Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Oborevwori assigns portfolios to commissioners, none for information, justice
The governor’s approval for assignment of portfolios is contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government,…
Traditional religion worshippers demand Isese Pilgrimage Board
By Adebisi Sogbade After at least four states of the South West declared August 20 a public holiday for the…
How DG, Director cornered jobs for ‘their people’ in NIHSA
In a swift reaction, the Chairman of the committee, Rep. Yusuf Gagdi, said the committee frowned at the revelation that…
I-G to Nigerians: Stop taking complaints against police to social media
Egbetokun said his mission of Police administration was to put in place professional, service-driven, rule of law-compliant and people-friendly police…
Tinubu appoints new bosses for NIMC, Technical Aid Corps
President Tinubu also directed the commencement of 90-day pre-retirement leave for the outgoing NIMC DG, Engr Aliyu Aziz, with effect…
Oborevwori swears in 26 commissioners, warns against ethnic politics
Oborevwori said that the commissioners should continue the process of filling job vacancies in the ministries, departments and agencies but…
Pastor arrested, church sealed over electrocution of 5 people in Port Harcourt
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers Government has arrested an assistant pastor and sealed a church (names withheld) over electrocution of…
African Union suspends Niger, rejects engagements of private military companies
The decision to suspend Niger from AU membership was made by the Peace and Security Council of the AU Commission…
Police smash 3 notorious cable vandals in Ogun
Spokesperson for Ogun police command, SP Omolola Odutola in a statement identified the suspects as Saliu Ashimiu, Awolu Ibrahim, and…
‘No more paper files’- Edo govt to deploy e-platforms for governance
Edo State Head of Service, Barrister Anthony Okungbowa said staff would no longer be required to move files from one…
Police rescue 5 kidnapped passengers, 4 others in Rivers
The Rivers Police Commissioner added that on August 15,2023 one Future Wokoma and Gift Eze of Ahoada East Local Government…
Kogi election: Gov. Bello’s aide joins SDP, says APC dead
ECOMOG, who was an elected local government chairman, was removed and later appointed as a special adviser to the governor.
Gov. Radda inaugurates committees on TSA, pension reform, forest management
The Katsina State Chief Executive urged them to come up with robust suggestions on how to better implement TSA in…
Katsina governor visits hospitals, promises to enhance healthcare sector
Governor Radda spent quality time with patients in various hospitals, during which he interacted with them and assured them of…
CSOs write Tinubu over over alleged plan to bribe Kano tribunal judges
The CSOs submitted the petition to Governor Abba Yusuf after a peaceful protest which took them from Kofar Nassarawa area…
Gagdi felicitates Lalong, says he’s labour friendly leader
The member representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam federal constituency of Plateau State in the House of Representatives, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has…
Enoh vows to transform sports sector despite not being ‘an active participant’
Enoh also used the occasion to send a goodwill message to Nigerian athletes representing the country at the ongoing 2023…
Wale Edun assumes duty at finance ministry
Edun said President Bola Tinubu has set goals on macro, fiscal and monetary policies, and measures for the country to…
Tuggar promises to unveil ‘four Ds’ foreign affairs policy for Nigeria
Tuggar said said the new policy will be geared towards repositioning Nigeria at the pinnacle of visionary and global decision…
Rivers man escapes lynching for robbing sex worker after patronizing her
The man whose name could not be ascertained, had allegedly snatched a bag of money belonging to a sex worker…
Reps panel reschedules hearing on job racketeering
The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, said this was to enable heads of agencies, parastatals, departments and…
German court rejects lawsuit alleging COVID vaccine side effects
The woman had demanded compensation for pain and suffering she claimed were caused by a vaccine.
Revealed: How 30 students of AAU wrote exams, graduated while living abroad
A member of the Special Intervention Team (SIT) of the University, Mr. Austin Osakue, revealed this last weekend, while submitting…
Kwara student reveals secrets of his 9As in WASC
Adesina, who also scored 298 in the last examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), said: “I…
Breaking: Fagbemi, Maman take oath as swearing -in of Tinubu’s ministers begins
The first batch of the ministers- designate sworn in was led by Lateef Fagbemi, the designated Minister of Justice and…
Nigerian Red Cross marks Humanitarian Day
This year, the Nigerian Red Cross Society draws attention to the theme #NoMatterWhat, which encapsulates the organization's steadfast resolve to…
Sen. Aduda leads Kogi PDP Caretaker Committee
The Caretaker Committee was constituted after extensive consultations with the Kogi State PDP Stakeholders.
Why we’ve not commenced distribution of FG’s food palliatives – Osun govt
Osun state government, in a statement, said while is still waiting for the last truck of 600 bags of rice…
ECOWAS says Niger junta’s 3-year transition plan unacceptable
Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security insisted that the regional body would no longer accept prolonged…
What we expect from Simon Lalong – Labour leaders
The former Plateau State Governor is one of the 45 ministers- designate that will be constituted into the cabinet of…