Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Nigerian military speaks on partnership with U.S. counterpart
The clarification following reports and public speculation over the alleged presence of U.S. troops in the country.
Yahaya Bello: Witness narrates how N46.5m was transferred to Abuja school
Reading from Exhibit 37, PW8 identified several major transactions, including an NIP transfer of ₦700 million from Keyless Nature Limited…
Edo, NNPC partner to establish 10,000bpd refinery
Once operational, it is expected to produce approximately 20 truckloads of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and 10 truckloads of Automotive…
Kwara, Benue attacks: Speaker Abbas calls for more action against killings
Speaker Abbas described the socio-economic impact of insecurity as immeasurable, stating that both the government and the governed must collaborate…
Police react as hoodlums vandalise ADC secretariat in Edo
She added that security has since been beefed up in the area to forestall further attacks, while investigations are ongoing…
PDP crisis: Turaki faction fumes over INEC’s recognition of Wike-backed leaders
The Turaki led faction of PDP insisted that there is no provision for a National Caretaker Committee in its constitution…
Ex-NEXIM Bank boss, Roberts Orya bags 490 years imprisonment for fraud
In one of the charges, EFCC accused Orya of inducing NEXIM to pay to Treasuremix Construction Limited the sum of…
Sani receives freed Kaduna worshippers, approves road, military base for community
Speaking on behalf of the victims, Mrs Rebecca Hosea, expressed gratitude to the governor for his swift intervention and commitment…
Abaribe, 12 other senators insist Senate passed clause on e-transmission of results
Abaribe also reiterated that a committee had been set up to harmonise the passed version of the senate and that…
“Your legal battles distracting INEC,”, Amupitan tells political parties’ leaders
Amupitan also expressed concerns over increasing internal crossing within political parties, urging party leaders to prioritise constructive dialogue over divisive…
Zimbabwean lady sets internet on fire with explicit content
While female folks are complaining, most men are having a field day visiting her page, salivating and gloating over videos.…
Jos man to spend 6 months in jail for stealing cooking pot
The 47-year-old mason was arraigned before Magistrate’s Court in Jos on Wednesday.
FCT polls: INEC tasks media on professionalism, mobilisation of voters
The INEC commissioner reminded journalists that the INEC portal for media accreditation would close on Feb. 8, urging interested organisations…
Army hails Onitsha market traders, says remnants of IPOB/ESN being dismantled
The division’s spokesman said that the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division and Commander Joint Task-Force South-East OPERATION UDO KA,…
Gunmen kill Police ASP, four others in attack on Benue community
In response to the attack, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Ifeanyi Emenari, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in…
Oyo man died trying to rescue goat from well
The lifeless body of the man was recovered from the well by operatives of the fire service.
Police nab kidnappers identified from previous gun battle in Edo
The Edo police command spokesperson also revealed that police operatives on patrol foiled attempted kidnapping by a three- man gang…
‘How bandits invaded, killed 20 in Katsina community despite peace deal’
Eyewitnesses said the bandits invaded Doma community in the afternoon and remained there perpetrating their nefarious act until around after…
Nigerian posing as U.S man arrested for N48m romance scam in Lagos
The suspect allegedly posed as “Travis Kevin,” a white American medical doctor, and established a fake banking website displaying fictitious…
Why we deployed special forces to Nigeria — U.S General Anderson
Anderson described U.S partnership with Nigeria as a great example of a very willing and capable partner, who requested the…
Kwara’s Ifelodun LGA orders squatters in forest areas to leave immediately
Security operatives have launched various operations in the area recently to curb the activities of the kidnappers believed to be…
‘How Lagos man Bello Samuel stole company’s N90m, escaped to Ekiti’
Police added that while the suspect is facing trial, investigation is still ongoing to arrest all other suspects involved in…
Why we suddenly ordered closure of schools – Kogi govt
Kogi state government explained that the decision was not borne out of panic, but of responsibility, stressing that the government…
Customs nabs woman, intercepts rice, cannabis, cars worth N3.3bn
The comptroller also announced notable environmental and wildlife-related interceptions, including four live pangolins rescued along Alapa Creek, Ajilete, and handed…
Troops destroy ISWAP terrorists’ camps, kill 32 fighters, free more than 70 captives
According to Uba, the sustained military pressure also led to the escape of more than 70 captives, many of whom…
“Your reforms now global reference point,” World Bank tells Tinubu
President Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and accountability, describing fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate unification as difficult but…
Kano actress seen in viral video cleaning nose with Naira arrested
Inuwa was arrested by operatives of the Kano Zonal Directorate of EFCC on Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Ibadan LG boss led thugs to vandalise rail assets, NRC boss cries out
The NRC boss said rails, sleepers, signal poles, billboards and fences belonging to NRC tenants along the corridor were destroyed…
Atiku speaks on encounter with APC chieftain Abdulaziz Yari
There have been speculations that the meeting between Atiku and Yari took place at the Vice President's residence in Abuja
Wike hails Tinubu over changes in Abuja’s landscape
Wike also lauded the ongoing dualisation of the Outer Southern Expressway from Ring Road I to Ring Road II.