Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Court slams N100m fine on Nigerian Army over land trespass in Ibadan
Delivering judgment, on Monday, Ajayi resolved all the issues in favour of the claimants, who are all civilians and representatives…
Lagos man bags double life jail for defiling wife’s 6-year-old niece
The prosecution submitted that the convict defiled the child who was put in his care after the wife went to…
South African tragedies: 26 die in gang-violence, 11 pupils in road crash
President Ramaphosa assured residents that government is balancing short-term actions to prevent and respond to violence and stabilise communities, with…
Rising Living Costs and Economic Pressure – Nigeria and the World Enter 2026 on Edge
As Nigeria approaches 2026, households are watching closely. Food prices, transport costs, and rent remain key concerns. Many people hope…
NAF jets strike over 40 terrorists dead in Borno
According to Aneke, the operations demonstrated the effectiveness of intelligence-led air power and close air–ground coordination in denying terrorists freedom…
Chinese researchers develop device to help paralysed patients
The system, as reported in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science this month, uses a nanogenerator called TENG to capture…
Media, Nigerian Copyright Law, And Big Tech
In the Nigerian media space, the cookies are crumbling. Publishers are playing their cards right, but “slobs” are spoiling it…
Plot to impeach Fubara legislative coup d’etat – APC
APC said no matter how beautifully crafted the allegations against the Governor and his Deputy are, they are still very…
607 beggars, mentally challenged individuals removed from Abuja streets
She added that the beggars and the mentally challenged individuals had been counselled, profiled and taken back to their various…
Kogi’s Ododo pledges continued support to Nigerian Army
As you commence another activity this year, I charge you to remain focused and highly resilient to all forms of…
“I’ve been traumatised, devastated,” Barau seeks justice for slain Kano family
Senator Barau described the multiple murders in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, within Kano metropolis a barbaric and beyond comprehension.
Ganduje seeks swift prosecution of killers of mother, 6 children
Ganduje expressed profound sorrow over the incident and extended his condolences to the bereaved family and the Dorayi Chiranci community…
Nigerian Army troops kill terrorist, nab 23 suspects in nationwide crackdown
The troops also foiled a kidnapping attempt on a serving soldier in Okpella, Edo State, forcing the abductors to flee…
“Your reform initiatives transformative,” Tinubu hails NCS boss Adeniyi at 60
Tinubu rejoiced with the Comptroller-General, on the milestone marked by decades of dedicated national service, discipline and commitment to excellence.
AFCON 2025: Morocco’s Díaz clinches golden boot award
Playing before home fans, the Atlas Lions attacker topped the scoring chart, underlining his influence after also finishing top scorer…
FG tackles Northern Elders on Lagos gold refinery
According to him, the Lagos gold refinery reflects the solid minerals sector’s response to the value-addition policy introduced to discourage…
Okpebholo vows to crush kidnappers, other criminals troubling Edo
Okpebholo who assured reassured residents of the state of his strong commitment to the safety and security of lives and…
“Give him second chance,” Ekiti govt begs community not to sack traditional ruler
Speaking during during a stakeholders meeting at the palace of Ajero of Ijero-Ekiti, Oba Joseph Adewole, on Friday, Ekiti Deputy…
Police nab 50 murder, 49 kidnapping suspects, others in Ondo
He also revealed that 105 firearms, 92 vehicles and motorcycles, 27 unregistered/forged vehicle documents, 27 stolen vehicles, 10 ammunition, 200…
Rivers: Court to deliver judgment in fresh suit challenging Tinubu’s emergency declaration
The plaintiffs had sought 26 reliefs, including a declaration that Rivers cannot be governed by an appointed administrator, retired Vice…
Three Policemen arrested over assault on tricycle driver in Bayelsa
The arrest of the officers followed a viral video in which they were shown assaulting a tricycle (keke) driver who…
Family, female attorneys demand thorough probe of murder of Abuja lawyer
Police said further investigations revealed that on Jan. 5, at about 5:50 pm, Chigbo unknowingly boarded their black Volkswagen Golf…
Tinubu’s bold, difficult decisions place Nigeria on sustainable path – Idris
Idris said Nigeria’s improving economic outlook must be protected through unity, responsible communication, and collective support for national policies.
Aid cuts push 1.2m in Northeast Nigeria deeper into hunger – WFP warns
Across West and Central Africa, 55 million people are expected to face crisis-level hunger, or worse, during the June to…
‘Three suspects undergoing interrogation over killings at Old Oyo National Park’
Makinde also promised to rehabilitate the road leading to the community from Ikoyi-Ile under the Rural Access and Agricultural Market…
First Power Disco meets contractors, reaffirms commitment to customer satisfaction
The MD who disclosed that First Power would publish the names, company details, and addresses of qualified and approved contractors…
Relief for Fubara as court stops Rivers CJ from accepting impeachment notice
Meanwhile the court has adjourned further proceedings on the matter to Jan. 23
Alleged N110bn fraud: Witness reveals how Kogi IRS paid tax consultant N1.1bn in 8 months
The witness presented bank statements for the account of the tax consultant, Bespoke Business Solutions Limited, detailing several large credit…
PDP crisis: Judge slams Turaki’s faction lawyer for distortion of facts
The development occurred shortly after the case was called for hearing before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik.
No love lost as Eagles, Pharaohs fight for pride in AFCON bronze duel
Neither the Super Eagles nor the Pharaohs approach the third-place match lightly, in spite of missing out on Sunday’s final…