Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
₦437,000 for each pilgrim – CSO tackles NAHCON over 2025 Hajj refunds
IHR stated that NAHCON had earlier assured pilgrims and stakeholders that refunds would be made after the completion of post-Hajj…
Employer, one other arrested for beating labourer to death in Oyo
Police said one of the suspects, Giwa was the employer of Koni. He said a dispute arose between him and…
Adeleke calls for whistleblowing against fake drugs
Commending NAFDAC’s ongoing efforts in enforcement, regulation and public sensitisation, the Governor emphasised that effective regulation cannot be achieved in…
One dead, 8 injured in crash as truck driver sleeps off in Ogun
Rescue teams, including TRACE, Papa Oscar, and FRSC, responded promptly, evacuating the injured to Victory Hospital, Ogere-Remo.
Over 3000 athletes to feature in Niger Delta games
The event which will feature 17 sporting activities, including football and a cultural night, will hold from February 20 to…
Kwara man bags five-year jail term for illegal mining
Justice Abimbola Awogboro, who delivered the judgment, found Elicanah guilty of mining and possessing solid minerals without lawful authority, contrary…
EFCC returns over N1.2bn recovered from Sujimoto to Enugu govt
Olukoyede also vowed that EFCC will look at every facet of the petition against Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited and ensure…
Why AFRIMA matters and why Africa must keep it alive
With the African Union as partners, AFRIMA was conceived to recognise excellence across the continent while encouraging cooperation between artistes,…
Troops discover mass grave with 20 suspected remains of terrorists
According to the statement, during the operations, troops made intermittent contact with fleeing terrorist elements and engaged them with high…
Court orders INEC to recognise Nenadi Usman-led leadership of Labour Party
The Judge said the apex court in the judgement recognized Nenadi Usman leadership of the party as it declared that…
Troops kill Lakurawa terrorists, rescue 62 hostages Kebbi, Zamfara operations
According to the statement, the terrorists were wearing camouflage uniforms and riding motorcycles padded with thick blankets and fitted with…
Four arrested for beating, seizing weapons of vigilante operative in Niger
The thugs had disarmed the vigilante of his locally made gun and cutlass, inflicted injuries on him, and warned him…
Ondo govt seals collapsed two-storey building site
The Commissioner said Ondo state government would commence immediate investigation to uncover the causes of the incident to prevent future…
ADC slams plan by Katsina govt to free 70 bandits
According to a leaked “Secret” letter from the Ministry of Justice, dated Jan. 2, 2026, the Katsina state government has…
Sanwo-Olu boosts emergency response in Lagos with 150 firefighters
Adeseye noted that the recruitment underscored the state government’s sustained commitment to building a resilient, well-equipped, and professionally trained fire…
Lawyer arrested over killing at masquerade display in Rivers
The incident occurred on Jan. 19 during a masquerade display by youths along Sambo Street, Omoku, Rivers Police Command's spokesperson,…
Kaduna church abductions: Police make U-turn, deploy tactical units for rescue operation
Hundeyin said the confusion over the incident was created by some individuals from the affected local government area who disputed…
How ex-Oyo NURTW boss ‘Auxiliary’ triggered panic, judge’s anger in court
The defendant who was former chairman of the state Disciplinary Committee of the Park Management System (PMS), is facing trial…
Witness refutes Oyo-Ita’s claim in ₦3bn fraud trial-within-trial
With the permission of the court, the prosecution played the video recording of the statement-taking process in court, in which…
Judge slams lawyer for ‘time wasting; in Saleh Mamman’s N31bn fraud trial
Earlier in the proceedings, Sonuyi drew the attention of the court to two applications filed on December 5, and 10,…
Bus driver beats 32-year-old girlfriend to death in Edo
Police said after dumping the lifeless body of the deceased by the riverside, the suspect called her family and told…
FRSC foils suspected child trafficking, rescues 17 children
The FRSC boss commended the swift response of the NPF and reassured the public of the Corps continued commitment to…
Nigerian makes breakthrough on how design and intelligent technology impact health
Based in the United States, Bilau’s work draws from human computer interaction, human building interaction, behavioral science, and artificial intelligence,…
Wives of detained Osun Amotekun operatives cry out to Ooni of Ife
The Amotekun operatives' wives seeking Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s intervention, carried placards with inscriptions like: “Children of Detained Innocent Amotekun are…
Five soldiers, policeman killed in Zamfara terrorists’ ambush
Adewusi added that credible intelligence indicated that notorious bandits kingpin, JANWUYA and ALHAJI BELLO the second in command to notorious…
Jealous Edo bus driver kills lover, dumps body inside river
Igerevba, according to the police spokesperson, accused the deceased of cheating on him because he had not been able to…
11 dead, 7 injured in Edo bus, truck head-on collision
The FRSC boss added that seven other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Kano man arrested for posing as FRSC officer to snatch motorcycles
“A fake driver’s licence was recovered from the suspect during the arrest confirming the alleged use of false identity to…
Anyanwu’s suit on PDP secretaryship dismissed
He had sought an order of interim injunction, restraining INEC from accepting, acting on or giving effect to any correspondence…
Court to rule on bid for final forfeiture of $13m linked to Achimugu
Justice Nwite had, on Aug. 22, 2025, granted the anti-graft agency’s motion ex-parte for an interim order forfeiting the sum…