mark Mordi, SAN. Gambaryan was whisked into the…
Building resilient financial systems in Africa through technology
Africa’s financial sector has grown rapidly in recent years. Mobile money services, fintech innovations, and increasing digital adoption have transformed…
Court orders Abuja man to return 2 children to his ex-wife
The judge, Mohammed Wakili, gave the order after Atsu informed the court that Abubakar took the children to Kogi .
Court dismisses Emefiele’s application for UK medical trip
In dismissing the application on Tuesday,, Justice Mu'azu held that there was no medical report indicating that Emefiele was plagued…
‘You have no right over Rivers govt funds,’ Pro-Fubara Speaker tackles Amaewhule
By Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt The factional Speaker of Rivers House of Assembly Victor Oko Jumbo has said 25 member-faction…
Why Blord Group CEO Linus Williams was arrested – Police
"The FCID (NPF-NCCC) is currently investigating complaints lodged against BLORD GROUP, BLORD REAL ESTATE LTD, BLORD JETPAYE LIMITED, and BILLPOINT…