Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Niger Coup: On Russian mercenaries, NATO forces and looming proxy wars in ECOWAS
President Bola Tinubu, on behalf of ECOWAS, raised special envoys, comprising former Nigerian leader, General Abdulsalam Abubakar; the Sultan of…
17 Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush by terrorists
The Nigerien Military has confirmed that 17 of its soldiers were killed by suspected jihadists in an attack the country’s…
Gov. Adeleke inaugurates caretaker chairpersons for Osun LGAs
The inauguration of the Caretaker members will take place at the Car park of the Bola Ige House, Abere ,…
Terrorist kingpin Dogo Gide claims responsibility for NAF helicopter crash in Niger
The Nigeria Air Force said the MI-171 helicopter was on a casualty evacuation mission before it crashed.
‘Be prepared for heavy rainfalls, floods’ – Lagos alerts residents
According to Lagos State Government, the warning has become necessary to avoid preventable loss of lives and properties that usually…
Kano governor Yusuf admonishes law enforcement agents on criminal justice law
He said good knowledge of the ACJ (2019) Law by prosecutors and investigators will go a long way towards aiding…
FIBA qualifier: Mali halts D’Tigers progress
Nigeria, who lost to Senegal in their opening game, looked set to bounce back from the defeat but unfortunately could…
DG NILDS urges state assemblies to domesticate laws on protection of women, girls
Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, the Director General of NILDS, gave the charge during a sensitization programme on “Women Peace and Security…
No federal university is allowed to charge tuition, FG insists
FG faulted claims that the signing of the students loan act was responsible for some of the hike in charges…
Kogi governorship election: SDP announces campaign council
The SDP Campaign Council is made up of top- rate technocrats, seasoned professionals and seasoned politicians.
Gov. Sule to Al-Makura, Adamu: Count me out of your political woes
By NKRUMAH BANKONG-OBI/Lafia The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule has denied a newspaper report linking him to perceived political…
Gunmen in Hijab kidnap Zamfara merchant
After invading Haji Isiya's residence, they thereafter abducted him before any intervention could come from the security personnel.
Tinubu: There will be no increase in price of petrol
“We repeat, the president affirms that there will be no increase in the pump price of petroleum motor spirit.
VP Shettima excited by Google’s N1.2b grant initiative
Vice President Kashim Shettima and the executives of Google at the meeting in his office on Tuesday
Ogun governor appoints Lekan Adeniran chief press secretary
The new CPS also worked with the Compass, Next and National Mirror newspapers.
Edo dep. gov. Shaibu, APC chieftain in war of words over ₦6m fine
Asuen who was Edo south senatorial candidate of the party in the last national assembly election, made the allegation in…
Gunmen invade Plateau school, kill teacher couple
The couple, said to be newly-wedded were participating in a meeting to compile results of students in preparation for the…
Kidnappers release Nasarawa traditional ruler, wife after 8 days
Nasarawa governor Sule Abdullahi announced the release of the traditional ruler and his wife while inaugurating his commissioners in Lafia…
21-year-old filmmaker wins SDGs Short Film Challenge N1m grand prize
The SDGs Film Challenge was organized jointly by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable…
Over 500,000 people to grace this year’s Irepa/Aba Drum festival of Igara
The festival which is celebrated every seven years of lunar calendar and six years of Gregorian calendar, would be in…
Over 300 AAU students inducted as teachers by TRCN
In his welcome address, the Chairman of the 6th induction ceremony and Acting Vice-Chancellor, of the University, Prof. Asomwan Adagbonyin,…
Ijaw youths protest killing of member by policeman in Rivers
Addressing the protesters, Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Nwonyi Emeka, assured the youths that the Policeman involved in the…
Kano govt kicks off campaign to plant over one million trees
The tree planting campaign launched at Kano Central Eid Grand, Kofar Mata, will run for two weeks as part of…
Six arrested for assaulting Emir of Kano
A group of persons had organized themselves in a disturbing manner, chanting provocative slogans against the Emir of Kano, who…
Breaking: Bobrisky loses father, moments after requesting a bikini
Debola Okuneye, a son of the deceased, confirmed the news of Bobrisky father's demise. "
‘Southeast told it voted LP when it demanded for more ministerial slots’
This is why we must begin to play politics that will favour the Southeast at the national level because the…
NJC disowns purported letter to Kebbi Chief Judge
The NJC, In a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Information, Soji Oye, said that there was no…
DRF vital to health sector, Kano commissioner tells Ebonyi delegation
Kano state government has never injected a dime into the DRF and delightedly stated that there was never out of…
Katsina govt unveils plans to establish football academy
A statement by Mohammed Ibrahim Kaula, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Umaru Dikko Radda indicated that, "the initiative aims to…
Gov. Otti bans commercial motorcycle operations in Umuahia, Aba
Also, security agencies have been directed to arrest any individual caught violating this order, for possible prosecution.