Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Four soldiers, civilian shot dead in Anambra
The soldiers were driving across when the gunmen opened fire on them, killing four of them.
Drug war: NDLEA gets N580.5m for armoured vehicles
Between January and July 2022 the NDLEA arrested 18,940 suspects with 2,904 convictions
Edo govt imposes 24-hour curfew in parts of Benin city
Edo government said the curfew is to make way for make way for the conduct of security exercise in the…
How ‘bribery demand’ led to killing of police officer, civilian in Oyo
Oyo commissioner of police had ordered full-scale investigations into the matter, with the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of…
Suspended Ogun lawmaker apologises to colleagues
By Adejoke Adeleye Solomon Osho, one of the two members recently suspended by the Ogun House of Assembly has formally…
Peter Obi’s army and the regime of tyranny
The 2023 presidential election is no longer about equity, but about realpolitik. Even though deserving of the presidency, the south-east…
Ugandan army helicopters crash in East Congo, 22 dead
Congo Army spokesman on Wednesday confirmed the death of 22 people after two Ugandan military helicopters crashed in East DRC.…
Ogun 2023: Adebutu faults judgment nullifying PDP primaries
A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta on Tuesday 27th September, 2022 nullified the primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party,…
Italian police arrest more than 30 in raids targeting the Mafia
Those arrested were suspected members of a Mafia organisation involved in extortion, drug trafficking and illegal weapons possession.
Bayern Munich official: Struggling Mané will soon find his feet
Sadio Mané made a strong start to his Bayern Munich career after moving from Liverpool in June but has now…
Taliban signs deal with Russia to import oil products, gas, wheat
The Taliban signed a provisional deal with Russia for an annual supply of petrol, diesel and wheat to Afghanistan. The…
APC will win 2023 presidential election convincingly – Ndoma-Egba
Ndoma-Egba, who represented the people of Cross River Central Senatorial District between 2003 and 2015 in the Red Chamber, gave…
NIPOST mulls commemorative stamp on heritage of Benin Kingdom
The NIPOST Institute boss who described Benin Kingdom as home of culture and tradition in Africa, urged the Monarch to…
Don’t campaign in Mosques, Churches, Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others warned
Ajulo reminded candidates that by virtue of the Electoral Act provisions, a lot of restrictions have been placed to prevent…
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Why we may join Nigerians to fight Peter Obi, others – Labour Party
Labour Party said would hold Peter Obi's government accountable to the Nigerian people and not satisfied with just helping to…
Nigerian govt decimating terrorists, bandits – Minister
He said infrastructure and adequate security are necessary for tourism to thrive.
Nigeria to showcase tourism, creative assets at UNWTO Global Conference
UNWTO Global Conference is scheduled to hold from 14-16 November 2022 at the National Theater Complex, Iganmu, Lagos.
2023: Police warn against hate speeches, violent campaigns
Ussaini Gumel, Sokoto Police Commissioner reiterated the warning during a consultation meeting with political parties, law enforcement agents and other…
Okowa boasts: PDP will record victory in all zones in 2023 presidential poll
Okowa said the PDP’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku abubakar has the solution to Nigeria’s many problems because of his vast…
How to tackle bandits, terrorists in Nigeria, Niger Republic – Governors
Bandits and Boko Haram/ Islamic State of West Africa, ISWAP and other dangerous criminals operate in areas adjoining Nigeria and…
‘How gunmen attacked joint operation team in Enugu’
There was an attack on a joint operation team at a checkpoint on Amodu in Nkanu West LGA in the…
Why we’re honouring Chimamanda, others – Harvard University
Chimamanda has received 16 honorary doctorate degrees from some of the world’s leading universities; and is a member of both…
Blind man beaten, locked up to die by family members; Edo govt fumes
The victim was reportedly beaten, locked up without food in the family house for seven days and left to die…
‘We spent so much money’ – Wike opens up on recovery of Rivers’ aircraft
Wike spoke after receiving the air craft amidst fanfare at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa in the Rivers State…
AK-47 for Amotekun: Presidency replies Akeredolu
While inaugurating new corps of Amotekun in Akure, Ondo State Capital on Monday, Akeredolu had insisted that he will procure…
Troops rescue seven kidnap victims in Kaduna
The troops returned fire and promptly subdued the bandits who fled into the forests, leaving their captives behind
Court strikes out NANS suit against FG, ASUU
Lawal had filed the suit which was mentioned on Sept.16, for himself and on behalf of NANS against the Minister…
Edo PDP: Court orders INEC to drop Orbih’s candidates for Obaseki’s
INEC had published the list of candidates who emerged from the congress conducted by the National Vice Chairman (South-South) of…
Late literary giant Elechi Amadi honoured in Rivers
President of ANA, Camillus C. Ukah, commended the Rivers branch of the association and the Rivers State University for organizing…
Troops nab 2 kidnappers, rescue 5 victims in Akwa Ibom
During the operation, the leader of the kidnapping syndicate simply identified as Jeam Nas escaped with an AK 47 rifle.