Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Britain to act in national interest over Trump’s NATO exit remarks – Starmer
Starmer made the statement in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about Washington’s possible withdrawal from the North Atlantic…
Coalition opposes Desmond Elliot’s fourth-term Lagos Assembly bid
The Coalition said this while stating their opposition to Desmond Elliot’s bid for a fourth term as member representing Surulere…
Middle-East crisis: How Tinubu’s policy of naira-for-crude guarantees supply security in Nigeria
Since its inception, the technical committee on naira-for-crude, which has the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,…
Driver, 2 other docked for stealing jewelry, others worth N60m from Emir Sanusi II’s wife
Police alleged that the first defendant trespassed into her room and stole jewelry, a cash sum of N500,000, and a…
Lagos trains students on use of 767/112 emergency lines
Sule said the initiative reaffirmed the government commitment to expanding safety education across schools and communities.
Jos Killings: Army denies viral claim, explains how troops responded to attack
Rather, troops on receiving a distress call on the unfortunate incident swiftly mobilised to the scene, which was far away…
Jos killings: MACBAN calls for decisive action to end bloodshed in Plateau
Othman-Ngelzarma decried that Plateau had suffered too long from division, mistrust, and retaliatory attacks, saying, “It is time to break…
“Kill Boko Haram, don’t wait for any order,” Defence Minister tells troops
The minister, however, announced that the just salary increments for the military personnel would be implemented by the federal government…
Gov. Yusuf reacts to defection of 8 Kano NNPP Reps to APC
The eight Kano lawmakers were among 30 members of House of Representatives who officially defected from their respective political parties,…
NESREA boss unveils plan for commencement of Polluter Pays Principle
Barikor described the compliance enforcement as a departure from the voluntary compliance approach to a mandatory one to be instituted…
Abuja physiotherapist says $5, 700 lost to Jesam Ubi’s AAS platform
Ahmed said this while testifying as the 11th prosecution Witness, PW11 in seven-count charge, bordering on obtaining under false pretence…
Northern governors push for security, development at Abuja meeting
During the meeting, Governor of Gombe State and Chairman of the Forum, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, said the region had recorded…
Lagos 2027: Badagry leaders push Samuel Ajose in strong case for APC gov. ticket
The stakeholders said their request for the APC governorship ticket is legitimate as the zoning would promote fairness, justice and…
Gombe governorship: Tinubu meets Transportation Minister after resignation
Alkali’s media aide, Umar Jubril, had in an earlier statement said his principal resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet to…
Rabiu, Elumelu deepen partnership as BUA Foods posts N1.77trn revenue
Elumelu described BUA Group as a model of disciplined execution and industrial scale, pledging continued support for transformative enterprises.
Shettima inaugurates ‘GenU Nigeria’ secretariat to empower 20 million youths
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, said that programme’s framework aligns with the Renewed Hope Ward…
Czechia beat Denmark to secure first World Cup spot since 2006
Czechia had earlier beaten Ireland on penalties in the semifinals, while Denmark defeated North Macedonia 4-0 to reach the final.
Bosnia shock Italy, seal 2026 World Cup spot on penalties
Italy will miss a third consecutive World Cup finals after crumbling in the playoff, in spite of forcing extra time…
Turkiye, Sweden seal 2026 World Cup spots, as Kosovo, Poland crash out
Turkiye defeated Kosovo 1-0 in Pristina to end a 24-year wait, qualifying for their first World Cup since 2002.
Igbo group condemns crowning of “Eze Ndigbo” in South Africa
The Abuja ICA reminded the public that the Southeast Traditional Council had previously issued a communique outlawing the practice of…
‘How Nigerian Emwanta Smith allegedly defrauded American lady of $550,000’
The arrest followed report to the Nigeria Police by the American that she was defrauded of $550,000 between October 2025…
Outrage as female suspect collapses, dies in court in Edo
Relatives who spoke in tears at the premises of the court blamed the NDLEA for Titilayo’s death, alleging that she…
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on fake Cerelac products on sale
NAFDAC reiterated its commitment to safeguarding public health adding that it would continue surveillance activities to ensure the quality, safety,…
Tinubu meets Ganduje, Badaru amidst ADC onslaught in Kano, Jigawa
Though what the President discussed with him during their meeting in Aso Rock presidential villa on Thursday is not yet…
Ex-Kano APC governorship candidate Yusuf Gawuna joins ADC
There are ripe speculations that Kwankwaso has anointed Gawuna as his governorship candidate in the 2027 general election.
Pro-Tinubu rally disrupts peaceful protest in Edo
Members of the AEDA had gathered at the Market Junction in Igarra town, from where they would proceed to the…
Edo: 64-year-old surety in trouble as bigamy suspect allegedly flees to Canada
She added that the surety, having failed in his legal obligation to produce the suspect as required under the bail…
Palm kernel dealer jailed for dancing on Naira during birth celebration
He was arrested on February 28, 2026, at his residence located around timber market in Enugu-ezike, Enugu state by operatives…
Court orders final forfeiture of ₦3.4bn, properties linked to NNPC fraud
The forfeited properties and the funds were said to be proceeds of unlawful activities derived from three major projects awarded…
Court orders final forfeiture of UK house linked to ex-FCT minister to FG
Ahmad told the court that the property sought to be forfeited is reasonably suspected to have been acquired with proceeds…