Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
‘How ex-banker Gift Igbinosun defrauded two persons of N14.9m in Edo’
Igbinosun was paraded by the spokesperson of Edo Police Command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, in Benin on Friday.
‘An insult taken too far’- Simon Ekpa reacts to IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu’s letter
"As the Prime Minister of Biafra under the leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, I call on all Biafrans to disregard…
Global economic growth to drop to 3.0% in 2023-24, says IMF
IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update Report for July 2023: “Near-Term Resilience, Persistent Challenges” released on Tuesday.
Edo govt unveils plans for kickoff of Agric College
The Commissioner also stated that the Institution's educational standards are comparable to those of top-tier universities, and are also the…
Ani, ex- finance minister, to establish vehicle assembly plant, build new palace
Ani revealed his plans when members of Ikoneto Community paid him a solidarity visit on Friday in Calabar.
25th anniversary: NAOWA raises alarm about activities of scammers
According to NAOWA, the scammers have been circulating messages, banners and fliers on social media asking for monetary donations for…
Russia signs military deals with 40 African states, Putin says
Putin stated that African states received a wide range of weapons and technology, some for free “with the aim of…
‘Exiled’ Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin hails Niger coup, touts services
The voice message was the latest sign that Prigozhin and his men remain active in Africa, where they still have…
UEFA fines Chelsea N850m, kicks Juventus from European competition
Chelsea said in a statement the owners became aware of potential impropriety when carrying out a “thorough due diligence process”…
Nigerian troops kill 59 terrorists, rescue 88 victims from kidnappers
As at 28 July 23, the military has neutralised 59 terrorists, arrested a total number of 88 criminals, 10 kidnappers,…
Terrorism charges: Why court denied Eze Ndigbo Nwajagu bail
Nwajagu was arrested by operatives of State Security Services over an alleged threat to invite members of the Indigenous People…
Fubara appoints Acting Chief Medical Director for RSUTH
Prof Alikor takes over from Dr Friday Aaron who has just completed his five years tenure.
Gov. Sule submits list of 17 commissioner nominees to Nasarawa Assembly
The lawmakers also approved the governor’s request for appointment of 20 special advisers.
473 die in road traffic crashes in Niger in 18 months – FRSC
Tsukwam said that in view of the high number of deaths recorded through RTCs in the state, the command was…
Umahi hails Tinubu for ‘fulfilling his promise during the trying period’
Umahi, the Deputy Senate Majority Leader is one of the 28 ministerial nominees whose names were forwarded to the Senate…
Immunisation: Nigeria has 100 LGAs with Zero-Dose children – UNICEF
The UNICEF chief said “zero-dose children remain vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases, along with un/under-immunised or “missed dose” children, which refers…
Fubara re-awards Andoni road project, warns against sabotage
Governor Fubara gave the hint during a meeting with Andoni stakeholders and leaders of Andoni local government at the Banquet…
Sit at Home: AIG orders police personnel to neutralize IPOB/ESN elements
The AIG said the police would apply a stringent approach to fight insurgency, terrorism and other criminal activities within the…
Three notorious burglars busted in Katsina
hey were arrested for conspiracy, trespass, burglary and theft, spokesperson of the command, DSC Buhari Hamisu, disclosed this while parading…
How Russia-Africa trade increased to $18bn after 1st summit – Putin
Putin also announced that in the next four months, his government would supply at no cost 25,000–50,000 tonnes of grain…
July 2023 hottest month ever recorded in history – UN chief
In Geneva, WMO and the European Commission’s Copernicus Climate Change Service described conditions this month as “rather remarkable and unprecedented”.
FIFA Women’s W/C: We’ve so much to prove to football world — Oshoala
Oshoala came in as a substitute and her presence unsettled Australia in the 72nd minute as she scored Nigeria’s third…
Police smash deadly kidnappers, cult gang members in Rivers
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers State Police Command has arrested of one the suspects who kidnapped, killed and buried one…
Ogun govt to convert 2000 state – owned buses to use CNG
The Governor made this revelation after inspecting first successfully converted diesel and petrol bus at the state Secretariat Okemosan, Abeokuta,…
Ogun tribunal admits video evidence against Gov. Abiodun
The star witness of PDP tendered a video evidence of thugs disrupting voting in some polling units in Ogun state
Bulkachuwa to ICPC: You can’t arrest me over speech I made on senate floor
Bulkachawa said this in a suit he filed against the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), the…
WAEC opens up on alleged frustration of petitioners at election tribunals
These reports even alleged that “top WAEC Directors” at the Yaba office, received huge sums of money in several tranches…
2023 Hajj: Gov. Lawal honours pilgrim who returned $80,000
Guru-Nahuche who narrated how the incident happened in Saudi Arabia, thanked the state government for recognising her effort.
How Court foiled bid by DSS to obtain fresh detention order for Emefiele
Emefiele is facing two counts of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition preferred against him by the Federal Ministry of…
The Propagandist Exposed
Osuji disagrees with Mr. Dele Alake on the rebuttal of the report of the European Union Election Observation Mission on…