Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Tenure of FCT area council chairpersons expires June 2026 – INEC
Yakubu said that based on the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 (as amended), the current elected executives of FCT…
‘How mother of Hausa singer, Rarara was abducted in Katsina’
The elderly mother was kidnapped at her residence in Kahutu, Danja Local Government Area of the state in the early…
Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: EFCC raises contempt charges against Yahaya Bello’s lawyers
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has raised contempt charges against two defence counsel in the N80.2billion alleged money laundering…
‘A fine example of Nigerian excellence,’ Tinubu hails Amina Mohammed at 63
According to the President, Mohammed is credited for mobilising all government and non-government oil and gas stakeholders to achieve the…
Sokoto district heads remain deposed – Commissioner for Justice
Nasiru Binji, explained that the district heads stand deposed as the court order ceased to exist seven days after it…
Ekiti farmer, 45, docked for allegedly raping 65-year-old woman
The prosecution counsel, Insp Sodiq Adeniyi, told the court that Gbenga committed the offence sometime in April 2024 at Ipole…
U.S. presidential debate: What undecided voters think
Of the 13 “undecideds” who spoke to Reuters, 10 described the 81-year-old Democratic president’s performance against Republican candidate Trump collectively…
Saudi Arabia, UAE shorten Friday prayers amid heat waves
In Saudi Arabia, Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina are being limited…
Lawmakers urge security operatives to enforce Ogun Anti-Open Grazing law
The lawmakers, through the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide made the call at the plenary of the House of Wednesday…
Ogun: Over 500 benefit from Bamidele Abiodun medical outreach
Speaking during the event, wife of the state Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, said the medical intervention was to give succour…
We arrested 117 suspected internet fraudsters at Regional Hotel- EFCC
However, the sting operation by EFCC at Regional Hotel had come under criticisms after video emerged of the operatives of…
Olukoyede laments Africa’s loss of $88.6bn to Illicit financial flow annually
Speaking on the theme “Africa’s Tax Agenda in Combatting Illicit Financial Flows: From Words to Action,”, the EFCC’s boss emphasized…
‘You always defend those who rigged elections,’ Wike tackles Ozekhome
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Mr Nyesome Wike, on Thursday berated activist and lawyer, Mike Ozekhome over…
Troops kill 5 terrorists, rescue hostages in Sokoto
The troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle to rescue the hostages, Nigerian Army said in a post…
‘You’re in between two sharks,’ AIG warns Rivers CP Disu, officers
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Zone 16 Yenagoa, Paul Omata on Thursday advised Rivers…
NCoS dismisses 3 officers, sanctions others
Also, a total of three personnel were compulsorily retired, six personnel had their ranks reduced, while 13 personnel attracted either…
Regional hotel operation: Olukoyede orders arrest of EFCC operatives
A video circulating online had shown EFCC operatives assaulting a lady as they burst into a room during the sting…
Reps grant Tinubu’s budget requests after initial opposition
President Bola Tinubu had presented the requests contained in two bills through a letter read on the floor of the…
Troops repel attack on Ebonyi police station, kill 5 terrorists
Nwachukwu said the attack on the police station resulted in the torching of the facility and several vehicles. He said…
How we want new minimum wage to be determined- Southern Governors
They also advocated advocated that each State should be allowed to negotiate the new wage with the labour unions. This…
House of Reps descends into rowdiness over Tinubu’s budget request
Problem began when the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas during the plenary read a letter from President Tinubu after which the executive…
Catholic Bishops ask govt to alleviate suffering of Nigerians
The eight bishops who head the dioceses that comprise the Abuja Episcopal See also expressed deep worry about the insecurity…
Governors meet in Abuja over minimum wage, LG autonomy
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Nigerian State Governors on the platform of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are currently in a closed-door…
10 plead guilty to internet fraud in Kwara, jailed
A statement by Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the EFCC indicated that on Monday, June 24, 2024, Justice Evelyn Anyadike…
Bomb plot ploy to justify call for state of emergency in Rivers – Fubara
The Governor noted that the masterminds of the attempted bombing, their accomplices, and those protesting against his government on Tuesday…
Persons with disabilities not cursed by God – CDD Director
Unumeri charged all members of the PWDs in Edo to form partnership and collaboration for inclusive economic opportunities in their…
Mental health and online gambling: Practising responsible gambling at the Australian live online casino real money
Enforcing deposit, wagering and session time limits is crucial. Doing a Self-Assessment is helpful for self-monitoring your gambling. Setting a…
Alleged N432bn fraud: El-Rufai drags Kaduna Assembly to court
Kaduna Assembly had set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate all the finances, loans and contracts awarded under Nasir El-Rufai…
Abia Govt. restricts operational hour of tricycles, motorcycles
In their separate speeches, Mr Victor Azubuike, the Chairman of Abia State Tricycle Operators Union(ASTOU), Aba Zone, the Chairman of…
WHO: 2.6m die annually from alcohol, drug use
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said that substance use severely harmed individual health, increasing the risk of chronic diseases, mental…