Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Kogi 2023: INEC, Police assure of credible, violence-free poll
Egbetokun pleaded with the governorship candidates, political parties, and their supporters to play the game by the rules as anyone…
Kogi election: PDP tackles Gov. Bello over use of stadium
In a statement signed by Barr. Omoyeni Olumudi, its spokesperson, the PDP campaign organisation said the denial will not save…
Skill acquisition: Oba of Benin grants church’s land request
The Prelate of the church, Dr. Ekpeyong Akpanika, had made a request for the land when he paid a courtesy…
Central govt growing weaker, must renegotiate with states – Obaseki
Obaseki who stated this on Tuesday when he received 21 first-class graduates who were recently employed into the civil and…
NDDC working for all Niger Deltans, Ogbuku assures Itsekiri Group
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has assured that…
NDDC, TotalEnergies to collaborate on renewable energy
The NDDC Chief Executive Officer said that the Commission had gone into a mutually beneficial relationship with the Oil Producers…
Why governors stopped political interference in Oodua Group – Abiodun
Commending the sense of creativity, direction and purpose of the new management team of Oodua Group, Abiodun noted that he…
Ogun fish sellers protest hikes in prices
By Adejoke Adeleye Ogun Fish sellers in Ogun, under the aegis of the Fish and Sea Food Seller Association of…
Gov. Abiodun approves appointment of 4 Permanent Secretaries
The new appointees were carefully selected from the pool of Directors who were successful in the Ogun State Pipeline Leadership…
Anambra: Reps to intervene in oil-rich Ogwuaniocha violent crisis
These directives were given on the floor of the House during plenary on Tuesday following a motion of Urgent Public…
INEC deploys 2 National Commissioners, 8 RECs for Bayelsa election
He also warned that the Commission will not count votes in any polling unit where violence occurs in Saturday’s governorship…
FCT begins implementation of Capital Gain Tax, inaugurates committee
The acting Executive Chairman, of FCT-IRS, Mr Haruna Abdullahi, said that the Capital Gain Tax, CGT, was part of taxes…
Soludo mourns 3 Tansi college students killed by lightning
Lightning struck the school football pitch on Saturday while students were playing football in the rain and hit nine of…
Olukoyede: EFCC wil refocus anti-graft war to drive economic growth, wealth creation, employment
The era of winding down businesses by way of investigation is gone. We will look into the mix-fund rules that…
Israeli troops fighting ‘in depths’ of Gaza City
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said earlier in a televised address, “Hamas realises that we are reaching places they thought…
Wike seeks partnership with Ireland on agric, ICT, vocational education
Wike said the partnership with Ireland on ICT will be in line with President Bola Tinubu-led administration's efforts to create…
Haaland scores twice as Manchester City clinch Champions League last 16 place
City applied pressure from kickoff and Haaland broke the deadlock from a penalty in the 23rd minute after Lauper’s tackle…
Labour directs total grounding of Imo with strike
“All public and private sector workers are to immediately down tools indefinitely,” Mr Festus Osifo, President, Trade Union Congress (TUC)…
Cultists on rampage in Lagos: 2 shot dead, 6 arrested
The clashes began in Pjo×3 Sunday and went on through Monday and Tuesday resulting into shooting to death of the…
Anambra: Rampaging youths destroy houses, cars, others over landlords’ association election
Dissatisfied with the successful conduct of the election that produced Obinze as the President of the landlords association, Ogbaru youths…
Petroleum tanker drivers declare support for Tinubu, opt out of strikes
In the end, the outcome of the strike will not benefit members. We decided that PTD would not be used…
Rampaging bandits kill 5, abduct 5 others in Katsina village
On Nov. 6, 2023, at about 0055 hours, armed bandits in their numbers, wielding dangerous weapons such as AK-47 rifles…
Just In: Mass grave discovered in Anambra, sealed off for forensic investigation
During the marathon sittings of the second phase of the Anambra Truth, Peace and Justice Commission which lasted from October…
‘A fearless voice in search of better society’- Gov Adeleke hails Abati At 58
Adeleke acknowledges Abati's "frank and objective analysis of topical issues, pointing out that his in-depth contributions have shone a light…
FCT Fire reveals cause of inferno at Abuja Samsung headquarters
While nobody died in the fire incident, the two-storey building filled with Samsung products was completely razed.
Four BEDC engineers arrested over electrocution of colleague
Izekor left his office at Etete, Benin City, on 26 October, 2023, to restore power to Evbodia community, following reports…
Police urge Edo motorists to key into Central Motor Registry portal
It added that willing participation of motorists will play a crucial role in creating a safer and more secure environment…
Obaseki: Why we’re offering automatic employment to first-class graduates
By Jethro Ibileke Governor Godwin Obaseki, has said that quest to develop the right workforce to drive the State’s growth…
Anambra Governor’s father, Pa Soludo, dies at 92
In his reaction, Governor Soludo noted that his late father lived a fulfilled life and died at the ripe age.
Nigerian Navy stops 8 Nigerian stowaways in Lagos
The eight stowaways were arrested on Friday morning by the patrol team of Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT acting on reliable…