Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Fubara visits Diri, seeks reset in Rivers, Bayelsa relationship
Rivers State governor therefore declared his willingness to work with his Bayelsa State counterpart, Senator Douye Diri to remove obstacles…
102,650 people to benefit from FG’s cash transfer programme in Edo
The General Manager of Social Investment Programme (SIP) in the Edo, Yuwa Aladeselu, disclosed this at a one-day refresher training…
Why Edison Ehie can’t ‘resign’ as Speaker of Rivers Assembly – Clark
Ehie led a four-member faction of the House following the crisis which led to the division of the 31-member legislative…
Diri to Jonathan: Your endorsement of my reelection more than billions of naira
By Shedrack Frank Bayelsa governor Douye Diri has hailed former President Goodluck Jonathan for supporting his reelection in the November…
Police recover corpses of 12 victims of Boko Haram attack in Chibok
According to sources, the insurgents who were heavily armed with AK-47 rifles, came on motorcycles, in Hilux vans and opened…
Kano governor Yusuf denies ‘exchanging blows’ with SSG
He explained that the SSG is still in full charge while attributing rumours of his removal to idle gossipers.
UNILAG unveils programmes for 54th Convocation
It indicates that, on Jan.10, there would be a pre-convocation news conference by the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof.…
Lagos to establish medical university this year: Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State governor said the university would be established before the end of 2024, in collaboration with the Federal…
Police nab 258 for armed robbery, 369 for rape, sodomy in Katsina
Abubakar-Musa further said that the police succeeded in neutralising 17 suspected kidnappers and rescued 171 victims in Katsina in 2023.
Fake University degrees: NANs seeks probe of NUC, NYSC, Education Ministry
NANS said this while commending the Federal Government (FG) for suspending the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates obtained from…
Enugu Govt. to fund 80% of 2024 budget from IGR – Mbah
Mbah, who spoke at a Mass organised at the Government House Chapel, Enugu, said that only about 12 per cent…
Uzodimma distributes Tinubu’s truckloads of rice to South East states
Uzodimma explained that of the truckloads of rice neither came from the State nor Federal Government. Rather, but are personal…
Israeli drone strikes Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri dead in Beirut
Al-Arouri, 57, had served several terms in Israeli jails and was released in March 2010 as part of efforts to…
Nasarawa: Kidnapped LG chairman Isah-Andaha, 3 others regain freedom
The police spokesperson for Nasarawa Command explained that no ransom was paid to secure the release of Isah-Andaha and other…
Obi, Utomi pay glowing tributes to late Akeredolu
Speaking during the visit, Obi described the late Akeredolu as a principled leader, patriotic Nigerian and dogged fighter who stood…
‘He had brain surgery’- Culture Minister Musawa gives update on Zack Orji
Zack Orji, 64, reportedly slumped at New Year's Eve and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the National…
Plateau killings: North Central Governors donate N100m, attribute attacks to terrorists
Also speaking, Benue’s Gov. Hyacinth Alia said the people of Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue and Niger states to unite and defeat…
APC to PDP: Tinubu busy, will not be distracted by your idle mischief
While charging Nigerians to remain steadfast with Tinubu as he strive to deliver on his promise of improving the living…
Over 4,000 pupils killed in Gaza war – Education ministry
The ministry announced on Tuesday that 7,539 more had been injured in the same period, according to a report by…
Halima Shehu suspended as NSIPA National Coordinator by Tinubu
The National Social Investment Programme, NSIPA, is an agency saddled with executing interventions aimed at alleviating poverty and promoting social…
Adeleke: I directly experienced divine guidance in making state decisions
Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke, has attributed his ability to overcome challenges he experienced in the early days of his administration…
Nigerian govt suspends accreditation of certificates from Benin, Togo
A reporter with the Daily Nigerian Newspaper had in a story published on December 30 revealed how he was able…
Wike wins as Fubara recognises Amaewhule as Rivers Assembly Speaker
Amaewhule, the factional Speaker loyal to Wike was duly recognised in the programme pamphlet of the new year party as…
Rivers: Celebrations trail alleged appointment of Edison Ehie as Fubara’s Chief of Staff
Observers believe that Edison Ehie could not have gambled on his political career by resigning his membership of the Rivers…
My decisions not borne out of fears or intimidation – Fubara
Governor Fubara made this known while addressing Rivers people at the maiden state banquet held by his administration at Government…
Tinubu: How I will ensure implementation of N28.7 trillion 2024 Budget
The top priorities of the 2024 budget of N28.7 trillion are defence and internal security, job creation, macro-economic stability, improved…
Alake: How 163,878 Nigerians benefited from Tinubu’s transportation rebate
By Adekunle Williams Dr Dele Alake, the Chairman of the Committee on Implementation of End of Year Transportation Subsidy Programme…
Rivers Assembly ‘legally’ reduced to 3-member House with exit of Ehie – Lawyers
Professor Richard Wokocha said the resignation of Edison Ehie as member of the Rivers State House of Assembly does not…
Why I ran away from Nigeria after governorship election – PDP’s Adebutu
Adebutu, who came second in the election won by Dapo Abiodun of All Progressives Congress, APC had left Nigeria following…
SWS 2ND National Conference: When Liberators gather in Abuja
However, SWS returned to Abuja in 2023 as a bigger organisation with its roots and branches not only in all…