Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Kogi governorship election: Ododo floors Adeyemi at Appeal Court
By Richard Elesho The All Progressives Congress, APC candidate in the forthcoming Kogi governorship election, Usman Ododo, crossed another legal…
NIMASA DG excited by Tinubu’s creation of Marine/Blue Economy Ministry
Jamoh said that with the creation of this "long overdue ministry" it will give a massive boost to plans and…
Troubling, harrowing’ – Rep Ogene cries out as floods ravage Ogbaru again
Ogene disclosed that the recurrent flooding of Ogbaru has severely damaged the Onitsha-Atani-Ossomala-Ogwuikpele-Ndoni Road, which is the only road that…
1683 children kidnapped in Nigerian schools in 8 years – report
The consultant who developed the report, Mr Augustine Mamedu, while presenting the findings in Abuja on Thursday, also said that…
Abia: Bishop Otu arrested over lady Evangelist found dead in hotel
Earlier reports had indicated that Bishop Otu, whose church is located in Obikabia Junction Aba , Abia State, had gone…
Jigawa governor Namadi releases over N2bn to pensioners
Alhaji Kamilu Aliyu Musa said the payment covered retirees from the Jigawa State Civil Service, Local Government Councils’ service, and…
APC tackles NNPP over Kano tribunal bribery scandal
Kano state government has hailed the chairman of Kano National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, Justice Flora…
NEC: How States, LGs will spend N5bn palliative
By Ismail Abdulaziz The N5 billion palliative fund approved for each state of the Federation and the FCT will be…
Lai Mohammed offers services of his PR consultancy firm to Tinubu’s govt
The minister said this on Thursday in Abuja when he led a delegation of the firm, Bruit Costaud, affiliate of…
‘Tinubu will ensure every kobo of Nigeria’s revenue counts’
Zacch Adedeji gave the assurance at the one-day hybrid sensitisation workshop on the published “Guidelines for Private Sector Response to…
Over 60 migrants presumed dead in Cape Verde boat disaster
According to the International Organisation on Migration (IOM) on Thursday, a total of 101 people were on board the boat…
Rep Gagdi chides MDAs for excluding children of ‘common man’ from job opportunities
Gagdi also noted that many of the agencies do not reflect federal character in their employment, leading to a situation…
Breastfeeding: UNICEF urges Kano govt. to approve 6 months leave for nursing mothers
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The United Nation Children Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday, urged Kano state government to extend paid maternity leave…
Kano govt. hails tribunal judge for ‘exposing attempt to bribe her’
Justice Azinge had accused a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) of making himself available for politicians to use him penetrate…
Group highlights OSSAP-SDGs’ laudable milestones
Orelope-Adefulire's strategic vision, collaborative partnerships, and innovative endeavours positioned Nigeria as a trailblazer in the implementation of the SDGs.
84-year-old Edo man Gabriel Ahuwa kills 75-year-old wife for refusing him sex
Speaking with journalists, the father of seven children alleged that his wife refused to have sex with him for a…
Jigawa exco approves N44.7bn supplementary budget
According to him, the supplementary Budget was necessitated by increase in revenue expenses due to removal of fuel subsidy.
Gov. Abiodun reveals plans to turn Ogun into rice capital of Nigeria
Abiodun who said the farm will the largest in Nigeria when completed spoke during the commissioning of the first phase…
First Bank: Court adjourns suit as shareholders’ battle gets messier
Justice Oweibo had on August 14 warned FBN Holdings' Group Managing Director, Nnamdi Okonkwo, not to disobey the order restraining…
UNICEF makes case for children, women on criminal justice law
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The Kano Field Office of the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), has advanced strong case for children…
Kano govt warns Sabon Gari residents against environmental pollution
Sule Garo also observed that part of the causes of bad roads in the area is due to indiscriminate disposal…
Why I’m in love with Alaafin’s wife – Portable
Portable maintained Dami had always been his fan, even before the Alaafin's demise, adding that he went into the relationship…
Police to flag off ‘Operation Zero Crime’ in Rivers
The one-week programme, initiated by the State Commissioner of Police, Emeka Polycarp Nwonyi, is to ensure safe and crime free…
Niger Coup: On Russian mercenaries, NATO forces and looming proxy wars in ECOWAS
President Bola Tinubu, on behalf of ECOWAS, raised special envoys, comprising former Nigerian leader, General Abdulsalam Abubakar; the Sultan of…
17 Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush by terrorists
The Nigerien Military has confirmed that 17 of its soldiers were killed by suspected jihadists in an attack the country’s…
Gov. Adeleke inaugurates caretaker chairpersons for Osun LGAs
The inauguration of the Caretaker members will take place at the Car park of the Bola Ige House, Abere ,…
Terrorist kingpin Dogo Gide claims responsibility for NAF helicopter crash in Niger
The Nigeria Air Force said the MI-171 helicopter was on a casualty evacuation mission before it crashed.
‘Be prepared for heavy rainfalls, floods’ – Lagos alerts residents
According to Lagos State Government, the warning has become necessary to avoid preventable loss of lives and properties that usually…
Kano governor Yusuf admonishes law enforcement agents on criminal justice law
He said good knowledge of the ACJ (2019) Law by prosecutors and investigators will go a long way towards aiding…
FIBA qualifier: Mali halts D’Tigers progress
Nigeria, who lost to Senegal in their opening game, looked set to bounce back from the defeat but unfortunately could…