Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
‘It’s my turn to be Speaker of House of Reps,’ insists Idris Wase
Wase said this while declaring his intention to compete for the speakership of the 10th National Assembly on Friday.
Kogi governorship election: INEC releases list of candidates
By Richard Elesho The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has released the names of candidates and parties that will participate…
Don’t compare me with Fayemi, Gov. Oyebanji begs Ekiti people
Governor Oyebanji spoke at a stakeholders' Forum in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of the state organised to mark his 200…
Alleged abortion of Boko Haram children: CDS Irabor faces NHRC Panel
By Edith Nwapi The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, on Friday, declared that the allegations that the…
‘How patient under sedation ‘caught’ doctor raping her during surgery’
The Police Commissioner said the video recording of the sexual action of Doctor Ayodele Joseph is already in police custody.
King Charles marks coronation with photograph of himself with heirs
The King is pictured wearing the Robe of Estate and the Imperial State Crown, and holding the Sovereign’s Orb and…
Peter Obi: What Nigeria needs now
Obi expressed confidence in the Nigerian judiciary, noting that he would be the President of Nigeria in the fullness of…
Peter Obi: I’m not desperate, in hurry to become Nigeria’s President
Obi, who came third in the presidential election, according to results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC spoke…
Police trail, kill leader of gang who murdered ASP during robbery in Ibadan
Three other members of the gang involved in the robbery at the residence of the police officer were also arrested,…
Labour Party crisis: Bid by Abure, others to reverse sack by court fails
In the ruling it delivered on Friday, the court held that it has jurisdiction to entertain suit filed by the…
Markurdi housewife Doosu Samuel to sweep court premises for 20 days
The police charged Samuel who lives at Logo 1, Makurdi with causing grievous hurt punishable under section 248 of the…
Police vow to sustain clampdown on cultists in Ogun
According to him, police operatives in Ogun are committed to the ongoing clamp down on the activities of cultists despite…
‘Why President Buhari should sign Peace Corps Bill’
he National Assembly recently forwarded to President Buhari for assent the harmonised version of the bill on Nigerian Peace Corps.
Malian troops, foreign forces executed 500 people in village in 2022 – UN
Rights groups say it is the worst atrocity in a 10-year-old conflict between Islamist groups and the army in which…
Obaseki blames politicians for the collapse of Nigeria’s healthcare system
He stated this on Wednesday during a courtesy call by members of the Committee of Medical Directors in Nigeria, during…
Lekki Port focused on positioning Nigeria for global maritime trade – Management
According to the Chief Commercial Officer, LFT's focus is towards improving global maritime trade, and to ensure return of investments…
SGBV: Ogun govt, World Bank sensitize students in Ijebu Ode
Prof. Arigbabu said for gender-based violence to stop, the students also have their part to play.
10th NASS Speakership: Gbajabiamila, Reps disagree over Abbas
It is reported that in a bid to placate the members, Speaker Gbajabiamila has been calling them to “apologise” and…
Elon Musk: I’ll step down as CEO of Twitter in six weeks
However, Musk will not totally abandon Twitter as he said he will transit to become executive chairman and chief technology…
Imo: Osinbajo excited by dredging of Oguta Lake – Orashi River
Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Thursday in Oguta, Imo State, at the flag-off of the Pre-Dredging Hydrographic Survey of the…
Police bust deadly kidnapping/cybercrime gang in Rivers
She said while all the suspects were arrested, one of their victims (name withheld) aged 20 years was rescued.
Ebonyi varsity workers on strike over unpaid salaries, others
Chairman of SSANU, Mr Elias Odigbo, said the indefinite strike was to protest against non-payment three months salaries.
‘Why Buhari’s $800m fresh loan is good for Nigeria’
Buhari, who has less than a month to vacate office had on Wednesday asked the Senate to approve his request…
Court orders suspension of Seplat Energy boss, directors, secretary
Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, also gave an order compelling the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to constitute and…
Somali army kills 5 al-Shabaab militants
He added that the al-Shabaab fighters were regrouping at the time of the operation even as the government said during…
Lagos man Sunday George jailed for life for raping neighbour’s daughter
The court referred to the convict as an irresponsible adult and a pathological liar whose testimony was an afterthought and…
Grammy nominee Ondara wins $25,000 ISC grand prize
Founded in 2002, ISC is recognized as one of the most respected and prestigious songwriting competitions in the world
19-year-old stabs kindergarten teacher to death, injures 9 others
According to Poland’s PAP news agency the incident which occurred in the Polish village of Tomislawice might be a case…
Rep Abbas: Why I’m the right choice for Speakership
Rep Abbas said for the fact that the party did what was expected they would do, “I feel very elated…
Court stops NBC from imposing fines on broadcast stations
By Taiye Agbaje In a landmark judgement, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday declared that the National…