Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Recipient of first- ever pig kidney transplant, Rick Slayman, dies
In March, Massachusetts General Hospital transplanted the genetically-edited pig kidney into Slayman who was living with end-stage kidney disease. The…
Zamfara Govt. confirms 4 deaths, 177 cases from strange disease
Zamfara Commissioner for Health, Dr Aisha Anka in a statement on Friday said the illness is found in Maradun, Shinkafi…
Just In: Dana Air announces disengagement of workers
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had suspended Dana Airline's Air Operator Certificate (AOC) on April 24, 2024. In a…
‘Rivers political crisis may consume Nigeria’s democracy’, Bode George warns Tinubu
George who described the crisis in Rivers as a time bomb waiting to explode and nobody should sit on the…
Police speak on arrest of FIJ journalist
The journalist, who was detained by the police for 10 days was released on Friday following protests and calls by…
First Lady Remi Tinubu disburses N10m to 20 women farmers in FCT
Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, Mandate Secretary of the secretariat, explained during the disbursement in Abuja on Friday, that each of the…
Nigerian lawmaker threatens legal action over alleged $140m Binance bribe
Binance had earlier claimed that some Nigerian Government officials who it did not identify demanded 150 million dollar in cryptocurrency…
UNIMED sacks Deputy VC after petition against VC, others
Prof Loto was in the Department of Restorative Dentistry of the university had authored a 13-page petition to the Governing…
Trapped Lagos drain ducks worker rescued dead after 5 days
Amololo got trapped while trying to clear a blocked portion of the underground drainage to allow for the free flow…
What Governor Uba Sani told Prince Harry in Kaduna
Harry paid the visit to Kaduna to check on Nigerian troops who were wounded across the various theaters of operations…
Nigerian troops kill 135 terrorists, rescue 140 hostages from kidnappers
In the North East, Buba said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 47 terrorists, arrested 53 suspects and rescued…
Court bars pro-Wike Rivers Assembly members from parading as lawmakers
The court also restrained the Governor of Rivers State, Siminilayi Fubara, the Attorney General of the state and the Chief…
Why I can’t continue as member of PDP: Ex-Edo Assembly Speaker Okiye
Amongst other reasons, Okiye cited "alienation of the majority of [his] constituents and supporters" by the government of Governor Godwin…
Why Awujale deserves Nigeria’s second highest national honour – Tinubu
The conferment of the national honour was announced by Vice President Kashim Shetimma who represented President Tinubu at the 90th…
Ex-Edo Speaker dumps PDP, blames Obaseki
Okiye announced his decision to dump the party in a letter addressed to his Ward three PDP Chairman, Arue-Uromi, Esan…
First Muslim Friday prayers held at converted ancient Istanbul church
Chora, formerly a museum, was officially converted back into a mosque in 2020. After lengthy restoration work, President Recep Tayyip…
Spotify reveals how much it paid Nigerian musicians as royalties in 2023
Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Spotify’s Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, in a statement on Friday, said the details were contained in the…
‘Fubara planning to demolish our houses’, Rivers Speaker Amaewhule raises alarm
The Amaewhule-led lawmakers have also written a petition to the Director-General State Security Services for protection alleging that Governor Siminalayi…
Nigeria’s Defence Chief receives Prince Harry, Meghan
The Duke and Duchess arrived in Abuja on Friday and immediately visited the Light Academy in Wuse, an institution supported…
FG announces date for completion of Kano-Daura rail project
The Kano-Maradi standard gauge railway line was inaugurated by the immediate past administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The project…
Five docked for kidnapping bus driver, robbery in Benue
The suspects, Terhile Iorkaana, Lanshima Orkunde, Msendoo Faasema, Nancy Shima and Mngusuun Hilega were arrested following a tip-off within Mbachegh…
Jigawa Rep Isa Dogonyaro dies at 46
Isa Dogonyaro, a member of House of Representatives representing the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State is dead. Dogonyaro passed…
Olufowose replaces Hassan-Odukale as chairman of First Bank
Olufowose is the Group Managing Director of First Ally Capital Ltd., an investment banking firm based in Lagos. With over…
Emefiele: Contractor narrates how he was forced to pay $600,000 bribe
Onyejiuwa, who is the Managing Director of The Source Computers Limited, testified in the ongoing trial of Emefiele for alleged…
Army hands over rescued Chibok girl, three children to Borno govt
Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, the Theater Commander, North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, disclosed on Thursday in Maiduguri that she…
Soldier caught with 756 rounds ammunition, grenades in Borno
According to the Army, the soldier was arrested with illegal ammunition and explosives during a routine search operation by the…
NAFDAC busts fake drink manufacturer Chinedu Okafor in Lagos
According to NAFDAC, Investigations revealed Mr. Okafl)or's longstanding involvement in this criminal activity, which has potentially compromised regulated alcohol drinks…
Prince Harry, Meghan arrives Nigeria Friday, to interact with wounded soldiers
While providing details of the visit, Marquis said that Prince Harry, who founded the Invictus Game, would along with his…
Senate endorses death sentence for trafficking in hard drugs,
The Senate on Thursday, prescribed death sentence as penalty for trafficking in hard drugs and other substances in Nigeria.
Tinubu appoints Ekpo as NCDMB co-chair
The NCDMB, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), is charged with increasing local content for more job creation, boosting…