Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
NACA advises Nigerians on celebration of Valentine’s Day
By Justina Auta The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), has advised the public to prioritize their safety…
FCT: Wike approves N30.9bn for rehabilitation of schools
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB), has commended the Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike for…
Enugu: ‘Pure water’ producers jack up price, begin 3 days strike
By Stanley Nwanosike The Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) in Enugu has announced an increase in the price of…
AFCON: FG hails Super Eagles for flying Nigeria’s flag high
Nigeria’s Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Côte d’Ivoire at the final played on Sunday at the Abidjan stadium.
Tinubu: Super Eagles won great victory for Nigeria, despite loss of AFCON trophy
The President urges Nigerians to be of good cheer, emphasising that the team’s performance won a great victory for Nigeria…
Shettima speaks on Super Eagles’ loss of AFCON trophy to Cote d’Ivore
Shettima also thanked the people of Côte d’Ivoire for their hospitality, and sportsmanship, and for creating a memorable AFCON experience.
Kano NMA hails police for protecting members from assault by patients’ relatives
In his response, CP Gumel, thanked the Doctors for the visit and assured them of his continued support in protecting…
High food prices: Kano seals over 10 warehouses for hoarding
No arrest was made during the operation as owners of the affected warehouses went into hiding upon information that agents…
Osun JUSUN strike: Adeleke sets up committee, seeks help of CJN, AGF
According to him, Adeleke directed the Committee led by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye to find…
Wigwe, others’ death shocking, monumental disaster – Fubara
Fubara, in a statement signed by Boniface Onyedi, his special adviser on media said there are no words to convey…
Edo 2024: PDP conducts congresses in 17 LGAs
The PDP primary election for Edo 2024 governorship election is slated to hold on 21 February.
Kano APC chieftain Kwankwaso hails Tinubu over measures to curtail food prices
Dr. Ilyasu Kwankwaso , however, commended President Tinubu for the approval of N126.5 billion to spearhead the delivery of 100,000…
Ganduje’s LG Chairman, others dump APC for NNPP in Kano
Hon. Mudassiru Aliyu, member of APC and Chairman of Garun-Malam Local Government Council also defected to NNPP.
IGP Egbetokun appoints CSP Okuwobi National Coordinator POCACOV
CSP Okuwobi boasts a rich academic background, holding a Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University…
Indian man calls police after stabbing wife to death
According to the Daily Mail, Sharma pleaded guilty at the Kingston Crown Court to the murder of his wife at…
Lagos PDP leaders pocketed over 50% of 2023 election funds – Adewale
Adewale, popularly known as Aeroland, was also the Lagos West Senatorial District PDP Candidate in the 2023 election.
Edo 2024: APC clears Ize-Iyamu, Agba, Idahosa, 9 others for primary
Argungu said all the cleared aspirants for the Edo APC February 17 2024 primary will be issued Certificate of Screening…
D’Tigress qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigeria had lost 109-44 to FIBA 2022 World Champions, U.S.A, but in spite of this loss, D’Tigress already with their…
Katsina governor convenes stakeholders’ meeting on food scarcity, insecurity
Speaking during the meeting, Governor Radda said the state government is aware of the daily rise in prices of essential…
Kano govt warns LG officials against absenteeism
The Deputy Governor emphasized Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf administration's commitment towards ensuring understanding and collaboration with the labour union to…
CSOs ask FG to explain how $3.4bn SDR from IMF was spent
At a panel discussion, Prince Chris Azor, President of, the International Peace and Civic Responsibility Centre (IPCRC), urged Nigerians to…
Massive illegal refineries with 2.7m litres refining capacity per day uncovered in Rivers
By Desmond Ejibas The Nigeria Navy has uncovered 15 massive illegal refining camps, each equipped with six cooking pots and…
Alcohol ban: Manufacturers say 25 companies may close shop
DIBAN said it spent over one billion naira on campaigns to ensure zero consumption of alcoholic beverages by underage and…
U-17 WWC Qualifier: Nigeria’s Flamingos inflict heavy defeat on CAR in Abuja
The Flamingos defeated the Central African Republic in the first leg in Cameroon, 6-0.
About 2 billion people watching 2023 AFCON — CAF
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, on Friday in Abidjan said about two billion…
NERC sanctions Discos over arbitrary billing
The commission said that in response to the non-compliance, it was safeguarding unmetered customers from arbitrary billing by the DisCos.
Dangote to Kano people: I will ease your pains
Dangote, Kano's son of the soil, left his busy schedule and flew into the ancient commercial city, after a peaceful…
How Russian man used AI to find wife
Zhadan achieved that feat with AI by developing a system that filtered out any woman posing with alcohol, had posted…
FCT: Parents urge Wike to reconsider 5% tax on private schools
Wike recently approved the implementation of tax on payable school fees in all private schools in the FCT.
Dangote visits Kano over ‘hunger in the land’
Our Correspondent learnt that Dangote mission to Kano was to find ways of cushioning the effects of the excruciating economic…