Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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…
Rampaging cultists kill one, rob motorists, others in Port Harcourt
Many residents of Diobu area of Port Harcourt are now living in fear and are lamenting the spate of armed…
FC Barcelona edge closer to title with 1-0 win over Atletico
With eight games remaining, FC Barcelona moved to 76 points and extended their lead to 11 points over second-placed Real…
Ten Hag pleased with Manchester United’s response in FA Cup semi-final win
Three days after a humiliating Europa League exit against Sevilla, United’s victory at Wembley on penalties after a 0-0 stalemate…
Why I’m in support of relocation of Rivers Election Tribunal to Abuja – Abe
Abe, who spoke on a live television programme monitored in Port Harcourt, said it would have been difficult for opposition…
Runaway leaders Napoli close on title with last-gasp win at Juventus
The result leaves Napoli on the brink of claiming their first Serie A title since 1990 after Juventus had two…
Ogun hotelier Paul Nwa one other nabbed for theft
By Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta A 47-year old hotelier, Paul Niwa and one Michael Odunayo have been arrested by men of Ogun…
Six days after: Kidnappers yet to contact family of ex-NBA President Okey Wali
Okey Wali's convoy was intercepted by yet to be identified gunmen in military camouflage who started shooting sporadically at his…
How a mother in Isale Eko inspired Gangs of Lagos – Jade Osiberu
The film, Gang of Lagos which hits the screens on 7 April has stirred a lot of criticisms from many…
Osinbajo to deliver special lecture at University of Pennsylvania
Prof. Osinbajo is expected back in Abuja right after his engagements in Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania.
Taraba Rep member-elect Maihanchi dies in Abuja
Maihanchi died in Abuja in the early hours of Saturday from an undisclosed illness he has been battling with