Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Archbishop Joseph Edra Ukpo, a saint and pioneer goes home
His Grace was a pioneer in many respects. He was in the pioneer set of the famous Mary Knoll College,…
‘Unbelievable’ – Adepoju reacts to Super Eagles’ loss to Guinea Bissau
Super Eagles' wings were clipped at the M.K.O. Abiola Stadium in Abuja, venue of the Match Day 3 of African…
Tinubu, Shetimma floor PDP at Appeal Court
The PDP had approached the appellate court after Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court, Abuja dismissed the suit…
Members of robbery gang arrested in Lagos after operation in Ogun
The four suspects were part of the seven members of the gang who invaded a house at COTCO road, Ode-Remo,…
African migrants beg for evacuation from Tunisia
Weeks after a violent crackdown on migrants in Tunisia that triggered a perilous rush to leave by smuggler boats for…
Businessmen demand N10bn from IGP, others over unlawful arrest, detention
Other respondents in the suit filed at the Plateau High Court in Jos are the Nigerian Police Force, DCP Olatunji…
Emefiele to lead monitoring of CBN’s efforts to ease naira scarcity
CBN said it has also directed all commercial banks to open for operation on Saturdays and Sundays to meet their…
‘Why Obidients supported PDP candidate in Enugu governorship poll’
By Stanley Nwanosike A chieftain of Labour Party, Comrade Kennedy Iyere, has claimed that his support for Peter Mbah, the…
Nigerian Florence Onyegbu extradited to U.S after 12 years on the run
EFCC said she changed her name from Florence E. Onyegbu to Janet Boi in an attempt to remain hidden and…
‘Please, don’t demolish our office complex’ – AIT/Raypower Mgt begs Wike
Rivers State Government had on Monday served a 48 hours quit notice to the management of DAAR Communications to vacate…
BREAKING: Gov. Adeleke floors Oyetola at Appeal Court
The Election petition tribunal had sacked Adeleke from office on the basis that he did not score the majority of…
NRM’s Jackrich rejects result of Rivers governorship election
INEC had on Tuesday, March, 21, declared Mr Siminalayi Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) winner of the governorship election…
World Down Syndrome Day: Understanding the benefits of inclusive education
On every March 21, for the past 12 years, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2011,…
Four to die for kidnapping Gloria Emole, sister of Emzor coy’s boss
The defendants, Victor Chukwunonso, Ifeanyi Maduaka, Obinna Nwankwo and Richard Nwabueze committed the offences at 8.30 a.m. on Nov. 19,…
Nigeria Air will fly before May 29 – Sirika
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Government has assured that its the National Carrier, Air Nigeria, will take to the sky…
‘How gunmen kidnapped 2 people in Edo community’
The incident occurred Thursday afternoon, when the victims were on their way from Ugbokuli village to Ekiadolor.
Benue PDP vows to upturn APC election victories
Benue PDP said it will challenge defeat of its candidates in the governorship and state assembly elections at the tribunal.
Kaduna Governor – Elect Uba Sani: Why I will drag PDP tribunal
Uba Sani was declared winner of Kaduna governorship poll by the Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the Usman Dan Fodio…
Protest: Kaduna govt issues strong warning
By Mohammed Kaduna government on Thursday said it is in possession of credible intelligence reports of plans by some politicians…
Nigerian troops destroy 107 illegal refineries
Danmadami said troops sustained the war against oil theft, illegal refining and other criminal activities in the Niger Delta through…
Just In: PDP suspends Anyim, Fayose, refers Ortom to disciplinary committee
The party, however, also referred Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue to its National Disciplinary Committee over alleged involvement in anti-party…
Electoral violence: Kogi Assembly suspends 9 lawmakers, 7 LG chiefs
The nine lawmakers were suspended following a letter written to the House of Assembly by the state governor, Yahaya Bello.
Why I’m celebrating my 27th wedding anniversary, hubby’s birthday – Omotola
It is indeed double celebration for the curvaceous actress popularly known as Omo Sexy and she has every reason to…
Child theft: Couple jailed, man bags death sentence in Rivers
Thompson stole the child after he shot his father, Chidiebere Ogbugu during a robbery operation in Rumuolumeni, Obio-Akpor Local Government…
Rep member caught with $498,000 gets N100m bail
The Presiding Judge, Justice Stephen Daylop-Pam, also ordered Igwe to deposit his international passport with the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS.
Police: Why social media influencer Chude Nnamdi was arrested
Specifically, Police said Chude Nnamdi is being investigated for contravention of the provision of Section 24 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition,…
How they lied against me – Soyinka
Soyinka, who described those acts of impersonation and falsehood on social media as identity theft, also said he does not…
Wike to demolish AIT/Raypower building in Rivers, issues quit notice
The land on which the building housing AIT television and Raypower radio station in Port Harcourt was built has been…
Why Soyinka is angry, seeks visa ban for perpetrators of violence
Soyinka made this assertion on Tuesday 21 March 2023 at the World Poetry Day, organised by ProvidusBank in Lagos. The…
Uzodimma excited by ‘overwhelming victory’ of APC in Imo Assembly election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had so far declared results in 25 out of 27 Imo Assembly seats and…