Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
UN Women in Nigeria rallies media for campaign against GBV, Gender Inequity
Eyong noted that the media can help accelerate the bid by the United Nations to achieve the gender goals and…
Fubara, Onyesoh for 2023 Rivers NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel Week
The theme of the Week is: ‘Rivers State and the Quest for an Ideal Investment Climate: The Role of the…
Rivers cult rampage: Famous photographer Nwagubo dies trying to rescue mother
It was learnt that late Nwagugbo's mother was caught in the pandemonium caused by members of the cult group who…
Army denies involvement in Edo community land tussle
Army described as untrue the story by one Aigbogo Emmanuel alleging that personnel of the Brigade are interfering in land…
“Ports of Kill…” How Airports Fuel Climate Change In Nigeria
Experts say aviation and its infrastructure alone aren’t responsible for the climate crises. But they are a huge contributory factor.…
Robert Peters directed ‘Face to Face’ wins big at ZUFF 2023
Aside from being declared the Best Film at the Festival, Kenneth Okolie who starred in Face to Face also emerged…
Ighodalo quits board of NB plc to pursue Edo governorship ambition
Ighodalo had recently confirmed his intention to seek the governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the 2024…
Gaza fighting intensifies, U.S. vetoes Security Council demand for ceasefire
Decrying a “spiralling humanitarian nightmare”, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared that nowhere in Gaza was safe for civilians, hours before…
Tinubu will foster peace, unity, development in Nigeria, Shettima assures
Shettima gave the assurance when he played host to a traditional ruler from Mangu, the Mishkahan Mwaghavul, John Hirse, who…
Katsina governor orders probe of school principal, DPO over sexual harassment
Ibrahim allegedly harassed the female student when he was the Principal of Government Day Secondary School, Dantankari, Dandume Local Government…
Don’t subvert will of Kano people: Islamic leaders urge Supreme Court
The group of Islamic clerics, led by Shiekh Nasiru Jibrin, urged the Supreme Court not to subvert the people's will…
Like SDP, NNPP also denies membership of PDP-led CCPP
the NNPP, in a statement by its National Working Committee, NWC on Friday said it has not discussed the issue…
We’ll put pressure on Tinubu over Tudun Biri bombings- Sultan
Nearly 100 villagers lost their lives at the Tudun Biri village while many others others were injured after being from…
‘Tinubu on track to make Nigeria great’
He said that the Tinubu administration had saved Nigeria trillions of Naira in less than a year sequel to the…
Shettima inaugurates NCP, harps on Renewed Hope Agenda
Shettima, who is the Chairman of NCP explained that President Tinubu’s choice of the council’s membership was a reminder of…
Counterfeit Naira notes in circulation, CBN raises alarm
According to the CBN, the counterfeit Naira notes were mainly used for transactions in food markets and other commercial centres…
Woman doused with hot water, pepper by Anambra landlord cries out to Soludo
While the landlord has been locked up over her action by the police since August 17, William has been languishing…
Supreme Court ruling: Police warn Kano NNPP, APC supporters against violence
All stakeholders, including leaders of NNPP and APC reiterated their commitment to keep the peace for the desired peaceful coexistence…
KAYI Microfinance Bank not affected by NIBSS circular – Management
Kayi said it has a Tier 1 Microfinance Bank licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria, which allows it to…
Four caught vandalizing electricity cable linking Achebe Airport
The syndicate of four persons were arrested following timely and credible information to the Corps by a vigilant Awka resident,…
Adamawa man Lawali Mori caught raping chicken, arrested
According to the statement shared by the Adamawa Police Command on its 'X' handle, while the suspect confessed that he…
Ogun First Lady reiterates commitment to eradication of Gender-Based Violence
Mrs Abiodun said this at a symposium organised in commemoration of the 2023 16 Days Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, held…
Ogun lawmakers seek ban on foreign-made Adire fabrics
Opening debate on the motion, the sponsor, Hon. Babatunde Tella, decried the influx of imported /foreign adire into the local…
70-year-old Lagos APC chieftain Wahab Hamed jailed for vote buying
Hamed was arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for conspiring with one Segun Ijitola who…
Kano governorship tussle: Group takes prayer for APC’s Gawuna to Shiloh
The Kano non-indigenous people at Shiloh, stand united in their faith and belief that their prayers will be answered, and…
How we are using data to check crimes in Edo – Obaseki
Obaseki disclosed this on Thursday while speaking at the 2023 Edo Security Summit, with the theme, "Edo State Security Framework:…
Osunbor joins Edo 2024 governorship race
Osunbor promised to develop the failed infrastructures in the state, including roads, adding that he was aware of the sufferings…
Tinubu will compensate bombed Kaduna village with ‘Pullaka initiative’, Shettima reveals
The vice-president, who noted that President Tinubu is worried about the tragic incident, pointed out that away from the number…
Protest trails abduction of ‘some’ students by gunmen at FULafia
The students were abducted in Gandu community near the university, Mr Abubakar Ibrahim, Head of Information and Public Relations of…
Ball boy shot, players, others injured in gunmen attack on Sunshine Stars FC
Sunshine Stars Football FC Media Officer, Michael Akintunde confirmed the gunmen attack in a statement issued in Akure.