Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Internet fraud: EFCC grabs 13 suspects in Abuja
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Zonal Command of EFCC in Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory,…
Workers’ Day: FG declares May 1 public holiday
She stated that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. Tunji-Ojo…
At least 23 dead in violent clashes over cattle theft in South Sudan
Heavily armed cattle thieves attacked a village in the state of Eastern Equatoria, a local administration spokesman said. Hundreds of…
Edo housewife hacked to death by father, son, while separating fight
Patience explained that her mother was separating a fight between her nephew and their neighbours (the suspects) after a heated…
Ogun Govt issues urgent warning on looming flood disaster
The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya, who gave the warning at a news conference on Tuesday in Abeokuta, said…
Reps to NERC: Suspend hike in electricity tariff
The House also resolved to set up a special committee made up of the Committees on Power, Commerce, and National…
Two AAU students shot dead in cult-reprisal attack
The students were reportedly shot dead last Friday by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. It was reliably gathered that the students' union official,…
Ex-Kwara finance commissioner Ademola Banu docked for N1.22bn fraud
The anti-graft agency alleged that among others, Ademola Banu conspired to divert the funds during the administration of Governor Abdulfatah…
Kaduna man arrested for abducting girl, hiding her inside fridge
According to the police spokesperson, on Saturday, at about 1400hrs, the mother of the abducted girl, Uwaila Idris of Unguwar…
Lagos Cleric Adewoye docked for raping 22-year-old lady
Adeosun said that Adewoye had sexual intercourse with the 22-year-old lady without her consent, in contravention of Sections 260 and…
Edo 2024: Court dismisses suits seeking disqualification of PDP’s Ighodalo
The plaintiffs had sued the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), PDP, Umar Damagu (acting national chairman), Setonji Koshoedo, PDP’s National Working…
How I collected $600,000 ‘bribes’ for Emefiele: Ex-CBN director
Ayoh, spoke while being led in evidence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), counsel, Mr Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN)…
Rivers PDP Rep. Awaji-inomek Abiante suspended over anti-party activities
The Caretaker Committee Chairman of his Ward 1, Ngo town, Andoni, Mr Dike Bara, and the Secretary, Mr Dokubo Jackson…
EFCC gets court order to freeze 1146 suspicious bank accounts
While granting the order on Wednesday, 24 April, Justice Emeka Nwite granted ordered that the accounts be frozen “pending conclusion…
34 people gunned down by cultists in Awka, Anambra lawmaker laments
Mbachu, representing Awka South I in the Anambra House of Assembly, said the killings were carried out from Easter Sunday…
Libel: Court orders Linda Ikeji to pay N30m as damages
The Court gave the order while delivering its ruling in a N1 billion suit filed by NBM and three others…
Oba of Benin sacks palace officials who pledged allegiance to Ooni
The functionaries were accused of engaging in a “sacrilegious" show of shame and falsehood against the Benin custom.” The functionaries…
Resident Doctors in DELSUTH embark on one-week warning strike
A statement signed by Harrison Adja, President, Maurice Oghenekaro, General Secretary, and Erhire Clinton Umukoro, Public Relations Officer, said the…
16 suspects arrested over murder of female police inspector in Rivers
Iringe-Koko said, "According to preliminary investigations, the incident occurred when a group of individuals traveling in a Lexus salon car…
Six Boko Haram terrorists surrender to MNJTF troops
According to him, the ex-Boko Haram fighters who surrendered to troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade, Sector 3 in Monguno between…
42 die as dam bursts after heavy rainfall in Kenya
Reuters reports that posted on the X accounts of Kenyan media, Kenya Red Cross and the highway authorities showed scenes…
Cerebrospinal Meningitis kills 85 in Yobe
Yobe Commissioner for Health, Dr. Lawan Gana told journalists in Damaturu that while the state government is managing the outbreak,…
Kogi: Ex-appointees commend Ododo for payment of LG workers’ salaries, pensions
The group applauded Governor Ododo’s strides in infrastructural development through road construction projects, educational support via bursaries and scholarships for…
Ex-Gambian VP chairs ECOWAS 40-member Togo election observer team
According to Dr Omar Touray, President of ECOWAS Commission, the team is to monitor the legislative and regional elections in…
Ondo 2024: APC to present certificate of return to Aiyedatiwa
Aiyedatiwa had last week defeated 15 candidates in the primary election conducted by APC to determine the winner of the…
‘I was promised 700 euros to take it to Italy,’ Man caught with 4000 pills of tramadol tells NDLEA
The suspect was attempting to export the pills loaded in his backpack to Malpensa, Italy on an Ethiopian Airline flight.…
‘Engaging in female circumcision will earn you 4-year jail term’, NAPTIP warns
NAPTIP, however, debunked the myth in its reaction to the posts, warning against the practice. “Dear Muhammad- Just so you…
Umahi: Tinubu ready to start construction of Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway
Umahi spoke after he inspected the end of Section one, Phase One, of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and its realignment…
Ondo: Shock, condemnation trail murder of Aiyedatiwa’s Campaign Coordinator
Members of All Progressives Congress, APC are in shock over the murder of Alaba Abe popularly known as Excel, one…
‘Why Catholic Church is opposed to some aspects of African culture’
Ekpe said one of the negative aspects of culture the Church is opposed to is the traditional practice of making…