Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Obaseki, Shaibu face-off: New facts emerge
"The Deputy Governor had boasted over two months ago of using Wike system in Edo, adding that, he is likewise…
Lagos bolt driver Adeniran robs passenger, blames hike in fuel price
Lagos police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, told journalists that Adeniran committed the offence on the 8th July, 2023 at about…
Police smash 62 deadly armed robbers, drug peddlers, others in Kano
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Police in Kano, on Friday, paraded 62 criminals arrested for various offenses, at different locations across the…
Unemployed Lagos man rapes lady, forces her to take abortion pills
The police charged Temitope, whose address was not given with rape and felony to wit attempt to procure abortion.
Tinubu lists actions already taken by Nigeria against Niger Republic coup plotters
The President stated this in a letter he wrote to the Senate informing it of the resolutions agreed on by…
Lagos man Ife Adekoya lures 12-year-old into bush, rapes her
Adekoya who was arraigned on July 26 was remanded at Kirikiri Maximum Prison, pending the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPPs)…
AAU suspends payment of salary to top officials over alleged negligence
AAU said that the decision was informed by “the non-compliance of some Deans of Faculty and Heads of Departments to…
Woman dies from drinking too much water
After consuming multiple bottles of water in a short span, she went home, where she passed out in her garage.
Jigawa governor Namadi appoints 6 Perm Secs, redeploys 3
This was contained in a statement signed by Jigawa State Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Hussaini Ali
Kano govt approves N7 billion for projects
The state Commissioner for Information, Malam Halilu Dantiye, hinted this while addressing journalists on the outcome of the two recent…
Kano Health Commissioner excited by turnout for polio immunisation
Dr. Labaran said that his supervisory team has gone round various areas of the local Government across the state, describing…
Kano needs N60bn to rehabilitate primary schools, says Commissioner
Kano commissioner for Education made this known while receiving officials of UNICEF Nigeria, State Field office, led by Mr. Rahama…
Ogun Assembly confirms Gov. Abiodun’s commissioner-nominees
The confirmation of the nominees was thereafter done through a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Yusuf Sheriff, seconded by…
Senator Annie Okonkwo humanist par excellence
Senator Annie Okonkwo won a seat in the 7th Senate to represent the good people of Anambra Central Senatorial District…
Labour protest: FRSC speaks on protester in special marshal’s regalia
By Victor Nwachukwu The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has unveiled the identity of a man seen in its Special…
Niger Republic coup: Atiku commends, warns ECOWAS leaders
Atiku who is the presidential candidate of PDP in the 2023 election warned ECOWAS countries not to attempt to use…
Amy Okonkwo powers D’Tigress to another Afrobasket final
Amy Okonkwo recorded 23 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and one block to help the D'Tigress get pass Rwanda who…
Fuel subsidy removal: Ondo Govt. announces palliatives
By Segun Giwa Ondo State Government on Thursday announced a comprehensive palliative package to alleviate the harsh effect of petrol…
Enugu Assembly clears Gov. Mba’s 15 commissioner-nominees
Fielding questions from the lawmakers, Mr Lawrence Eze, a commissioner-nominee, said if given the Works portfolio, he would ensure that…
Father, son arrested over alleged N4bn sleaze in Kano
PCACC stated in Kano on Thursday that the company’s bank account and that of Association of Compassionate Friends were used…
Ganduje: APC national legal adviser El-Marzuq resigns
El-Marzuq resigned few hours after the emergence of former Kano governor Abdullahi Ganduje as the national chairman of APC at…
In loving memory of Senator Annie Okonkwo
Sen. Okonkwo was an accomplished politician, a loving husband, father, and a grandfather who left a legacy of service, leadership,…
What Ogun lawmakers said about Gov. Abiodun’s commissioner – nominees
According to the Minority Leader, all the nominees were tested hands that had held sway as Commissioners and had performed…
NSF 2024: Abiodun inaugurates LOC, promises best national sports festival ever
While inaugurating the Committee, Gov. Abiodun assured that the State is prepared to surpass achievements recorded during the last edition…
Just In: Ganduje emerges APC National Chairman, Basiru as Secretary
The election of Ganduje and Sen. Basiru followed resignation of Abdullahi Adamu and Senator Iyiola Omisore as the National Chairman…
Pete Edochie releases another bombshell on son Yul
Edochie has unequivocally condemned Yul's marriage to Judy. He was once quoted as saying in an interview that he only…
Edo trains vigilante operatives, hunters on weapon handling, others
Omomia disclosed that the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has donated bikes for logistics to support the training.
Edo lawmakers grill Controller of Works over deplorable federal roads
The lawmakers expressed displeasure over the abandonment of construction works on federal roads in Edo state, thereby making them impassable…
“We celebrities are human too,” Eniola Badmus cries out
Badmus made this statement on her Facebook page on Wednesday 3 August, 2013, while expressing her disaffection at the way…
Senate begs protesting workers for 7 days to resolve their demands
The Senate set up the committee after the workers forcefully gained entrance into the National Assembly by pulling down the…