Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Four Ibadan men docked for allegedly posing as U.S- based white ladies
Police said the defendants committed the offence on Jan.7, at about 9.00 a.m., at Apete, Ibadan.
Medical Doctors withdraw services over abduction of colleagues in Edo
One of the abducted doctors, Babatunde Abu, was kidnapped in Auchi, with abductors reportedly demanding a N100 million ransom, further…
Two die in Kano drowning incidents
The Kano State Fire Service extends its condolences to the families of the deceased and urge the public to ensure…
How ex-NBA treasurer Nwamaka Chigbo was abducted, killed in Abuja
According to the family, the late Nwamaka was an active member and former treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja,…
Kano NSCDC probes volunteer’s death
According to the statement, the State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, “ordered a discreet and impartial investigation into the unfortunate incident to…
Anambra: Soludo enhances police capacity with 30 Hilux vehicles
Receiving the vehicles on behalf of the Police Command, Orutugu expressed gratitude for the augmentation in resources, recognising the vehicles…
Fragmented politics denying Enugu federal benefits over – Mbah
The governor said the target was to register at least two million into APC members statewide.
NCC, CBN to unveil refund framework for failed airtime, data transactions
The framework represents a unified position by both the telecommunications and financial sectors on addressing such complaints.
Nigerian Pastor chained to hospital bed in Benin Republic released
The minister stressed the need for Egbaji to receive proper medical care following years of incarceration and declining health.
Alleged terrorism financing: Buratai files N1bn suit against Alli-Keffi
The former COAS through his counsel, A.I. Aliyu and A.M. Hassan of Law Plus Consult, asked the court to declare…
Why I don’t belong to any country – Olufemi Terry
Terry, who is widely traveled, was recently in Lagos, Nigeria as a guest at the 13th Ake Arts and Book…
Oyo 2027: Oke-Ogun indigenes demand APC governorship ticket
The Oke-Ogun indigenes, who spoke under the aegis of “Egbe Ajosepo fun Itesiwaju Gbogbo Wa,” a socio-cultural group, said this…
Wike: Tinubu ended decades of risky river, air travel to Bonny
The 37.8 km Bodo-Bonny Road project is the first-ever land connection to Bonny Island, a major oil and gas hub…
Bid for N50m ransom foiled as police rescue 6-year-old girl in Ebonyi
He added that the suspects are currently under investigation and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the…
Tinubu calls for more local investments as NGX hits over N100 trillion
President Tinubu further noted that while many of the world’s markets struggled with stagnation or tepid recovery in 2015, the…
NRS boss Zacch Adedeji recorded historic achievement – Tinubu
Dr Adedeji previously served as a senior member of Procter & Gamble's management team, as Commissioner of Finance for Oyo…
Police kill notorious bandit Terkaa Samuel in Benue
Police said during the operation, one locally fabricated beretta pistol, two rounds of live 9mm ammunition and a bag containing…
Physically challenged man rescued from kidnappers in Ondo
The victim was riding a motorcycle with his wife, Esther Isah, aged 22 years, and their son when he was…
Recalcitrant operators lose 104 motorcycles, 68 tricycles in Kano
Kiyawa said that the police enforcement action carried out between January 1 and 7, 2026, led to the arrest of…
Matriculation: Kogi Poly warns against exam fraud, cultism
The Rector congratulated the new students and assured them of providing a student-centred learning environment, supported by improved infrastructure, modern…
Kamaru Usman speaks on leakage of discussion with Anthony Joshua
In the the since-deleted video, Joshua who was seen with bandages on his head and neck, told Usman that the…
NCAA vows stiffer sanctions on domestic airlines over flight delays
The NCAA had in its ‘Summary of Airline Flight Performance’ said at least least 845 flights were either delayed or…
“Don’t approach me, the law can’t be bent,” Judge warns lawyers in Malami Trial
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Malami alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and son, Abubakar Abdulaziz…
Ex-COAS Faruk Yahaya takes legal action over defamatory terrorism claims
Gen. Yahaya said his legal action was not only to protect his personal honour but also to uphold professionalism, truth,…
Five officials feared killed in gunmen attack on old Oyo National Park
The source said that the bodies of the victims are yet to be recovered, as they are believed to be…
What Nigeria can learn from GSS coastal security approach
In riverine environments, this is costly. Water routes shift. Criminal tactics evolve quickly. Local rhythms are subtle. Criminal groups understand…
Kaduna: Police foil attempt to kidnap 76 children, nab 3 suspects
According to him, the rescue of the children followed information received by the police at about 8pm last Monday that…
Five dead, 7 injured in truck, car head-on-collision in Kogi
The FRSC explained that 12 people were involved in the accident and that the remaining seven occupants sustained bruises, fractures,…
Why we can’t meet some demands of resident doctors – FG
The minister explained that while the government remains committed to improving healthcare workers’ remuneration, such reviews must be balanced against…
Gunmen abduct photojournalist in Kaduna
Usman, a retired staff of Africa Independent Television (AIT), Kaduna Station, and formerly of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Kaduna,…