Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Tinubu’s fall at Eagle Square: Atiku, Bwala, Shehu Sani, others react
The President missed his step and tripped as he was about to climb the open roof vehicle, but his security…
June 12: Sen. Nwite Foundation identifies threats to democracy in Nigeria
“For the survival and sustenance of democracy in the nation, government must take urgent steps to stimulate real productivity, address…
One year of Speaker Abass Tajudeen’s leadership of inclusivity, disarming candour
Come D-Day, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, even before the tellers were counted, echoes of T.J... T.J, T.J, had ensured for…
Procurement expert slams N350m suit on BAT Nigeria over termination of employment
He accused BAT Nigeria of misleading him to disengage from his former employment in preparation to taking the company's offer,…
Prof. Shaykh-Lukman appointed KWASU VC
Shaykh-Lukman is currently the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University following the death of his predecessor, Prof. Mustapha Akanbi in…
2,500 new cases of leprosy discovered in Nigeria annually – Mission
He sensitised Nigerians that leprosy was not a death sentence, adding that it was a bacterial infection that was curable,…
House of Reps. appoints new committee chairs
Abbas made the new leadership known during plenary in Abuja on Tuesday. He said that Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin (NNPP- Kano)…
Disconnection: Enugu govt tackles EEDC over N1.3bn bill
Enugu government explained that besides prompt payment of all electricity bills received from the EEDC since May 2023, the Gov.…
Democracy Day: DSS alleges plot to undermine national security
The DSS said this in a statement by its spokesperson, Peter Afunaya on Tuesday evening. It, however, added that it…
Aba traders protest alleged takeover of market by soldiers
The Chairman, Ngwa Road Traders Association, Mr Ikenna Ohanaba, told newsmen that they had been denied access to their shops…
Naira appreciates further against dollar at official market
This represents a 0.67 per cent gain when compared to the previous trading date on Monday when it traded at…
Lagos PDP suspends former party chairman Adewale
Also suspended with Adewale are the LGA Vice Chairman, Mrs Esther Adeyemi (Ward 11); the Auditor Mr Jimi Awogbade (Ward…
12 plead guilty to internet fraud in Calabar, jailed
The suspects were docked by the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before Justices Ijeoma Ojukwu…
Edo PDP campaign spokesman, Olu Martins, arrested, charged over inflammatory statement
Of a recent, there was a viral video of inflammatory statement made by Rev. Olu Martins that can heat up…
Wike inaugurates 3.2km rural road in Kwali
Wike named the road after the famous potter, ceramicist and educator, Ladi Kwali. He explained that the road was abandoned…
N2bn investment scam: Famzhi boss Mariam Suleiman to spend 5 years in jail
Recall that the Securities and Exchange Commission has raised alarm in 2022 about the illegal fund management operation conducted by…
COAS Lagbaja orders probe of incident at Command School
Nwachukwu said that the directive was in response to the concerns raised by the Association of Senior Civil Servants of…
‘Indigenes displacing ‘herdsmen’ as kidnappers in Edo,’ CP raises alarm
Adegboye raised the alarm on Wednesday in Benin, the state capital, while briefing journalists on the Command activities to combat…
‘How gunmen killed 2 policemen, 1 other in Imo’
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Imo Police Command, ASP Henry Okoye, said the state Commissioner of Police (CP),…
Why Labour can’t declare strike over minimum wage now – Ajaero
Speaking in Geneva, Switzerland where he is currently attending the International Labour Conference, Ajaero said the next line of action…
Revealed! Why Tiwa Savage is crazy over Ayra Starr
Aside from being both females doing marvelously well on the music scene, Tiwa and Ayra share some uncanny similarities. A…
Tolaram acquires 58.02% Diageo’s shareholding in Guinness Nigeria
Adebayo Alli, Managing Director, Guinness Nigeria, said the announcement marked an exciting moment for Guinness Nigeria, its employees and customers.…
Two Jos bus conductors jailed for fighting in public
The police prosecutor, Insp Monday Dabit, told the court that information was received at the Laranto police station that the…
Kwara govt to Supreme Court: Why FG’s suit on LGs autonomy should be thrown out
In a legal process filed at the apex court, the state contended that granting the reliefs sought by the federal…
NUJ Chapel to boycott Kano govt. activities over mistreatment
A Communique signed after the meeting by chairman of the Chapel, Alhaji Aminu Garko, indicated that all members of the…
South-East among highest in human trafficking, – NAPTIP
Waziri-Azi said this on Monday at the opening of a one-day workshop organised in Enugu by the International Centre for…
Ibadan man Raimi Saka in trouble for shooting goat dead
The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Toyin Ibrahim, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on June 1, at…
Reps group advocate 6-year single tenure for President, governors
The lawmakers, who are 35 in number made the proposal at a press conference on Monday, June 10, at the…
Fubara in trouble as court validates pro-Wike lawmakers’ seats
The 27 lawmakers had announced their defection to the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC some months ago. Subsequently, there have…
Governor AbdulRazaq and triumph over social media urchins
In practical demonstration of Governor AbdulRazaq’s commitment to excellent government / Labour relationship, he inaugurated a standing committee under the…