Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
IPOB’s Kanu loses bid for bail, transfer from DSS custody
Justice Nyako, who said that the court had severally decided on the issue of the IPOB leader’s bail plea, said…
EFCC grabs 78 for internet fraud in Enugu, Imo
According to the statement, while 29 suspects were arrested on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Enugu State metropolis, the remaining…
Alleged N1.2bn fraud: Trial of ex-INEC boss Prof Iwu stalled
When the matter was mentioned, Professor Iwu was not in court and was not represented by any counsel. The prosecutor…
Rivers: NSCDC busts illegal refining sites, arrests 9 operators
The nine suspects were apprehended as they were illegally refining stolen crude extracted from a vandalized oil well head while…
MPC meeting: Experts advise CBN to retain 24.75% lending rate
Some financial and economic experts have advised the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to…
CAN loses 6 women members in Taraba road crash
The women who were members of the Taraba wing of WOWICAN were traveling in an 18-seater bus and were returning…
Kogi govt vows to bring perpetrators of Ogbe killings to justice
Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo made the promise when he visited the community on Sunday on behalf…
Iran’s President Raisi, 8 others die in helicopter crash
On Monday morning, local media published images taken by a drone showing debris from what appears to be a completely…
Scrapping SIECs will not make LG elections more credible – IPAC
Lagos Chairperson of IPAC, Mrs Temilola Akinade said this while reacting to calls on the National Assembly to scrap state…
12 internet fraudsters jailed in Makurdi
They all pleaded guilty to their charges when they were read to them, prompting Prosecution counsel, A.S Idris, M. Yusuf,…
Rep Ogene knocks Soludo over appointment of 8th set of LG chairs in 2 years
Ogene, who is the Labour Party's House of Reps' Caucus Leader, "Records show that Governor Soludo changes LGA Transition Committee…
Jonathan to flag off N222bn Trans-Kalabari road project in Rivers
The administration of Governor Fubara has approved N222.1 billion for the construction of the road which will traverse the three…
Two killed, 7 kidnapped in Ebonyi communal clashes
The spokesperson for Ebonyi Police Command DSP Joshua Ukandu who confirmed the incident added that the assailants also destroyed property…
Gov. Radda hails Buhari as CCECC hands over Transport varsity to FG
The university, which cost about $50 million, was constructed by CCECC as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to…
Illegal refinery with more than 100,000 litres of oil busted in Rivers
A statement by NSCDC spokesperson Babawale Afolabi on Saturday in Abuja indicated that the site was uncovered by the Commandant-General’s…
Why I abandoned Labour Party for APC – Ebonyi lawmaker
Ogba who announced his defection at a ceremony in the state APC secretariat on Saturday in Abakalikii in the presence…
Information Minister congratulates new APRA executives
Mohammed Idris, also a Fellow of APRA, acknowledged the significance of the election for the advancement of public relations across…
I’ve beaten 8-year record of Wike, others in one year – Fubara
According to Fubara, the success achieved by his administration in service and project delivery within his first one year in…
Acacia studios set to unveil latest homeware collections in Lagos
The event will showcase Acacia Studios' stunning range of homeware products, including tableware, decorative accents, and textile pieces.
Adamawa housewife burns hands of her 2 stepchildren for eating her rice
Adamawa Police Spokesperson, SP Yahaya Nguroje said in a statement on Saturday that investigations revealed that the two children have…
EFCC hands over $22,000 recovered from internet fraudster to FBI
Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos had, on August 15, 2023, ordered that the…
Dangote: My refinery will produce enough fuel for Nigeria’s consumption from June
The Africa's richest businessman added that by next month, the refinery will be producing refined petroleum product in a quantity…
‘We’ll help you to tackle visa racketeers’, ICPC assures British High Commission
Dr. Aliyu stated this when he received Mr. Coran Oakley, the International Liaison Manager of the Home Office International Operations…
Abuja businesswoman jailed for forging late Abba Kyari’s signature
Abuja based businesswoman and mother of five, Ramat Mercy Mba, has been jailed for her involvement in an employment scam…
Oyetola: APC ready to kick out PDP in Osun
Oyetola said this while receiving prominent PDP members, Dotun Babayemi, a former governorship aspirant and Mr Shuaibu Oyedokun, a former…
Health, education, human capital development Tinubu’s priority – Shettima
Shettima stated this at the inauguration of the revamped National Economic Council (NEC) Human Capital Development (HCD) Steering Committee, held…
Why I’m optimistic that Nigeria will get better soon- Information Minister
The Minister who spoke at a high-level dialogue on delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu titled, “Leveraging…
‘How Fubara, Wike fight for political supremacy will hurt Rivers’
The group, said in a statement signed by its leader, Chief Sunnie Chukumele issued on Friday in Port Harcourt said…
Lagos man who ‘mistakenly’ fell into lagoon rescued by LASEMA
LASEMA boss, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement, said the Agency received a call through the Lagos State Toll-Free Emergency…
Zamfara APC crisis: Ward executives oppose suspension of Rep. Jaji
Jaji who represented Kaura-Namoda/Birnin-Magaji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives was suspended on Friday by the State APC chapter…