Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Drama as Apapa, Abure factions of LP clash in court
The Alhaji Lamidi Apapa and Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party clashed on Thursday shortly after a Federal High…
OPM’s Chinyere awards scholarships to 17 children of slain policemen
The scholarship covers the tuition and accommodation of the students from their first year to their graduation and one meal…
Alleged killer of Eket businesswoman Juliana Dimaka arrested in Port Harcourt
Dimaka, the owner of Testimony supermarket at Grace Bill Street in Eket, was alleged to have been strangled to death…
APC to hold rally for brighter, prosperous Nigeria in London
The rally which will echo the ideals and performance of the President thus far, he said, will be held under…
New Era Girls Secondary School Lagos marks 75th anniversary in grand style
New Era Girls Secondary School Alumni Association, made up of distinguished ladies who have excelled in different fields of endeavour…
Appeal Court judgement: Police arrest 7 protesters in Kano
A large group of people took to the streets of Kano on Wednesday calling for a review of the court…
Prostate cancer killing Nigerian men in their prime – Pat Utomi
Utomi, however, said that there was a need for rethinking cancer control and making treatment accessible to many Nigerians.
Edo spent N110m on diesel for free buses in 3 months – Obaseki
By Jethro Ibileke Edo State Government has rubbished claims by the Senator representing Edo Central district, Monday Okpebholo, that Governor…
FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N906bn in October
Federal Government received N31.608, the state governments received N16.032 billion and the LGCs received N 12.360 billion,” it said.
Ogun rolls out bulldozer against shanties in Kara, Isheri, Opic
Leader of the Ogun State Environmental Special Taskforce who is the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Alh.…
CP Disu visits Rivers community over death of landlord in police custody
Woji Community, a suburb of Port Harcourt, that has been in turmoil since last Saturday night when the news of…
FCCPC trains medical workers on Patients Bill of Rights in Kano
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), on Wednesday in Kano, made a strong case for…
Why we are closely monitoring Kano border towns – Army Commander
According to him, a joint security team of the Army, Department of State Service (DSS) and the Police have already…
Investigate Appeal Court ruling on Kano governorship election, NNPP urges NJC
The NNPP National Leadership maintained that: "Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf is a genuine bonafide member of our great party, the…
Federal High Court CJ releases new posting for judges
The affected judges to report at their duty stations before the date of resumption after Christmas vacation.
Soldiers invade Adamawa Police Command headquarters, kill Inspector
A policeman who was part of a patrol team had allegedly shot the soldier in the leg at the popular…
£2.6bn fraud: Nigerian govt asks court to dismiss Petro Union Directors’ no case submission
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Petro Union Oil and Gas Limited company, a consultant to the…
Covenant University increases workers’ salary by 20%
Adebayo said the salary increase will take effect from September to boost the morale and commitment of the Faculty and…
Wike unveils plan to tackle land racketeers in FCT
The Minister said he would seek the approval of President Bola Tinubu to link applicants’ NIN to C-of-Os before issuance.
Just In: Court admits Emefiele to N300m bail
Emefiele is mandated to deposit all his travel documents with the registrar of the court and must remain within the…
Factional Speaker obtains court order to shut down Rivers Assembly
Ehie had in the suit asked the court presided over by Justice Phoebe Ayua prayed the court to stop Amaewhule…
Nigerian govt urges U.S. to support efforts to tackle fake news
Nigeria's Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris made the demand when he received the US Charge d’Affaires to…
Before We Rethink Western Liberal Democracy in Africa
As a student of the history of ideas, I have never come across any reference in the literature, better still,…
Wike reveals plans to roll out buses, taxis in FCT
Wike said when the buses and taxis are rolled out in the next one month, the problem of “one chance”…
Israel, Hamas agree deal for release of Gaza hostages, truce
Hamas is believed to be holding more than 200 hostages, taken when its fighters surged into Israel on Oct. 7,…
Boko Haram ambush: Yobe governor donates house, money to slain policeman
The Yobe State Governor also announced the donation of N1 million each to the six policemen injured while trying to…
Kano: Confusion as alleged judgement’s document affirms Gov. Yusuf’s victory
The evidence contained on page 67 of the copy of the Appeal Court judgement released on Tuesday and signed by…
What I have against Tinubu – Pa Ayo Adebanjo
By Nehru Odeh Elder statesman and leader of Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo has said President Bola Ahmed…
Procurement controversies: Sanwo-Olu opens up, expresses love for Doherty
Sanwo-Olu who spoke while inaugurating the newly built operational headquarters of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) in Ikeja,…
Wike to make funds available for completion of VP’s official residence
The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), said that the project as captured in the Abuja Master Plan was awarded in…