Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
65-year-old farmer, 1 other rescued from kidnappers in Edo
The victims were abducted by the hoodlums on Thursday, 22 September, 2022, while working on their farmland in Ago-Orio community,…
Former Chinese top official gets death sentence for $92.39m bribe
Sun was also deprived of his political rights for life, and all his personal assets were confiscated, said the Intermediate…
Buhari: The last dance at UNGA
President Buhari was Speaker Number 1 on the second day of the General Debate of UNGA77 and he presented Nigeria’s…
Bayelsa pipeline explosion reduces gas supply to NLNG
A close look at the ruptured pipeline indicated that there was a battery and wire, suggesting an explosive was detonated.
Remains of Nigerian writer, filmmaker Biyi Bandele for cremation
Biyi Bandele was a dedicated artist with strong passion for life and a string of successes in his writing and…
How fraudsters stole $45.6bn from U.S. COVID fund
A total of $45.6 billion may have been stolen from the United States’ unemployment insurance programme during the COVID-19 pandemic…
2023: Court strikes out Kwara APC’s suit against NNPP
By Toba Ajayi A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin on Thursday struck out a suit filed by the Kwara…
‘How Police rescued 10 kidnap victims from Enugu forest’
The 10 victims rescued from the forest were among the 12 kidnap victims rescued by the police in Enugu within…
Tiwa Savage: Why I still look young and beautiful at 42
Tiwa Savage has etched herself in the consciousness of many across the globe by virtue of the numerous hit songs…
Chinese official sentenced to death for $16m bribe
Fu was deprived of his political rights for life, and all his personal assets were confiscated, the court said.
Oil theft: Navy, others have questions to answer- Senate Committee
The Senate had in April 14, 2022 constituted the 13- man committee chaired by Akpan to unravel the impact of…
Nollywood actress Rita Dominic denies welcoming twins
Nollywood actress Rita Dominic has debunked rumours that she and her husband Fidelis Anosike recently welcomed a set of twins.
10 suicide cases recorded in Oyo in 3 months-Police
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Adebowale Williams made this known during an interactive session with newsmen on Wednesday…
N6bn money laundering: Court okays Mompha’s trial in absentia
The EFCC charged Mompha and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd., on eight counts of six billion Naira laundering.
Lagos cashier Chinonye Nwaoche docked for N10m theft
He said that the defendant diverted the amount, being money paid by various customers for various goods produced by her…
RCCG’s Pastor Oluokun jailed 2 years for issuing $1.6m dud cheque
Oluokun was charged alongside his company, Peak Petroleum Industry Nigeria Ltd., on an amended six-count charge bordering on issuance of…
Russia wants to destroy ‘Ukraine’s right to exist – Biden
Biden said that Russia must be held accountable for any war crimes committed in Ukraine, adding that Washington was working…
Ekiti Varsity calls off ASUU strike, begins academic activities
By Yinusa Ishola The management of Ekiti State University said full academic activities begins on Thursday, Sept. 22. The varsity’s…
Why security operatives burnt shops at Eke-Ututu Market – Uzodimma
By Peter Okolie Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has given reason for Saturday’s security raid at Eke-Ututu Market in Orsu…
2023: Kogi businessman drums support for Atiku
Richard Elesho A Kogi State based politician and businessman, Dr Boluwatife Olurotimi has expressed optimism in the ability of Alhaji…
Obaseki rationalizes Edo MDAs
Edo State Government has warned head teachers against extortion of students in public schools by imposing illegal levies.
ASUU strike: NANS blows hot, vows to stop political campaign
The students had in separate protests grounded activities on the major highways in the country in the past one week,…
Education, Headlines, News, Top Stories
UPDATED: Court orders ASUU members to call off strike
The Minister of Labour and Employment on behalf of the Federal Government had filed the matter before the court by…
EFCC speaks on ‘invasion’ of Justice Ita Mbaba’s residence’
But while it agreed that its operatives was at the house, EFCC said the visit has nothing to do with…
Buhari appoints Dembos as NTA Director-General
Until his appointment, Mr. Dembos was the Executive Director, Marketing, of the NTA.
Ex- police chief gets life sentence for $10m bribery
Gong received money and valuables worth about 73.43 million yuan (10.56 million U.S. dollars).
Ex-deputy mayor of Chongqing jailed 15 years for bribery
Deng was found guilty of taking advantage of his former positions in Hubei Province and the Chongqing Municipality between 1999…
Headlines, Politics, Top Stories
JUST IN: Wike’s camp pulls out of Atiku’s Campaign Council
The decision of the group was announced by former Deputy National Chairman of APC, Bode George after the meeting that…
EFCC: 45 suspects, 14 trucks nabbed on raid in Kwara illegal mining site
The Ilorin Zonal Command of EFCC had on September 9 arrested a 29-year old Chinese, Gang Deng, for suspected illegal…
Armed robbers using charms to break houses busted in Katsina
The suspects, according to the police, specialised in using charms to break houses in Daura Local Government Area (LGA) of…