Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Two ex-soldiers among notorious robbery gangs smashed in Lagos
The police spokesperson said the two dismissed soldiers belonged to a robbery gang that allegedly specialised in snatching vehicles at…
Tax protests: Kenya’s human right body confirms 39 killed as new round begins
“Data from our records indicates that 39 people have died and 361 injured in relation to the protests countrywide,” state-funded…
BPP Director exposes how Hadi Sirka allegedly hijacked N2.7bn contract
Yusuf spoke when he appeared before the court as the 4th witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
‘How we discovered N35bn in Mompha’s accounts’
The Lagos Zonal Command of EFCC, had, on January 12, 2022, arraigned Mompha alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited,…
‘You’ll be jailed for 3 years,’ Ondo govt warns chiefs wearing beaded crowns
Alhaji Amidu Takuro, Ondo Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs gave the warning in Akure, the state capital. He…
Biden: Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling is ‘dangerous precedent’
In clear, measured remarks from the White House, Biden said the court decision meant Trump was highly unlikely to go…
Insecurity: South-East Govs, stakeholders meet in Enugu
Governors of the five South-East state states and some stakeholders including the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe are meeting…
Soyinka at 90: Group gathers 80 schools for month-long exhibition
Over 80 schools will be involved in the exhibition, President of IACD, Dr Kolade Mosuro, disclosed in Ibadan on Monday…
FG parleys Kano govt. on fast-tracking progress for SDGs
According to Orelope-Adefulire, with barely six years to the terminal date of the development agenda, the global community is lagging…
‘Go and hang yourself in a transformer,’ Wike tackles Ireti Kingibe
The Minister who threatened to unseat the Senator faulted criticisms of his administration particularly on the rot in schools and…
Wike: We’re ready to dialogue with #EndBadGovernance protesters
Speaking while handing over Staff of Office to four newly coronated Chiefs of Karu, Kwali, Pai, and Yaba, Wike commended…
Trump immune from prosecution for official acts – U.S. Supreme Court
Lower courts denied Trump’s motion to dismiss the election subversion indictment against him based on claims of presidential immunity and…
Coup averted in Ukraine, authorities report
An anonymous report said that the coup planned occupying parliament during a demonstration and setting up a “provisional government.’’ The…
Man bags life jail over rape of own wife
The victim was still living in her parents’ house, as the marriage ceremony had only been performed spiritually at the…
NAF: Military drone, not helicopter, crashed in Kaduna
The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, said in a statement that the drone crashed after it…
Army will combat all threats, ensures peace across Nigeria – COAS Lagbaja
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt..-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured Nigerians of Army’s commitment to combating…
Another Nigerian pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia
The death of the female pilgrim was announced by Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board on Sunday in a statement issued…
Why I took campaign for release of Nnamdi Kanu to Buhari – Rep Aguocha
Rep Aguocha said his visit to Katsina was “to seek Buhari’s intervention and elicit his support for a political dialogue…
FG tasks states on accelerating SDGs
In his remarks, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, maintained that the Sustainable Development Goals are a…
Gwoza suicide attacks will not stop war againt terrorists,says Ag. Borno Governor
The suicide bombers struck a wedding, a hospital, and a funeral in Gwoza, a town near the border with Cameroon,…
Residents groan as prices of foodstuffs soar in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina
Residents of Kano, Kaduna and Katsina States are not left out as the majority of the homes now find it…
NNPC retail Ltd probes “Lubricants-for-Petrol” incident
The viral video had indicated that the fuel pump attendants made the purchase of the lubricants prerequisite for purchasing fuel.…
Kano: Sack looms as Gov. Yusuf queries KAROTA, REMASAB bosses
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano There is unease among the bosses of the Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB), and Kano Road…
Anambra: Reps deny endorsing Soludo for re-election
Ogene said though the caucus paid the governor a visit on Friday, June 28, party and personal aspirations were not…
How we intercepted N7.35bn worth codeine consignments in Rivers – NDLEA
He added that the seizure was the third of such in the past four weeks. According to the statement credible…
NDLEA operatives bust Abuja drug party, grab 60 suspects
The drug party was organized by one Stanley Ikechukwu who was among those arrested at the venue, NDLEA spokesman, Femi…
‘You’ve exposed yourself,’ Omokri tackles Peter Obi over Nnamdi Kanu
By calling for the release of a man who made public broadcasts asking his supporters to kill Nigerian military and…
How Tinubu’s Executive Order will tranform healthcare sector – NAFDAC
According to NAFDAC, the Executive Order addresses core challenges and provide clear path for improvement of the pharmaceutical industry in…
Peter Obi asks Tinubu to free Nnamdi Kanu immediately
We are a democratic country and people have right under the constitution to express themselves freely. They also have right…
Suprise, excitement as couple weds at Lagos Airport
It was a mixture of suprise and excitement for many passengers at the Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd. (BASL) terminal of…