Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Rt. Rev. Saiki installed Bishop of Akoko-Edo Anglican Diocese
Saiki, who spoke shortly after his enthronement at the St James Cathedral, Igarra, promised to work with all in the…
Palliatives: Ogun to share 300,000 bags of rice
While flagging off the initiative, Abiodun revealed that the government would distribute 300,000 10kg bags of rice to cushion the…
Rivers: Group accuses Gov. Fubara of politicizing sharing of palliatives
Fubara had announced had announced that Rivers has received Federal Government's N2 billion and the 2 16,000 bags of rice…
Zamfara villagers intercept, abduct wives of bandits in tit-for-tat
The report also indicated that the community leaders and bandits' kingpins are already negotiating to resolve the stalemate.
Anxiety as heavy rains threaten conduct of Edo LG elections
There is fear that the rains which have been falling continuously for about three days could hinder a free and…
Why I will soon be left alone by myself – Prof Soyinka
Soyinka said bigotry is not limited to any religion or group of people, but cuts across religious and ethnic divides.
Ganduje: APC will win Kogi governorship election by landslide
Ganduje spoke at a dinner organised to honour the members of the APC National Campaign Council for the Kogi governorship…
Soyinka throws more punches, gives reasons Isese is more than just religion
While referencing Mubarak, Deborah Samuel Yakubu, and the many others who have had their freedoms abridged, Soyinka threw more light…
Alleged diversion of LG funds: Ogun JAAC absolves Gov. Abiodun
Speaking to lawmakers at Ogun House of Assembly on Friday, the JAAC members said every fund approved by the Committee…
Appointment spree in Kano: Gov. Yusuf appoints 57 more SSAs, 44 social media activists
The SSAs will help execute the policies, programmes and projects of the government of Kano State, Chief Press Secretary to…
ASHA Cluster urges Tinubu to sign anti- sexual harassment in tertiary institutions bill
Group appeals to President Bola Tinubu to sign Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institution (prohibition) bill into law to end harrassment…
Wanted notorious thug ‘Big Star’ arrested in Kano
Big Star was trailed and arrested after he used scissors, attacked and inflicted life-threatening injuries on one Abdulrahman Isah, (50)…
ICPC probes Reps Committee over alleged bribery, extortion
According to her, the probe of members of the ad-hoc committee followed petitions received from Premium Times and Hon. Yusuf…
Ogun Assembly shuts out journalists from probe of alleged diversion of LG funds
The lawmakers had on Thursday invited Ogun State Accountant General, Babatunde Aregbesola and members of the State Joint Account Allocation…
Jigawa governor Namadi vows to create 150 millionaires in four years
Governor Namadi spoke at the event to flag off the disbursement of grants to 1000 women for self-reliance, organized by…
Edo LG elections: 4 parties collapse structures for PDP
The political parties after in a statement read at a press conference on Friday morning in Benin, cited need to…
Ondo indigenes hail appointment of Akinjo as NDDC representative
The appointment of of Akinjo, a PDP stalwart and immediate past member, representing Ilaje/Ese -Odo Federal Constituency into NDDC Board…
BREAKING: NLC announces 2-day warning strike over fuel subsidy removal
Joe Ajaero, the President on the NLC announced the decision of the union to go on strike at a press…
ECOWAS insists military junta in Niger must hand over power immediately
The bloc also condemned the report that was in French language and making rounds on Agence France-Presse (AFP) platforms as…
How to celebrate my 57th birthday – VP Kashim Shettima
Shettima further asked his friends to join him in channeling their collective efforts towards a nobler cause.
Police recover ‘strange, first of its kind gun’ from robbery suspect in Lagos
Lagos Police Commissioner, Idowu Owohunwa said the weapon recovered from the suspect who was arrested at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday…
Tragedy in Osun: Dog mauls 5-year-old baby on mother’s back to death
She said the dog pulled the baby from her back and while she was trying to save the baby, she…
‘I earnestly weep for this place,’ Sports Minister Enoh says after tour of National Stadium Lagos
Enoh said the reason for having a stand alone ministry of sports by President Bola Tinubu was to give the…
‘My husband has not slept with me for 2 years’
On his defence, the defendant denied all allegations saying he tried his best to satisfy his wife sexually.
Ogun Assembly moves to probe alleged diversion of LG funds
Wale Adedayo, the Chairperson of Ijebu East Local Government had in a recent petition to the anti-graft agencies accused Ogun…
Shocker! What was recovered at residence of ousted Gabonese President’s son’s aide.
The bags could be seen in the video posted on Wednesday and currently making the rounds on X app (formerly…
Magnus Abe: Stop lobbying Tinubu to give me appointment
Abe, who left APC to contest for the governorship of Rivers on the platform of Social Democratic Party, SDP in…
Auchi Poly student, ticket seller shot dead in Edo
It was gathered that the student and the ticket seller were killed on Thursday afternoon, 30 August, 2023, outside Area…
We’ve deployed drones, helicopter to combat crimes in Ogun – Abiodun
Abiodun said his administration revived the OP- MESA and also set up a task force to patrol the Ogun State…
Alleged diversions of allocation: Ogun LG chairs recant, beg Gov. Abiodun
Mr Wale Adedayo, the Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, who made the allegation, was among the 18 council bosses…