Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Jigawa governor Namadi makes new appointments
Moreso, the Governor also approved the appointment of Haruna Mairiga as the new Executive Secretary, Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency…
E.S. Olarinde and Afe Babalola University
She has ensured that Afe Babalola university is linked to diverse institutions of higher learning both within Africa and beyond.
SDGs: FG commits to strengthening Nigeria’s food system
Convener, United Nations Forum on Sustainable Standards, UNFSS, Dr Sanjo Faniran, noted that food systems transformation is non-negotiable.
Nigerian troops intercept truckload of Indian hemp being smuggled from Ghana
He explained that the troops acted on a tipoff and conducted stop-and-search operations on Ajilete Road in Yewa South Local…
“I am clean of doping violation charge” – Tobi Amusan declares
Tobi set the current world record of 12.12 seconds for Women’s 100m hurdles at the 2022 World Athletics Championships held…
Subsidy removal: Aremu urges FG to widen scope of negotiation
Petrol price went up on Tuesday, sparking outcry by many motorists who were still battling with the earlier increase that…
Plateau crisis: Troops arrest over 1,000 cows, sheep grazing on farmlands
Communities in Mangu LG of Plateau State have witnessed incessant attacks from gunmen suspected to be herdsmen in the past…
Women’s World Cup will win over sceptics, says Infantino
The ninth edition of the Women’s World Cup runs from July 20 to Aug. 20.
Nasarawa Assembly crisis: Ogazi, Balarabe factions fail to reach agreement
Ogazi send a text message that the meeting ended in a deadlock and expressed hope that they will meet again…
Exchange rate: TETFUND mulls suspension of foreign scholarship
The Executive Secretary of the fund, Mr Sonny Echono made this known at a public hearing on alleged missing N2.3…
AIU charges Tobi Amusan with doping test violation
Tobi Amusan announced the shocking development in a post on her Instagram page early Wednesday morning.
Tinubu: APC reacts to tweet by notorious fake news vendor Jackson Ude
APC maintained that Tinubu won the Feb. 25 presidential election without a doubt.
US Coast Guard undertakes peer review of Nigerian maritime domain
Dr. Jamoh also declared the readiness of NIMASA to cooperate with the US Coast Guard team to close all identified…
Nigeria Police Academy to introduce courses in education, other areas
"The institution was transformed into a degree award institution in 2013. Since then, the Academy has passed out four sets;…
IBB’s family excited over renaming of Women Centre after Maryam
Alhaji Mohammed Babangida, first son of the deceased former First Lady, relayed the family’s gratitude on Tuesday in Abuja during…
Kano governor Yusuf announces new appointments
Dr. Tukur Dayyabu Minjibir was appointed the Managing Director, Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO);
Fubara to GOC: Do our laws permit individuals to brandish AK-47s?
Fubara charged the Army to assert full force and clamp down and bring to justice criminal elements who maintain armed…
Abia: Notorious kidnapper Kingsley Ogbonna busted, victim freed
However, the kidnap victim was rescued after five days in the custody of Ogbonna after his arrest following information from…
Court stops Kano anti-graft commission from investigating ‘missing’ N100bn LG funds
he Court presided over by Justice S.A. Amobeda, also stopped Kano anti-graft commission and its agents from inviting, investigating, arresting,…
FRSC to appeal court ruling restricting it to Federal Highways
The appellate court on Monday affirmed the judgment of the Federal High Court, which held that the FRSC can only…
Why coup should be seen as organised crime – Buratai
By Sumaila Ogbaje Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said that coup should be seen as…
Ganduje tackles CSO over alleged Kano N10bn CCTV camera project
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The immediate-past Governor of Kano state, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Tuesday, reacted to insinuations by a…
Hike in petrol price: Ogun motorists, commuters in shock
Onabanjo said that it was unbelievable that the fuel that he bought for N488 per litre at one of the…
Tejumola Olaniyan Foundation: Osundare blames African rulers for mass migrations
The theme of the launch organized by members of the Teju Olaniyan Foundation to celebrate and immortalize the works of…
Rivers: Toddler mauled to death by family’s dogs buried
The two dogs who attacked the toddler on Monday have also been killed with lethal injections.
Kogi election: Suit seeking to sack Ododo as APC candidate dismissed
In the judgment, Justice Egwuatu held that contrary to the claim of Achimugu, evidence showed that Ododo resigned his appointment…
Peter Obi sends message to Obidients, others on celebration of his 62nd birthday
In a post of his twitter handle on Monday, Obi, said just like he had done for the past two…
Soyinka fires another salvo at Sulu Gambari, makes three demands
By Nehru Odeh Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has taken his verbal war with the Emir of Ilorin Sulu Gambari…
Ganduje tackles Abba Yusuf over Tinubu’s palliative package
This coming on the heels of a statement earlier released by Press Secretary to the state Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Garba…
Alleged certificate forgery: Classmate, teacher testify for Senator at Kaduna tribunal
The APC candidate is challenging the election of the Kaduna North Senator, claiming that he did not attend some schools…