Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Niger govt to engage corps members in agriculture
Gov. Mohammed Umaru-Bago of Niger signed on behalf of the state, while the Minister for Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio-Ibrahim,…
WHO releases clinical treatment guideline for tobacco cessation
“The recommendations are relevant for all adults seeking to quit various tobacco products, including cigarettes, waterpipes, smokeless tobacco products, cigars,…
Lagos man Agbaje in trouble for using employer’s 900k to play Bet Naija
The prosecutor, ASP Benedict Aigbokhan, told the court that Agbaje committed the offences on June 26, at about 2:00 p.m.,…
‘How ex-NSA Dasuki ‘disguised’ transfer of N1.2bn cash to Fayose’
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had, on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, re-arraigned Fayose…
Abayomi, Godspower jailed for internet fraud in Lagos
They were arraigned on June 28, 2024 on separate charges bordering on internet fraud, contrary to and punishable under Section…
‘Binance violated SEC regulations in its operations in Nigeria’
Led in evidence by the first defence counsel, Babatunde Fagbohunlu, SAN, on whether there is a provision for application, registration…
Leakage of official documents punishable by imprisonment, FG warns
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja, at a…
Cholera: NCDC registers 63 deaths, 2102 suspected cases
The NCDC boss said that the top 10 affected states are Lagos, Bayelsa, Abia, Zamfara, Bauchi, Katsina, Cross River, Ebonyi,…
Using Advanced Machine Learning Algorithms in Forex Trading Apps for Predictive Analytics
Machine learning (ML) algorithms have the capability to analyze vast amounts of data and identify patterns that are not immediately…
EFCC operative commits suicide in Abuja
However, sources in the Commission told PM NEWS that the operative has been having problems with his immediate boss, a…
AGF takes over N6.6bn fraud trial of Polaris Bank staff
In count one, Polaris Bank and Duru were alleged to have between Nov. 17, 2017, and Aug 14, 2023, fraudulently…
Two ex-soldiers among notorious robbery gangs smashed in Lagos
The police spokesperson said the two dismissed soldiers belonged to a robbery gang that allegedly specialised in snatching vehicles at…
Tax protests: Kenya’s human right body confirms 39 killed as new round begins
“Data from our records indicates that 39 people have died and 361 injured in relation to the protests countrywide,” state-funded…
BPP Director exposes how Hadi Sirka allegedly hijacked N2.7bn contract
Yusuf spoke when he appeared before the court as the 4th witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
‘How we discovered N35bn in Mompha’s accounts’
The Lagos Zonal Command of EFCC, had, on January 12, 2022, arraigned Mompha alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited,…
‘You’ll be jailed for 3 years,’ Ondo govt warns chiefs wearing beaded crowns
Alhaji Amidu Takuro, Ondo Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs gave the warning in Akure, the state capital. He…
Biden: Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling is ‘dangerous precedent’
In clear, measured remarks from the White House, Biden said the court decision meant Trump was highly unlikely to go…
Insecurity: South-East Govs, stakeholders meet in Enugu
Governors of the five South-East state states and some stakeholders including the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe are meeting…
Soyinka at 90: Group gathers 80 schools for month-long exhibition
Over 80 schools will be involved in the exhibition, President of IACD, Dr Kolade Mosuro, disclosed in Ibadan on Monday…
FG parleys Kano govt. on fast-tracking progress for SDGs
According to Orelope-Adefulire, with barely six years to the terminal date of the development agenda, the global community is lagging…
‘Go and hang yourself in a transformer,’ Wike tackles Ireti Kingibe
The Minister who threatened to unseat the Senator faulted criticisms of his administration particularly on the rot in schools and…
Wike: We’re ready to dialogue with #EndBadGovernance protesters
Speaking while handing over Staff of Office to four newly coronated Chiefs of Karu, Kwali, Pai, and Yaba, Wike commended…
Trump immune from prosecution for official acts – U.S. Supreme Court
Lower courts denied Trump’s motion to dismiss the election subversion indictment against him based on claims of presidential immunity and…
Coup averted in Ukraine, authorities report
An anonymous report said that the coup planned occupying parliament during a demonstration and setting up a “provisional government.’’ The…
Man bags life jail over rape of own wife
The victim was still living in her parents’ house, as the marriage ceremony had only been performed spiritually at the…
NAF: Military drone, not helicopter, crashed in Kaduna
The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, said in a statement that the drone crashed after it…
Army will combat all threats, ensures peace across Nigeria – COAS Lagbaja
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt..-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured Nigerians of Army’s commitment to combating…
Another Nigerian pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia
The death of the female pilgrim was announced by Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board on Sunday in a statement issued…
Why I took campaign for release of Nnamdi Kanu to Buhari – Rep Aguocha
Rep Aguocha said his visit to Katsina was “to seek Buhari’s intervention and elicit his support for a political dialogue…
FG tasks states on accelerating SDGs
In his remarks, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, maintained that the Sustainable Development Goals are a…