Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Gunmen storm Delta church, kill 2, abduct ex-commissioner
Onyemaechi was a former Delta Commissioner for Technical Education, in and a former member of the House of Representatives. She…
Consider Yobe’s vulnerability, shelve protest, Police urge youths
By Nabilu Balarabe Yobe Commissioner of Police Mr Garba Ahmed has urged youths in the State to shelve their planned…
How iconic singer Onyeka Onwenu died in Lagos at 72
Born on 31 January 1952, Onwenu was a multifaceted artiste and activist whose music ruled the airwaves across four decades.…
‘Shelve your plan for protest in Nigeria’s interest’, Speaker Abbas appeals to youths
Speaker Abbas, who noted the frustrations and reservations of the Nigerian youth, said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is…
Court restricts protests in Lagos to two parks
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Lagos Government on Tuesday succeeded in getting a court order restricting the nationwide protest billed to…
N90bn Hajj subsidy: EFCC grills NAHCON boss Jalal Arabi over ‘mismanagement’
The invitation of Arabi by the anti-graft agency was based on petitions filed against him and the commission’s management over…
ACF: Why we can’t join planned nationwide protests
ACF also urged Nigerians to refrain from participating in the protests and called on the authorities at all levels to…
Why we grounded planes of Arik Air – NAMA
Giving an insight into the debt and the legal tangle between Arik and Atlas Petroleum Ltd, NAMA said, “The records…
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…