Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
I was only elected once as Bayelsa governor, Sylva tells court
The former minister had, in 2006, joined the PDP governorship primaries challenging ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, who at that time, was…
Fubara presents N220bn supplementary budget to Rivers Assembly
The request for the supplementary budget was contained in a letter sent to the lawmakers and read at plenary today,…
No regrets over demolition of properties in Kano, says Gov. Yusuf
The Governor popularly known as Abba Gida-Gida, insisted that he has no regret on the demolition exercise and recovery of…
‘Why Egbetokun’s order to withdraw personnel from VIPs will be implemented’
NPF spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement on Thursday that the formation of a committee to guide the…
NGO rates former Governor Ganduje’s administration high
The NGO noted that Ganduje's administration would be remembered for its far-reaching developmental policies that placed the state on the…
Russia: Where are generals Gerasimov, Surovikin after Wagner rebellion?
A New York Times report based on a U.S. intelligence briefing, said on Tuesday that Surovikin had advance knowledge of…
11 killed, 8 injured in Edo multiple road crash
According to FRSC, the 11 people killed in the crash were made up of three female adults, seven male adults,…
Gov. Otti suspends Abia HoS, permanent secretaries
The Clerk of Abia House of Assembly, Mr JohnPedro Iroakazi and the Solicitor General Mrs. Uzoamaka Uche-Ikonne were exempted from…
Garba Shehu opens up on Buhari, Tinubu London meeting
Shehu dismissed report that Buhari asked Tinubu not to probe his ministers and former aides at their meeting in London…
Marketing and de-marketing Anambra
Following on from the efforts of the Willie Obiano administration, the Charles Soludo government in Anambra state has through some…
Police parade alleged killers of naval officer Samuel Akingbohun in Ondo
Parading the suspects before journalists on Thursday in Akure, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya,…
Collapsed building: Rivers govt orders arrest of engineer
Rivers State government also ordered Immediate closure of the construction site, and search and evacuation of the debris to ensure…
Tinubu to Nigerians: Pray for me
Tinubu made the appeal during his visits to Oba Sikirulah Adetona the Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebu land and…
Fubara to Muslim clerics: Put a stop to herdsmen attack on Rivers farmers
Fubara told the Muslim leaders that while the government has made it possible for them to celebrate in a peaceful…
4 injured in Port Harcourt building collapse, Fubara orders probe
While sympathizing with the four injured men whom he visited at the hospital, the doctors treating them also assured him…
Zamfara bandit kingpin, Dogo Gudali killed by explosives
Gudali who also terrorised some parts of Sokoto and Kebbi States stepped on the IED planted to kill troops of…
Three escape death in Port Harcourt building collapse
The cause of the collapse of the building which was under construction has not been ascertained and no life was…
Paris Summit: Tinubu scores high on first foreign trip
Dr Adesina thanked President Tinubu for the daring initiatives that had repositioned Nigerian economy in three weeks and stimulated appetite of investors from different…
Commission suspends Anambra Palace Secretary 6 years after indictment for murder
The Anambra Truth, Justice and Peace Commission (ATJPC) has directed the immediate and indefinite suspension of Shadrach Okenwa, the Palace…
‘Pray for success of my govt’, Otti urges Abia Muslim community
Otti said this in his Eid- el- Kabir message to the Muslim community in the state, in Umuahia on Wednesday.
PDP group kicks against endorsement of Tambuwal as Senate Minority Leader
CPCDL said the performances of Tambuwal as the leader of the PDP Governors Forum Chairman and Speaker of House of…
Obidient member Obiajulu Uja remanded for 2 months’ ‘mental treatment’
Magistrate Abdulazeez Ismail Muhammad of Zuba Magistrate Court, Federal Capital Territory, FCT ordered the remand of Uja for two more…
More facts on Davido’s affair with Anita Brown emerge
Anita Brown had earlier squealed that she was pregnant for Davido, but later retracted the claim, saying her Instagram had…
Emir of Kano turbans eight District Heads
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has turbaned eight District Heads to improve the development…
NDLEA seeks support for rehabilitation of illicit drug users in Rivers
Ngwoke mentioned that the NDLEA under the administration of Brig.Gen. Buba Mohammed Marwa(Rtd) has achieved major breakthroughs in the fight…
Atiku: Nigeria needs prayers
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, made the call in a statement issued…
In Sallah message, Ganduje says NNPP govt derailing progress of Kano
The former Kano Governor said this in his message of felicitations with Muslim faithfuls on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir…
Kano Deputy Governor assumes office as Commissioner for LG
Gwarzo assumes office shortly after he was designated commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs by the State Governor, Alhaji…
Police rescue 7 people from kidnappers in Enugu
Police operatives serving in Igbo-Eze North Division, with active assistance from Forest Guard and Neighbourhood Watch Group, on June 25…
Fubara presides over first Executive Council meeting
The Executive meeting is the first since being sworn-in as executive governor, and the inauguration of 14 new Commissioners constituted…