Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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…
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…