Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Nigerian court jails Chinese national Gang Deng for illegal mining
Gang was found to be in possession of 25 tons of minerals suspected to be Lepidolite, a raw material used…
‘Tinubu, a financial expert, needed for Nigeria’s revenue reform’
By Alaba-Olusola Oke Dr Abiola Oshodi, a leading chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Nigeria needs as its…
Oyo man Sunday Amos docked for murder
The Magistrate, Mrs Abimbola Amole-Ajimoti did not take the plea of Amos for want in jurisdiction.
Lawyer cry foul as court sends Ebonyi LP senatorial candidate to prison
The Magistrate, Linda Ogodo, ordered the remand of Okorie over lack of jurisdiction. Okorie was charged for conspiring among others…
Oil theft significantly reduced, NNPC’s Kyari says
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has said cooperation with Nigerian security has significantly reduced…
Nasarawa Assembly votes in favour of LG, legislative, judicial autonomy
The speaker directed the Clerk of the House to immediately produce a clean copy of the bills and submit the…
CONUA, NAMDA: Ngige tackles NLC President Ayuba Wabba
Ngige said the NLC President should desist from using his position to deceive the general public by misguiding them with…
FRSC issues advisory for trips to Abuja
FRSC said that the advisory had become necessary because Igbara-Oke-Ilara-Mokin route is totally blocked at the moment.
5 die in Delta floods, Okowa sends message to FG
Okowa, while addressing newsmen after visiting flood victims at some Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps, said five persons lost their…
Court lifts restriction order on Petralon coy accounts
Petralon 54, prayed the court to lift the order banning operation of its account, arguing that the defendants, particularly Eurafric Energy…
Police react to N7m bribery allegation against Edo CP Abutu Yaro
Rather, Iwegbu's statement clarified that following a petition to the office of the CP alleging the involvement of some of…
Felabration 2022: Why it ‘ll be remembered for a long time
Felabration has become an annual staple that is recognised internationally. The Lagos State government had also declared it an official…
Germany fines messenger service Telegram €5.1m
A German law firm had contacted the BfJ on behalf of Telegram and commented on the hearing letters, but as…
Bayelsa Assembly approves Diri’s N30bn loan request
The 24-member House unanimously approved the loan request to be sourced through commercial banks or capital market through bond.
Lagos man Godwin Idumu docked for stealing 4 bibles
The Prosecutor, Insp Felicia Okwori, told the court that the offences were committed on Dec. 4, 2021 and June 3,…
2023: Human Rights Commission to open register of hate speech
By Edith Nwapi The National Human Rights Commission is to establish a National Register against Hate Speech to promote normative…
Court fixes date for forgery suit against 2 top OGFZA officials
Mr Wasiu Sule, the Head of Legal Services and Secretary to OGFZA’s Board and Mr Alenju Ngofa, who is the…
Under-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria beat Chile to advance to quarter-finals
By Georgina Adegbie Nigeria’s Flamingos on Monday defeated their Chilean counterparts 2-1 to advance to the quarter-finals of the ongoing…
Flood: APC asks Rivers govt to declare state of emergency
Governor Nyesom Wike has approved N1billion for the flood impacted areas and setup a State Taskforce find out the needs…
Police hunt for cult kingpin after heavy gun-battle in Rivers
It was learnt that travelers and Staff of Emohua local government Council in the axis were stranded as the notorious…
Again, Buhari scores self high, says he has met yearnings of Nigerians
By Ismaila Chafe Just like he did when he recently presented the 2023 Appropriation Bill to the National Assemby, President…
Bill Gates ready to meet with Taliban to help Afghanistan eradicate polio
Poliomyelitis is endemic in some parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan, according to the World Health Organization.
‘Why LP Ebonyi South Sen. candidate Linus Okorie was arrested’
Police said Okorie, LP Ebonyi South Senatorial candidate was arrested, not abducted
Buhari presides over 3rd Ministerial Performance Review Retreat
Kenyatta, is expected to present a keynote address as participants are expected to deliberate on the overview of the third…
Ekiti: Oyebanji appoints SSG, freezes state’s bank accounts
Biodun Oyebanji, who was sworn in as governor of Ekiti on Sunday has literally hit the ground running with appointment…
‘Anti-democratic forces’ plotting to disrupt our Kaduna rally -PDP
The PDP has information of how these individuals, who were frustrated by the huge success of the PDP Presidential Campaign…
‘Five dead, 3 injured in Kogi auto crash’
By Thompson Yamput No fewer than five people died and three others injured in an auto-crash that occurred in Kogi…
Mbappe: I’m happy at PSG, not seeking transfer
Mbappe, who played in PSG’s 1-0 Ligue 1 win over Marseille on Sunday, was said to have felt betrayed by…
‘He betrayed us’- Katsina APC reacts to Ex-SSG’s defection to PDP
Inuwa, who lost in his bid to secure the APC governorship ticket, announced his defection on Sunday while addressing his…
Police storm meeting of Aiye cult members in Ogun, arrest 11 suspects
Recovered from them are; Indian Hemps, Colorado and Bonky