Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
SDGs: Nigeria moves to fix development financing gaps through INFF
Nigeria’s push to strengthen the foundations of sustainable development financing received a major boost in Lagos as government leaders, development…
Umo signs executive order banning masquerades on streets of Akwa Ibom
Umo said his decision to ban masquerade activities was necessary to protect Akwa people from the harassment, violence, and public…
Akwa Ibom ranked cleanest state in Nigeria for 2025
The results were arrived at, during the State of the Nigerian Environment Report STONE 2025 unbroken and the Cleanliness Performance…
Pressure Nigerian govt to abolish Sharia law, Hisbah, Obadare urges US Congress
Obadare said the primary drivers of violence in Nigeria – Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), and radicalised…
2,000 PDP members defect to APC in Kebbi
Lawal praised the governor for facilitating the release of the students abducted from the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga,…
NDA alerts Kaduna residents of shooting exercise
The NDA assures the public that all the necessary safety measures have been put in place for the successful conduct…
“It exceeded expectations,” Keyamo faults reports on Nigeria International Airshow
Keyamo said the Federal Government is growing momentum toward an African Aviation hub by the implementation of policies under the…
FCT Police busts notorious car- snatching gang, recover 6 vehicles, over N15m cash
Adamu works closely with an accomplice, Alhaji Abdulkarim Gabeida Ibrahim, a citizen and resident of the Niger Republic, who coordinates…
Atiku declares support for Yohanna as Adamawa ADC Chairman
Atiku’s position and charge to the Adamawa State ADC exco and Transition Team followed the closure of all legal issues…
Abure faction of Labour Party holds ward congresses nationwide
The party, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, on Tuesday in Abuja, said that the…
Otti empowers 150 Poly graduates with N1m each
The gesture was in fulfilment of the governor’s promise to the institution two years ago.
Police speak on viral video of ‘mass kidnapping’ in Imo
Imo CP Aboki Danjuma urges the public to disregard the misleading video and cautions against sharing unverified information capable of…
Tinubu orders service chiefs to intensify crackdown on insecurity
Oluyede assured Nigerians that security agencies were improving coordination to ensure peaceful yuletide celebrations across the country.
Edo Assembly summons Natasha Osawaru over shouting match with husband in viral video
The Speaker of the House, Blessing Agbebaku who announced this at at plenary on Tuesday, lamented that the lawmaker has…
PDP: Why we sent Certificates of Expulsion to Wike, Fayose, 9 others
Turaki told journalists on Tuesday that the party decided to send certificates of expulsion to Wike and others because Nigerian…
“Your bail will revoked if you make inciting comments,” Court warns Sowore
The DSS, accused Sowore of making a false claim against the person of President Bola Tinubu by referring to him…
Troops rescue 12 kidnap victims in assault on Borno’s Mandara mountains
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigerian Army troops have rescued seven women and five children from Boko Haram captivity in a a…
Why Fela never taught me anything – Femi Kuti
Femi also said Fela had an uncanny way of congratulating him whenever he failed at school and expecting a harsh…
Edo PDP raises alarm over alleged destruction of Obaseki’s legacy projects
Reacting, Edo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, dismissed PDP's allegation as mere "comedy of error".
Enugu man kills cousin four days after she accused him of sexual abuse
Loveth had alleged that she had been living with the suspect since 2019, at age 13, after the death of…
Akwa Ibom CP orders arrest of officers escorting unauthorised VIPs
The police commissioner expressed deep concern over the increasing violation of the Inspector-General of Police’s directive prohibiting policemen from escorting…
Turaki vows to restore PDP’s winning spirit
While handing over to Turaki led NWC, a former National Chairman of PDP, Umar Damagum, also assured that the party…
Gov Yusuf: 95% of bandits troubling Kano operating from Katsina
Governor Yusuf said investigations available at his disposal showed that the bandits are not from Chad, Niger and or other…
Drama as DSS docked Sowore for cyberbullying despite objection by lawyer
The DSS lawyer said the preliminary objections filed was part of the mischief of Sowore’s lawyer to delay proceedings in…
Banditry: Police reinforce ban on bikes conveying passengers in parts of Kano
The Command reminded the public, particularly operators of motorcycles and commercial tricycles, that the measures are designed to enhance public…
Video: How I escaped from kidnappers – Onoja
The account of the young man, who claimed he hails from Benue State shows that some indigenes work hand in…
BREAKING: Gov. Adeleke resigns from PDP
Adeleke's resignation letter came to light following controversies over the primary for the Osun 2026 governorship election scheduled to hold…
Ribadu visits Niger, assures on rescue of abducted schoolchildren
While commending Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna for his resilience, Ribadu disclosed that Nigeria is receiving technical support from several international…
NCoS appoints Jane Osuji as first female spokesperson
CSC Jane Osuji hails from Owerri – North Local Government Area of Imo State. She holds a BSc in Public…
Plateau PDP members beg Gov. Mutfwang to dump their party for APC
Danjem commended Tinubu for the show love and concern for Plateau, particularly over the security situation in the state. He…