Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
‘See yourselves as next to God,’ CJN Ariwoola urges new Supreme Court justices
CJN Ariwoola spoke shortly after swearing in the new justice, an even he described as a significant milestone for the…
Security operatives rescue 16 victims from kidnappers in Kogi
The spokesperson for Kogi Police Police Command, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, announced the rescue of the 16 kidnapped people in a…
Nnamdi Kanu returns to court, files bail application, objection to trial
Awomolo said the apex court affirmed Nyako’s decision of April 8, 2022, by affirming the preservation of counts one, two,…
Pope Francis: Kidnappings in Nigeria extremely concerning
Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis says rate of kinapping in Nigeria is extremely concerning while praying for solution.
Nigerian military dismisses alleged coup plot, threatens legal action
Gusau said the publication also alleged amongst other things that the suspicion prompted emergency meeting involving President Bola Tinubu, the…
Road projects: Umahi secures Senate’s backing for Tax Credit Scheme
He gave an overview of the structure and the status of the Tax Credit Scheme as well as the philosophy…
FCT Fire Service speaks on inferno at residence of Minister
Adedayo said that although no life was lost, all the household items on the upper floor of the 7-bedroom duplex…
Police bust deadly robbers in Rivers
The two robbery suspects who were arrested while riding a motorcycle on 12 February confessed to multiple crimes, stating that…
“Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre” premieres in Lagos
He said “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre is something that has been in the work for eight years and finally,…
NPFL: Kano Pillars inflict heavy defeat on Sunshine Stars
Sunshine Stars scored a consolation goal in the 82nd through a penalty in the match day which was played at…
CSOs ask Imo Assembly to compel Uzodimma to conduct LG election
Speaking at a joint news conference in Owerri on Sunday, the groups noted that the last time Imo held LG…
Hardship: Afenifere urges patience, cautions against protests
Significantly, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has picked February 27 and 28 for a nationwide protest and rally over hardship…
FCT senator Ireti offers free JAMB forms for indigent students
By Angela Atabo The Senator representing Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Ireti Kingibe (LP-FCT) has unveiled plans to distribute 2000 Joint…
Nigerian judiciary good, judges competent – Kanu Agabi
On his part, the former National Chairman of PDP, Mr Uche Secondus, speaking for the political class, said there was…
Why we lifted sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso – ECOWAS
By Ismail Abdulaziz The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has explained why it decided to lift sanctions imposed…
We’ve failed, let’s go back to drawing board – Ango Abdullahi
Abdullahi said that the presidential system was too expensive for the country, as it required lots of resources to run.
Okpebholo: Ganduje predicts massive victory for APC in Edo gov. election
Otu while declaring Okpebholo as winner of the supplementary primaries, said he got 12,433 votes to defeat 11 other aspirants…
EFCC nabs 36 suspected internet fraudsters in Kaduna
The operations were conducted by the EFCC operatives on Friday and Saturday, February 23 and 24 February 2024 at Sabo…
Nigeria ready to regain position as economic giant of Africa – Speaker Abbas
Abbas said there was specific improvement in the Nigeria non-oil sector in the last Bureau of Nigeria Statistics’s report, adding,…
Nigerian, Cameroonian navies intercept vessel laden with 30,000 litres of stolen crude
In his remarks, captain of the intercepted vessel, Mr Pere-Ebiye Abraham, claimed its ownership and said he went into illegal…
Again, Yobe, Borno in darkness as Boko Haram bombs electricity towers
The two transmission towers that supplied electricity from Gombe to Yobe and Borno were bombed early Saturday morning by the…
Troops uncover 1m litres stolen crude oil at Rivers’ illegal refinery site
Eight reservoirs and five coking pots at the new site, with each reservoir having a minimum of 100,000 litres of…
Umahi eyes €25m for construction of 28 priority bridges
Umahi assured the team of the positive disposition of the Federal Government towards accessing international interventions from donor agencies and…
Edo 2024: Patience Key emerges PRP candidate, unveils agenda
Key who was the only aspirant for the PDP governorship ticket was adopted by the party members and delegates in…
Shaibu: Why I’m the valid candidate of PDP for Edo governorship election
…Shaibu faulted declaration of Ighodalo as the winner of the primary By Deborah Coker Deputy Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu, on…
Ex-Niger Delta agitators’ leaders task FG on economy, increased oil production
Ebikabowei said the government must find solutions to the current challenges facing the country, by ensuring an increase in oil…
Itsekiri leaders visit Ajube, call for decentralisation of pipeline protection contract
The leader of the delegation, Hon Michael Diden told journalists that their visit to Chief Ajube was motivated by the…
Edo 2024: Olumide Akpata emerges candidate of Labour Party
In his acceptance speech, Olumide Akpata paid tribute to the late Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu.
Tinubu leads as governors, others pay last respect to Akeredolu in Owo
Represented at the event by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu said it was not a day to mourn, but remembrance and…
UCH, IBEDC trade words over power disconnection
The Management of University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) have been trading words over the…