Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Six Benue farmers docked for murder, terrorism
The defendants were charged with criminal conspiracy, illegal possession of firearms, mischief, culpable homicide and terrorism. The prosecutor, Insp Godwin…
Five ordered to appear in court over claims on Mercy Chinwo’s son
The defendants made the allegations on their social media accounts when Mercy and her husband posted pictures of their son…
Legal fireworks as lawyer stalls arraignment of Binance executive Gambaryan
When the matter was called on Thursday for the defendants to take their plea, only Gambaryan was in court. The…
Egbetokun: Police nab 3685 suspects, rescue 401 kidnapped victims
The I-G who spoke on Thursday in Abuja during a conference with Strategic Police Managers, consisting of officers from the…
Electricity tariff hike: AEDC to refund excess charges to customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulation Agency, NERC had also said some electricity consumers in Abuja who were previously on Band A…
Kano govt begins probe of theft of public property, violence under Ganduje
Governor Yusuf who inaugurated the two Judicial Commissions of Inquiry at Ante-Chamber, Government House, Kano, urged the chairmen and members…
Hardship: NGO urges Tinubu to intensify fight against poverty
The FreIvan honcho appealed to Nigerians to be optimistic about the economic future of the nation, insisting that the current…
Kano governor Yusuf distributes 224, 440 bags of rice for Ramadan
Governor Yusuf tasked the Palliative Distribution Compliance Committees from state, Local Government, to Ward levels to ensure that the palliatives…
N90bilion: Is it Hajj subsidy or Concession on exchange rate
Hajj operations is an offshore exercise where services are paid for in foreign currency, the US dollars. The mode of…
New book on Ifa to be released in Lagos
The limited edition of the 200-page book, is designed to “tantalise philosophically and visually as it shares what Odu Ifa…
Abuse of Naira: EFCC grills Bobrisky
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC said its operatives have started grilling Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying…
More trouble for Bobrisky: Arrested by EFCC over naira abuse
Bobrisky was arrested in Lagos on Wednesday night and is currently being detained at the Lagos Command of the EFCC.…
Why Air Peace ‘Isi Agu’ attire for cabin crew should be celebrated – NICO
Air Peace began its inaugural direct flight from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos to Gatwick Airport, London, on Saturday,…
From classroom to the real world: My internship experience
Luckily, my internship gave me a crash course in real-world communication within the Engineering and Technology world. Learning from professionals,…
‘God hears cries of the poor,’ Cleric warns politicians
The Catholic Priest who noted with pain the growing and life-wrenching poverty, hunger and misery in the land, warned that…
Kogi tribunal: Again, SDP witnesses give conflicting evidences
Yakubu, who said he was a member of the SDP, a voter and the party’s agent during the poll, however,…
Naira appreciates further at official market, gains 1.23%
This represents a 1.23 percent appreciation when compared to the previous day’s trading on Tuesday, exchanging at N1,278.58 to a…
Abure, family escape death as ‘mysterious’ fire guts Abuja home – Labour Party
He added that Abure and members of his family were able to escape after neighbours and security men pulled down…
Fubara to Wike: I will suprise you, others
In what political observers regard as a tacit response to the attacks and threats of renewal of his impeachment by…
Troops intercept vehicle with 223kg of cannabis in Ogun
She said General Aminu has truly been very supportive to NDLEA operations which has led to significant successes achieved by…
Death toll rises to 7 after major earthquake in Taiwan
The 7.2-magnitude earthquake centred about 25 kilometres southeast of Hualien in eastern Taiwan triggered several landslides in the rugged east…
Kano governor Yusuf unveils plans for orphans, people with disabilities
The state government has concluded plans to support children resident at the Orphanage Homes. According to a Statement by Governor…
Eight suspects arrested over murder of lecturer in Maiduguri
Abdulkadir was murdered in his office on campus on Sunday by unknown attackers who sneaked into his office. He was…
Bauchi trader arrested for sodomising mentally disabled boy
SP Ahmed Wakil, the Spokesperson of the Police in Bauchi state told newsmen on Wednesday in Bauchi, said the suspect…
Kano: Police arrest 20 suspects over attempt to kill 2 alleged kidnappers
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Usaini Gumel disclosed this to our Correspondent in an exclusive telephone interview on…
Taraba: Troops foil attempt to kidnap church members, kill 5 insurgents
In a statement, the Nigerian Army said troops of the 93 Battalion deployed in Wukari swiftly swung into action and…
Awujale, a fine personification of integrity, wisdom says Tinubu
President Tinubu said this in a message he issued to congratulate the Awujale on the 64th anniversary of his coronation.…
Three docked for robbing varsity students in Kogi
The suspects were arrested and arraigned for terrorising student communities of Adakolo, Felele, Bassa Village and Crusher suburb areas of…
Controversial Easter message: FIRS apologises to Christians, CAN
“FIRS, as a responsible agency, has no religion and will not bring down any religion or offend the sensibilities of…
Hardship: Akpoti-Uduaghan distributes 7, 200 bags of rice, beans, others
The grains, including rice, beans, and millet, were distributed to the 57 wards of the five local government areas of…