Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Ngugi Wa Thiong O: “Don’t cry more than the bereaved,” Mukoma tackles critics
Recall that Mukoma took to his X handle on Tuesday 12 March to call out his father Ngugi whom he…
UNICEF staff association donates equipment to Kano health centre
The staff of UNICEF Kano Field Office made contributions from their private pockets to purchase these equipments being donated today,…
‘Many have been killed, maimed’ – Speaker laments activities of Lagos land grabbers
Obasa spoke before the House passed a resolution to hold a public hearing on addressing the problem of land grabbing…
Troops in gun-battle with kidnappers, IPOB/ESN militants: 4 rescued, 2 dead
The Army spokesman said the troops in another operation in Zamfara, foiled the abduction of three persons by violent extremists…
Rep justifies bill seeking 5-month leave for widows, widowers
While presenting the bill, Abdullahi said the legislation, if passed, was to place Nigeria among the top countries in the…
‘Bricklayer shot dead, body taken away by land grabbers in Lagos’
Speaking at the press conference, Kolapo said her husband was allegedly attacked by land grabbers at a construction site in…
Abia lawmakers pass bill to stop pension for ex governors, deputies
By Leonard Okachie Lawmakers in the Abia House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill to stop the payment of…
Shaibu: CRPP knocks Obaseki, Edo Assembly over impeachment proceeding
CRPP in a statement on Tuesday, signed by its Dr. Samson Isibor, noted that despite interventions of well-meaning Nigerians, including…
Police rescue priest from kidnappers in Edo
One AK 47 rifle, one expended AK 47 shell, two pump action guns, 14 live cartridges, one cap, and a…
Police recover guns, others from hideout of cult group in Rivers
SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson of Rivers Police Command revealed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt…
No innocent citizens will suffer for Delta killings – Gov. Oborevwori
On the burning down of some villages in the affected communities, Oborevwori said many opinions circulating about the incidence were…
Senate passes N1.28trn FCT 2024 statutory budget
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had on Monday, while defending the budget, said that it was designed to transform the capital…
Ohanaeze delivers verdict on Soludo’s 2 years in office
Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide also praised Soludo for urban regeneration, recruitment of over 5,000 teachers, road infrastructure revolution and security enhancement,…
‘How BDC operator defrauded me of $63,950’
Igbokwe, who was led in evidence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Counsel, Mr A. A. Usman, said…
Former Trump advisor Peter Navarro begins 4-month prison sentence
Navarro attempted to delay the sentence pending an appeal, although an appeals court blocked his efforts earlier this month. He…
‘You’re tactless, uncharitable,’ Reps Caucus tackles Labour Party’s spokesperson
The House of Representatives caucus of the Labour Party caucus has described the recent attack on its members by by…
Impeachment: Edo Assembly directs CJ to set up panel on petition against Shaibu
The Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, had earlier notified the House of the expiration of the seven-day ultimatum granted the embattled Deputy…
Rivers: Boy, 16, arrested for raping 11- year- old girl
The 16-year-old boy had fled from his home and abandoned school when learnt that Police were on his trail after…
Lagos man Olalekan docked for impersonation, sextortion
Count one reads: “That you, Olukeye Adedayo Olalekan (a.k.a hrm87, charlotte 708 and harlilott_ 716) on or about the 13th…
How my boss was duped of £1m through ‘spiritual cleansing’ – Driver
He narrated how he drove his boss to various remote places for the "spiritual cleansing" of the family, and how…
Internet fraud: Another set of KWASU students jailed
The KWASU students were convicted and sentenced on Monday, March 18, 2024, by Justices Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High…
Edo 2024: Ighile drums support for Ogie as deputy of PDP’s Ighodalo
Ighile who spoke on telephone to journalists in Edo from his base in USA, noted that experience gathered as Chief…
Defection: CSOs suit against Rivers lawmakers, Fubara, others stalled
The CSOs among other prayers are asking the Court for the judicial interpretation of the action of the lawmakers who…
Five bag death sentence over murder of vigilante commander in Rivers
The late Omudioga OSPAC commander, Umezuruike Alex was in the year, 2021, killed, beheaded while other parts of his body…
Ramadan: Dangote feeds 10,000 daily in Kano, distributes 1m bags of rice nationwide
According to a statement signed by Samira Sanusi, an official of the Foundation in Kano, the free-feeding programme was launched…
Lagos teacher docked for alleged defilement of 3-year-old pupil
Police docked Adeyemi who resides at 23, Salisu Lawal Mobil Road, Ilaje- Ajah, Lagos, with indecent sexual assault. The prosecutor,…
Just In: Again bandits hit Kaduna, 87 feared abducted
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Bandits have invaded and abducted at least 87 people in Gangere and Aguna communities of Kufana District,…
Ebonyi man Uzo IfeanyiChukwu caught with pistol
The Prosecutor, ASP Eze Ndubuaku told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Feb. 25 at Aguogboriga, Abakaliki…
Nigerian court orders Binance Ltd to release data requested by EFCC
In the affidavit in support of the motion deposed to by Hamma Bello, an operative of the EFCC, he said…
Rivers: Gunmen shoot printer George Sopruchi dead
An eyewitness who craved anonymity told our correspondent that the gunmen trailed the printer to Abakiliki Street in Diobu at…