Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Tinubu departs Nigeria for private visit to France
According to the statement President Tinubu will return to Nigeria n the first week of February, 2024.
Kogi govt stops salaries of 231 civil servants
Odiyo said that the affected civil servants failed to comply with Kogi State government’s directive to update their records.
Ondo governor Aiyedatiwa sacks commissioners, political appointees
The sack of the commissioners and the political appointees was announced in a statement by media aide to Aiyedatiwa, Mr…
Willie Obiano in court, pleads not guilty to ₦4bn fraud charges
Willie Obiano was first arrested at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos, on March 17, 2022, as he was preparing…
Owner of Ondo hotel where man died having sex with girlfriend arrested
The girlfriend of the deceased was also arrested, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed…
Remi Tinubu urges prayers to give Nigerian youths proper mindset
Former Head of State and Leader of the ABLI delegation, General Yakubu Gowon, GCFR said the organization seeks to bring…
Gov. Buni donates N100m to victims of Yobe market fire
Goods estimated to be worth over N15O million were destroyed by fire at the GSM market, popularly called “Kasuwar Jagwal,”…
Ghana sacks coach Chris Hughton after exit from AFCON
The Black Stars ended the group stage with just two points from draws with Mozambique and Egypt after an opening…
Chinese Quangrong accused of killing Kano girlfriend gets judgement date
By Ramatu Garba A Kano High Court has reserved judgment in the case involving Frank Geng Quangrong, a Chinese national…
Blinken: U.S. recognises Tinubu’s efforts to revive confidence in Nigeria’s economy
Bliken, who is on an African nations tour, however, said that as much as American would want collaboration for strengthening…
Insecurity: Blinken gives condition for U.S. support for Nigeria, Africa
Blinken said it was important from the U.S. perspective and the perspective of the U.S. Congress to focus on making…
Cult gang member using NANS plate number as cover arrested in Edo
By Jethro Ibileke The 28-year-old man, Martin Uwaifo, who confessed to being a member of Vikings secret cult confraternity, was…
Court strikes out seeking to nullify ‘peace deal’ between Fubara, Wike
The suit was filed by a group of 10 persons who claimed to be representatives of sons and daughters of…
Edo: Controversies as Shaibu holds service on open filed
By Jethro Ibileke The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Tuesday, observed his religious mass in the open…
FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N1.1trn for December 2023
“The federal government received N68.793 billion, the state governments received N229.311 billion and the LGCs received N160.518 billion from the…
Supreme Court judgement: 38 Nasarawa ‘rioters’ denied bail
The accused, made up of 34 females and four males were picked up by the police for allegedly breaching public…
Police nab Lagos couple, others for self-kidnapping, issue warning
It is obvious that the suspect and many others leverage on the prevailing instances of kidnapping and plan to engage…
Tinubu meets U.S. Secretary of State Blinken in Abuja
Blinken is to hold bilateral talks with the Nigerian delegation headed by President Tinubu.
Troops dislodge bandits from camp in Kebbi, rescue 4 hostages
The rescued hostages, three- male and one female were rescued in good condition and had been reunited with their families.
Traders lament huge loss to fire in Yobe GSM market, seek govt’s help
Confirming the incident to journalists in Damaturu, the Public Relations Officer of the Yobe State Fire Service, said that no…
Edo 2024: No aspirant screened out, disqualified, says APC
Edo APC Spokesperson also clarified that the sale of the expression and nomination forms which cost N10 million and N40…
Kano: Police arrest 12, declare Habibu wanted over Gaya political clash
… Kano CP Gumel sets up Peace Accord Committee By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Twelve people are already in police custody over…
Akure man Sola Ayemibo remanded for robbing, killing motorcyclist
Akintimehin alleged that the defendant killed Olawale Bello, a commercial motorcyclist, having succeeded in robbing him of his TVS motorcycle.
‘How report of missing 17-month-old child led to recovery of 9 abducted children’
By Edith Nwapi A Police Officer, ASP Desmond Apella, on Tuesday explained how nine children were rescued children from one…
I will not inaugurate 16 Appeal Court endorsed lawmakers – Plateau Assembly Speaker
The 16 lawmakers of PDP had attempted to resume plenary following comments by the Supreme Court that the Court of…
21 Israeli soldiers killed in deadliest incident of Gaza combat
Israeli President Isaac Herzog called it an “unbearably difficult morning” and described the fallen soldiers as heroes.
EFCC issues alert on recruitment scam
EFCC in a statement by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale on Tuesday said contrary to the claims in the advertisement, it…
CP Gumel moves to calm political tension in parts of Kano
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Following brewing political tension in some parts of Kano state, after the Supreme Court judgement that gave…
Veteran fuji musician, Kollington Ayinla critically ill, placed on oxygen
Kollington Ayinla and his late friend and competitor, Ayinde Barrister dominated Fuji music scene for decades, helping to popularise the…
Adeleke to Osun APC: Tinubu commending me for clearing your mess
Adeleke who emphasised that President Tinubu abhors looting of public assets was responding to a recent reaction by Osun APC…