Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Politics of bitterness undermining development of Rivers – Fubara
Governor Fubara said the Sea Ports are essential facilities that will contribute in harvesting the rich gains of the blue…
Dirty fuel: NMDPRA tackles Dangote executive
Mr Ogbugo Ukoha, Executive Director, Distribution Systems, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure, NMDPRA, made this known while speaking with newsmen after…
FCTA unveils plans to relocate artisans, mechanics, others
Obuah explained that the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved the exercise designated for such businesses, adding that the…
FCTA disburses N3.62bn to area councils, others
Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State FCT, presided over the 190th FCT Joint Account Allocation Committee meeting in Abuja on…
‘Otti will clear N16.5bn inherited salary arrears,’ Abia govt assures
Akpara said the Alex Otti administration inherited a debt of N16.5 billion of salary arrears owed workers in state-owned institutions…
Police begin search for officer in Anambra over alleged N800K extortion
A whistle blower had in a letter, alleged the alleged extortion of the young man in Onitsha, Anambra State by…
BEDC disconnects UNIBEN over contentious electricity bill
By Jethro Ibileke The management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), has reportedly disconnected the University of Benin (UNIBEN)…
PSC: List of candidates for police recruitment remains valid
Ani said the clarification was followed by the statement being circulated in the social media, alleging that, PSC had succumbed…
Emefiele forfeits $1.4m alleged forex bribes to FG
The funds were alleged to be bribes received on behhalf of Emefiele for alocation of foreign exchange when he was…
Rivers crisis: Police declare ex-militant leader ‘General’ Asabuja wanted
Asabuja was seen in the video threatening to take over Local Government Councils in Rivers. He also boasted that he…
Tinubu reacts to death of top Customs officer at National Assembly
Deputy Comptroller Essien passed away shortly after showing signs of discomfort during his presentation before the House of Representatives Committee…
Tinubu to consult further on new minimum wage
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu will consult further before arriving at a final decision on the new national minimum…
Court fixes date for ruling on Emefiele’s request for overseas medical trip
The Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), High Court has fixed 8 July for ruling on the prayer of Godwin Emefiele, former…
Akpabio: I didn’t say Senate will buy new aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima
The president of the Senate said the report attributing the comment to him on the purchase of a new aircraft…
ASUU to FG: Implement agreement you signed with us or we’ll resume strike
Speaking to journalists during the protest, Silas said one of the promises yet to be fulfilled by the Federal Government…
Danfodiyo varsity DVC killed by bandits laid to rest in Sokoto
The deceased died on Monday while travelling to attend an official assignment in Kaduna from Sokoto, where suspected bandits shot…
Rivers: Explosion as Rep member leads Wike supporters in protest
Report injured failed bomber to Police, Security- Dr Oreh, Commissioner or Rivers By Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt Police and other…
Top Customs officer Essien Andrew slumps, dies during grilling by Reps Committee
Akin Rotimi, the spokesperson of the House confirmed the demise of the top Customs officers during his appearance before the…
Oyo governor Seyi Makinde reshuffles cabinet
The minor cabinet reshuffle was announced in a statement issued by Special Adviser to the Makinde on Media, Mr Sulaimon…
Umahi condoles Shettima over death of mother-in-law
The Minister who noted that the late Abubakar-Albishir was a woman of high moral worth who was devoted in fostering…
BPP defends appointment of Omotola as Acting DG
BPP said based on the public service rules and the circular above, Barrister Olusegun Omotola is the most Senior Director…
Court acquits ex-Lagos Speaker Ikuforiji of money laundering charge
Ikuforiji is charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alongside his former Personal Assistant, Oyebodewith a 54-count charge…
Emefiele awarded contracts to wife, brother-in-law: Witness tells court
Emefiele is standing trial on an alleged 20-count amended charge, preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Okonjo-Iweala disowns quote about Nigeria’s debt
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of World Trade Organisation, WTO, has again raised alarm about false…
‘2024 Hajj a failure,’ Bago calls for probe of FG’s N90bn subsidy
The Governor called for the probe while recounting the hitches pilgrims encountered in Saudi Arabia during the 2024 Hajj. He…
Ogunbote unsure of future with 3SC
Reflecting on the club’s performance in the season, Ogunbote said they gave all their best. He, however, regretted that the…
Shettima’s mother in- law Maryam Abubakar-Albishir dies at 69
The deceased, who was the mother of the vice-president’s wife, Mrs Nana Shettima, would be laid to rest on Monday…
Kogi: Lokoja LG bans all forms of protests
The statement said the attention of Lokoja Local Government has been drawn to a rumored planned protest by some persons…
Keyamo: We’ll tackle touts, extortionists at Nigerian airports
Keyamo, who acknowledged that the activities of the touts were giving the nation a negative image said the Federal Government…
Why we deployed armed personnel to Sanusi, Bayero palaces -Kano CP Gumel
Gumel, who is the outgoing Kano Commissioner of Police explained that the deployment aims to prevent security threats and maintain…