Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Police list 7 ‘avoidable deaths’ in Lagos in 6 days, issue advisory
Hundeyin said this on Friday while confirming that seven people have drowned at different swimming pools and beaches in Lagos…
Nigeria troops kill 188 terrorists, rescue 133 from kidnappers
The troops also recovered assorted weapons from the terrorists including 122 AK47 rifles, 47 locally-fabricated guns, 47 Dane guns, 24…
Osun security guard steals 9 air conditioners from employer, sells them as scraps
In a statement by Brig-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, Osun Amotekun Commander said Eze was arrested after his employer reported the theft…
Makinde: New Authority will tackle recalcitrant lawbreakers in Oyo
Makinde who spoke while signing the bill into law said he presented the executive bill to the House of Assembly…
Naira continues recovery, gains 7.2% against dollar
According to data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign…
‘You’re a legendary leader, mentor,’ Delta Speaker hails Tompolo
Guwor said this in a 53rd birthday congratulatory message to Tompolo on Friday. In the message issued by his Chief…
Why I lost Ogun 2023 Governorship election – PDP’s Adebutu
While speaking on Thursday at the 92 years remembrance ceremony held at Ijeun Akoni in Odeda Local Government,of his late…
In world first, Nigeria introduces new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis
Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) recommended by the…
Edo 2024: PDP Legacy Group accuses Obaseki of ingratitude, makes demands
The Group which noted that it had been badly treated in the last four years by the Governor Obaseki-led administration,…
Condemnations trail abduction of Channels TV reporter in Rivers
Reacting to the development Andoni, Opobo/Nkoro Journalists Forum, Rivers State have condemned in strong terms the kidnap Joshua Rogers, who,…
FIRS rakes in N12.3 trillion in 2023 – Adedeji
He spoke on Friday at the FIRS special day at the ongoing 35th Enugu International Trade Fair where he was…
Impeachment: Court fixes date for Shaibu’s suit against Edo Assembly, others
Shaibu was, on Monday, impeached by the state’s house of assembly after the seven-man panel found him guilty of perjury…
Man accused of knifing UK retiree denied asylum in Germany
Ahmed Alid, 45, attacked sleeping Christian convert Javed Nouri at their shared accommodation in Wharton Terrace, Hartlepool. This happened day…
Falling container kills woman in Lagos
Its Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Mr Taofiq Adebayo, stated that the driver of the articulated truck carrying the…
Tragic! Woman crushed by container inside her car in Lagos
Her driver, however, survived the accident unhurt, according tonthe Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Its Director, Public Affairs and…
Anambra Nollywood boat mishap: Police recover 3 more bodies
Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesperson of Anambra Police Command said this in a statement released on Friday in Awka. According to him,…
‘How Channels TV reporter was abducted in Port Harcourt’
The Rivers Police command is aware of Rogers abduction and efforts are already underway to secure his release. “Although his…
Three teenagers arrested for plotting terror attack in Germany
The state’s Central Office for the Prosecution of Terrorism (ZenTer NRW) sought an arrest warrant for the teenagers over the…
29 killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza
The people died when a residential building was struck in Gaza. Dozens of people were also injured in the attack.
‘You’ve dug your pit, you’ll fall inside,’ Fubara tackles Rivers LG chairs
Our Correspondent reports that since the political crisis erupted between Governor Fubara and Nyesom Wike, his predecessor and incumbent FCT…
South-East Development Commission: Unlocking latent fortunes, fostering inclusion
The establishment of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) under his stewardship will stand as a testament to his foresight, compassion,…
PDP gives Wike’s ally, Rep Chinda important assignment
Chinda also recently opposed attempt by some lawmakers in the House of Representatives to force out the Damagun led National…
Junior Pope: NIWA begins probe of boat mishap
Also, the Marine Department of NIWA has activated its accident investigation mechanism with a view to determining the cause(s) of…
Junior Pope: Musawa mourns, says spate of deaths in entertainment industry horrific
Junior Pope drowned in Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday, April 10, while returning from a movie location. This was…
Dosumu market fire: 6 buildings collapsed, 16 others seriously impacted – LASEMA
Oke-Osanyintolu added that the dampening down of the fire continued on day three of the incident. Oke-Osanyintolu added that the…
Harry Kane’s three children injured in car crash
Harry's children Louis, Vivienne and Ivy were all travelling in the van and sustained superficial injuries, before being taken to…
Many killed as NAF jets target camps of terrorists’ kingpins in Zamfara
Gabkwet, in a statement, said the camps destroyed belong to terrorist kingpins, Abdullahi Nasanda in Zurmi, Malam Tukur in Gusau,…
Ex-governor Idris son’s death a tragic loss to Kogi, says Ododo
Ododo said this in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah on Thursday in Lokoja…
Fubara: 75% of primary schools in Rivers lack teachers, 90% of buildings dilapidated
"If we don't have that aspect right as a foundation to preparing our youths as the leaders of tomorrow, then,…
Police nab 54 suspects allegedly recruited to disrupt Daushe Durbar in Kano
Acting true to his words, on Thursday, CP Gumel, through a statement signed on his behalf by the Kano Police…