Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
NEC: How States, LGs will spend N5bn palliative
By Ismail Abdulaziz The N5 billion palliative fund approved for each state of the Federation and the FCT will be…
Lai Mohammed offers services of his PR consultancy firm to Tinubu’s govt
The minister said this on Thursday in Abuja when he led a delegation of the firm, Bruit Costaud, affiliate of…
‘Tinubu will ensure every kobo of Nigeria’s revenue counts’
Zacch Adedeji gave the assurance at the one-day hybrid sensitisation workshop on the published “Guidelines for Private Sector Response to…
Over 60 migrants presumed dead in Cape Verde boat disaster
According to the International Organisation on Migration (IOM) on Thursday, a total of 101 people were on board the boat…
Rep Gagdi chides MDAs for excluding children of ‘common man’ from job opportunities
Gagdi also noted that many of the agencies do not reflect federal character in their employment, leading to a situation…
Breastfeeding: UNICEF urges Kano govt. to approve 6 months leave for nursing mothers
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The United Nation Children Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday, urged Kano state government to extend paid maternity leave…
Kano govt. hails tribunal judge for ‘exposing attempt to bribe her’
Justice Azinge had accused a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) of making himself available for politicians to use him penetrate…
Group highlights OSSAP-SDGs’ laudable milestones
Orelope-Adefulire's strategic vision, collaborative partnerships, and innovative endeavours positioned Nigeria as a trailblazer in the implementation of the SDGs.
84-year-old Edo man Gabriel Ahuwa kills 75-year-old wife for refusing him sex
Speaking with journalists, the father of seven children alleged that his wife refused to have sex with him for a…
Jigawa exco approves N44.7bn supplementary budget
According to him, the supplementary Budget was necessitated by increase in revenue expenses due to removal of fuel subsidy.
Gov. Abiodun reveals plans to turn Ogun into rice capital of Nigeria
Abiodun who said the farm will the largest in Nigeria when completed spoke during the commissioning of the first phase…
First Bank: Court adjourns suit as shareholders’ battle gets messier
Justice Oweibo had on August 14 warned FBN Holdings' Group Managing Director, Nnamdi Okonkwo, not to disobey the order restraining…
UNICEF makes case for children, women on criminal justice law
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The Kano Field Office of the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), has advanced strong case for children…
Kano govt warns Sabon Gari residents against environmental pollution
Sule Garo also observed that part of the causes of bad roads in the area is due to indiscriminate disposal…
Why I’m in love with Alaafin’s wife – Portable
Portable maintained Dami had always been his fan, even before the Alaafin's demise, adding that he went into the relationship…
Police to flag off ‘Operation Zero Crime’ in Rivers
The one-week programme, initiated by the State Commissioner of Police, Emeka Polycarp Nwonyi, is to ensure safe and crime free…
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