Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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…
Tinubu gives Wike’s strong ally Emeka Woke new appointment
He also served as the Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers and was commissioner for Special Duties under…
Gwarzo inaugurates committee for 3,112 houses Karsana estate project
Responding on behalf of the committee members, the chairman who doubles as the Director Public Buildings and Housing Development of…
Edo LP crisis: Youth leader sacks state Exco, declares self acting chairman
By Jethro Ibileke The Kelly Ogbaloi-led executive committee of the Edo State chapter of Labour Party (LP), was on Thursday…
Why I paid surprise visit to Rivers Assembly Quarters – Fubara
But Nelson Chukwudi the Chief Press Secretary CPS to Governor in a statement issued later quoted Fubara as explaining that…
Why I championed Cybersecurity Levy – Sen. Shehu Buba
Senator Buba sponsored the amendments to the Act the Amendment to the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act through a bill…
Kidney harvesting: Trial stalled as NAPTIP, witnesses develop cold feet
Called upon, Mr. Abdullahi Mohammed, the sixth prosecution witness and a phone seller, recounted a peculiar incident involving Oluwatobi Sulaimon,…
Obaseki denies taking Oba of Benin to court over suspension of Enigie
"The Edo State Government has no case in court against our revered Royal Father, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba…
Kidney harvesting suit: Witness disowns statement against Abuja hospital
The witness's testimony further unraveled as he contradicted himself on crucial points, including his place of origin and the circumstances…
Rivers Assembly crisis worsens as Oko-Jumbo emerges factional Speaker
Oko-Jumbo was one of the four lawmakers of Rivers Assembly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara after the House was factionalized…
Nigerian troops rescue 7 from kidnappers, kill one terrorist
A statement by the Nigerian Army indicated that in Borno State, the troops in a rapid response to actionable intelligence…
Ekiti varsity expels two students over assault of colleague
The Public Relations Officer of BOUESTI Temitope Akinbisoye announced the suspension of the students in a statement on Wednesday. He…
17 in police net for operating illegal Bureau de Change in Kano
Kano Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel in an interview on Wednesday said the operation which was led by operatives…
‘Resume impeachment proceedings against Fubara,’ APC tells Rivers Assembly
Okocha accused the Governor of insulting President Bola Tinubu. According to him, if the lawmakers failed to restart the impeachment…
Jimoh Ibrahim: I will ask court to kick APC out of Ondo governorship election
However, Ibrahim said he is heading to court for the annulment of the primary for a fresh one to be…
Shell Nigeria paid $1.09bn on taxes, royalties in 2023- Official
Essien-Nelson said that the figures, announced in the just published 2023 Shell briefing notes, showed that SPDC paid 442 million…
Kogi govt, NGO to launch vaccination against cervical cancer
The Focal Person for Social Behavioural Change, JSI, Kannah Ibrahim, called attention to dangers of HPV and charged participants to…
Why implementation of cybersecurity levy should be halted immediately – CPPE
The CBN had in a circular on Monday directed commercial banks and other financial institutions to start charging a 0.5…
Gov. Fubara lines up 20-day activities to mark one year in office
Chairman of the Central Planning Committee of the anniversary, Dr Tammy Wenike Danagogo, who is also the Secretary to the…
Jide Kosoko, others mourn ‘The New Masquerade’ actress, Ovularia
Evoeme’s death was announced by her family on Tuesday. A statement by the family reads: “Friends, fans, colleagues, the family…
Internet fraud: 41 plead guilty, jailed in Anambra
The suspects were arraigned the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on the charges before…
Family accuses OSPAC vigilante operatives of robbing, killing 2 brothers in Rivers
I don't know where they buried them. Again,they (OSPAC) are still threatening to kill the eldest brother of the siblings…
Naira crashes against dollar at official market
Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market…
Edwin Clark declares seats of Rivers Assembly members vacant, asks IG to arrest them
The South-South leader said that it was his duty to see that the people of the region and other Nigerians…