Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Attack on US embassy officials in Anambra: Police say 7 killed, 2 suspects nabbed
Echeng said the suspects were helping the police in their investigation of the murder of the US Embassy officials who…
Court issues bench warrant for arrest of Amaechi, Cole others
The Court issued the warrant at the commencement of hearing of the fresh criminal suit on misappropriation of public funds…
Why I mourn Saint Obi
I tell you something, if Saint Obi was in America, like I usually say to him then, Brad Pitt will…
Patients groan as doctors join strike in Edo
By Jethro Ibileke Resident doctors in government hospitals in Edo state on Wednesday joined their counterparts across the country for…
Controversies trail alleged rape of 5 students of Rivers varsity
The students allegedly belonged to the Faculty of Humanities of the institution while the incident at Ahoada Campus was said…
Just In: Gunmen abduct NYSC members in Rivers, 5 escape
It was not clear yet how many Corp members are still in the kidnappers' den or how many other passengers…
Revealed: What Tinubu told US Secretary Blinken in 20-minute phone call
The phone call was initiated by Blinken who had earlier congratulated Tinubu on his victory in the February 25 presidential…
Rivers: Police bust deadly interstate robbery, kidnap syndicates
One of the crime kingpins in the police net is one Abdullahi Ibrahim who was arrested in Kano with two…
‘How gunmen killed over 30 people in attacks on Plateau villages’
The gunmen had invaded the villages shooting sporadically at about 11:56 p.m. on Tuesday, DSP Alfred Alabo, spokesperson for Plateau…
Ngige declares resident doctors’ strike illegal
Ngige said this in a statement signed by Mr Olajide Oshundun, Director, Press and Public Relations in the ministry while…
May 29: U.S. Secretary of State Blinken calls Tinubu: What they discussed
U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller, said in a statement that Blinken called the Nigeria's President-elect on Tuesday to discuss…
Lagos LP declares support for Abure, says infiltrators will be shown way out
According to her, the chapter is solidly behind the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee and would not be part of…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo spits fire on statement linking it with inauguration of Tinubu
Ogbonnia said Ohaneze obtained a court order restraining Mr. Chidi Ibe, Prince Richard Ozobu, Isiguzoro and others from parading themselves…
Northern education backwardness self imposed – Adamu
Adamu who spoke at the public presentation of Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) Book 1 series for Nigerian universities…
We’ve developed diagnosis, drugs for sickle cell, others – Science Minister
The minister said that his ministry had also made significant achievements in food processing and fabrication of equipment to boost…
Police stop Lagos hawker Rabiu Nafiu from jumping into Lagoon
Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos Police Command on Tuesday morning prevented a 25- year- old street hawker,…
Death toll in Sudan’s clashes climbs to 822
Sudan had been witnessing deadly armed clashes between the Sudanese Army and the RSF in Khartoum and other areas since…
Bauchi Islamic cleric Sheikh Abdulaziz docked for inciting public unrest
Abdulaziz, was admitted to N1 million bail bond with three sureties by Chief Magistrates’ Court 1 sitting in Bauchi.
Court grants Police permission to keep Seun Kuti for 48 more hours
The Court granted the permission following arraignment of Seun Kuti for alleged assault on a police officer on the Third…
Police nab fake Inspector in Lagos
The suspect was operating with his unregistered motorcycle for commercial transportation around Ikorodu when he was confronted by policemen on…
Terror suspect blows self up, 5 arrested in DSS’ raid on Kano, Kaduna hideouts
DSS said the raid followed intelligence that high profile terrorist targets were regrouping in the North West to carry out…
May 29: DSS vows to ensure seamless transfer of power
DSS said it will will work with sister security agencies to resist 'certain persons' desperate to undermine the transition process…
Shocking: How popular Nollywood actor Saint Obi died
Okafor also wrote about Saint Obi took ill mid last year and told no one about it and also how…
Court remands security guard charged for murder of former UPTH Director
Boma Amaomu-Jumbo was murdered by Danjuma on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in her house in Port Harcourt, the capital of…
Kogi man Idris Aminu clubs stepmother to death with pestle
The suspect, Idris Aminu, had attempted to kill the old woman with poison a day earlier, but she survived.
Ogun election: Tribunal dismisses NNPP, APP petitions against Abiodun, others
The tribunal, chaired by Justice Hamidu N. Kunaza dismissed the petitions for lacking merit in its entirety following application for…
Crisis: Lagos NURTW backs incumbent President Baruwa
The State Chairman of Lagos NURTW, Fatai Adeshina, made this known at a press briefing held by members of the…
I-G Baba: May 29 presidential inauguration cannot be stopped
The Police Chief noted that beauty of democracy lies not just in the freedom of the citizens to freely exercise…
Family speaks on death of Nollywood actor Murphy Afolabi
Afolabi, a Yoruba movie actor, producer and director, was reported to have collapsed and died in his bathroom, in Ikorodu,…
Chinese court hands 78-year-old U.S. citizen life in prison for spying
Shing-Wan Leung, who has a U.S. passport and permanent residence in Hong Kong, was convicted by the court in the…