Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
NLC introduces ‘detention allowance’ for members
Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said this on Thursday in Abuja during the picketing of Shaanxi Construction Company building site…
Fubara reappoints Danagogo as SSG, Amadi, Chief of Staff
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State has approved the re-appointment of Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo,…
Pilot’s license suspended for allowing unauthorised person into cockpit
According to a DGCA official, the incident occurred on June 3 when a domestic flight, Air India, was preparing to…
Notorious gang leader behind killing of Kogi PDP Women leader, others shot dead
Listing some of the crimes the late gang leader was invloved in, Yusuf said Bala has been engaged in illegal…
NLC kicks against planned 40% hike in electricity tariff
The labour union said the proposed hike in electricity tariff should be shelved for the collective good and safety of…
Kogi 2023: ADC candidate Abejide gets royal blessing from Ohimege
The Ohimege stated that Abejide is not the first candidate to come to his palace, as several others have visited…
PDP lines up 31 witnesses to nullify APC victory in Sokoto governorship election
By Habibu Harisu Sa’idu Umar, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate in the March 18 governorship candidate has lined up…
Ogun Tribunal fixes date to hear Adebutu’s petition
Adebutu is challenging result of the March 18th 2023 governorship election which returned Abiodun for the second term, citing alleged…
Kano: CP Gumel commends tricycle rider for returning N330, 000 picked by road side
Following a public announcement by the Kano State Police Command on June 19 on unclaimed money found and delivered to…
Kaduna hotel petitions IGP, alleges forceful takeover by Union Home Savings and Loan
In a petition addressed to the Inspector General of Police, IGP, through the Kaduna State Commissioner for Police, the hotel…
Fubara tasks NLNG on completion of Bonny-Bodo road
The Rivers State Governor gave the charge when he received in audience the management of NLNG Limited on a courtesy…
‘Don’t drag Church into politics of vendetta,’ former CAN chairman tells Kano SSG
Rev. Samuel said this while reacting to the claims by Bichi that the Golden Jubilee Tower, at Kano Government House…
Lover of Barber who died in Port Harcourt sex romp surrenders to police
The lady who allegedly ran away after the barber died following their sex romp voluntarily surrendered herself to the police,…
Hakeem Odumosu reacts to alleged appointment as EFCC Chair
Reacting to the rumour, Odumosu, a former Lagos Police Commissioner said he is was not aware of such an appointment…
Research: 1 in 5 women conceive naturally after having baby via fertility treatment
The Lead Author, Dr Annette Thwaites, of University College London’s EGA Institute for Women’s Health, said “our findings suggest that…
Gov. Otu bans commercial motorcyclists in Calabar
The ban was imposed after consultations with security chiefs in the state, Emmanuel Ogbeche, the Chief Press Secretary to the…
WS, interim govt and new “owners” of Nigeria
While the old “owners” of Nigeria — discredited military-era rulers and allies — use thunder-and-bluster, their new kith-and-kin apply under-your-skin…
102 Nigerians stranded in Libya return home
The returnees were officially received by Mr Mustapha Ahmed, Director-General, NEMA on behalf of the Federal Government, according to a…
Kano governor directs commissioner nominees to declare assets
According to him, the nominees are expected to declare their assets before they are screened by the House of Assembly.
Charly Boy threatens to sue Premier Records over copyright, royalties issues
Charly Boy alleged that though his contracts with the company had since expired, Premier Records was still breaching his copyrights…
Fuel subsidy: Rivers govt. to roll out palliatives
Fubara disclosed this when the State leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) paid him a solidarity visit at Government…
Flood: NIWA donates cash, food items to Kogi govt
By Richard Elesho/Lokoja The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has donated food items and N5 million cash to Kogi state…
‘Tinubu came in well-prepared, acting like combat-ready-soldier’
Dr. Samson Bilesanmi, the Convener of the group, told journalists at the press conference that most Nigerians could now testify…
UN allocates $20m to ramp up food security in Nigeria
The United Nations, UN, said with nine million dollars from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and $11 million from…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo raises alarm on ‘unrepentant impersonator’ Okwu Nnabuike
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in a statement by Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyawu, its President- General on Tuesday lamented that Nnabuike has continued to…
Ilorin woman Jamiu Sikirat slips inside well, dies
The incident occurred on Monday evening in Ilorin and the deceased was recovered by the brigade of the state Fire…
Nurse, 2 others in trouble over missing placenta of baby in Ondo ss
Speaking with the newsmen, the father of the baby, Ijanusi, said that he was worried after health workers who took…
Tinubu orders return of NEMA, Hajj Commission to VP’s office
Tinubu orders the return of NEMA to the Office of the Vice President for supervision in compliance with its establishment…
Peter Obi asking us for documents we don’t have – INEC
Obi and the Labour Party (LP) are challenging the Feb. 25 election of President Bola Tinubu before the court in…
20 suspects arrested for drug-related crimes in Rivers
The raids on the a black spots were done by the Operatives attached to the Choba Division in synergy with…