Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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…
Two Bayelsa men docked over alleged plot to kidnap Gov. Diri’s brother
According to the Police prosecutor, Oghenebrume who is wanted over alleged involvement in the abduction of one Fyneman in the…
Police recover corpse of wanted Rivers cult kingpin 2Baba
The recovery of the corpse was the further assurance the people needed to confirm that 2Baba who, alongside his gang…
Okpebholo emerges APC candidate for Edo governorship election
By Jethro Ibileke Senator Monday Okpebholo has been elected candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 21 September…
Troops kill baby-faced Kaduna monster terrorist Boderi: his many atrocities
Boderi was involved in a range of deadly attacks spanning Sabon Birni, Rigasa, Buruku, Gwagwada, Rijana and Kateri general areas,…
‘Abuse of democratic ethos,’ LP Reps knock police over Abure’s arrest
..demands investigation into circumstances surrounding the bizarre occurrence The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives, has queried…
In search of real Buhari: Conversation with ex-presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina
Adesina tried to paint what he regards as the ‘real’ picture of the former president, his software and not his…
Tinubu: No going back on reforms despite challenges
Drawing on his extensive experience in corporate governance and interactions with CCA during his tenure as the two-term governor of…
Tinubu appoints CEOs, executive directors for Galaxy Backbone, NCC others
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers and executive directors for…
Rivers: Gunmen attack police team, kill Inspector
She added that the state police command has already identified the group responsible for the attack and will spare no…
FG gets N407.267bn, states N379.407bn as FAAC shares N1.149 trillion for January
According to a communique issued by FAAC, the N1,149 trillion total distributable revenue comprised statutory revenue of N463.079 billion, and…
Tinubu appoints Alade as CEO, three executive directors for AMCON
The President, in a statement issued by his special adviser on media and publicity on Wednesday also approved the appointment…
Speaker Abbas, Gbajabiamila lead tributes to ‘titans of democracy’, Ghali Na’Abba
Deputy speaker, Benjamin Kalu described Na’Abba as a “hero of transparency and courage’’ who stood for the masses.
Colleagues celebrate actress Laide Bakare’s appointment as SSA to Gov. Adeleke
Bakare announced her appointment as the SSA to Governor Adeleke on Thursday.
EFCC nabs 48 KWASU students, 2 others for internet fraud
According to the statement, items recovered from the suspects include nine exotic cars, twenty-four (24) laptops and different brands of…
Nigerian govt mulls ban of cooking gas export to crash prices
Cooking gas price has increased to N1,400 as against N950 per kg in January, 2024
Armed militia: Court orders FG to file charges against Miyyeti Allah’s Bodejo within 7 days
Bodejo was arrested on Jan. 23 in Malia, Nasarawa State for allegedly raising up an armed militia in detriment of…
Customs intercepts truck smuggling goods through closed Nigeria-Niger border
The Coordinator of Customs Joint Border Patrol Team, Sector 4, North-West Zone, Comptroller, Kolapo Oladeji, said the movement of the…
FG seeks support for Tinubu’s ‘bold’ economic reforms
The Federal Government said it is crucial to keep in mind that the short-term inconveniences are the price Nigerians have…