Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Kano governorship: INEC makes U-turn, joins appeal against APC’s tribunal victory
The Kano State Governorship Election Tribunal had sacked Governor Yusuf, and ordered INEC to issue a Certificate of Return to…
NBC tackles Arise TV over ‘incendiary’ remarks, issues final warning
NBC listed the alleged incendiary remarks made by guests on the recent programmes of Arise TV and how they violated…
Anambra: Priest, 2 others rescued, 9 vehicles recovered from kidnappers’ camp
Three of the gang members operating the camp believed to be responsible for kidnappings in Orumba North and South as…
FG to establish petrol stations in border towns – Customs CG Adeniyi
The Controller General of Nigeria Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, revealed this during his visit to Customs Area 1 Command in Abeokuta,…
Kano governorship tussle: INEC withdraws appeal against APC’s tribunal victory
in a letter addressed to the Secretary of Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, signed by Suleiman Alkali, Head of Department…
Kogi 2023: Faleke declares readiness to work for victory of APC’s Ododo
Faleke was a former deputy governorship candidate of Kogi APC and the current Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee…
How Nigerian Kolawole Erinle hijacked $1.4m payment from U.S varsity
Erinle and his company, Rinde-Remdex Nigeria Limited were first arraigned before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Special Offences Court sitting…
How Sokoto man Ahmad defrauded 12 victims of N325m with fake investment deals
EFCC identified some of the major victims of Ahmad's scam including one Usama Abdullahi who gave him the sum of…
Shetimma issues orders on kickoff of $617m i-DICE jobs initiative
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President Kashim Shettima, has said the Federal Government’s Investment in the $617.7m Digital and Creative Enterprises…
Lagos Yahoo boy Karinate begs court for mercy, escapes jail
Karinate who was arrested alongside others, in the Lekki area of Lagos State on May 26, 2023 had fraudulently presented…
Tribunal affirms Alex Otti’s victory, dismisses Abia PDP’s petition
The tribunal consequently struck out the petition filed by the PDP candidate challenging the election of Otti in its almost…
Kogi 2023: Setback for LP as 21 LG chairpersons defect to APC
The Labour Party leaders and their members were received into the ruling APC by the state Chairman of the party…
Police: How auxiliary nurse Ogedengbe ‘injected’ Mohbad to death
The Police Commissioner said the auxiliary nurse was invited by a friend of the deceased musician, Ayobami Sadiq, also known…
Court issues reproduction warrant for Naira Marley
Naira Marley is standing trial before the court on cyber crime-related offences.
MURIC excited as Kano govt bans ‘harmful’ textbooks
MURIC said this while commending the Kano government for recently prohibiting some textbooks in nursery, primary and secondary schools for…
Yobe man aburam arrested for chaining, starving wife for one year
Baburam was arrested by operatives of Yobe Command of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC.
EFCC nabs 32 suspected fraudsters in Awka, Enugu sting operations
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 32 suspected internet fraudsters…
Stakeholders seek law to tackle unexplained wealth in Nigeria
Dele Oyewale, the Acting Head of Media and Publicity of EFCC said in a statement that the stakeholders made the…
Why I joined Edo governorship race – Ex-NBA President Akpata
Akpata announced his intention at the Edo State secretariat of the Labour Party (LP) on Thursday.
Sanwo-Olu unveils plans for Lagos $100m African Film City project
Lagos State government in October 2022, announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Del-York Group…
Peter Obi to Atiku: I won 2023 presidential election
Peter Obi told Atiku that he was actually also trying to reclaim his 'stolen mandate' from Tinubu at the Supreme…
Ganduje: Rivers APC in confusion, highly factionalised
By Emmanuel Mogbede Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed for patience for…
Ogun Assembly asks DSS to release detained member
Ogun state lawmakers has passed a resolution seeking release of its detained member Muhammed Bello out of the detention of…
Emir commends bank for employing over 1000 youths in Kano
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano The Emir of Kano, His Highness, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has commended KMC YAYI Micro Finance…
Our schools are empty, Edo teachers cry out to Obaseki
He charged the state Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, to urgently address the falling standard of education and issue of acute…
Gov. Adeleke orders seizure of land in Osun
Adeleke, who gave the order in an interview with newsmen on the sideline of the “Ipade Imole” programme in Osogbo…
Ex-NBA president, Akpata joins Edo governorship race
Akpata, who declared his intention under the Labour party, said he decided to aspire on the platform of the LP…
Ilebaye speaks for first time after win, says she ‘ll never let her fans down.
Ilebaye, fondly known as Baye who was announced the winner on Sunday October 1 and went home with N120 million…
Sex scandal: DSS confirms arrest of UNICAL’s Prof Ndifon
The statement issued by Peter Afunaya, the spokesperson of the DSS followed reports that Ndifon was abducted by gunmen at…
Lagos ‘sexual terrorist’ Sunday to rot in jail for defiling employer’s children
Justice Abiola Soladoye sentenced Sunday to life imprisonment on each of three counts bordering on defilement and sexual assault by…