Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Teachers in FCT declare strike, accuse Wike of inaction over demands
The NUT suspended the strike on Oct. 2, 2023, for six weeks to allow for the resolution of the issues,…
Rivers Assembly writes Fubara to re-present 2024 Budget
Governor Fubara had presented the 2024 proposal to the Edison Ehie-led Lawmakers on December 13, 2023, and was passed. The…
Tinubu suspends N-Power, CCT, other social investment programmes
By the suspension, the four programmes being implemented by NSIPA -N- Power Programme, Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, Government Enterprise and…
Supreme Court upholds election of Otu as Cross River governor
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate Sen. Sandy Onor challenged the membership of Otu, in the All…
Dismissed Inspector Ocheni jailed 30 years for killing 17-year-old boy
Earlier, the deceased’s father, Gabriel Chikezie, while being led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, Adama Musa told the court…
Enugu mother of triplets detained over bill for delivery of babies
The mother of triplets, a native of Nnewi in Anambra State living at Ologo Quarters, Uwani Enugu confirmed her ordeal…
Alex Otti wins battle for Abia governorship at Supreme Court
The victory of Otti of the Labour Party, LP was challenged by the candidate of the PDP, Chief Okey Ahiwe,…
BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms election of Caleb Mutfwang as Plateau governor
The Plateau Governorship Election Petition Tribunal had earlier affirmed Muftwang’s victory prompting Mr Yilwada to file an appeal at the…
Breaking: Supreme Court affirms election of Nwifuru as Ebonyi governor
INEC had declared Nwifuru of the APC as the winner of the 18 March governorship election in the state.
Supreme Court reverses sack of Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal
The Court further ruled that the petitioner, Bello Matawalle of the All Progressives Congress did not provide enough evidence to…
Lagos indigenes now being trafficked out of Nigeria, NAPTIP says
By Adebola Adegoke Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, Director-General, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has warned…
Why Edo people want me as their next governor – PDP’s Igbinedion
Popularly known as 'Lady Governor', Igbinedion Omosede expressed optimism that she would win the PDP primary election for the Edo…
Yakasai: Winner, loser must accept Supreme Court verdict, Kano must not boil
Our correspondent reports that residents of Kano are panicking, following statements from top-notch politicians.
Heavy security as Supreme Court delivers verdicts in Kano, 7 other governorship appeals
Judgments in the Kano, Zamfara and Plateau appeals are the most anticipated because the lower courts had sacked the incumbent…
SUPA: FG unveils plans to send 14,000 skilled artisans to UAE
With the SUPA initiative, the Federal Government through the Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment and the Industrial Training Fund…
Army speaks on alleged killing of 11 Fulani in Kaduna forest
By Mohammed Tijjani The Nigerian Army has described a report in a national newspaper that its troops arrested and killed…
Peter Obi donates N75m to hospital in Anambra
….Peter Obi says the hospital management treats people who are unable to pay their bills By Monday Ajogun Peter Obi,…
Falana leads lawyers in protest against police brutality in Lagos
The Lagos branch of the NBA mobilised about 700 lawyers across the state for the protest march from the secretariat…
N10bn money laundering trial: Banker reveals ‘huge transfers’ from Kogi govt’s accounts
Ali and Yahaya Bello and two others are standing trial in a N10 billion money laundering case. They were arraigned…
COAS Lagbaja: We’ll exterminate any dissident person, group
The Chief of Army Staff who was addressing newsmen at the 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Obinze,…
Why we are dabbling in land disputes – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has explained why it is dabbling on disputes over land contrary to the…
Alleged $6bn fraud: Court fixes date for commencement of Agunloye’s trial
Agunloye is being tried by the EFCC, on seven-count charges bordering on fraudulent award of contract and official corruption to…
Kaduna ATM fraudster Idris Musa bags 10 years imprisonment
Idris Musa was jailed on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 after pleading guilty to one- count charge bordering on cheating, upon…
Court fixes date for judgment in rape case against Bishop Feyi
Bishop Feyi was charged with raping his assistant pastor and one other (names withheld) and attempted rape of one other…
Kano governorship: Police deploy armed personnel ahead of Supreme Court judgment
Gumel said the security measures would enable residents of the state to move on with their legitimate businesses without threat…
Ganduje: Our target is to recruit more governors, lawmakers for APC
Ganduje said that is why the APC will be active throughout the year.
Demand by Rivers Assembly on Fubara to re-present 2024 budget stirs legal controversy
Odey argued in the eyes of the law, only three Lawmakers who are loyal to Governor Fubara are constitutionally recognized…
Bandits in shooting spree in Katsina: Village head, 2 sons, 6 others dead
The armed bandits also burnt five vehicles before they left the village, Katsina Police spokesman, ASP Abubakar Aliyu said.
Wike’s loyalist Chidi Amadi resigns as Fubara’s Chief of Staff
Joseph Johnson, Commissioner for Information and Communication confirmed the resignation of Amadi as the Chief of staff to Fubara.
Just In: CBN appoints new CEOs for Union, Keystone, Polaris Banks
The CBN had on Wednesday evening announced the dissolution of the boards and management of Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and…