Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
‘Atiku only candidate capable of wrestling power from APC’
"The call is premised on the believe that he remains the only candidate who can wrestle power from APC-led government,”…
We acknowledge our lapses in reporting of Samoa Agreement – Daily Trust
By Oluokun Ayorinde/Abuja Abuja based Daily Trust newspaper has reacted to protests by the Nigerian government over its report that…
FCTA inaugurates committee to relocate Apo mechanic, others
The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) AMMC Coordinator, Mr Felix Obuah, inaugurated the committee in Abuja. While inaugurating the Committee,…
‘How troops foiled Boko Haram attempt to destroy electricity towers in Yobe’
The attempt by the Boko Haram insurgents was foiled by troops of Sector 2 Joint Task force, North-East Operation Hadin…
Samoa Deal: Nigerian govt battles dangerous propaganda
…Storm over Samoa deal By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigerians and Nigeria are not strange to conspiracy theories most times based on…
NNPC Foundation commences business pitching assessment for corps members
During the opening ceremony of the Foundation’s business pitching assessment for eligible NYSC members in Abuja on Thursday, Arukwe emphasized…
C’River-Abuja super highway: Umahi meets Northcentral stakeholders
He said , when completed, the road will bring manifold benefits to the nation. Umahi restated the government’s commitment to…
FG’s Renewed Hope Housing berths in Nasarawa
Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, an architect, said plans has been…
Maina loses properties to FG as court rejects wife’s ownership claim
By Taiye Agba Despite claim of ownership by his wife, Laila,and some of his alleged relatives a Federal High Court…
What EFCC boss Olukoyede told corps members at NYSC camps
: …Olukoyede Charges Corps Members to take a Stand against Corruption The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…
Outcome of UK’s election tonic for action for Nigeria’s LP in 2027 – Rep Ogene
He pointed out that "Unlike what was witnessed in Nigeria in the last general elections, the process in UK was…
Nigerian Army at 161: 4 Brigade gives back to host communities in Edo
Speaking at the event, the Commander of 4 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ebenezer Oduyebo, noted that the donations were to show the…
Imo jailbreak: Escapee rearrested during robbery operation
A prison escapee ,Chinonso Kalu, has been re-arrested by by operatives of the Imo Command of NSCDC during a robbery…
Martinez rues missed penalty as Portugal exit Euros in shootout
Martinez said there were plenty of positives from the game, including the fact that Portugal had 63 per cent possession.…
Nigerian students win trophies in international debate competitions
Usman Mohammad, the Chairman, National Advisory Board of President’s School Debate of Nigeria led the students to present the trophies…
Tired Mbappe asked to go off against Portugal – Deschamps
The usually prolific Mbappe has not been at his best during the Euros, scoring once from the penalty spot against…
Portugal’s Euro exit likely to herald Ronaldo’s international retirement
“It’s too soon and raw after the match to talk about that and there have been no individual decisions made,”…
Fubara: No cause for worry over Appeal Court judgment
By Precious Akutamadu Gov. Siminalayi Fubara has assured that there was no cause to worry over the recent pronouncements of…
Nigerian troops kill 177 terrorists, rescue 158 from kidnappers
The troops also recovered 170 assorted weapons and 4,692 assorted ammunition, comprising six PKT guns, 63 AK47 rifles, three FN…
4 caught while vandalizing TCN transmission towers in Kaduna
The arrest of the suspected vandals was announced in a statement by Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs…
Otti inaugurates 100-bed OSSAP-SDGs’ hospital in Abia
Speaking during the ceremony, Otti emphasized that health occupies a significant position in Abia Government’s rebuilding agenda. He noted that…
How I was duped of $370,000 by Nwachi Kingsley and family- U.S. lawyer
Sayers who lives in the state of Oregon, United States narrated his alleged ordeal as a witness of the Economic…
We’re not going to relent, we’re not afraid of anything- EFCC boss Olukoyede
The EFCC Chairman spoke against the background of plans by some youths to organise a massive protest against the anti-graft…
Alleged N4.8bn fraud: Court adjourns Cletus Ibeto’s trial
Ibeto alongside Ibeto Energy Development Company and Odoh Holdings Ltd are to be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Kogi Assembly extends tenure of LG Transition Committees
The LG Transition Committees were appointed by the immediate past governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who vacated office on 27 January…
Gunmen shoot, rob man inside market in Lokoja
Eye witness account stated that the armed robbers trailed the officer who was riding a motorcycle from the bank up…
‘My wife slaps me, tears my clothes at will’
Idowu, a resident of No. 25, Okeolode Aremo area of Ibadan lamented that he regretted marrying her. “My lord, in…
Gun battle in Lagos: 9 kidnappers dead, 8 guns recovered
Hundeyin said that the police followed up closely, monitored dutifully and were able to determine that the gang was going…
Pro-Gaza candidates defeat Labour in several seats
In Dewsbury and Batley, independent candidate Iqbal Mohamed, whose key focus areas include a ceasefire and peace agreement in Gaza,…
EFCC nabs 3 fraudsters impersonating popular cleric on social media
According to the statement, the fraudsters were arrested after intelligence uncovered how they allegedly cloned the social media accounts of…