Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Gunmen kidnap ex-FCE provost, driver in Ogun
Ajayi was abducted with his wife and driver after 7 p.m. at Ikija village in the Olodo axis of the…
Sanwo-Olu unveils multi-birth assistance programme
Sanwo-Olu unveiled the initiative through an Non Governmental Organisation, Jumejilo Multi-Birth Assistance Programme (JMAP).
Ilorin, Isese, and the tyranny of the majority
Sadly, Ilorin has become a signpost for religious intolerance and discrimination. This is particularly ironic considering that, even though it…
Oborevwori to pay N5bn promotion arrears to Delta workers
Oborevwori spoke while addressing workers during his visit to the Prof. Chike Edozien Secretariat in Asaba, the state capital.
Atiku: APC asks Police, DSS to investigate claims by PDP
APC described claim by the PDP that those arrested by the police over the foiled plot to attack the residence…
Ogun traditional ruler Oba Bankole crushed to death by truck
Bankole who was the Olu of Onibuku was crushed to death by a truck with registration number EPE 252 XF.
Confirmed: Tinubu to submit ministerial list to Senate Thursday
He said the President, was unable to attend the book launch because he was busy getting the ministerial list ready…
Why soldier caught preaching in uniform was detained – Army
Nigerian Army explains why a soldier, Lance Cpl. Musa Adamu who was caught preaching while in his uniform on social…
Oyo Assembly confirms 9 additional commissioner-nominees
The commissioner-nominees took turn to address the lawmakers on their political antecedents, educational background and plans of action for the…
Apapa asks court to compel I-G to evict Abure from LP National Secretariat
The plaintiff, who prayed the court to eject Abure and the three co-defendants from the party’s national secretariat located at…
‘How Police planted Indian help on me to extort N80,000’
According to him, the incident happened on Sunday July 23 when the policemen were conducting a stop-and-search at Obiri-Ikwerre junction…
Man dies in hotel room in Port Harcourt
The hotel made a report about the sudden death of a guest at Olu Obasanjo Police Division, Port Harcourt.
“WHEN MY DADDY HAVE COME”: From global village to a “Bad English” nation
What really bothers me is the fact that parents, grandparents, pastors, neighbours, uncles, aunties and naturally, teachers in Yorubaland now…
Oba of Benin to Dokpesi family: We’re behind you
Oba of Benin recalled how the deceased gave him live coverage on AIT for free during his coronation event in…
Suicide bomber in Somalia’s capital kills 13 soldiers
The bombing on Monday targeted the Jale Siyaad military academy. A soldier at Mogadishu’s military hospital who gave his name…
Rivers: Kidnappers demand N150m ransom for female journalist
Nwokocha said that the kidnappers contacted him on Saturday and asked him to arrange a N150 million ransom if he…
Abuja taxi driver Abdullahi Gabawa docked for assaulting FRSC officer
Nwafoaku said that the officer was on routine patrol on the same date with his colleagues between Life Camp junction…
Gunmen abduct ‘strong’ Anambra native doctor Akwa Okuko tiwara aki
The abduction of Akwa Okuko tiwara aki was confirmed by Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for Anambra Police Command.
I-G Egbetokun: I was denied appointment as Lagos Police Commissioner twice
While recalling that he had many encounters with armed, dangerous criminals as a young officer, IGP Egbetokun particularly pointed out…
African journalists, experts recount experiences crossing Arctic Circle
The Arctic region covers parts of eight countries which include Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, and the United…
ASUU president, students react to hike in varsities’ fees
Osodeke spoke against the backdrop of the recent hike in fess of Unity Colleges and some first generation public tertiary…
Nasarawa: LG boss reveals plan to flush criminals out of Toto forests
Tashas said this while ordering immediate suspension of all activities in forests ahead of the plan to flush out the…
UN condemns Russian strikes in Ukraine
Over the past week, Russia has carried out aerial attacks on Odesa and two other port cities, Chornomorsk and Mykolaiv,…
‘She was murdered’- Awuda, father of lady found dead in Anambra hotel speaks
Awuda said the death of Chinyere, a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has left the family broken.
‘Nasarawa under siege’, Maku cries out after gunmen attack on his residence
Reacting to the incident, Maku, who was also a former deputy governor of the state, said the Nasarawa was under…
Ogun: Pome Banda arrested for attempting to use son for money ritual
The AIG said the four suspects involved were arrested at Sango Ota in Ogun, the presumed native doctor place, stressing…
INEC has powers to decide how to transmit election results – Appeal Court
The Judge had ruled that Clauses 37 & 38 of the Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of the Governorship…
How 6 friends died after consuming drink donated for ‘reconciliation’ in Ogun
NAN quoted a source as saying the six deceased individuals and the suspect who bought the drink had serious altercation…
APC slams Adeleke for appointing nephew ‘who has never worked’ as commissioner
The APC slammed the Governor for appointing his nephew, Tunji who, according to the party, has never worked since he…
FEMA on high alert to respond to heavy rainfall expected in Abuja on Sunday
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said it has placed its search and rescue team…