Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Kogi: Elders Council demands state of emergency, shift in election
The Council urged President Tinubu to appoint an administrator to oversee the affairs of the state.
Why woman in viral ‘Mummy Calm Down’ video took her own life
It would be recalled that a video showing the little boy on his knees frantically begging his mother ' Mummy…
How alleged killer of Plateau Fulani leader Philip Gokas was arrested in Lagos
Gokas was arrested in the Ogba area of Lagos by a tactical team of Operation SAFE HAVEN(OPSH) following weeks of…
BREAKING: Troops arrest alleged mastermind of murder of Plateau Fulani leader in Lagos
"The relentless pursuit by OPSH led to his tracking and subsequent arrest in the Ogba area of Lagos State, where…
Israel says it killed Hamas rocket developer Abu Sina in airstrikes on Gaza
Israeli forces also said they killed several militants in the Gaza Strip overnight that “planned to fire anti-tank missiles at…
INEC deploys 9 RECs to Imo for governorship election
By Peter Okolie The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has deployed nine additional Residents Electoral Commissioners (REC) in…
‘Four killed, 8 arrested, 4 AK-47s recovered at home of Kogi SDP Campaign D-G’
Kogi Police Commissioner said those picked by the security operatives include the Director/Media Consultant MuriSam Campaign Council, Mr Isaiah Ijele.
My father-in-law bringing women to our matrimonial home – Mohbad’s wife alleges
Omowunmi revealed this while testifying at a coroner’s inquest into the death of his husband of how the relationship between…
Nigerian govt opens e-passport offices in Italy, Spain, 3 others
The new passport processing centres were part of efforts to streamline passport processing and acquisition for Nigerians residing in the…
Ethiope Fed. Const.: Ibori’s daughter celebrates Appeal Court victory
Ibori-Suenu had floored Mr Ben Rolands Igbakpa and Mr Halims Ahoda of the NNPP and APC respectively, in the February…
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…