Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Tears as 29-year-old lawyer killed by kidnappers is buried
The deceased, who is the only child of her parents was killed by kidnappers.
Transport union boss urges support for journalists to report on needs of rural dwellers
Shotayo made the appeal on Tuesday in Ota while playing host to the Executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists…
Gov. Abiodun appoints Permanent Secretary, Board Secretary SUBEB
By Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has approved the appointment of Mr Wasiu Kuye as a permanent…
What Gov. Abiodun told Macgregor to do as the new Oba of Orile Ilawo
The Governor spoke after presenting staff of office to Macgregor during his installation as the Oba of Orile Ilawo.
Renowned professor of history Obaro Ikime dies at 86
By Nehru Odeh Renowned professor of history, Obaro Ikime, is dead. He died on Tuesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State…
Street sweepers demand payment of 4 months’ stipends in Calabar
Mrs Nkoyo Effiong, who is 60 years old, said they had not been paid for four months, adding that it…
Erdogan suspends election campaign over ‘minor’ health problems
The joint opposition candidate for president, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, separately wished Erdogan a speedy recovery on Twitter.
‘Suspects apprehended’ – Kogi govt reacts to death of traditional ruler in kidnappers’ custody
Obadofin who was abducted alongside a lady in his cashew farm died in custody of his kidnappers after being held…
NDLEA docks company, 2 others over importation of cannabis into Nigeria.
The defendants who have been arraigned before the court were granted bail, after they pleaded not guilty.
Again, MultiChoice jacks up tariffs for DSTV, GOTV packages
In the new prices that will take effect from May 1, Multichoice increased monthly subscription for its Premium DSTV package…
UN salutes ‘inspiring’ life of civil rights champion, Harry Belafonte
Born in 1927 in Harlem, New York, Belafonte was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 1987.…
Tonye Cole writes open letter to Rivers APC members
Cole, in the letter, passionately appealed to devout members of APC not to fall for money from PDP
Makinde: Why I have not appointed new Alaafin, Soun
The two top traditional ruler in Oyo State, Aalafin of Oyo and Soun of Ogbomosoland died few weeks apart in…
Bebex video: Lagos CP sanctions Mushin DPO, officers
The Lagos Commissioner of Police also ordered a sanction on the officers who allegedly harassed a young lady seeking justice…
‘How Policeman was shot dead by suspected criminals in Ibadan’
Osifeso said that the team, led by one Insp Stanley Ikhine, flagged-down an ash-coloured Lexus 350 SUV, with a faintly…
Kano, Delta, Ogun, FCT, others get new police commissioners
Ani said the Chairman of PSC, Dr Solomon Arase, had called on the newly appointed CPs to be more dedicated…
EFCC docks Ondo Assembly Speaker, lawmaker for fraud
The Speaker and the lawmaker had allegedly collected the N2.4million to attend a two-day seminar organised by National Productivity Centre…
Nigerian govt announces date to get malaria vaccine
World Health Organization (WHO), Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Mulombo, called on countries in Africa, including Nigeria, to keep…
Lagos PDP Chairman Pastor Aivoji, deputy suspended
Aivoji and Benedict had earlier been suspended by the executive of ward on April 14 over alleged gross violation of…
‘Why Tinubu may be the best President for Nigerian workers’
Aremu said Tinubu value labour as a critical success partner in his commendable renewed hope agenda through mass youth employment…
Real reason Empress Njamah’s ex-boyfriend George Wade was arrested
One of his recent victims was Njamah the Nigerian actress whom he abused and blackmailed to pay him $450,000.
Abuja businessman Danladi in trouble for beating man unconscious
Nwafoaku said that the defendant during an argument attacked Caleb with a stick and beat him up until he lost…
Possession of firearm: Trial of House on the Rock’s Pastor Aigbe, 2 others stalled
The police charged Uche Aigbe, Promise Ukachukwu and Olakunle Ogunleye with criminal conspiracy, illegal possession of prohibited firearm, inciting disturbance…
Rivers: Truck driver crushes 2-year- old boy, flees
Some eyewitnesses said the driver was on high speed when he lost control of his vehicle while approaching a popular…
How Davido escaped attack at “Timeless” concert in Lagos
The "Timeless" concert was the music first by Davido he lost his son Ifeanyi in a drowning incident last year.
Empress Njamah’s ex-lover who leaked her videos arrested
A video currently making the rounds shows George Wade in handcuffs being escorted by the police to where he is…
Tinubu condoles with journalist Yusuf Alli over mother’s death
The late businesswoman and community leader, who died at 89, was the mother of a veteran journalist, the Managing Editor…
How Nigerians can be safely evacuated from Sudan – Air Peace boss
With the close of the Sudanese airspace, the Air Peace boss rgued that Nigerians could be moved to a neigbouring…
Relief for residents as Lokoja experiences heavy rainfall
The rain started in the early hours of the night, waking people up from their sweat soaked sleep
Transition committee: VON DG Okechuwu tackles Atiku
Okechukwu described Atiku's reaction as hypocritical, noting that the PDP presidential candidate has lost the moral high ground to parade…