Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
WHO updates list of drug-resistant bacteria threatening human health
“The updated BPPL incorporates new evidence and expert insights to guide research and development (R&D) for new antibiotics and promote…
U.S., Nigeria unveil open skies air transport agreement
The bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship between the two countries. The mission said that the agreement was…
Kano: Police confirm 15 dead in petrol bomb explosion
Gumel said that the incident occurred during dawn prayers at a mosque in Gadan Village, leaving 24 worshippers injured. He…
How we raised Enugu trade, investment IGR by 400% in 4 months- Commissioner
“In transport, we are about to secure some commitment from developers and investors to help complete the International Airport aimed…
Ondo court fines herder N50,000 for grazing without permit
The the Ondo State Security Network Agency codenamed: Amotekun accused Shehu of conspiracy, breach of peace, unlawful grazing and wilful…
BPP seeks collaboration with EFCC to tackle corruption in public procurement
The Director General, BPP, Mamman Ahmadu FNIQS expressed the readiness of the Bureau during his recent visit to the Chairman…
Organ harvesting trial: What really happened in court
So far, I have not missed any of the court sessions from the time of arraignment of the suspects to…
Reps decry non-payment of salaries to staff of Nigerian Press Council
The Chairman, House Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Values, Mr. Fatoba Olusola, declared the position of the House…
Tinubu seeks help of Senegalese President to bring Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso back to ECOWAS
Tinubu, who is the Chairmam of ECOWAS appealed to his much younger Senegalese counterpart to join the bid to persuade…
NELFUND announces date for opening of portal for student loan applications
Students across the country will be able to apply for loans to advance their educational pursuits from 24 May when…
Imo: 3 alleged IPOB members paraded as killers of retired General
The alleged IPOB members identified as Chukwunonso Emmanuel, Okoroigwe Goodness, and Innocent Ogu, were among suspects paraded by the Imo…
First Lady Remi Tinubu reiterates commitment to reduction of cancer prevalence
In her speech, Mrs Tinubu said, while the Federal Government took charge of the diagnostic and treatment component of cancer…
No plan to unlawfully take over pension funds – FG
While denying the plan, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy Wale Edun, in a statement, assured…
Tinubu receives Senegalese President Bassirou Faye in Aso Rock
The Senegalese President was received at the Aso Rock presidential villa at the forecourt of the State House at about…
Fubara to Ijaw youths: Celebrate, we’ve defeated our enemies
Fubara spoke against the background of the ongoing struggle for control of the political structure of the state between him…
Tinubu asks Senate to pass anti-doping bill, FCT supplementary budget
In a separate letter, Tinubu also sought the consideration and approval of Senate for supplementary statutory appropriation to the 2024…
Alleged murder: Court sends ex-Oyo PMS boss Auxiliary to prison
The former PMS boss who was arrested by the men of Department of State Service at his Olodo residence, Ibadad…
Nigeria troops kill 227 terrorists, rescue 253 from kidnappers
Giving the breakdown of the operations of the Armed Forces across the country in the past week, Buba said in…
Infrastructure: Group tackles Atiku on pension funds investment
"Atiku and his handlers need to be educated on the fact that when eventually the Federal Government decided to tap…
Edo 2024: Those deserting PDP are disgruntled, says Campaign DG
Iduoriyemkewen who said that the PDP is interested in persons of value, described those who have remained solidly with the…
Police deploy helicopter to rescue abducted Kogi varsity students
However, the spokesperson for Kogi police command, SP Williams Ovye-Aya said as part of the efforts to rescue the remaining…
Tinubu’s first anniversary: Shettima to chair high-level dialogue
Further elucidating on the objectives of the high-level dialogue, Senior Special Assistant to the President on International Cooperation, Dapo Oyewole…
Emirates announces resumption of flights to Nigeria
Emirates Airlines confirmed the the resumption of flight operations to Nigeria from 1, October 2024 in a statement on its…
Swedish govt to return 39 stolen Benin artifacts – Envoy
The Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency Annika Hahn-Englund, made this disclosure when she paid a courtesy visit to the…
Why Alice Munro, Canadian writer who shocked readers with her writing, will be missed
Alice Munro is a national treasure - a writer of enormous depth, empathy, and humanity whose work is read, admired,…
Rivers crisis: Four pro-Wike commissioners resign from Fubara’s cabinet.
The four commissioners cited the political crisis in the state which resulted from a disagreement between Wike and Fubara, his…
Emefiele gets N300m bail, denies unlawful printing of naira notes
While granting the bail application, Justice Maryann Anenih also ordered Emefiele to produce for two sureties in like sum who…
EFCC grabs 23 internet fraudsters in Enugu
Twenty-three (23) suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in Enugu…
Peter Obi: Nigerian judiciary weak, compromised
Delivering a lecture on the topic “The Judiciary And The Future of Nigeria”, Obi said he won election in Anambra…
MNJTF troops kill terrorist, thwart Boko Haram movement in Lake Chad
The MNJTF spokesperson listed some of the recent strides of the troops to include killing of one Boko Haram terrorist…