Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Why national grid collapsed again – TCN
Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager Public Affairs revealed that while announcing the restoration of the grid in a statement…
72nd Birthday: Orelope-Adefulire celebrates Tinubu
In a congratulatory message by her media aide, Desmond Utomwen on Friday, Princess Orelope-Adefulire expressed that the 72nd birthday milestone…
CBN reports over $1.5bn forex inflow into Nigeria’s economy
The CBN spokesperson also noted that the naira has also continued to record gains in the Autonomous Foreign Exchange market,…
Biden gets campaign help from Obama, Clinton
Former president Obama flew from Washington to New York in the government aircraft Air Force One with his former vice…
‘Tinubu committed to emergence of Nigeria as economic powerhouse’
Ogun governor, Dapo Abiodun has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a democrat and visionary leader who is passionately committed…
Tinubu steering Nigeria towards greater economic prosperity – Ododo
The governor described Tinubu as a steadfast, determined, focused leader and a rare democrat whose commitment to nation building has…
Tinubu exceptional leader, opening door for Nigeria’s prosperity- Gov. Adeleke
Under his guidance, Nigeria is weaning itself of the culture of waste and unproductivity, reaffirming our collective desire for progress…
Access Holdings unveils plan to raise $1.5bn capital
The announcement came less than 24 hours after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announce increase in the minimum capital…
Bauchi: 17 admit involvement in internet fraud, jailed
All the convicts bagged their imprisonment when they were arrested for internet offences. They all pleaded guilty before the court…
Appeal Court asks ‘corrupt’ ex-civil servant to pay N50k to avoid 7 years’ jail term
Apeh was first arraigned before Justice A.O. Ebong of the FCT High Court, Abuja by the Independent Corrupt Practices and…
‘You can travel anywhere for Easter, you’re safe’, IGP assures Nigerians
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has assured Nigerians who wanted to embark on journey to…
PDP group alerts Tinubu of Wike’s ‘plot to impeach’ Fubara
Dr. Sekibo regretted that "Today, we are sad because in the last few months, the peace of our state has…
Kogi Assembly sets up committee to ascertain state’s revenue
The Speaker of Kogi House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aliyu Umar Yusuf, disclosed this during a plenary sitting on Thursday.…
Thuggery: Police nab 22 suspects, declare 30 wanted in Kano
Police also debunked rumors of violence in the state, following a video that went viral on social media, alleging uncontrolled…
Just In: CBN asks Nigerian banks to raise capital base
Sidi-Ali, in the statement said the new minimum capital requirements apply not only to existing banks, but also to all…
Wicked! Bauchi man kills 12-year-old boy he abducted despite N200K ransom
Wakil added that the suspect confessed to the kidnap and killing Christopher and receiving N200,000 as ransom from the victim’s…
Lagos food market to open Good Friday
Sanwo-Olu directed that the food discounted sales programme ‘Ounje Eko’ Sunday Market should take place on Friday, ahead of Easter…
Umahi unveils plan to reopen Third Mainland Bridge
Umahi acknowledged and praised the hard work of the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Korede Keisha and her team…
‘Igbo Easter Retreat in Asaba’ hair-brained, mark of rascality – Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Ogbonnia said the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo would have ignored the hare-brained “Igbo Easter Retreat” as the highest mark of…
Gov. Yusuf: Why I appointed Kwankwaso’s son into my cabinet
One of Sen. Kwankwaso's beneficiaries, The Executive Governor of Kano decided to promote the son of his benefactor, not really…
Philip Shaibu: Impeachment panel announces date to begin sitting
Justice Okungbowa had constituted the panel, headed by retired Justice S. A. Omonua, in compliance with the directive of the…
Nigerian govt set to arraign Binance, 2 officials for tax evasion
Binance, Mr Gambaryan and Mr Anjarwalla, listed as 1st to 3rd defendants respectively, are expected to be arraigned before Justice…
Wole Oguntokun, renowned playwright, director, is dead
Born on July 15 1967, Oguntokun was the artistic director of Theatre Planet Studios and Renegade Theatre as well as…
Idris bags 15-month jail term for stealing mat, fan from Abuja mosque
The prosecutor, Mr Chinedu Ogada, told the court that one Ali Zuma arrested Idris on March 17 and took him…
Edo govt unveils plan to disburse ₦300m to MSMEs
Obaseki, who said the loan was part of the social transfer scheme to empower residents in the State, added that…
Two ‘boys’ of late Benue gang leader Gana shot dead
According to the statement, the Police Command moved against the notorious bandits following information that they are regrouping with others…
New York City introduces $15 congestion charge for motorists
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board voted to approve the toll rates for the nation’s first congestion pricing…
Professor, 7 others declared wanted over killing of 17 soldiers in Delta
The 17 personnel of 181 Amphibious Battalion comprising a Lieutenant Colonel, two Majors, one Captain and 13 soldier were murdered…
Don’t panic, we’ll protect Rivers interest – Fubara
Governor Fubara said it was gratifying to see such ebullient youths showing undying interest in Government, and were also willing…
Ogun: 48 cultists repent, surrender weapons to traditional rulers
The weapons submitted by cultists are one pump action gun, four double barrels, seven single barrel, two English pistols, four…