Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Bode George behind ‘drama’ of my suspension: Ex-Lagos PDP chair Adewale
Adewale, who has also contested for senatorial seat under the PDP was reacting to ratification of his indefinite suspension by…
Man beaten to death for desecrating Quran in Pakistan
ideos of the incident circulating on social media showed scores of men beating and then torching the body of the…
Roberto Baggio robbed at gunpoint during Italy’s loss to Spain
One of the perpetrators is said to have hit Baggio with a rifle butt and injured him in the head…
Cholera preventable if govts, stakeholders take necessary measures – Doctors
One of the physicians, Dr Francis Sanwo, the Medical Director of Our Lady of Apostle Catholic Hospital, Oluyoro, Oke Offa,…
What’s the Difference Between KY00lCl and FICA?
KYC and FICA are essential tools in the fight against financial crime in online betting. KYC is a global standard…
Federal High Court and National Industrial Court lack jurisdiction on chieftaincy matters
The intervention of the Federal High Court in the dispute arising from the deposition of Emir Ado Bayero and co,…
How Aliyu Yakuba killed man he promised to make ‘suddenly rich’ in Adamawa
According to the spokesperson of Adamawa Police Command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, Yakuba was arrested on 13, June 2024 for killing…
Adamawa vigilante Emmanuel Bori shoots 2 brothers dead over land dispute
SP Suleiman Nguroje, the spokesperson for the police command said Bori shot the two brothers dead with his dane gun…
Anambra Assembly confirms Soludo’s LG transition committee chairpersons
The transition committees are to manage the administration of local government areas for three months in the first instance. he…
Capital Raise: Fidelity Bank shares drop N14.4bn in market value
Fidelity Bank earlier opened its shares offer for a rights issue and public offer by way of combined subscription, worth…
SSANU, NASU threaten strike over withheld salaries
By Joan Nwagwu The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian…
Court ruling: Kano govt insists on Emir Sanusi, asks police to dislodge Bayero
The state government directed the Commissioner of Police to ensure that deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero vacate the Nassarawa Emir…
We’ll no longer allow money to be stolen before acting – EFCC boss Olukoyede
In the EFCC we have been doing a lot of enforcement over the years and we are known for that…
Lagos APC chair mourns death of ex-party’s welfare officer in Saudi Arabia
Bankole, one of the Lagos APC women leaders from Epe Division, died while performing Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The…
Nigerian Army kicks off aviation unit with 2 helicopters
Speaking while inspecting the two helicopters at the Nigeria Police Air wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the…
Ex-PUNCH worker Olusegun Ogunbanjo docked for N998m fraud
Ogunbanjo, whose residential address was not provided, was arraigned on eight counts bordering on conspiracy to commit felony to wit…
Ondo 2024: Why I will support Aiyedatiwa despite my grievances – Olusola Oke
Reacting, Aiyedatiwa, who commended Oke for his stance and support, said “all that transpired was part of the democratic process.”…
Four arrested over abduction, murder of Alex-Ekwueme Varsity student
The management of the university in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Mr Elom Iyke Ubochi, confirmed that Okeke,…
120, 000 Boko Haram fighters, family members surrender to Army – Lagbaja
COAS Lagbaja gave the hint while delivering a keynote address during the Second-quarter edition of the Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation…
Lagos APC chieftain Ramota Bankole dies after Hajj in Saudi Arabia
Bankole was said to be among the pilgrims who died as a result of excessive heat recorded Makkah during the…
NNPC Ltd-TotalEnergies JV announces $550m FID on Ubeta field project
The milestone is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Executive Order on Oil and Gas Reforms, aimed at improving…
Lagos govt trains 60 engineers on bridge construction
The Special Adviser to the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, said that the participants were drawn from…
Gowon lauds NIPR for promoting national unity
Speaking further, Gen. Gowon said he desires a nation where everyone will work together like the NIPR to keep Nigeria…
Nasarawa govt vows to enforce Executive Order on solid minerals
“There exists in Nasarawa State, the Executive order No. 02 of 2022, signed into Law by His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi…
Hardship: Foundations give succor to Edo communities, indigent students
While the Mercy Igbe Arase Foundation caters for students from the Owan West and Owan East local government areas of…
APC factions disagree over call for state of emergency in Rivers
The state governor, Siminalayi Fubara had appointed and sworn-in Caretaker committees following the approval of the Victor Oko Jumbo-led state…
Rivers LGs crisis: IGP fumes over killing Inspector, one other, orders probe
According to a statement issued by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Egbetokun has subsequently directed the Rivers Police…
Impeachment of Shaibu among achievements of Edo Assembly – Speaker
Philip Shaibu who was impeached on 8 March, 2024, is the first Deputy Governor to be impeached in the history…
Orelope-Adefulire advocates better care for sickle cell patients
The Presidential Adviser made this call in a statement issued by her Media Aide, Desmond Utomwen, to commemorate World Sickle…
Kano APC Chairman calls for arrest of Kwankwaso
Abbas who also called for the arrest of Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State said this in reaction to…