Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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…
Why I’m not excited by 3SC’s 4th position on 2023/24 NPFL table – Ogunbote
Ogunbote, whose team had earlier lost in the quarter-finals of the 2024 President Federation Cup, said it could be heartbreaking…
From Rangers to Gombe United – Final standing of teams on 2023/2024 NPFL table
As winner and runner up of the 2023/2024 NPFL respectively, Rangers International and Remo Stars FC will represent Nigeria at…
ASUU withdraws from UNIBEN’s postgraduate programme
The UNIBEN ASUU Congress had met on Friday, 14 June 2024, and resolved that all its members withdraw their involvement/participation…
How Ooni of Ife reconciled Baba Wande, Tunde Kelani – Filmmaker
“This historic reconciliation is a testament to the Ooni of Ife’s commitment to promoting Nigeria’s cultural heritage and the core…
Catholic Priest Revd. Fr. Mikah Suleiman abducted in Zamfara
Father Mikah Suleiman was kidnapped in the early hours of Saturday at his residence in the Damba area of Gusau,…
Emefiele loses properties worth over N12.18bn to FG
The court gave the order for permanent forfeiture of the properties after hearing an application filed and argued by consel…
Video: What Rep Abejide Leke really said about earnings of lawmakers
Rep. Abejide Leke was only raising a point of order on privilege concerning claims by one Adeola Fayehun. In the…
Davido threatens Dammy krane with lawsuit over ‘defamatory’ tweets
The letter followed recent posts by Damy Krane on X handle. In the posts, Dammy Krane had impugned the forthcoming…
NERC announces take off of N21bn electricity meters MAF scheme
”All the meters to be procured and installed under the MAF framework shall be at no cost to the customers…