Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Allow us to try Kanu for treasonable felony, FG urges Supreme Court
A Federal High Court presided over by Justice Binta Nyako had in an earlier ruling, retained 7 counts out of…
Jon Fosse wins 2023 Nobel Prize in literature
“I am overwhelmed and grateful,” Fosse said, reacting in a news release issued by his Norwegian publisher. “I see this…
‘You’ve really lightened my burden’ – Remi Tinubu excited by Wike’s proposal
Wike had unveiled the proposal for the establishment of the Directorate when he visited the First Lady in the company…
Ogun APC tackles PDP over tribunal’s judgment
But APC in a statement issued by the Publicity Secretary Tunde Oladunjoye described the rejection of the judgment by the…
Reps mandate Works Ministry on urgent completion of deplorable Ogbaru road
According to Hon. Ogene, the badly flood-ravaged Ogbaru road is also the shortest route to get into Rivers State from…
Ogun tribunal’s verdict on governorship poll injustice to democracy, electorates – PDP
The Ogun chapter of PDP made this assertion at a press conference addressed by its chairman Hon Sikirulai Ogundele on…
Public opinion, attacks on judges can’t influence court decisions – CJN Ariwoola
By Ebere Agozie/Pauline Ochai The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has said vitriolic attacks being regularly heaped…
Ultra-Orthodox Jews arrested for spitting on Christian pilgrims in Israel
On Tuesday, a video circulated on social media, showing ultra-Orthodox Jews, including children, encountering Christian pilgrims carrying a large wooden…
100 students fall ill due to food poisoning
The students, who were aged 18 to 25, were immediately admitted to a government-run hospital on Tuesday evening after they…
Terrorists abduct 5 female students of federal varsity Katsina
The students were abducted at about 2 a.m., on Wednesday, Katsina police command spokesperson said while confirming the incident.
ADC inaugurates Campaign Council for Kogi governorship poll
Chairman of the Campaign Council, Chief Shola Ojo said, "Today's inauguration of the campaign committee assures of our preparation for…
How Adamawa ‘masked man’ was exposed after raping neighbour’s wife
The suspect who wore a face mask, raped the 23-year-old wife of his neighbour in Angwan Diocese Kala’a in Hong…
Tech firm donates N25m automated cinema to Lagos orphanage
By Stellamaris Ashinze A Technology Solutions Provider, the Triangle Nigeria, on Tuesday donated an automated state-of-the-art Cinema worth N25 million…
Missing organs: Police prosecute 14, saved 10 from lynching in FCT
He added that the police decided to arraign the men in court when it was discovered that their claims were…
NLC will demand up to N200,000 as minimum wage: Ajaero
“We would not go to ask for N65,000. We would go for a realistic amount because N65,000 is about $70…
Gov. Yusuf declares today public holiday in Kano
The Federal Government had declared last Wednesday a national public holiday to mark the same event.
Kogi APC suspends governorship campaign over killing of member
Khadijat allegedly lost her life after a clash between supporters of Social Democratic Party (SDP) and those of the APC…
NiMet alerts airline operators, others on deteriorating visibility
NiMet said stations in the source region from Chad (Faya-Largeau, Bol-Berim, Mongo, Abeche and Ndjamena) have been reporting horizontal visibility…
Rivers governorship: APC, LP vow to drag Fubara to Appeal Court
The Rivers State Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja had on Monday dismissed the petition filed by the LP and…
Political violence: Kogi SDP tackles police, APC
By Richard Elesho The Kogi State chapter of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has said obedience to a subsisting court…
Edo 2024: APC suspends official over alleged endorsement of Agba
By Jethro Ibileke Crisis is brewing in the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following alleged indefinite…
Benue man Hassan Rayyamu in trouble over Facebook posts
Rayyamu, who allegedly made the post alongside others was also accused writing that Isa was having numerous criminal cases with…
BBNaija All Stars gulped N5.5bn – MultiChoice
Tejumola described the Big Brother All Stars as a season of love rekindled, new friendships, settling scores, comedic moments, fantastic…
Edo human trafficker Osaigbovo to spend 12 years in jail, fined ₦24m
While the convict pleaded not guilty to all the counts, the prosecution however called three witnesses, including a Belgian police…
Troops detain 3 suspects over murder of Fulani leader in Plateau
Abubakar, who doubles as the General Officer Commanding 3 Division of the Nigerian Army said the three detainees are providing…
COAS Lagbaja orders probe of alleged poor feeding of troops
The Nigerian army said had always prioritised the welfare of troops, including their nutrition, adding that it has a comprehensive…
Police Constable dismissed, faces prosecution over rape of detained minor
The rape victim was in detention on Aug. 15 for alleged defamation at the Tse Agbaragba Divisional Police Station.
‘How nephew of retired Benue Justice Igbetar plotted her murder’
The decomposing body of retired Justice Igbetar was found with deep cuts on her back inside her kitchen on Aug.…
Couple win Caine Prize for the first time
Diene and Diallo win a cash prize of £10,000, and will have their work featured in the 2023 Caine prize…
Death toll in Rivers illegal refinery fire may rise above 30 – Traditional ruler
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The death toll from the explosion at an illegal oil refining site at Ibaa community in…