Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
‘Why President Buhari should sign Peace Corps Bill’
he National Assembly recently forwarded to President Buhari for assent the harmonised version of the bill on Nigerian Peace Corps.
Malian troops, foreign forces executed 500 people in village in 2022 – UN
Rights groups say it is the worst atrocity in a 10-year-old conflict between Islamist groups and the army in which…
Obaseki blames politicians for the collapse of Nigeria’s healthcare system
He stated this on Wednesday during a courtesy call by members of the Committee of Medical Directors in Nigeria, during…
Lekki Port focused on positioning Nigeria for global maritime trade – Management
According to the Chief Commercial Officer, LFT's focus is towards improving global maritime trade, and to ensure return of investments…
SGBV: Ogun govt, World Bank sensitize students in Ijebu Ode
Prof. Arigbabu said for gender-based violence to stop, the students also have their part to play.
10th NASS Speakership: Gbajabiamila, Reps disagree over Abbas
It is reported that in a bid to placate the members, Speaker Gbajabiamila has been calling them to “apologise” and…
Elon Musk: I’ll step down as CEO of Twitter in six weeks
However, Musk will not totally abandon Twitter as he said he will transit to become executive chairman and chief technology…
Imo: Osinbajo excited by dredging of Oguta Lake – Orashi River
Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Thursday in Oguta, Imo State, at the flag-off of the Pre-Dredging Hydrographic Survey of the…
Police bust deadly kidnapping/cybercrime gang in Rivers
She said while all the suspects were arrested, one of their victims (name withheld) aged 20 years was rescued.
Ebonyi varsity workers on strike over unpaid salaries, others
Chairman of SSANU, Mr Elias Odigbo, said the indefinite strike was to protest against non-payment three months salaries.
‘Why Buhari’s $800m fresh loan is good for Nigeria’
Buhari, who has less than a month to vacate office had on Wednesday asked the Senate to approve his request…
Court orders suspension of Seplat Energy boss, directors, secretary
Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, also gave an order compelling the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to constitute and…
Somali army kills 5 al-Shabaab militants
He added that the al-Shabaab fighters were regrouping at the time of the operation even as the government said during…
Lagos man Sunday George jailed for life for raping neighbour’s daughter
The court referred to the convict as an irresponsible adult and a pathological liar whose testimony was an afterthought and…
Grammy nominee Ondara wins $25,000 ISC grand prize
Founded in 2002, ISC is recognized as one of the most respected and prestigious songwriting competitions in the world
19-year-old stabs kindergarten teacher to death, injures 9 others
According to Poland’s PAP news agency the incident which occurred in the Polish village of Tomislawice might be a case…
Rep Abbas: Why I’m the right choice for Speakership
Rep Abbas said for the fact that the party did what was expected they would do, “I feel very elated…
Court stops NBC from imposing fines on broadcast stations
By Taiye Agbaje In a landmark judgement, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday declared that the National…
Like AA, APP also withdraws petition against Tinubu
The APP was challenging the outcome of the presidential election on the grounds of alleged non-compliance with the electoral laws…
Imran Khan: Internet, social media blocked as violence rages in Pakistan
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube were blocked at the Interior Ministry’s request, a spokesperson for the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said.
Pakistan tense amid violence as ex-leader Khan in court after arrest
Thousands of paramilitary troops and officers were deployed in the capital Islamabad as Khan’s supporters converged on the city before…
One shot as police stop IPOB/ESN attack on bank in Anambra
Police said calm has returned in the area as Police with other security forces have intensified patrols, and improved security…
Osun: Oyetola reacts to Supreme Court verdict, prays for Adeleke
Oyetola in a statement personally signed by him, said although, the verdict of the Apex Court was against the wish…
Gunmen attack Plateau State University’s female hostel
The criminals attacked the institution to kidnap students but they were repelled by the local security men in the university.
May 29: Aisha Buhari takes Remi Tinubu on tour of Aso Rock villa
Aisha's husband, President Muhammadu Buhari will hand over to President-Elect Bola Tinubu on May 29, in line with the 1999…
Adeleke: Osun APC reveals next step after loss at Supreme Court
A five-member panel of the Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had affirmed…
YABATECH denies suspending part-time lectures
The Deputy Registrar of YABATECH , Mr Joe Ejiofor, dismissed the rumours of suspension of part time lectures
Real Madrid controlled game against Manchester City, deserved to win, Ancelotti says
Manchester City host Real Madrid in the return leg in Manchester next Wednesday.
Record-breaking World Cup goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal dies
“Tota”, as Carbajal was known, appeared in goal for Mexico at the World Cups in Brazil 1950, Switzerland 1954, Sweden…
Iran executes 209 in 5 months, UN worried
OHCHR said that minorities were over-represented on Iran’s death row, and said that according to sources, at least 45 people,…