Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Why Paul Lynch’s ‘Prophet Song’ won 2023 Booker Prize
Lynch, an internationally acclaimed novelist who has published five novels, winning several awards in the process, was born in Limerick in…
Appeal Court verdict: Police avert massive protest in Kano
A group of politicians, described by the police as "faceless, jobless and unpatriotic," had planned using youths, women and traders…
Kano man spends 18 years waiting for leg, hand to be cut off for stealing in prison
A Shari'a Court in Kano had ordered that the left leg and right hand of the unnamed convict should be…
In the spirit of leadership
Long before the inauguration of the Tinubu administration, a policy advisory council was set up to distil, ideate, iterate, and…
United Airlines blames cabin crew for confusion over flight diversion to Asaba
Contrary to insinuations on social media, the management of United Nigeria Airlines has said its flight, NUA 0504 which took…
FG to support 250, 000 farmers to produce over 1.2m tonnes of wheat
In his remarks, Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar A. Namadi, said the 12-Point Agenda of his administration has to do…
Edo man Abubakar Abdulrahman caught with fully loaded military pistol
According to the Edo Police Command's Spokesman, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, the suspect was arrested with the Para Pistol with breach…
Kogi election: APC, SDP trade accusation over plot to burn INEC office
The APC Governorship Campaign Council in Kogi in its response on Sunday evening said SDP should be held responsible if…
Over 1,000 Ulamas pray for Tinubu, Kwankwaso in Kano
Rep. Abdulmumin Kofa (NNPP-Kiru/Bebeji), who hosted the Ulamas at Kiru, for the success of Gov. Kabir Yusuf of Kano State…
Inspector Sa’idu Idiya dies in Kebbi police vehicle crash
The vehicle was conveying a team of policemen led by AC CID, Kebbi Police Command, ACP Suleiman Sade and nine…
NNPP ready for alliance with APC, others, says Kwankwaso’s ally
Jibrin stated this during a Special Prayer he organized in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kwankwaso and Governor Abba…
Rotary Club donates reading glasses to artisans in Ogun
President of the Club, Comrade (Rotn) Olamide Lawal who enlightened the artisans on the importance of eye Care, maintained that…
Malaria: NGO asks govt to eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes
While adding that unhygienic living conditions provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry the malaria parasite, he noted that in…
APC tackles Kano Attorney General over “malicious” comments
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The Kano chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has berated the state Attorney General and Commissioner…
Edo gov. aspirant Ojezua suggests ways to cut brain drain in health sector
Ojezua, who served as Commissioner for Information during the government of former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, expressed concern over the huge…
Rivers CP Disu assures E-Hailing drivers of protection
The Police Commissioner used the occasion to sound a note of warning to criminal elements in the state to desist…
Kogi govt queries traditional ruler over ‘partisan role’ during election
Dated 22 November and signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Salami Ozigi Deedat, the letter…
NDDC to unveil vision for sustainable development of Niger Delta – Board Chairman
Ebie, who spoke during a facility tour of the NDDC headquarters complex in Port Harcourt, underlined the need for the…
Wike Vs Fubara: Correcting The Narrative
After the intervention of President Tinubu in the imbroglio of a failed Mutiny Attempt that bedevilled our State. It is…
Kano: Northern Elders, Rev. Kukah express concern over Appeal Court judgement
Northern Elders, in a Statement signed by its Chairman, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, regretted that "Judges are now a threat to…
Suspected killer of Plateau teacher couple arrested
Gunmen had invaded the school and killed the teachers who were newly married on Aug. 14, 2023
Israel to release another 42 Palestinian women, children from prison
As a condition of the agreement, Hamas militants must first release Israeli hostages being held in Gaza before the Palestinian…
Boko Haram kingpin, Abu Asad, others killed in NAF airstrikes in Borno
Gabkwet said the air strike followed the discovery of a gathering of terrorists in an isolated location consisting of three…
Aiyedatiwa, Akeredolu loyalists agree to sheathe swords after meeting with Tinubu
Ondo Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa declared on Friday evening that he has survived a bid to impeach him by the…
Nwifuru’s appeal court victory, validation of Ebonyi people’s will – Nwite
The Appeal Court sitting in Lagos yesterday upheld the election that declared Francis Nwifuru as the governor of Ebonyi State.
Fubara: I’m a full-blooded, up to my bones, an Ijaw man
Governor Fubara said Ijaw people are bold, courageous and forthright people who, despite being subjected to inhuman treatment, did not…
Ogun targets 15,000 pregnant women for free maternity healthcare
Through the programme, the enrolled pregnant women would have access to free maternal health services at their assigned health centres…
Tinubu committed to engendering enduring legacies – UNIBEN Chancellor
He stated this on Friday in Benin at the 48th Convocation cum 53rd Founders' Day ceremonies of the University.
Police deploy armed operatives, embark on aggressive patrols in Kano
Hussaini Gumel, Kano Commissioner of Police, said the command had embarked on aggressive patrol in and outside the metropolis to…
Why CBN lifted restriction of access to forex for importation of rice, 42 other items – Cardoso
The CBN precisely on Oct. 12 2023, announced that it had lifted the ban on the issuance of foreign exchange…