Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Chinese officials ‘prevented from attending queen’s lying in state’
China’s official delegation is expected to be barred from attending Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state ahead of the…
Russia furious over Queen Elizabeth II funeral snub
Invitations to the Queen’s funeral have not been sent to Russia or Belarus against the backdrop of the invasion of…
Germany seizes Russian-owned refinery amid energy crisis
Taking control of the Rosneft Deutschland is the latest move by Germany to shore up its energy industry, which is…
2023: Yahaya Bello targets total victory for Kogi APC
Yahaya Bello spoke while addressing APC members from Yagba Federal Constituency namely Yagba West, Yagba East and MopaMuro at Glass…
Wike signs bill allowing women to inherit family property
Speaking on the law to prohibit the curtailment of women's right to share in family property law, Governor Wike expressed…
Lagos housewife Folake Adeleye beats up police constable
Akinleye said that the defendant’s husband report his wife at the station, accusing her of domestic violence.
Why girls are lagging behind boys worldwide in mathematics – report
Solving the equation: Helping girls and boys learn mathematics, a new report published on Wednesday by UNICEF revealed a growing…
Controversies trail resignation of Smith as PSC Chairman
Smith was appointed the Chairman of PSC by President Muhammadu Buhari in May 2018. He succeeded Mike Okiro, also a…
‘Atrocious, wicked, evil’ – Ngige reacts to attack on Ifeanyi Ubah
Ngige urged the security agencies to ”hunt down and bring the murderous perpetrators to justice.”
El-Rufai excited by military’s offensive against terrorists
El-Rufai also spoke on the 2023 polls, urging citizens to vote people who would address their problems “not those who…
Chimamanda to be a headliner at 2022 New Yorker Festival
The New Yorker Festival, which is in its 23rd year, has become a major draw for cultural Icons. It offers…
Police Commission Chairman Musiliu Smith resigns
However, some reports claim the Smith, also a former Inspector General of Police on the grounds of ill health.
#EndSARS Panel awards N289m to victims of police brutality
The panel was set up by the Federal Government in November 2020 following the “#ENDSARS Protest” which was triggered by…
Court fixes date for ruling in Baba Ijesha’s bail application
Baba Ijesha is seeking a bail for an appeal for the five years conviction of sexually assaulting a 14-year- old…
Ebonyi 2023: Supreme Court declares Ifeanyi Odii PDP governorship candidate
Mr Odii and Sen. Ogba were engaged in a legal battle over who was validly elected as the Ebonyi PDP’s…
Two winners announced for NLNG’s $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Science
The theme of the event organised by NLNG for the 2022 edition is: “Innovations in Sustainable Food Security”.
2023: Lawyer’s stomach upset stalls Wike’s suit against Atiku
Although Wike had recently denied filing any suit against the party and its presidential candidate, the matter is still pending…
Lagos teenager docked for defiling neighbor’s 4-year-old daughter
The defendant, who resides in Wole Oladokun Street, Ojo Meiran, Lagos State, was charged with defilement.
U.S. police agencies illegally track people’s phones – report
According to public records and internal emails obtained by The Associated Press, police have used Fog Reveal to search hundreds…
Kaduna man Musa Haruna remanded for attempting to rape 9-year-old girl
Leo said the defendant lured the 9-year–old into his room and attempted to rape her.
Floods devastate 200 households in Makurdi
Benue state’s Committee on Floods had approved the expansion of selected camps in Makurdi, Guma and Logo to accommodate flood…
10 killed in air strikes on Tigray region
At least ten people were killed in a second day of air strikes on Ethiopia’s Tigray region Wednesday, a hospital…
Heathrow flights delayed to ‘ensure silence’ during coffin procession
Heathrow airport said in a statement that “out of respect” for the mourning period it will be making “appropriate alterations…
Gambia suspends sales of paracetamol after dozen of child deaths
Gambia health regulator said the children suffered symptoms including an inability to pass urine, a fever and vomiting that quickly…
Americans to pay for COVID-19 vaccines, treatments
Earlier this month, U.S Department of Health and Human Services announced that commercial sales of COVID-19 vaccines, previously distributed by…
IPOB members arrested over killing of 2 policemen in Ebonyi
Gunmen attacked the police station on May 22, 2021 at about 12:00 pm during which they killed the Inspector and…
Bishops conference lifts suspension on Knights
The KSJI was suspended as a Catholic organisation on Feb. 16, 2022, due to the Knight’s failure to comply with…
FG recovered N2.6trn revenue from oil coys – NEITI
NEITI said a total of 2.6 billion dollars remained outstanding in the hands of companies as at March 2022.
Report blames Shell’s equipment failure for Bayelsa oil spill
A field report of the JIV by NOSDRA indicated that the leak was due to operational mishap which discharged crude…
Edo First Lady bags honorary doctorate degree
Dr. (Mrs.) Betsy Obaseki expressed delight that the institution has a curriculum that seeks to impact its immediate and larger…