Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Customs intercepts truck smuggling goods through closed Nigeria-Niger border
The Coordinator of Customs Joint Border Patrol Team, Sector 4, North-West Zone, Comptroller, Kolapo Oladeji, said the movement of the…
FG seeks support for Tinubu’s ‘bold’ economic reforms
The Federal Government said it is crucial to keep in mind that the short-term inconveniences are the price Nigerians have…
Edo PDP primary: Delegate gives birth, names baby after Ighodalo
By Jethro Ibileke A pregnant delegate to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s primary election in Edo State on Wednesday gave…
Nigeria Central Bank ordered to pay German N63.7m, $10000 over illegal detention
The German had dragged the Federal Government to the ECOWAS Court following his arrest and detention by officials of NIS…
Senate confirms Cardoso, 11 others as members of CBN’s MPC
The MPC, the highest decision organ of the CBN has the mandate to: review economic and financial conditions in the…
Advocates of coup in Nigeria unpatriotic, evil, says CDS Musa
The CDC emphasised that the country’s democracy was achieved through great efforts, military is happy and better under democracy, hence…
Ogun Nursing student kills self over non-accreditation of course
The student, who was believed to be pregnant reportedly killed herself by drinking a poisonous substance, suspected to be the…
Kano: CP Gumel moves to settle farmers/herders clashes in Makoda
During the interactive session, the warring parties were given ample opportunity to state their grievances and identified the root causes…
Kano govt. inaugurates Ramadan feeding committee
The Deputy Governor urged the committee to strategize the distribution of food across designated areas in the state, highlighting the…
One-third of school children in Kano lack literacy, numeracy skills- UNICEF
Kano, among other states in the North-West has the highest number of out-of-school children.
Police invite Rivers LG boss for leading attack by thugs at Fubara’s thanksgiving
The invitation was due to the destruction and burning of properties at the venue of a thanksgiving service organised by…
We’re ready for APC, PDP’s delegate elections – Edo police command
Recall that violence erupted last Saturday at the collation venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s delegate election, resulting in…
Edo PDP sets to hold primary election amidst strict guidelines
By Jethro Ibileke The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded arrangements for the primary election to choose its candidate for…
BREAKING! Police arrest operators of Bureau de Change in Benin
It was gathered that the police operatives stormed the Bureau de Change offices located at Erie Street, Sokponba Road Wednesday…
Lassa fever kills 14 in Ebonyi
By Christian Ogbonnna The Ebonyi State Ministry of Health on Wednesday said 14 deaths have been recorded out of about…
Satellite due to fall to Earth after nearly 30 years in space
The ERS-2 was launched in 1995, following on from its sister satellite, ERS-1, which had been launched four years earlier.
Two fake soldiers busted in Lagos
The army arrested one of the suspects while wearing camouflage trousers and black combat boots, while the second was wearing…
DSS ‘uncover’ plans to hijack labour protests to foment widespread violence
DSS said while it recognised the right of the labour movement to embark on protest, but it advised that it…
UN appoints Mohammed Fall Resident Coordinator in Nigeria
Fall was involved in the formulation and implementation of the Country Programme Documents, the UN Reform process, and engagement with…
Beyonce becomes first black woman to top Billboard Hot Country Songs
Texas Hold ‘Em achieved this feat by dethroning Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves' "I Remember Everything" on Billboard's Hot Country…
BREAKING: APC declares ‘messy’ Edo governorship primary inconclusive
Governor Hope Uzodinma who was appointed to lead the Primary Election Committee by the APC NWC had declared Hon. Dennis…
FG transfers Zungeru Hydroelectric to concessionaire
The move was expected to boost Nigeria’s power generation capacity and contribute significantly to meeting the country’s growing energy demands.
Rampaging bandits kill 6, burn houses, vehicles in Katsina village
Katsina State Police Command confirmed the attack in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Kano: Security agencies, INEC prepare for rerun election in Kunchi
The re-run election will be held in 10 polling units of Kunchi Local Government Area for the Kunchi/Tsanyawa State Assembly…
Excessive salt consumption can lead to early death – CSOs warn
Dr Jerome Mafeni, NHED Director and Project Adviser, Campaign for Reduction of Salt in Commercially Produced Food, said that the…
Ododo distributes 50 trucks of rice in Kogi, warns officials against diversion
Ododo also appreciated Kogi people for their understanding, patience and resilience in the challenging period of economic hardships.
Benue Assembly approves sack of 3 LG Chairmen
The sack of the chairmen followed a request by Governor Hyacinth Alia in a letter read at the plenary on…
NARTO calls off strike as FG begins bridging claims payment
NARTO President, Yusuf Othman, said the engagement did not concern pump price of fuel as the price remained the same,…
U.S. vetoes UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The veto was seen by observers as a complicated ploy by Washington as it does not want to be seen…
‘Woe unto you if you sit on my project files,’ Wike warns FCT Directors
Earlier, the Chairman of Abaji Area Council, Mr Abdullahi Abubakar, said that the road project represented a key moment in…