Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Lady who jumped into Lagos Lagoon identified
It was reported that Adedokun jumped into the lagoon following a heated argument with her boyfriend, who had recently proposed…
2023: Eseyin to lead Accord’s presidential campaign
Eseyin’s appointment was ratified by Accord National Executive Council of the party in Abuja on Thursday.
How doctors murdered my wife, baby – Johnny de Goodman
St Martins Hospital Port Harcourt must pay for taking my wife away from me, killing our baby and exterminating my…
How Police busted 7 deadly kidnappers in Kwara
The police commissioner said two others on parade were arrested for alleged conspiracy and armed robbery.
Growth of terrorism in Africa, major threat to peace – UN deputy chief
Mohammed said terrorists and violent extremists including Da’esh, Al-Qaida and their affiliates have exploited instability and conflicts to increase their…
‘Why North-West will vote for Tinubu in 2023’
Dr Talatu Nasir, the committee’s Assistant Secretary, said the purported popularity of Rabiu Kwankwaso, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential…
PDP to lodge complaint to police over attacks on its campaign trails
PDP expressed surprise that the police debunked the Wednesday attack on its campaign trail in Maiduguri, even when a journalist…
Quacks taking over our profession in Ogun, Medical Doctors cry out
By Kazeem Akande The Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (ANPMP) wants Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun…
High cost of living threatens Nigerians’ stay at COP27
Hoteliers and landlords in the Red Sea city of Sharm El Sheikh increased rates as more than 50,000 participants travelled…
Osun INEC fire incident: Police launch investigation
Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, had earlier issued a statement that the…
Kogi: 11 dead, 7 injured, 12 vehicles burnt in military check point accident
By Thompson Yamput Disagreement between soldiers trying to clear an accident scene and petroleum tanker drivers at a military check…
INEC begins distribution of PVCs, display of voters register
The office also said that the preliminary voters register of all those who have registered would be on display beginning…
Stash of cash: Matawalle invites EFCC to search property
Matawalle said that his administration had never paid workers’ salaries through table payment and could not afford to do so…
INEC reacts to burning of its office in Osun
By Olajide Idowu The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has described attack on its office in Ede South local government…
Police react to burning of INEC office in Ogun
Cp Lanre, who spoke to journalists after inspecting the burnt INEC office said police will ensure that there is no…
University of Ilesa: NUC presents Letter of Recognition to Oyetola
The presentation of the letter indicates successful completion of the formal documentary process into the establishment of University of Ilesa
Firm unveils plan to build $3bn refinery in Ogun
The refinery project would sit on 800 hectares of land that had already been acquired in Ipokia area of Ogun…
Gov. Ortom apologises over ‘Fulani’ comments
Ortom apologised to people who may have felt offended by the remarks on the Fulani people.
12 arrested over attacks on Atiku’s supporters in Rivers
Police said the 12 suspects are undergoing Investigation and those found culpable among them will be arraigned in court.
G-5 Governors still open for reconciliation on PDP crisis, says Wike
Wike declared that because the PDP integrity governors are the pillars of the party, they have kept their doors open…
Insecurity: IGP Alkali Baba deploys 3 armed drones ( Photos)
The newly acquired drones will surely assist the Police in monitoring active crime scenes, coordinating response operations, and providing armed…
Why PDP must pay N37.5m to display billboards, others – Kogi IRS
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP had raised on Tuesday raise alarm that KGIRS had written it requesting for payment of…
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner sent to Russian prison camp
Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport in February for allegedly possessing a small amount of marijuana.
Leather: $1bn revenue possible with ban on consumption of ‘ponmo’
The director-general said he would continue to engage key stakeholders in the crusade against the consumption of animal skin across…
Mother, 8 children burnt to death in apartment fire
The Governor of Bursa, Yakup Canbolat, said the 31-year-old mother, her six children and two nieces, were caught in the…
Unijos safe for students, staff, says VC
Ishaya commended the Plateau Government and security agencies over the relative peace currently being enjoyed in the state, and the…
Abuja gardener Sunday Apuye docked for theft of 12 air conditioners
By Hauwa Gold A gardener, Sunday Apuye, was on Wednesday docked in a Grade I Area Court in Karu, Abuja,…
Becca Balint to become Vermont’s first woman in U.S. Congress
Balint defeated Republican nominee Liam Madden and took over from Republican Peter Welch.
Nigeria’s public debt stock increases to N42.84trn in Q2 2022 – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) made the declaration in its Nigerian Domestic and Foreign Debt Report for Q2 2021…
How police busted 5-man Nigerian drug trafficking ring in South Africa
The Nigerians were arrested on Tuesday with drugs worth over half a million Rand found in their possession after their…