Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
EFCC grills 11 suspected oil thieves in Lagos
The Nigerian Navy, NNS Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos handed the 11 suspected oil thieves and the vessel, MT SAISNIL II, to…
Man designated ‘Hausa King’ of Benin dumps ambition, begs for forgiveness
The Benin Traditional Council had on Thursday raised alarm over the planned installation of Hausa traditional ruler in the ancient…
Attempt by Kwankwaso to hijack NNPP betrayal of trust – Founder
Aniebonam spoke in reaction to the purported national convention of the party held in Abuja by the Kwankwaso group to…
Presidency solidly behind Ganduje – Kano APC
The Kano APC spokesman further asserted that Dr. Ganduje remains the only strong pillar and dependable defender who can guarante…
Lagos driver in trouble for cramming 15 children inside a car
Hundeyin confirmed the arrest in a post he shared on his verified X handle @benHundeyin on Friday that the driver…
Grammy award winner Mandisa dies at 47
Mandisa was the fifth American Idol alumna to win a Grammy Award for her album Overcomer in the Best Contemporary…
Driver arrested over murder of 80-year-old couple in Abuja
The driver was among suspects paraded by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Mr Benneth Igweh at a press conference on…
‘Powerful political interests plotting to blackmail Peter Obi’, Aide cries out
“The aim is to malign Mr Obi’s purely altruistic motives in supporting underprivileged Nigerians of all faiths. The ploy is…
Man who allegedly slit motorcyclist’s throat arrested
By Sunday John A passenger who allegedly slit the throat of a motorcyclist in order to snatch his motorcycle at…
Rep Ogene knocks Soludo over neglect of oil-rich Ogwuaniocha violent crisis
Ogene made this call in a trending video yesterday, where he lamented that the Anambra state government, since the last…
Rivers PDP fumes over arrest of Gov. Fubara loyalists in Abuja
Goodboy and Ichemati, said to be loyalists of Rivers governor Siminalayi Fubara were allegedly arrested under the supervision of the…
How Atiku, others prevented implosion of PDP at NEC meeting- Ex-Rep Dagogo
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A former member of the National Assembly from Rivers State, Dagogo Farah, has said but for…
‘You got it wrong,’ Presidency tackles PDP NEC on performance of Tinubu
In the same vein, the presidency said the security situation in the country has improved greatly under the Tinubu's administration,…
Strange illness claims 8 lives in Sokoto, 208 cases identified – NCDC
NCDC Centre manager in Sokoto, Dr Ibrahim Usman revealed this in the presentation he made at an interactive session with…
‘Reverend Sister’ in NAPTIP net over alleged trafficking of 38 children
By Jethro Ibileke The Benin Zonal Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has…
Why we can’t remove Damagum as our Acting National Chair now: PDP NEC
Also speaking, Damagum said that the leadership of the party was not a do or die affair. “This is not…
Kenya’s Defence Chief, 9 other top military officers die in air crash
Today at 2:20 pm, our nation suffered a tragic air accident… I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of…
Why I want to do a song with Ayra Star – Rihanna
Recall that Ayra Star has been very open about her desire to work with Rihanna, whom she described as her…
Diesel price stands at N1341.16 in March 2024 – NBS
NBS stated this in its Diesel Price Watch for March 2024 released in Abuja on Thursday. The report said that…
Kano governor allocates portfolio to Kwankwaso’s son, 3 other commissioners
Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso heads Youths and Sports Ministry; Abduljabbar Garko, Land and Survey; Shehu Aliyu Yanmedi, Special Duties; Adamu Aliyu…
Palace raises alarm over plan to install Hausa traditional ruler in Benin
The BTC in a statement on Thursday by the Iyase (Prime Minister) of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe, noted that…
Tinubu approves DOTS for overhaul of education sector
The approved policies by President Tinubu are captured as DOTS, an acronym representing: Data Repository, Out-of-School Children Education, Teacher Training…
Court refuses to vacate order stopping Secondus, 2 others from PDP meetings
Justice Ekwo judge had, on April 5, issued ex-parte orders, which among others, restrain the three PDP chieftains from attending…
Presidency behind Ganduje’s travails, says Kano APC spokesperson
He accused the presidency of having a hand in Ganduje's suspension by his Ward in Kano, which was affirmed by…
Lagos man Ibakpa Mark docked for slapping LUTH nurse
The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Courage Ekhueorohan, told the court that Ibakpa who resides at No 45, Erelu Danisa, St, Aguda…
‘You must face trial for alleged N4bn fraud’, Court tells Obiano
Ekwo dismissed the application as lacking in merit and therefore deserved to be dismissed. Justice Ekwo faulted and rejected the…
PDP National Chairman: Group endorses Philip Salawu
Dr. Philips Salawu is from Kogi State, North Central Nigeria. The seat of the PDP national chairman needs to be…
Three to die by hanging in Edo for armed robbery, kidnapping, murder
The convicts, Solomon Abuede, James Monday and Kelvin Edward were convicted and sentenced for the kidnap and murder of one…
Renewed Hope: Remi Tinubu empowers 120 women farmers in South- West
Senator Tinubu announced the donation during the launch of 2024 Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support Programme for South-West held…
Two alleged illegal miners arrested with 600 bags of kaolin in Anambra
The solid minerals, valued at N20,204, 400, was excavated around a sealed site at Nando in Anambra East Local Government…