Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Court orders reinstatement of Muhuyi as Kano Anti-graft Commission Chair
Muhuyi was sacked by the immediate past administration of ex-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Lagos man Oyewole arrested for raping, stealing $10,000, other valuables from lady
The said lady, simply identified as Cynthia, in company of some police officers from Ilasan Division arrested the suspect in…
Gov. Yusuf appoints new members for Kano Pilgrims Board
Alhaji Yusuf Lawan was appointed the new Chairman of Kano Muslim Pilgrims Board, while Alhaji Laminu Rabi’u emerged as the…
Gov. Yusuf vows to fight drug abuse, phone snatching in Kano
According to a Statement signed by the Acting Kano NDLEA spokesman, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, Governor Yusuf expressed his readiness to…
Rivers Assembly confirms 4 commissioners-designates for Fubara
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed four persons whose names were sent to them…
Gagdi congratulates Tinubu, Shettima, says Nigeria in for positive change
In a congratulatory message he personally signed, Gagdi hailed President Tinubu, saying that with his dexterity in governance and leadership,…
See the new names of 15 Airports in Nigeria
In all the former President Buhari renamed 15 airports after dead and living Nigerians, including himself.
Fuel scarcity: Osun govt issues stern warning to marketers
Osun government said a Special Monitoring Team on fuel scarcity headed by his Chief of Staff, Kazeem Akinleye set up…
Dokpesi was a worthy ambassador of Edo State, says Obaseki
Obaseki noted that Dokpesi established the Africa Independent Television (AIT), which recorded many firsts in the broadcasting business, becoming Nigeria’s…
Rivers NUJ sets agenda for Fubara
The NUJ, in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman and Secretary, Stanley Job Stanley and Ike Wigodo respectively, urged…
Plateau: Gov. Muftwang appoints SSG, Attorney-General
By Martha Agas Gov. Caleb Mutfwtang literally hits the ground running on Monday with the appointment of Mr Samuel Nanchang…
‘Huge loss’ – Tinubu reacts to Dokpesi’s death
The 71-year-old Raymond Dokpesi diwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwed on Monday at an Abuja hospital, according to statement released by his family.
UK, US, others pledge support for President Tinubu
While congratulating Tinubu, the new UK High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, presented letters from British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak,…
Umoh Eno sworn-in, promises ‘golden era’ for Akwa Ibom
Eno made the pledge on Monday after he was sworn in as the fifth Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom by…
Otti sworn -in as Abia governor, says state’s treasury criminally ravaged
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom New Abia governor, Dr Alex Otti on Monday declared that the treasury of the state has been…
Tinubu preaches unity, promises to fight terror, grow economy
Speaking after he was sworn in as the 16th democratically elected president of Nigeria in Abuja, Tinubu said his administration…
Just In: Tinubu declares end to fuel subsidy
Tinubu said from the 2023 budget he has seen, subsidy is supposed to end by June. He therefore said subsidy…
Turkish president, Erdoğan triumphs in historic run-off election
Erdoğan – who claimed victory hours before the official announcement – can now remain in his seat for another five…
Buhari announces last appointment as president
According to Shehu, Sharada’s appointment followed the president’s assent to the National Commission for Almajiri and Out of School Children…
Police rubbish reports on purported sack of IGP
A statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, urged the public to disregard the false news making the…
El-Rufai proscribes Atyap Community Development Association
The government noted in the proscription order that the Atyap Community Development Association has constituted itself into a Society that…
OSSAP-SDGs hands over state- of- art hospital building to LASUTH
Also speaking, the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi explained that the medical facility is of immense value and…
SDGs: Orelope-Adefulire hails Buhari for supporting investments in children
Orelope-Adefulire said her Office has also been involved in delivery of the efforts with its interventions in health, education and…
Inauguration: Police beef up security in Rivers, announce traffic diversion
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt. Rivers Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka has ordered the maximum deployment of the personnel,…
Police vow to arrest robbery gang who hijacked $11m from Ogun trader
The armed robbers who were all adorned on black T-shirts, jean trousers, with their faces covered in masks reportedly fled…
‘Difficult moments, jolly times’ – Sanwo-Olu delivers verdict on his four years’ tenure
The Governor spoke during the valedictory meeting to ceremonially dissolve his cabinet at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Friday night.
Wike: Why States, LGs can’t abandon task of fighting insecurity to FG
The Rivers State Governor noted that since the essence of governance is to protect lives, leaving the role for the…
Lagos mother Maria Ahmadu, accomplice arrested over plot to sell 2-month old baby
The baby had started crying ceaselessly and suspicious passengers inside bus had queried Okolie why she could not breastfeed it…
Enugu Gov-elect Peter Mbah declares assets
The Enugu Governor-Elect submitted the forms to the Federal Commissioner in charge of the South East Zone of the CCB,…
Makinde dissolves Management, Board of LAUTECH Hospital
By David Adeoye The Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde, has dissolved the management and Board of Ladoke Akintola…