Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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.
Soludo and the purported ‘bouncing’ at presidential inauguration
Our new president is someone who values talents and recognises the invaluable economic advisory inputs that a technocrat like Prof.…
Now that Renewed Hope is here
President Tinubu has begun on a very fine note. His disposition since he won the 2023 presidential election has been…
Kaduna governor Uba Sani retains El-Rufai’s appointees in new appointments
The governor also retained the services of other senior members of the El-Rufai government to provide the link between the…
‘It could be a costly gamble’- NLC warns Tinubu on fuel subsidy removal
Ajaero said that the NLC would staunchly oppose the decision if the palliative measures were not in place to cushion…
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno announces appointments
In a statement on Tuesday, Eno announced the appointment of Mr Enobong Uwah as the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom…
FG sends important message to national honours recipients
Former President Muhammadu Buhari had days before vacating office approved conferment of the 2023 special national awards on 340 Nigerians…
UN chief Antonio Guterres congratulates Tinubu
Nigeria is an important partner of the United Nations, has an important role to play in the promotion of sustainable…
Otti freezes Abia bank accounts, sacks boards’ executives
Governor Alex Otti directed the immediate dissolution of all boards of the government agencies and parastatals and subsequently ordered the…
Zamfara governor Lawal makes 14 appointments
The appointments were announced in a statement in Gusau on Tuesday by the Secretary to Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar…
Senate amends ICPC Act, okays 2 -year jail term against false petitioners
Before the amendment, the offence of false petition which is in section 25 of the ICPC Act attracts a fine…
Kogi 2023: Achimugu asks court to disqualify APC gov. candidate, Ododo
The plaintiff claimed that Ododo is not qualified having failed to resign his employment with the Kogi public service before…
Auxillary: Police raid hotel, kill one, arrest 78, recover deadly weapons
Arms and ammunition, charms and N3.4 million cash were recovered from the hotel of Auxiliary, who is now on the…
Tinubu’s inauguration: Stock market gains N1.51trn
Analysts at Vetiva Securities Ltd., said that “The market exhibited a favorable response to President Tinubu’s inauguration speech and his…
Kogi governorship poll: APC to unveil Ododo’s running mate
The running mate of Ododo is expected to come from Kogi East Senatorial District of the state