Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Nigerian students win trophies in international debate competitions
Usman Mohammad, the Chairman, National Advisory Board of President’s School Debate of Nigeria led the students to present the trophies…
Tired Mbappe asked to go off against Portugal – Deschamps
The usually prolific Mbappe has not been at his best during the Euros, scoring once from the penalty spot against…
Portugal’s Euro exit likely to herald Ronaldo’s international retirement
“It’s too soon and raw after the match to talk about that and there have been no individual decisions made,”…
Fubara: No cause for worry over Appeal Court judgment
By Precious Akutamadu Gov. Siminalayi Fubara has assured that there was no cause to worry over the recent pronouncements of…
Nigerian troops kill 177 terrorists, rescue 158 from kidnappers
The troops also recovered 170 assorted weapons and 4,692 assorted ammunition, comprising six PKT guns, 63 AK47 rifles, three FN…
4 caught while vandalizing TCN transmission towers in Kaduna
The arrest of the suspected vandals was announced in a statement by Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs…
Otti inaugurates 100-bed OSSAP-SDGs’ hospital in Abia
Speaking during the ceremony, Otti emphasized that health occupies a significant position in Abia Government’s rebuilding agenda. He noted that…
How I was duped of $370,000 by Nwachi Kingsley and family- U.S. lawyer
Sayers who lives in the state of Oregon, United States narrated his alleged ordeal as a witness of the Economic…
We’re not going to relent, we’re not afraid of anything- EFCC boss Olukoyede
The EFCC Chairman spoke against the background of plans by some youths to organise a massive protest against the anti-graft…
Alleged N4.8bn fraud: Court adjourns Cletus Ibeto’s trial
Ibeto alongside Ibeto Energy Development Company and Odoh Holdings Ltd are to be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Kogi Assembly extends tenure of LG Transition Committees
The LG Transition Committees were appointed by the immediate past governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who vacated office on 27 January…
Gunmen shoot, rob man inside market in Lokoja
Eye witness account stated that the armed robbers trailed the officer who was riding a motorcycle from the bank up…
‘My wife slaps me, tears my clothes at will’
Idowu, a resident of No. 25, Okeolode Aremo area of Ibadan lamented that he regretted marrying her. “My lord, in…
Gun battle in Lagos: 9 kidnappers dead, 8 guns recovered
Hundeyin said that the police followed up closely, monitored dutifully and were able to determine that the gang was going…
Pro-Gaza candidates defeat Labour in several seats
In Dewsbury and Batley, independent candidate Iqbal Mohamed, whose key focus areas include a ceasefire and peace agreement in Gaza,…
EFCC nabs 3 fraudsters impersonating popular cleric on social media
According to the statement, the fraudsters were arrested after intelligence uncovered how they allegedly cloned the social media accounts of…
NNPC Ltd. plans 3 LNG stations, 100 CNG sites nationwide
In his remarks, the Managing Director, NNPC Retail Limited, Mr Huub Stokman said the NNPC Retail planned to set up…
Kogi: Ododo equips hunters, vows to wipe out criminals
By Richard Elesho Kogi governor governor Usman Ododo distributed kits to members of Nigeria Hunters Association on Thursday as part…
For every N10 we recovered, more than N50 stolen – EFCC boss Olukoyede
He restated that no shade of economic and financial crime would go unaddressed under his leadership of the EFCC. “We…
Emir Sanusi hails Governor Yusuf’s policy on pensioners, girl-child education
According to a Statement by Sani Abba Yola, Director, Special Duties Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, Khalifa…
NPC boss Ezughah call for checks against misinformation
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Press Council, Dr. Dili Ezughah, has stressed the importance of fact-checking in today’s information…
Ayogu strived and strived
If you didn't know Ayogu well, you are bound to be surprised that some praise his large heartedness and kindness,…
Nigerian Press Council boss calls for return of agency to budget
The Executive Secretary said it was surprising that the council was expunged from the budget on the basis of the…
Samoa Deal: The Myth and Politics of Loan for LGBTQ Rights
The claim that seeking a loan under the Samoa agreement obligates Nigeria to incorporate European human rights norms is rooted…
Tinubu to Dangote, Elumelu, others: Come up with solutions to economic challenges
Emphasising the significance of the task ahead, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who is the Vice-Chairman of the Council, stated that President…
‘How 61-year-old man was electrocuted during rain in Lagos’
Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the death in a post he shared on his X handle @benHundeyin on Thursday.
Lagbaja: Why terrorists launched suicide attacks on Gwoza
The army chief said that intelligence report had revealed that after its offensive operation, the insurgents prepared 15 suicide bombers…
NNPC Ltd. commissions 12 CNG stations in Abuja, Lagos
zBy Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has commissioned 12 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations across…
Why I attempted suicide – Pregnant Lagos lady
On June 29 about 2:00 p.m., a concerned citizen informed police authorities about a young girl who was attempting to…
Nigerian Idol: Top 4 performances shine amid shocking eviction
At the end of the show, the host, Ik Osakioduwa, announced that two contestants will leave the show, as the…