Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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.
Ogun company drags police officer to court over land dispute with Winners Chapel
The mining company accused Adegbite who is serving with Zone 2 Command, Onikan in Lagos state of abusing his privileged…
Kano anti-graft czar vows to keep fishing out corrupt public officers
According to him, the Commission has a Court of Appeal judgment that allows it to investigate, not only executive members…
Kano: Gov. Yusuf declares free maternal healthcare
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Kano Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Sunday, declared free maternal healthcare services in the state, during…
Record signing Kane says he joined Bayern to win titles
The 30-year-old Kane joined Bayern on a four-year deal on Saturday for a reported 100 million euros (109.44 million dollars)…
Kogi election: ADC says PDP’s Dino Melaye scammed by fake defectors
ADC said its candidate, Leke Abejide, remains the front runner in the race to Lugard House and that Melaiye's handlers…
Five die in Anambra lone accident
The Toyota Sienna driver negotiated a bend while on speed, which made the vehicle to somersault three times, leading to…
Why I paid unscheduled visits to Lagos hospitals – Sanwo-Olu
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu pays unscheduled visit to General Hospital, Odan and the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital.
Gov. Yusuf asks police to renew fight against criminals in Kano
Gov. Yusuf made the appeal while receiving the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun and his management…
BBNaija after party: And Ilebaye, Soma wept: Read why
Aside from weeping last night, Ilebaye and Soma have one thing in common. They were both evicted at the early…
ECOWAS versus Niger: Who is fooling who ?
To say that this would be an ECOWAS versus Niger war as opposed to a de facto Nigeria versus Niger…
ICPC hosts dialogue on corruption, social norms and behavioural change
The event, scheduled for Tuesday, 15th August, 2023 is aimed at addressing negative social norms bedeviling the country while provoking…
Rivers: Family of drowned teenager alleges foul play, seeks justice
Earlier reports had indicated that the family of the deceased hurriedly buried his corpse and did not want matter investigated…
ECOWAS Parliament holds extra-ordinary session on Niger coup
Niger’s military last month imprisoned President Mohamed Bazoum and assumed power, drawing condemnation from international powers and raising the spectre…
‘Highly unpatriotic, wicked’- Military rejects calls to sabotage Nigeria’s democracy
Nigerian military hierarchy says it detests any attempt by any individual or group to instigate the law abiding military to…