Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Prof. Agboola appointed OOU Vice Chancellor
Prof. Ayodeji Olayinka Johnson Agboola won the University of Nottingham Developing Solution award in 2006, and the British Council Linkages…
Nigerian govt declares October 10 public holiday
Aregbesola urged Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to refrain from violence, lawlessness and other acts of criminality, adding that “as the indisputable…
Alleged fraud: Wike withdraws charges against Amaechi, Cole, 5 others
When the case resumed for hearing on Thursday, counsel to Rivers informed the court of the decision of the state…
Police invite 24 suspects over theft, sale of Edo govt’s land
The suspects were invited following "petitions from members of the public" who bought lands that were recently reclaimed by Edo…
Ogun Central: Court strikes out suit against PDP’s Aderinokun
An aspirant, Dada Kolawole Oduntan had filed a case challenging the emergence of Aderinokun as the candidate of the party…
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Rivers: For aligning with Atiku, Omehia loses status of ex-governor, to refund N696m
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt In an obvious move aimed at punishing him for aligning with the camp of Atiku Abubakar,…
French writer, Annie Ernaux wins Nobel Prize in Literature
With this prestigious award, Ernaux, whose work combines historic and individual experiences, becomes the 16th French Nobel laureate. The award…
How ex-Ogbaru LG chair’s uncle Sunday Mesiobi died in Anambra flood
The dead body of the septuagenarian was found in his room which was submerged by water on Wednesday.
4 kidnapped family members found dead in California, U.S
They were taken against their will on Monday from a business on South Highway 59, according to the sheriff’s office.
Ex-cop kills 24 children, 11 others at Thailand nursery
The gunman fled the childcare centre, shooting from his car as he drove home, where he killed his wife and…
WhiteMoney reveals ambition to win the Grammys
WhiteMoney's Grammys ambition fly in the face of the scorn that met his song, 'Selense' released soon after his BBN's…
Kaduna: Bandits free Police DPO Gyadi-Gyadi after 3 months
Gyadi-Gyadi was abducted on his way to resume at his new police division.
Ogun governor showers gifts on teachers, administrators, schools
Abiodun also offered employment to the wife of late Mr Sunday Ogunjimi, a teacher in Odeda Local Government Area who…
Abducted Police DPO Gyadi-Gyadi to be released after 3 months: report
Gyadi-Gyadi was abducted along the Birnin Gwari road on his way to report as the new DPO in the division…
Ogun 2023: Group drums support for ADC’s Biyi Otegbeye
The group consist of sons and daughters of Yewa-Awori land from various social and political predispositions who are concerned about…
Customs intercepts cartridges, locally made guns in Ogun
Ejibunu said the smugglers surrendered the weapons and ran into the bush when the officers of the unit engaged them,…
Effective air connectivity key to unlocking African tourism – Minister
The Minister made the assertion at the 65th Meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization-Commission for Africa (UNWTO-CAF) which…
Trial date set for man accused of threatening to kill Queen Elizabeth
Elizabeth, who died in September, was at the castle on the day of the intrusion with her son and now…
Lagos man Francis Amanze docked for defiling 2 minors
Amanze’s wife who runs lecture classes at the residence was away when the accused took advantage of her pupils, he…
Sowore tackles Peter Obi over honorary citizenship of Dallas
Sowore said the honorary citizenship is useless and not worth the paper it is printed on and the celebration by…
Zamfara announces date for implementation of N30,000 minimum wage
The labour unions, represented by Mr Sani Halilu, Zamfara Chairman of NLC thanked the state government for accepting to implement…
Jos trader Titus Ishaku jailed 2 years for stealing plastic chairs
The judge, Malam. Lawal Suleiman, who sentenced Ishaku after he pleaded guilty to the offence, however, gave him an option…
Just In: Buhari appoints new Postmaster General for NIPOST
Adepoju is a professional accountant and a former member of the Federal House of Representatives from 2011 – 2015 and…
PDP crisis: Ayu fights back N122m bribery allegation with probe committee
Some members the party members, under the aegis of the Forum of PDP Candidates and Aspirants for 2023 Elections, have…
Gang using 10-year-old boy to steal busted in Katsina
The gang uses its youngest member, aged 10, to go into houses where wedding or other ceremonies are taking place…
Reps C’ttee queries Chevron over $10.7bn gas-to-liquids project
Rep. Hassan Fulata said that a similar project was executed in Qatar for less than $2.5 billion within a very…
Why Lagos is building biggest mental health rehabilitation home
Sanwo-Olu said Illicit dealing in drugs and substance abuse require serious effort and commitment of all stakeholders to frontally tackle…
Ebonyi 2023: INEC releases list of governorship candidates
According to him, 13 political parties fielded governorship candidates and their running mates for the March 2023 gubernatorial election in…
Floods claim 6 lives in Kogi
Governor Yahaya Bello during an assessment tour of the areas affected by flood called the Federal Government to come to…
Ataga: Court hears phone conversation between Chidinma, security guard
Ojukwu and Quadri are alleged to have conspired and murdered Ataga on June 15, 2021, by stabbing him several times…