Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
OSSAP-SDGs delivers 100-bed Mother & Child hospital in Gombe
As part of the efforts to deliver on the attainment of Goal 3 of the 2030 Agenda, the Office of…
Just In: Tinubu reveals plans for new minimum wage
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu has assured that a better national minimum wage would be worked out for Nigerian…
Why we opposed bid by LP, Obi to tender documents certified by us – INEC
Obi and LP had sought to tender the documents which were obtained from INEC as exhibits to establish their petition…
Subsidy: Rivers NURTW releases new fares, threatens defaulters with N10,000 fine
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt As commuters groan over the hike in transport costs following the removal of fuel subsidy, the…
‘My purported resignation letter handiwork of fifth columnists’
According to Oleyelogun, the Clerk of the Assembly, Mr Benjamin Jaiyeola, informed him that he did not receive any letter…
The secret to my success as a footballer – Erling Haaland
Haaland has een named the Football Writers' Association (FWA) men's footballer of the year. He is the first player to…
Federal High Court announces date for 2023 annual vacation
Justice Tsoho stated this on Friday in a statement made available by Dr Catherine Oby-Christopher, the FHC’s Assistant Director of…
Fuel subsidy: Drivers of Uber, Bolt, others seek 200% review in fares
“We demand that app companies subsidise trip fare for the rider by at least, five per cent to cushion the…
Kano governor Yusuf urges marketers to stop hikes in petrol price
There is public outcry over escalating price of PMS, which has affected virtually every aspect of the local economy in…
NLC: No plan to declare strike over withdrawal of fuel subsidy
Mr Benson Upah, made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja in reaction to the viral claims that the Labour Congress…
Between AON, United Nigeria And Nigeria Air
Nigeria Air will begin full flight operations by third quarter of 2023. What happened on the 26th of May 2023…
PEPC: Atiku called 3 witnesses against Tinubu: What they said
By Wandoo Sombo The hearing of the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Abubakar…
Gun battle in Rivers: Notorious cult kingpin Azunda Elechi shot dead
Operatives who had been trailing the Cult gang leader received credible information that he was in his hideout at Ndele…
Fubara orders probe of funds spent on utilities in Rivers Secretariat
Fubara gave the order during a surprise visit to the State Secretariat complex, in Port Harcourt, where he affirmed that…
Inauguration: Oba of Benin fires letter to Tinubu
In the statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, Oba Ewuare II assured that Tinubu will excel as…
‘1,108 Lagos men reported being abused in 6 years’
The Executive Secretary, DSVA, Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, made this known on Thursday at the unveiling of ”The Hidden Crime, Violence…
Nigerian troops kill 58 terrorists, arrest 161 others in 2 weeks
The troops also rescued 66 kidnapped victims and recovered large cache of arms and ammunition across the zones during the…
Lagos Qur’anic teacher docked for raping, stealing N536k from lady
By Ngozi Njoku a 42-year-old Qur’anic teacher, Suleiman Araromi, before an Ogudu Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for allegedly having sexual…
Human trafficking: Belgian policeman testifies against grandmother in Benin
The suspect was charged with assisting the activities of persons engaged in acts of trafficking in persons contrary to section…
Nigeria Air: Don’t fret over competition, focus on service delivery, GNC tells Okonkwo, others
The national airline has faced fierce criticism and opposition, from the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), spearheaded by Dr Obiora…
Hon. Ogene mourns Dokpesi, describes him as icon of all generations
The demise of Dr. Dokpesi, who pioneered the independent broadcast industry in Nigeria, by establishing both Raypower FM and AIT,…
Rivers: Police bust baby factory, nab 2 suspects, rescue 6 pregnant teenagers
Speaking to journalists during her parade by the police recently, Ozoroh confessed to operating the baby factory.
Cultists shoot 6 dead for refusing to pay N1.5m ‘settlement’ fees in Rivers
The gunmen killed one person in Abarikpo community in Ahoada East Local Government Area early Wednesday May 31, and five…
Edo 2024: Sen. Urhoghide dumps PDP, sets to join LP
Urhoghide who is a founding and loyal member of the party in the state, will complete his second tenure in…
Famous writer Ama Ata Aidoo dies at 81
A university professor, Ata Aidoo won many literary awards including the 1992 Commonwealth Writers Prize for Changes, a love story…
Just In: Hearing of LP, Obi petitions against Tinubu halted by illness
The request for adjournment was made by counsel to Obi and the LP, Awa Kalu at the resumption of the…
New NIS CG Caroline Adepoju unveils priorities
By Ibironke Ariyo The newly appointed Acting Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Caroline Adepoju, has said issues of welfare…
Fuel Subsidy: NEITI backs Tinubu, says N13.69 trillion wasted in 16 years
NEITI had recommended removal of fuel subsidies persistently since 2006 based on its concerns about the huge financial burden that…
FUOYE reacts to report on ”battalion of millipede invasion” of campus
FUOYE, in a statement by its Chief Security Officer of the university, Mr Paul Ogidi, said the appearance of some…
Gunmen invade Rivers community, kill 4 people
Sources in the community linked the dastardly murders to clashes between suspected members of Deygbam and Iceland Cult groups.