Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Sanusi: Court affirms jurisdiction to hear dethroned Emir Bayero’s suit
Justice A M Liman of a Federal High Court in Kano, said the court has jurisdiction to hear and determine…
Nigerian troops kill 197 terrorists, rescue 251 hostages from kidnappers
In the North West, Buba said the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji neutralised 65 terrorists, arrested 80 terrorists and rescued…
DELSU student kidnaps self to extort N50m ransom from father
Eserada and Lawrence were arrested last Monday in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state following report by…
OSSAP-SDGs donates hostel block to National Orthopaedic Hospital
The new hostel at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, represents a significant step towards enhancing healthcare education and supporting Nigeria's…
CSOs protest in Benin, urge Tinubu to end suffering in Nigeria
Kola Edokpayi who led members of the group, stated this at a protest/rally organised by the organization in Benin, said…
Ex-President Jonathan commends Obaseki for ‘building’ brains, rather than thugs in Edo
Jonathan stated this on Wednesday in Benin, at the commissioning the newly renovated Edo State secretariat buildings. The former President…
Oyetola calls for more private sector participation in blue economy
Oyetola, who stated this in Lokoja on Tuesday during the commissioning of projects at the headquarters of National Inland Wayerways…
EFCC’s efforts aimed at giving Nigerians taste of good governance – Olukoyede
Olukoyede who also lamented that Nigeria would had been a par with America now if the country's resources were well…
32 jailed for internet fraud in Makurdi
All the defendants pleaded guilty when the charges were read to them, prompting counsel to EFCC M.Yusuf, A.S.Idris and A.Gazali…
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…