Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
‘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…
Naira depreciates against dollar at official market
Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market…
Isara confers chieftaincy titles on Soyinka’s son, daughter
The Odemo of Isara conferred the traditional title of Otun Akogun of Isara on Dr Olaokun Soyinka, while he conferred…
Rivers: LG Caretaker Committees functioning despite police barricades, S/Court ruling
Fubara had told them not to physically confront the former Local government Chairmen who are loyalists of Nyesom Wike, the…
Obaseki sacks Health Commissioner Samuel Alli
According to the SSG, “The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the disengagement of the Commissioner for Health,…
Minister hails Ribadu, others over release of abducted journalists
Speaking on the release of the journalists, Idris commended the efforts of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu,…
Family escapes death as building collapses in Lagos
The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said in a statement in Lagos, that the incident occurred He said that…
Jubilation in Kano as Tinubu appoints Baffa Dan Agundi as NPC boss
Baffa was elected Member of Kano State House of Assembly on the platform of the APC in 2015. He was…
NNPCL: Why we limited our investment in Dangote Refinery to 7.5%
NNPCL said its decision to reduce its investment in the refinery was well thought out.
Kaduna: Police issue strong warning to Shi’ites over planned procession
This is coming on the heels of a received intelligence indicating that the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria also known…
Foundation doles out N100,000 each to indigent undergraduates in Anambra
In her address, Dr Chioma Awuzie, convener of the foundation said that the annual Scholarship Scheme and and Charity Programme…
PDP wins all chairmanship seats in Delta LG Election
Dr Jerry Agbaike, the Chief Electoral Officer and Chairman, Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC), announced the results at the…
Rivers crisis: PDP disowns suit at Appeal Court
Ologunagba said that only the PDP national legal adviser had the exclusive responsibility of conducting the litigation, prosecution and defense…
IGP Egbetokun suspends enforcement of e-CMR for motorists
Nevertheless, police highlighted the benefits of the e-CMR in the statement as they also insisted that it was not intended…
Dangote refinery, fertiliser company to be listed in Q1 2025
He noted that Dangote Industries Ltd. wanted to make sure that apart from domestic sales of its products, it would…
Djokovic suffers epic defeat against Alcaraz in Wimbledon mauling
The blockbuster rematch of last year’s five-set epic failed to live up to expectations as Alcaraz ripped the 37-year-old to…
Tribalisation of Emirship: The Story of Ilorin Princess turned Kano Queen
Throughout her life, Nana Maryam held the esteemed position of a charming princess, a humble daughter of a King. Her…