Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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…
Kogi deploys drones to tackle kidnappers, others
Ododo affirmed that his government is fully prepared to confront and defeat all criminal elements operating within Kogi state, warning…
Mompha’s associate, companies docked for alleged N206m fraud
EFCC said the offence was contrary to Section 332(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011, and punishable under…
Medical doctor in trouble as police slam 6-count charge against blogger Adetoun
The Command had invited Adetoun over six- count criminal charges bordering on publication of publish false accusations against the Ogun…
Court slams N100m fine on Nigerian Army over land trespass in Ibadan
Delivering judgment, on Monday, Ajayi resolved all the issues in favour of the claimants, who are all civilians and representatives…
Lagos man bags double life jail for defiling wife’s 6-year-old niece
The prosecution submitted that the convict defiled the child who was put in his care after the wife went to…
South African tragedies: 26 die in gang-violence, 11 pupils in road crash
President Ramaphosa assured residents that government is balancing short-term actions to prevent and respond to violence and stabilise communities, with…
Rising Living Costs and Economic Pressure – Nigeria and the World Enter 2026 on Edge
As Nigeria approaches 2026, households are watching closely. Food prices, transport costs, and rent remain key concerns. Many people hope…
NAF jets strike over 40 terrorists dead in Borno
According to Aneke, the operations demonstrated the effectiveness of intelligence-led air power and close air–ground coordination in denying terrorists freedom…
Chinese researchers develop device to help paralysed patients
The system, as reported in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science this month, uses a nanogenerator called TENG to capture…
Media, Nigerian Copyright Law, And Big Tech
In the Nigerian media space, the cookies are crumbling. Publishers are playing their cards right, but “slobs” are spoiling it…
Plot to impeach Fubara legislative coup d’etat – APC
APC said no matter how beautifully crafted the allegations against the Governor and his Deputy are, they are still very…
607 beggars, mentally challenged individuals removed from Abuja streets
She added that the beggars and the mentally challenged individuals had been counselled, profiled and taken back to their various…
Kogi’s Ododo pledges continued support to Nigerian Army
As you commence another activity this year, I charge you to remain focused and highly resilient to all forms of…
“I’ve been traumatised, devastated,” Barau seeks justice for slain Kano family
Senator Barau described the multiple murders in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, within Kano metropolis a barbaric and beyond comprehension.
Ganduje seeks swift prosecution of killers of mother, 6 children
Ganduje expressed profound sorrow over the incident and extended his condolences to the bereaved family and the Dorayi Chiranci community…
Nigerian Army troops kill terrorist, nab 23 suspects in nationwide crackdown
The troops also foiled a kidnapping attempt on a serving soldier in Okpella, Edo State, forcing the abductors to flee…
“Your reform initiatives transformative,” Tinubu hails NCS boss Adeniyi at 60
Tinubu rejoiced with the Comptroller-General, on the milestone marked by decades of dedicated national service, discipline and commitment to excellence.
AFCON 2025: Morocco’s Díaz clinches golden boot award
Playing before home fans, the Atlas Lions attacker topped the scoring chart, underlining his influence after also finishing top scorer…