Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Why we ordered closure of selected markets, motor parks – Kogi govt
Kogi State Government emphasized that the action is strictly temporary and will be lifted immediately after the successful conclusion of…
Two dead as two speeding trucks collide in Ogun
The TRACE spokesperson added that out of the four occupants involved in the crash (three males and one female), two…
FG hails NIMASA DG on Nigeria’s IMO Council election
According to the Minister, Dr. Mobereola’s strategic engagement with IMO Member States and effective campaign coordination were pivotal to Nigeria’s…
APC plotting to seize power through the back door in Osun – Adeleke
The Governor said he has directed the state Commissioner of Police to watch, monitor, and stop the plot to plunge…
Enugu Sales Rep, POS operator under EFCC probe for diverting employers’ N70m
Emmanuel admitted to EFCC’s investigators that he used part of the money to purchase a plot of land in Enugu.
“Game changer,” Amupitan hails BVAS performance in FCT mock elections
Addressing concerns regarding voter apathy, the INEC chairman acknowledged it as a persistent challenge, but stated that the mock exercise…
Tinubu says Woro killings tragic, shocking, commiserates with Kwara
Shettima noted that that the affected communities had for centuries practiced peaceful and tolerant forms of Islam, adding that the…
Ondo man arrested for ‘defrauding’ cooperative society of N55m
Ondo Commissioner of Police (CP), Adebowale Lawal, advised cooperative societies and individuals to exercise heightened caution in their financial dealings.
NIS speaks on alleged ‘disqualification’ of South East from passport issuance
The NIS is presently implementing a phased onboarding system to migrate passport offices including those in foreign missions to a…
US Congressman Moore warns against calls to break up Nigeria
"A destabilized Nigeria would embolden terrorists and make Christians less safe in Nigeria and across the continent," Congressman Moore said…
Army pulls out 10 Generals in colourful valedictory parade
The ceremony was attended by serving and retired senior officers of the Finance Corps, former Chiefs of Army Staff, Corps…
Dabiri-Erewa mourns Nigerian student killed in Leicester
Khaleed Oladipo, a second-year Cybersecurity student at De Montfort University, was reportedly attacked while on his way home after to…
AIG Disu recalls extraordinary feats of late female police detective in glowing tribute
"To her, the bigger they came, the bigger they fell. Where hardened men would hesitate, she stepped forward. Where others…
Obi Cubana reacts to backlash over City Boy Movement’s appointment
Cubana commended President Bola Tinubu for demonstrating interest in youth development, noting that leadership responsibility would inevitably be transferred to…
Ooni partners NTDA for tourism-led national prosperity
The partnership seeks to leverage Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, cuisine and hospitality to drive economic growth and position tourism as…
Oshiomhole: Trump’s recognition of Oluremi Tinubu worth celebrating
Trump made the comment about Nigeria’s First Lady at the 74th Annual National Prayer Breakfast held on Capitol Hill, Washington,…
Customs hands over 3 containers of expired drugs to NAFDAC
A detailed examination revealed one container held 86 cartons of Vingil Tramadol BP 50mg, while the second contained 250 cartons…
Atiku hosts ex-first lady Aisha Buhari, children in Saudi Arabia
Atiku lost the 2015 presidential ticket of the now ruling All Progressives Congress, APC to Aisha's husband, the late Muhammadu…
Lassa fever kills 2 medical doctors, 2 others in Plateau
Baamlong said the patients were currently being treated and the ministry has commenced an active contact tracing and surveillance in…
Appeal Court insists ABU must pay N2.5bn to sacked workers
The NICN had, in the November 30, 2015 judgment, voided the disengagement of the 110 staff by the ABU, ordered…
Ijoba Lande: Police identify culprit officers, begin probe
Ijoba Lande had in a viral social media post claimed he was assaulted and robbed by police officers six days…
Ondo landlady arrested for allegedly poisoning tenant’s 3-year-old child
The mother of the allegedly poisoned boy, Rofiyat, aged 32, reported the incident was reported on Thursday, Feb.5 at the…
PDP crisis: Turaki faction reacts to plan Wike-backed group to reopen national secretariat
Ememobong said his faction of the PDP has already written to the Inspector General of and the Commissioner of Police,…
Police returns $23,000 recovered from Nigerian scammer to Cayman Islands’ victim
The Force Public Relations Officers described the successful repatriation as indication of the Nigeria Police Force’s sustained commitment to intelligence-driven…
Bandits, criminals exploiting police ban on Amotekun to infiltrate Osun – Adeleke
The governor cited the recent case of kidnapping at Ora Igbomina area to justify his claim that the state is…
Why we postponed Ibadan mega open air meeting indefinitely – Oyo APC
adare said the opportunity of the planned meeting would also be used to formally welcome some bigwigs and their supporters…
Lagos nude photo blackmail syndicate busted after N10m ransom demand
According to the statement, the victim received several phone calls in which the callers threatened to release her nude photographs…
Truck driver bags life jail for killing FRSC officer on duty
The court found the driver's conduct grossly negligent, reckless, and unlawful and rejected any claim of accident.
Ali Bello’s 10bn fraud trial: Judge orders probe of Registrar, defendant for ‘tampering’ with evidence
Justice Omotosho played Zubairu's confessions in the open court and further directed him to tell the court what transpired between…
Nigerian military speaks on partnership with U.S. counterpart
The clarification following reports and public speculation over the alleged presence of U.S. troops in the country.