Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Policeman arrested for shooting father of 3 dead in Port Harcourt
The late Alafuro Peterside, a father of three shot dead in presence of members of his family in front of…
Kano govt. donates drugs, consumables to leprosy hospital
Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, Kano Commissioner for Health who made the donation on behalf of the State Governor hinted that…
Just In: Wanted criminal Chile Maidoki surrenders to police in Kano
CP Gumel during the opening ceremony of a peace football competition between the CP Boys and City Boys, last Wednesday…
‘He said I’m dinning with his enemies’- Shaibu opens up on feud with Obaseki
Shaibu said the animosity between his and the Governor had persisted despite intervention by eminent people in the state, including…
World Cup: Powerhouses crash out narrows women football gap
In spite of starting off on a largely disappointing note, African teams made history at the 2023 edition of the…
U.S., Norway, Britain demand immediate end to fighting in Sudan
The three countries called on the parties to the Sudan conflict to respect international humanitarian law to protect civilians.
Police arrest murder suspect, POS fraudster, others in Rivers
Rivers Police Commissioner, CP Emeka Nwonyi paraded the suspects in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, during a press…
Zamfara: Police in gun battle with bandits, kill one, arrest informant
Police said operatives acted on credible intelligence that a group of armed bandits was planning to carry out the attack.
Lagos govt shuts Alapere footbridge for emergency repairs
Alapere Pedestrian Bridge was the third bridge damaged within a short period, thereby, posing challenges to infrastructural growth, given the…
Border Closure with Niger: Customs boss visits Sokoto to ensure compliance
Adeniyi visited Illela border where some trucks fully laden with goods trying to cross to Niger Republic were stuck as…
Niger coup: Northern Senators warn Tinubu, ECOWAS against military action
ECOWAS, led by Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu had last Sunday issued a 7-day ultimatum to the coup plotters in Niger…
Kogi gov. election: ADC’s Abejide meets Igala/ Bassa stakeholders
The ADC governorship candidate said that with his experience as a successful exporter, he will develop the vast cashew market…
Niger Coup: The Ulama Forum in Nigeria sends strong warning to Tinubu, ECOWAS
The Forum commends the latest diplomatic initiative of sending envoys by ECOWAS to engage the military leaders of Niger in…
Before marching to Niamey, let us pause
Nigerian soldiers can be sent into Niger, only to find out that they are essentially continuing France’s unholy wars of…
Notorious Rivers cult gang leader ‘General 2 man’ surrenders to police
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A notorious leader of Greenlander cult gang, Ikem ThankGod, aka General 2 Man of Ogbologbolo Community…
Obaseki, Shaibu face-off: New facts emerge
"The Deputy Governor had boasted over two months ago of using Wike system in Edo, adding that, he is likewise…
Lagos bolt driver Adeniran robs passenger, blames hike in fuel price
Lagos police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, told journalists that Adeniran committed the offence on the 8th July, 2023 at about…
Police smash 62 deadly armed robbers, drug peddlers, others in Kano
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Police in Kano, on Friday, paraded 62 criminals arrested for various offenses, at different locations across the…
Unemployed Lagos man rapes lady, forces her to take abortion pills
The police charged Temitope, whose address was not given with rape and felony to wit attempt to procure abortion.
Tinubu lists actions already taken by Nigeria against Niger Republic coup plotters
The President stated this in a letter he wrote to the Senate informing it of the resolutions agreed on by…
Lagos man Ife Adekoya lures 12-year-old into bush, rapes her
Adekoya who was arraigned on July 26 was remanded at Kirikiri Maximum Prison, pending the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPPs)…
AAU suspends payment of salary to top officials over alleged negligence
AAU said that the decision was informed by “the non-compliance of some Deans of Faculty and Heads of Departments to…
Woman dies from drinking too much water
After consuming multiple bottles of water in a short span, she went home, where she passed out in her garage.
Jigawa governor Namadi appoints 6 Perm Secs, redeploys 3
This was contained in a statement signed by Jigawa State Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Hussaini Ali
Kano govt approves N7 billion for projects
The state Commissioner for Information, Malam Halilu Dantiye, hinted this while addressing journalists on the outcome of the two recent…
Kano Health Commissioner excited by turnout for polio immunisation
Dr. Labaran said that his supervisory team has gone round various areas of the local Government across the state, describing…
Kano needs N60bn to rehabilitate primary schools, says Commissioner
Kano commissioner for Education made this known while receiving officials of UNICEF Nigeria, State Field office, led by Mr. Rahama…
Ogun Assembly confirms Gov. Abiodun’s commissioner-nominees
The confirmation of the nominees was thereafter done through a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Yusuf Sheriff, seconded by…
Senator Annie Okonkwo humanist par excellence
Senator Annie Okonkwo won a seat in the 7th Senate to represent the good people of Anambra Central Senatorial District…
Labour protest: FRSC speaks on protester in special marshal’s regalia
By Victor Nwachukwu The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has unveiled the identity of a man seen in its Special…