Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
NDA’s cadet YB Usman wins prestigious UK Royal Air Force College award
NDA said successful training and commissioning of Pilot Officer YB Usman further underscored the enduring bilateral military training partnership between…
Akpabio cries out to Tinubu over withdrawal of police orderlies
Akpabio had earlier noted that many in the country view the patriotic collaborative work between the National Assembly and the…
CPPE hails conservative 2026 budget assumptions
The N58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill tagged ‘Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity’, outlines the Federal Government’s fiscal…
Sokoto man Anas Sani in police net over rape of 28 girls
“They also video-recorded the acts and used the footage to continuously blackmail the victims into further sexual abuse,” Police added.
Sokoto: Police recover large python, charms in bust of terror group’s leader
The police Commissioner described the arrest as a major breakthrough in the effort to completely dismantle the group, assuring residents…
Investors gain N1.08trn as NGX sustains year-end rally
A total of 1.5 billion shares worth N21.8 billion was traded in 25,669 transactions, compared to the previous day’s 839.8…
Navy boosts capacity with 323 personnel trained on gunnery courses
The commandant praised the Chief of the Naval Staff for visionary leadership strengthening the Navy’s capacity to confront emerging and…
Naira weakens against dollar at official market
The naira began the week stronger, appreciating by N2.59 at the official window on Monday.
Why I paid N15bn as gratuities to former Kano LG councillors – Yusuf
The Governor's gesture resolved all outstanding liabilities owed to the former councillors who served under the Umar Ganduje's administration in…
Kogi: Bandits kill, abduct many in attacks on Kabba-Bunu communities
The Chairman of the LGA, Barrister Zacheus Dare, sympathised with victims of both attacks and vowed to tackle the menace…
Supreme Court dismisses INEC’s appeal against SDP, awards N2m cost
INEC had sought to set aside judgment of the Court of Appeal which upheld an order that compelled it to…
Ex-Delta North Senator Peter Nwaoboshi is dead, Oborevwori mourns
Delta governor, Sheriff Oborevwori confirmed the death of Nwaoboshi in a statement of condolence issued by his Chief Press Secretary,…
Tinubu vows to go after perpetrators of violence, their financiers
President Tinubu added that his administration is resetting the national security architecture and establishing a new national counterterrorism doctrine anchored…
How Smartwatches Are Boosting Online Casino Gaming
Smartwatches are already made to serve multiple purposes, such as calling people, going online, or checking health data. Smartwatch gambling…
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians of recall of Indomie noodles brand
Distributors, retailers, and consumers are hereby advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the distribution,…
‘How Police officer under probe for illegal arms dealing killed self in Minna’
following the incident, the policemen detailed to accompany him for the audit and investigation were arrested for negligence in the…
Tinubu presents 2026 budget to joint session of National Assembly
The Senate had yesterday received President Bola Tinubu’s letter seeking to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the joint session…
NFVCB asks Ini Edo to modify title of film, ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’
CAN, had complained that the title is “offensive and a mockery” of the Christian faith, adding that it associates a…
Lassa fever kills 195 across Nigeria – NCDC
The report showed that 89 per cent of confirmed Lassa fever cases in 2025 came from four states: Ondo 36…
Gun battle in Rivers: Kidnappers sharing ransom killed, victim rescued
Iringe-Koko quoted Rivers Police Commissioner, CP Olugbenga A Adepoju, as commending the bravery and dedication of the Operatives involved in…
RSF militia killed more than 1,000 civilians in Sudan within 3 days – UN
The RSF launched attacks on military and civilian targets in April 2023 after resisting integration into the army. The brutal…
Setting the record straight on Buhari and Osinbajo’s presidential bid
At no time—explicitly or implicitly—did President Buhari suggest that Professor Osinbajo should refrain from contesting. At no time did he…
Wike-backed PDP faction dissolves executives in Oyo, Lagos, 12 other states
Significantly, the only remaining PDP governor is Seyi Makinde of Oyo State who is however aligned to the rival Tanimu…
FCTA Director docked for forgery of land documents
In the proof of evidence, the Commission stated that the case arose from intelligence and a subsequent petition received from…
Tinubu reconstitutes NERC board with Musiliu Oseni as chairman
Tinubu also urged the new NERC members to discharge their responsibilities strictly in line with the letter and spirit of…
EFCC docks 3 Indians, Nigerian for criminal breach of trust
According to the charges filed against them, the defendants, while being servants in the employment of KAM Steel Integrated Company…
Kwara Assembly suspends lawmaker for 3 months
According to the Speaker, the suspension was in line with the provisions of section 14 sub section 2 of the…
“North not against reform,” Northern elders tackle NEF on FIRS, Tinubu’s reforms
On President Tinubu’s economic reforms, the elders noted the administration inherited a weakened economy affected by subsidy dependency and selective…
Many killed, 11 Ak-47 rifles recovered as troops fight off terrorists in Borno
Uba said that as the surviving terrorists attempted to withdraw, precision air strikes by the Air Component of OPHK were…
Court orders INEC to accept LP’s candidates for FCT council poll
The judge, in the enrolled order, said: “An interim injunction is hereby granted, directing the defendant (INEC) to grant access…