Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Lagos fire: Family seeks building assessment, shuts historical mosque
The Sunmonu Animashaun Family sympathises with all residents, business concerns, traders and everyone who uses the affected buildings.
Opposition exploiting ignorance on tax reform – Minister
Salako said some of those criticizing the policy haven't studied it properly.
History, youths, nerves converge as Algeria, DR Congo renew AFCON rivalry
The Desert Foxes have kept clean sheets in both AFCON meetings and remain unbeaten against DR Congo in seven encounters…
Defending champions faces hungry neighbours as Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso clash in AFCON last 16
Overall, the teams have met 20 times, with Côte d’Ivoire recording eight wins, nine draws and only three defeats against…
Nnamani denies apologising to Peter Obi over past remarks
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Former Enugu governor, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has denied claims that he apologized to the 2023 presidential candidate…
AFCON 2025: Amokachi hails rising underdogs, backs local coaches’ growing influence
He tipped Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria to advance, while acknowledging the possibility of surprises.
APC can’t guarantee Fubara 2027 ticket – Yilwatda
Fubara had declared himself as the ‘001 of APC’ after he defected to the ruling party some weeks ago.
Reps minority caucus begins probe of alleged forgery in tax laws
The Committee will scrutinize copies of the actual tax laws passed by the National Assembly to ascertain if they were…
Burst tyre, speeding blamed as 15 passengers escape death in Osun accident
According to him, a total 16 passengers were involve in the accident with only one sustaining severe injuries while the…
Ondo mother, son arrested over alleged attempt to use boy for money ritual
Adewale and her 28 year-old son were arrested following on a tip-off from a concerned citizen, who reported a suspected…
“You’re truly a reformer,” Ooni of Ife hails Zulum
The Ooni, who is the Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) was in the Borno to attend the combined…
AFCON 2025: Old guard endures as new stars rise in group-stage spotlight
Across six groups and 24 matches, decorated African Footballers of the Year and rising talents shaped results, lifted performances and…
Gov. Bago excited as survivor of tanker explosion gives birth
Saratu Mohammed was one of the survivors of the petrol tanker explosion that occurred on Oct. 21, 2025, in Essa…
Obi’s ADC defection unlikely to shift 2027 politics — Don
According to him, Obi’s 2023 electoral surge, especially in the South-East, where LP won several seats, was unlikely to be…
2026: Adelabu raises hope of reliable power supply
He urged Nigerians to protect power infrastructure and adopt energy-efficient practices, describing them as vital national contributions.
2027: Tinubu not weakened by opposition realignment, Uzodimma affirms
The Imo State Governor said Tinubu’s leadership record remained a strong foundation for public support across the country.
NDA issues alert on fake admission letters
Koyangiya said the public was strongly advised to disregard such letters or messages claiming to offer admission into NDA.
Wamakko seeks support Tinubu’s ‘good intentions’ for Nigeria
He added that development cannot be achieved without challenges, urging Nigerians to understand and support the president’s good intentions for…
Anthony Joshua’s driver arraigned for ‘dangerous driving causing death’
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) had in a statement on Monday blamed speeding and wrongful overtaking for the incident.
AFCON 2025: Atlas Lions chase history as Tanzania dare to dream
Overall, the teams have met eight times across competitions, with Morocco winning seven, scoring in all matches and keeping five…
Four arrested for stabbing Kano NSCDC volunteer to death
The Corps’ State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, had expressed deep condolences to the family of the deceased and reassured residents of…
Court suspends Kwankwaso’s loyalist, Suleiman-Dungurawa as Kano NNPP Chairman
Meanwhile, the State Executive Committee of the NNPP had affirmed nomination of Hon. Abdullahi Zubairu-Abiya as acting chairman of the…
Fubara loyalist collapses Rivers PDP faction into Wike’s camp
Ewor announced the dissolution of his faction of PDP into the Aaron Chukwemeka-led committee supported by Wike during the Minister's…
1xBet AFCON 2025: History, numbers collide as South Africa face Cameroon in Rabat
Interestingly, current Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos once led Cameroon, adding intrigue to this knockout showdown.
Group plotting protest over tax laws in disarray over ₦300m bribery allegation
Abdullahi said the initial support for the planned protest was out of concern for Nigerians grappling with economic hardship with…
Mutfwang: Why I dumped PDP for APC
the governor, who promised an all-inclusive system in spite of the change in party, called on the people of the…
Resist policies that entrench poverty, PDP chieftain urges Nigerians
Chief Amuzu urged Nigerians not to normalise hardship or resign themselves to despair, stressing that democracy places power in the…
Ogun: Army reacts to viral video on non-payment of allowances, extortion by soldiers
Idereghi Samuel Akari, Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 35 Artillery Brigade, said this in a statement issued on Friday in…
‘Why University of Gambia renamed faculty after ex-AfDB President Adesina’
In The Gambia, the AfDB under Adesina financed the Senegambia Bridge, a landmark project that has significantly reduced travel time…
Soludo’s govt fumes over alleged ‘abomination’ by Bianca Ojukwu
"To confer title on a non-native or resident of a community the traditional ruler must confirm in writing that such…