Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Carnival Calabar kicks off with vibrant cultural parade
Ikechi Uko, organiser of the AKWAABA African Travel and Tourism Market said the entire carnival was deliberately designed to spotlight…
Burna Boy gifts Very Dark Man $100,000 for the less privileged
"The money is in my custody, while we do proper documentation for their release. 75 million naira will go to…
Wike takes battle to Makinde, inaugurates PDP caretaker committee in Oyo
A statement issued by Umar Bature, National Organising Secretary of the faction announced Prof. Abdulrahman Akinoso as chairman of the…
PHOTOS: Seyi Tinubu bags second ‘Okanlomo’ title within a week
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade had last Sunday conferred the chieftaincy title of “Okanlomo of Yorubaland” on Seyi Tinubu…
This is false – Nigerian Army disclaims recruitment advert
She further revealed that the Nigerian Army has not commenced any recruitment or commissioning exercise for the Direct Short Service…
James Abiodun Faleke at 66: The leader Kogi can not ignore
Not a few people see Faleke as the surest route for fulfilling the longstanding Okun dream. The reasons for this…
Critics distracting me, dragging Edo backward, Okpebholo cries out
According to him, the state is now witnessing a drastic reduction in kidnapping, cultism, and other criminal activities.
Troops kill terrorists, nab gunrunners in nationwide crackdown
Two terrorists were neutralised during a firefight as well as recovery of two AK-47 magazines loaded with 39 rounds of…
Bandit kingpin flaunting cash in viral video, one other in police net
During the operation, police operatives recovered one brand new Honda Ace 125 motorcycle valued at N1,850,000.00, which waspurchased with proceeds…
Ogun: Eight agitators for “Democratic Republic of the Yoruba” arrested
Exhibits recovered include a Toyota Dyna vehicle used to convey the suspects, two broadcast, a carton containing flags, shirts bearing…
Plan your trip: Lagos Govt announces road closures for Eyo Festival
Eyo Festival is held in Lagos Island to honour departed traditional rulers, chiefs and notable personalities.
Firearm recovered during stop-and-search in Lagos
The Lagos Police Command emphasised that such preventive policing measures remain critical to disrupting crime and enhancing security across the…
REJOINDER: Is Tinubu relocating Nigeria’s capital to Lagos, piece by piece?
The most dangerous aspect of the opinion piece is not its poor logic, but its intention. It seeks to reduce…
Tinubu excited as Lagos-Calabar coastal highway gets new $1.26bn funding
The successful financing follows the earlier closing of the USD 747 million financing for Phase 1, Section 1, and demonstrates…
Gumi: Why I’m against U.S airstrikes against terrorists in Nigeria
He argued arguing that the United States lacks the moral authority to lead counterterrorism operations due to its global military…
US Africa Command speaks on strike against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria
Trump said the strikes were aimed at terrorists who are 'killing Christians in Nigeria at levels not seen for many…
Why we allowed U.S forces strikes against terrorists in Nigeria – FG
Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed what it described as 'precision air strikes targeting terrorist positions in Nigeria's North West…
BREAKING: Trump confirms U.S strikes against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria
On its part, the US AFRICOM in a post on its X handle said "AFRICOM conducted a strike at the…
Ogun 2027: Abiodun vows to hand over to successor without acrimony
The governor commended President Bola Tinubu’s purposeful leadership under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Yuletide: CDS Oluyede urges troops to be vigilant
“But we must not allow criminal elements take advantage of the joyous season to unleash mayhem on innocent citizens,” he…
Nasarawa announces date for end-of-year bonus payment to civil servants
It is a clear demonstration of the governor’s appreciation for workers’ dedication, resilience, and service to the state throughout the…
11 dead, 12 injured in Jigawa car tyre burst crash
Adamu said the victims were on their way from Bauchi state to Kankia local government area of Katsina state
Exhibition: Olaolu Slawn makes statement with “BOBO” in Lagos
The exhibition, which marks Shawn's largest presentation in Nigeria till date, and a pivotal return to origin after years of…
We’ll sustain tempo of airstrikes against terrorists – CAS Aneke
NAF said recent months, significant gains have been recorded, notably through a series of well-coordinated air interdiction missions across the…
All Abducted Papiri pupils, staff freed, Catholic Diocese confirms
“A second and final verification conducted by the school authorities in collaboration with the Parents-Teachers Association established that an additional…
Why we dumped PDP for APC – Six Zamfara lawmakers
In their defection letters dated December 24, 2025, the lawmakers also listed lingering crises within the PDP, factional leadership and…
Bomb blast: Army tells Maiduguri residents what to lookout for
Troops and other security agencies have since intensified surveillance and security measures within Maiduguri and surrounding areas following the bomb…
Presidency speaks on alleged sack of Gbajabiamila as Tinubu’s CoS
The Presidency advised Nigerians not to be taken in by the falsehood as he asserted that current Chief of Staff…
Police nab 22 suspects, recover vehicles, others in nationwide crackdown on criminals
Giving breakdown of the operations, Hundeyin said the STS operatives intercepted a J5 vehicle conveying 13 brand-new motorcycles, alongside weapons…
Two die in Lagos Christmas Day tanker explosion
LASTMA said the urgent response prevented members of the public who had converged on the scene with assorted containers from…