Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Another commissioner resigns from Fubara’s cabinet
Observers of Rivers politics suspect that remaining seven out of the nine commissioners loyal to Nyesom Wike Minister of Federal…
PEN America cancels 2024 awards as writers protest
PEN America, which is dedicated to free expressions made this announcement via a statement it released on Monday as 28…
Again, Multichoice jacks up prices of DSTV, GOtv packages
Multichoice announced the increase in tarrifs in a message sent to subscribers on Wednesday The tarrif increases will take effect…
PHOTOS: Gov. Oyebanji launches Agro Marshalls to protect Ekiti farmlands, forests
While announcing the launch of the new security outfit on its social media platform, the State Government said "In order…
Delta: Police smash notorious gang of thieves, recover 12 stolen vehicles
The busting of the gang of car thieves followed a report of theft of a Toyota Corolla car which was…
How Yahaya Bello rejected my offer to help him – EFCC boss Olukoyede
Olukoyede disclosed that he made personal efforts to invite Yahaya Bello to respond to investigations regarding his alleged involvement in…
SMEDAN, Microsoft conduct training on use of AI to boost businesses in Ogun
Speaking with journalists, Assistant Director of SMEDAN, Dr Funto Babarinde hinted that the training which focuses on fashion designers, Real…
Rivers: Tenant in police net for defiling landlady’s 13 year-old- daughter
Police sources told PM NEWS that the suspect who owns a tailoring shop at the Estate lured the landlady's daughters…
NCC wants Soyinka’s birthday declared Nigeria’s National Reading Day
Asein said the commission had thus resolved to dedicate the 2024 World Book and Copyright Day to Soyinka. “We also…
EFCC to court: Granting Binance executive’s bail plea a great risk
The EFCC lawyer contended that Gambaryan attempted to apply for a new United States passport while in detention knowing fully…
Judiciary workers suspend strike in Ogun
“After much discussion on the matter, it was agreed that JUSUN’s demands should be treated together with the full implementation…
How trigger-happy policeman killed LAUTECH student, injured 2 others
Earlier reports had indicated that the policeman was invited to settle a misunderstanding between two people in LAUTECH. But an…
UNN suspends lecturer in viral sex video indefinitely
Reacting to the incident, Comrade Enoch Utazi, the President, Students Union Government (SUG) of the UNN, also condemned the alleged…
Protesters block highway in Kogi over plots to arrest Yahaya Bello
Some youths in Kogi State have accused the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, of witch-hunting former Governor Yahaya Bello,…
Early morning fire destroys goods, hard currencies in Benin
The building which housed about 20 stores, is located not too far away from Eki Osa Market, by Third Junction,…
Fubara redeploys two pro-Wike commissioners
Critics had accused Adangor, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria of failure to protect Fubara in challenging the action of pro-Wike…
Despite controversies, Ganduje hails Ododo over Ondo governorship primaries
Ododo was the chairman of the APC primary election committee for the November 2024 Ondo governorship election held between last…
We’ve served Yahaya Bello his N80.2bn fraud charges: EFCC
The anti-graft agency is prosecuting Yahaya Bello alongside his Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu on 19-count charges bordering…
Ganduje opens up on his suspension from APC
Ganduje was suspended by the groups claiming to be the executive of his ward in Kano. However, the Kano chapter…
Kate Henshaw monitors immunization in Bauchi, gives verdict
Speaking at a news conference on the sideline of her field trip with UNICEF ‘D’ Field Office in Bauchi, Henshaw…
‘You’re harassing, peddling lies against me,’ Yahaya Bello tackles EFCC
Former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC of lying over claims…
‘Season of harvest of criminals’, as police parade 21 suspects in Edo
The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Funsho Adegboye, has described successes recorded by operatives of the different units…
Rivers vigilante commander, 3 others arrested for dismantling GLO mast for sale
According to the police statement, the four accused utilized their positions as executive members of the vigilante group to access…
Tinubu approves 20% palliative for traditional, religious institutions
Shettima made this known while delivering the keynote address at a High-Level Dialogue of Faith Leaders on Nutrition in Nigeria,…
Zelensky: Ukraine to get largest-ever military aid package from UK
The package will contain Storm Shadow and other types of missiles, hundreds of armored vehicles and watercraft, and ammunition, he…
Ondo 2024: Aiyedatiwa woos aggrieved APC aspirants
By Segun Giwa Ondo governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has appealed to the 15 aspirants who contested for the gubernatorial ticket of…
Lagos software engineer bags life jail for defiling minor
Anyawu who committed the offence on May 27, 2021, was sentenced to life hail by Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic…
Ihedioha: Why I can’t continue as member of PDP
Ihedioha, who noted that he has been a member of the PDP since its inception in 1998 said the party…
Crack in Edo LP, as group knocks chairman over rejection of INEC’s list
Recall that in the final list published by INEC, Oluyinka Faith Alufohai is listed as the running mate to the…
Chinese Chamber speaks on ‘discrimination’ against Nigerians at Abuja Chinese supermarket
The supermarket was sealed by officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over the alleged discriminatory practices…