Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Ondo man lands in prison for stealing four tubers of yam
The defendant and one other at large entered the farm belonging to one Olorunjuwon Igbasan and stole the tubers of…
Competitive tensions between banks and mobile-based fintechs as drivers of service pricing and access in Nigeria
Competition is forcing clearer pricing, faster innovation, and wider reach. Yet it is also producing a constant stream of fee…
Two prominent journalists jailed nearly four years for tax evasion
Critics say the government has cracked down on dissents including opposition leaders, journalists, and civil society activists since Saied began…
Uphold peace of Nigeria by being fair, Tinubu tells FCC Commissioners
Omidiran assured the President that the commission will fulfill its mandate to ensure fairness in representation.
Tinubu approves Ambassadors-Designate for US, France, UK
Tinubu, in a memo to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, urged the ministry to notify the governments of the three…
NHRC records 96 cases of child abandonment in Gombe
He listed other rights violations to include 59 cases of inhumane and degrading treatment, 36 cases on right to property…
What Makinde said after meeting with Tinubu at Aso Rock
Makinde, had earlier indicated that he would not support President Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Tinubu approves oil drilling, deep seaport in Ogun – Abiodun
The governor said the seaport, to be known as the Blue Marine Economic Zone, would leverage the coastal road as…
2027: Atiku, Situation Room demand urgent action on Electoral Act
Although the bill passed second reading in senate on Oct. 22, 2025, it was stepped down over procedural issues and…
Stockbroker convicted of theft of $80,000, N953m shares proceeds
Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, had in 2017 banned Victor Ogiemwonyi, from operating in the capital market for life over…
Ribadu lists gains of US – Nigeria security engagements
Ribadu said investigations and prosecutions relating to attacks on religious communities had been intensified to ensure that violence was met…
Two Lagos men in trouble over social media posts
Ikhayere also alleged that Oluleke sent an electronic message via WhatsApp to a public officer on Sept. 20, 2025. These…
₦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…