Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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…
Edo places order for new CNG-buses to boost free transport scheme
The State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, made the disclosure in his Independence Day speech.
Edo Gov. Obaseki inaugurates 186 aides
The appointees are from Ikpoba-Okha, Oredo, Ovia South West, Ovia North East, and Orhionmwon local government areas in Edo South…
Kogi APC demands justice for its member killed at SDP rally
“We have invited you today to brief you of certain developments as we race to November 1 1, 2023. Chief…
Rivers: Over 30 people burnt to death at illegal oil refining site
Dr. Chidi Lloyd, the Chairman of Emohua local government area confirmed the tragic incident on Monday.
Ex- Nigerian Chief Justice of The Gambia honoured as Democracy Icon
Fagbenle, a deeply religious man, was in the eyes of the storm in 2016 over the political impasse in The…
Odia Ofeimun: Celebrating a writer in pursuit of the common good
Odia Ofeimum, whom the distinguished guests had gathered to celebrate, expressed his appreciation for their commitment to the progress of…
Bauchi NNPP’s governorship candidate Haliru Jika returns to APC
Jika dumped the NNPP and took his APC membership card at Kafin Madaki ward in Ganjuwa local government in the…
‘No office of First Lady of Senate President for Akpabio’s wife’
Some reports had indicated that senators were angry with the Senate President Godswill Akpabio over creation of office of the…
Police: 5 lives lost, 17 vehicles burnt in Delta petrol tanker fire
According to the police in Delta State, the victims of the tanker fire explosion were mostly youths who were scooping…
Borno CJTF President battles allegation of misappropriation of 13 Hilux vehicles
The leadership of Borno CJTF unanimously decided to suspend Lawan Ja’afar, over the misappropriation of some Hilux vehicles given to…
Wike woos FCT residents, urges prompt payment of taxes, ground rents
Wike reiterates the determination of his administration to enhance the infrastructural development of the FCT and improve essential social services…
FCTA foils attempt to begin construction on revoked lands
The Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, had revoked 165 plots of land in the FCT for non-development of…
Ganduje discusses how to stop coups in West Africa with Ghanaian counterpart
Ganduje spoke while receiving a delegation from Ghana's ruling party led by Ntim at the APC National headquarters, Abuja.
First Lady Remi Tinubu: My husband not a magician
The first lady also assured Nigerians that her husband had made wider consultations with the international community and great world…
Campaign violence: Kogi Police Commissioner indicts SDP’s Ajaka
The statement was a sequel to a report of an alleged attack on the SDP Campaign train at Koton-Karfe where…
Ogun allays fears of occupiers of govt’s lands in Ifo LG
Adoboyejo told the stakeholders that the State government is humane and is determined to improve the livelihood of the people…
Ex-Rep Agbo advises FG on how to strengthen war against drug abuse, trafficking
Dr. Agbo who expressed his appreciation to the Abuja chapter of PSN for recognising his contribution to the war against…
Egbetokun orders probe of alleged theft of N80m by officers in Rivers
Joe had on September 22 petitioned Egbetokun on behalf of one Mr. Atubi Davidson, a pipeline surveillance contractor over the…
Kano: How CP Gumel arrested 1229 suspects in 145 days
Five kidnapped victims were also rescued and re-united with their families, while over 222 repentant criminals were pardoned and reformed.
LP’s Eradiri insists Diri must justify use of N30bn to complete 10-km road
While inaugurating the project recently in Yenagoa, Diri put the cost of the 10.2- km road at N30 billion.
Firefight in Anambra: 4 IPOB/ESN gunmen shot dead
The encounter between the troops and the IPOB/ESN irredentist group took place on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.
Katsina varsity students fight over female schoolmate, one dead
Katsina Police Command spokesperson, ASP Aliyu Abubakar-Sadiq, disclosed this in a statement issued in Katsina on Saturday.