Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Army hands over 98 parcel of cannabis to NDLEA in Yobe
The State Commandant of the Agency, Mr Aliyu Yahaya commended the army for the gesture, adding that each parcel of…
Harvests of garlands as Abike Dabiri-Erewa clocks 60
From Tuesday, October 11, 2022 henceforth, she will be known and addressed as Hon. (Dr.) Kafayat Abike Dabiri-Erewa OON. Nigerians…
Bola Shagaya’s mother, Saadatu dies, Emir of Ilorin mourns
In a condolence message issued by his spokesperson, Malam AbdulAzeez Arowona, on Monday, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari,…
Nigeria’s Fadipe-Joseph heads Commission for African Women in Mathematics
Prof Fadipe-Joseph teaches in the Faculty of Physical Science of Unilorin with specialties in Complex Analysis-Geometric Function Theory.
Ex-Fed chief Bernanke, 2 other US economists win Nobel Prize
The committee said that the three laureates have significantly improved our understanding of the role of banks in the economy,…
Anambra floods: NEMA, military begin operation to airlift trapped victims
The Military DRU have engaged and have started ‘Air Recce’ or Aerial view to collect imagery intelligence of the affected…
Kwankwaso: I will spring surprise, win 2023 presidential election
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Sen Rabiu Kwankwaso, has boasted that…
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on killer cough syrups
NAFDAC identified the cough syrups as Promethazine Oral Solution, Kofexmalin Baby Cough Syrup, Makoff Baby Cough Syrup and Magrip N…
Anambra Govt says flood impact monumental, seeks FG’s help
Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, Anambra Deputy Governor, said this while crying out that the ongoing flooding in parts of the state…
Atiku strengthens campaign team with Ulasi, Don Pedro
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has further beefed up his campaign team with appointment…
CAF Confederation Cup: Second preliminary round first leg match results
Kwara United (Nigeria) beat RS Berkane (Morocco) in the second preliminary round first leg fixtures in the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation…
2023: Aisha Buhari, Sen. Tinubu strategise for APC victory
Buhari, who is the leader of the party’s women campaign team said the aim of the meeting was to strategise…
Okada rider, 3 others arrested over murder of Chief Asaolu in Osun
The commercial motorcyclist was arrested after Asaolu's son, Olasunkanmi reported that his father, was missing, Spokesperson for Osun Police Command,…
‘Roguish, oppressive, vengeful’ – Group tackles Wike over de-recognition of Omehia
"To Nyesom Wike, governance is pointless and politics is all about using the might of the system and the commonwealth…
Journalists urged to take interest in audit reports
By Jethro Ibileke Journalists have been charged to prioritise audit reporting, as a tool to promote accountability in governance. This…
2023 campaigns: APC’s Tonye Cole tackles Wike
Okafor Ofiebor /Port Harcourt The Rivers state governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC for the 2023 election, Tonye Cole,…
Loss of lives in Ogbaru boat accident devastating – Hon. Ogene
Ogene had earlier made an appeal in a press statement issued on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, to the National Emergency…
NIMASA to engage Nigerian cadets protesting in Philippines
NIMASA Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Mr Victor Ochei, would lead the fact-finding mission to the Philippines to…
Collapsing building kill 2 siblings in Kano
Saminu Abdullahi, the spokesperson of the Kano State Fire Service who revealed this in a statement on Saturday added that…
Anambra flood: 76 dead, NEMA seeks aircraft to rescue trapped victims
Thickman Tanimu, Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, South-East said as at Friday, the flood level in Anambra has risen above the…
Anambra flood: 20 dead, 20 missing in Ogbaru community boat mishap
The boat was ferrying passengers from Onukwu Bridge to Nkwo Ogbakuba Market when it capsized, according to Chairman, Ogbaru Flood…
Glasgow Team urges World Bank to drive investments in clean energy
By Richard Elesho The Glasgow Action Team has challenged the World Bank has to back its rhetoric on climate action…
APC, others kick against Wike’s new law on political rallies in Rivers
APC asserted that no political party in Nigeria can be prevented from holding rallies, processions or meetings.
‘No ransom paid for release of 23 Abuja-Kaduna train hostages’
Sambo told newsmen on Friday in Abuja that “no kobo was paid in exchange for the release of the last…
Abia Governorship: Court dismisses suit seeking nullification of APC primaries
Meanwhile, Ogah and Emenike are laying claims to the candidacy of the party.
Flooding: Ogun govt allays fears over Oyan Dam
Ogun government said Oyan dam is presently operating at just 56 percent of its water carrying capacity, so there is…
Wike sets rules for use of public schools for political rallies
Wike warned that government will not allow political parties and their supporters to disturb the peace of Rivers as the…
How Sulaiman Idris was intercepted with 21 Mauritania bound children in Kebbi
Idris was intercepted on Sept. 2 at 1:p.m. in the state as they were about leaving the country to Mauritania…
180 Nigerians stranded in Niger Republic return home
The NEMA official said the returnees comprised 144 males, 13 females and 23 children, adding that the children included 17…