Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Four JSS2 App developers to represent Nigeria at World Tech Summit
The AgriConnect was among the 3,200 android applications developed by about 11,000 girls from 69 countries, including the USA, UK,…
N721 billion cash paid as bribes to Nigerian public officials in 2023- NBS
According to the report released on Thursday, in 2023, out of all citizens who paid a bribe, 8.6 per cent…
Kaduna teacher Josiah Alkali docked for alleged homosexuality with 4 boys
The NSCDC prosecutor, Mr Marcus Audu, told the court that the matter was reported to the Corp’s office for investigation…
SGF Akume to Labour: Enforce compliance to minimum wage, pension laws
Akume, who was represented by Dr Nnamdi Mbaeri, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, OSGF, urged the organised labour not to…
Police hunt for kidnappers of ex-Ekiti State varsity don, Prof Olaofe
Ekiti Commissioner of Police confirmed the incident while assuring that the investigation of the case has begun. “The Ekiti Police…
Gunmen kill OSPAC vigilante operative in Rivers
It was learnt that Prince was among OSPAC vigilante members who responded to a distress call about incident of kidnapping…
Corruption: EFCC boss Olukoyede urges Nigerians to embrace whistle blowing
Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, July 11, 2024 while addressing stakeholders in the anti-graft war who converged at the Unity…
EFCC: How ex-Power Minister Mamman allegedly conspired with others to loot N33bn
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has explained how former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman allegedly…
Kogi Commissioner hails Appeal Court’s verdict on Ododo’s election
Speaking to journalists shortly after the judgement, Thursday, the Kogi State Government Spokesman said the Governor will remain unwavering in…
Supreme court judgment, respite for LG system in Anambra–PDP
“The ruling party in Anambra has been doing all they can to kill the local government system in Anambra but…
NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, rain from Friday
According to NiMet, morning thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Kebbi, Kaduna State and Zamfara on Sunday while afternoon and…
Again, Army busts illegal refineries in Abia, nabs 21 suspects
Thursday’s operation at Obuaku and Imo River Waterside in Ipu town, is coming within one month of its crackdown on…
Cardoso: CBN’s measures to tackle inflation yielding result
Looking forward, Cardoso expressed optimism that continued adherence to effective policies would lead to further stabilisation and eventual reduction in…
CNG: Presidential Initiative, partners target 1m vehicles for free conversion
The Conversion Incentive Programme is aim to tackle barriers by offering free CNG kits and conversion to targeted one million…
Edo 2024: APC gives Ighodalo’s running mate ultimatum to resign as SSG
Ogie is currently earning salary and other official benefits as Secretary to the State Government, even while pursuing a private…
Nasarawa signs MoU to establish tractor assembly plant
The partnership aims to enable to enable the company make use of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure,…
Lagos couple arrested over attempt to sell son for funds to ‘japa’ to Canada
The couple were arrested at Isolo General hospital where they declared their intention to sell their baby boy. They were…
Police Corporal Adamu sacked for refusing to report at new station after 9 years
Corporal Adamu not only refused to report in Kaduna, he also promoted himself to the rank of Superintendent and operated…
Panic as fire guts petrol tanker inside Abuja filling station
The fuel tanker was said to be waiting to discharge its product before it caught fire for yet- to- be-…
Kaduna teacher remanded in prison for allegedly kissing, romancing 4 boys
Alkali was arraigned in court by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) with charges bodering on defilement on…
What we discussed with Tinubu at Aso Rock – Ajaero, Osifo
The meeting with the President was part of the consultations with the organised labour in furtherance of his engagements with…
Senate confirms Argungu as Chairman Police Service Commission
Speaking after their confirmation, President of Senate Godswill Akpabio said committee on police affairs should ensure oversight functions to avoid…
Atiku reacts to Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy
Atiku, who said this in a statement posted on his X handle also described the ruling by the apex court…
Alleged misappropriation: Court says Ganduje’s trial will continue in absentia
Kano the state government had instituted an eight-count charge bordering on bribery allegations, Misappropriation and diversion of public funds against…
N33bn fraud trial: Drama as court remands ex-Power Minister Mamman in Kuje prison
Mamman was arraigned on a 12-count amended charge bordering on money laundering offences by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
CBN’s aggressive monetary policy tightening and Nigeria’s economic growth
However, with inflation at above 33 per cent, according to National Bureau of Statistics, and interest rate at 26.25 per…
‘How Nigerian troops killed 187 terrorists, freed 109 hostages from kidnappers’
The troops recovered 128 assorted weapons and 3,300 assorted ammunition comprising 80 AK-47 rifles and 15 locally fabricated guns in…
Kogi governorship election: Ododo wins at Appeal Court
The Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja had also in a unanimous ruling on 27 May affirmed…
Rivers: Police bust network of ‘keke’ robbers, nab 14 other deadly suspects
According to the statement, in the past few months, armed robbers using Keke (tricycles) have attacked various parts of Rivers…
Supreme Court ruling on LG autonomy wrong, assault on true federalism – Ibori
But while reacting to the judgment, Ibori said the ruling by the apex court was a severe setback on the…