Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Russia’s opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, is dead, officials say
The Russian Prison Service has said famous opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, collapsed and died on Friday after at the penal…
Aloma Onunka, 40, docked for defiling 15-year-old girl
Lagos State Prosecuting counsel, Mrs Olawunmi Osibanjo, told the court that Onunka, committed the offence on Feb.2.
Breaking! Ize-Iyamu withdraws from APC primary for Edo governorship election
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamy withdrawal notice was addressed to the national chairman of APC Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and copied to the…
Popular Abuja supermarket Sahad Stores sealed over manipulation of prices
Sahad store was alleged to be engaged in misleading pricing and lack of transparency in their pricing contrary to section…
Customs intercepts food trucks going to Niger Republic in Kebbi
customs said the attempt to smuggle the foodstuffs out of the country contravened regulations.
Rivers: Police recover generators seized by wanted 2-Baba over N20m ‘marching fees’
The wanted cult kingpin had seized the generators from a company for not paying him N20 million 'matching ground' fee,…
Onitsha market leader Obinna Okoli docked for fraud
Okoli was arraigned alongside Onitsha/Odekpe Plastic Market Association on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining under false pretence to the…
Help us to tackle land grabbers, FCT Agency cries out to EFCC
In his response, EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede who spoke through the Secretary to the Commission, Mr Mohammad Hammajoda…
Women group joins hunt for ‘wicked Madam’ Adachukwu Okafor with N1m bounty
The Anambra Police Command has declared Adachukwu Okafor woman, who is said to be at large, wanted.
Tinubu appoints new CEOs in housing sector
Agencies affected were the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN).
Rivers: CP Disu shows ‘Valentine love’ to widows of police officers
According to him, the gesture is consideration of the roles their late husbands played in the fight for a better…
‘How herbalists, prophets killed ogun woman for N200m money ritual’
The Ogun police boss narrated how the seven suspects made up of herbalists prophets and their clients conspired to kill…
Tinubu shakes up health sector, remove NCDC boss, others, appoints replacements
The President also appointed Dr. Saleh Yaguda as the new Chief Executive Officers of National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) while…
Wicked! Kano kidnapper Adamu demands N4m ransom after killing 14-year-old victim
Ismail told police that after kidnapping his neighbour's son, he took him to a secluded area, stabbed him in the…
Tinubu, Governors agree to consider state police, go after food hoarders
Idris, who said that Tinubu had declared a state of emergency on agriculture many months ago, said massive investments have…
Reps move to ban sports betting in Nigeria
NLTF also said Nigerians spend an estimated 975 million dollars daily on online sports betting, which amounts to about 356…
High food prices: FG unveils plans to give succour to Nigerians
For one, Kyari revealed that in line with that directive of the President, 42,000 metric tonnes of grains approved by…
Tantita: Ajube tackles Asonja, challenges him to prove alleged invasion
Ajube, the Beleukoriwei of Arogbo Ijaw Kingdom declared that as a successful businessman and leader in Ondo State, there was…
EFCC busts Markurdi ‘Yahoo Academy’, nabs 14 internet fraud trainees
The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded, Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity of…
Fake marriage trial: EFCC recovers $13,204, property, cars from Chidozie Kingsley
Also recovered from the defendant is a plot of land in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Lexus Ex 350 and Toyota…
Jigawa governor donates N2m to family of dead soldier
Malam Bala Ibrahim conveyed Government's condolence to the family of the deceased soldier, Nigeria Army and urged the family to…
Sultan: Many Nigerians deeply frustrated, hungry, resentful
The Sultan, therefore, emphasised the need for honesty in acknowledging all issues, including lack of regular sources of livelihoods leading…
Sanwo-Olu announces date for inauguration of Lagos Red line rail
Sanwo-Olu noted that the Red Line rail, which runs from Agbado in Ogun State and terminates at the Oyingbo area…
Alleged killers of retired Oyo Perm Sec. paraded in Ibadan
Oyo police Commissioner, Adebola Hamzat paraded the alleged murderers of Gbenle alongside 30 others arrested on suspicion of murder, armed…
13 suspects docked over murder of Kwara traditional ruler
The 13 defendants were arraigned on a four-count charge of criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, kidnapping and giving false information over…
Edo 2024: Uzodimma chairs APC primary committee
APC had earlier cleared all the 12 governorship aspirants jostling for its ticket to contest the Sept. 22, Edo governorship…
Shettima: Pulaku Initiative not designed to compensate any group, region
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said the Pulaku Initiative must be seen as an emergency to tackle a…
Suspended Ondo PDP Chairman Fatai Adams dies
Adams died in his home in Ikare town at the hospital he was rushed to after complaining of a headache,…
Our witness in trial of Kogi CoS for N10bn fraud receiving death threats – EFCC
During his cross-examination by defence counsel, Nureini Jimih, Tafada affirmed that he could recognize Bello and recalled that the second…
Defamation: Ex-Ebonyi PDP spokesperson Chika Nwoba remanded in prison
Nwoba Chika was arrested following a petition by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Ebonyi State, Mr Oguzor Offia-Nwali.