Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
50,000 women benefit from Ogun ‘Oko’wo Dapo’ scheme
Abiodun, who made this known at the validation exercise of ward facilitators of the scheme, held at the Oba's Complex,…
Ogun refutes rumours on sale of forest reserves
The Ogun State Government has refuted rumours making the rounds that it has sold parts of forest reserves in the…
The unbearable memory of loss in Saddiq Dzukogi’s Your Crib, My Qibla
Dzukogi’s collection of poems, Your Crib, My Qibla is indeed a journey not just into lyrical sound but one laced…
20 dead migrants found at Sudanese-Libyan border
The authorities assume that the 28 people were migrants trying to cross the border into Libya in two vehicles.
Group seeks stakeholders’ collaboration to strengthen healthcare system
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A group of non-governmental organisation, the Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has called…
Defection rumours trail Rivers APC spokesperson meeting with Wike
But as expected, the rumoured defection of Finebone has elicited jubilation in PDP.
Canada-bound UNIBEN graduate crushed to death in Benin
The incident occurred on Tuesday, 9 August, 2022, when Jeffrey Omoregie, a petroleum engineering graduate attempted to cross the Benin/Lagos…
2023: AA affirms George as Rivers governorship candidate
Earlier, Mr. Beke Anyalemechi, who is the Spokesman for Dr Dawari Ibietela George, he affirmed that George remains the party's…
Youth group asks Wike to fulfill 5,000 jobs promise
On the 2023 general elections, the group asked youths to go about the electioneering processes peacefully, shun violence and thuggery.
Owo church attack: Ebira youths open up on arrest of kinsmen
Obiyo Ateiza Aliyu, EYC President-General said the group is miffed by the action of the suspects, emphasizing that Ebira people…
Edo deputy gov. Shaibu retires from active football
It would be recalled that Shaibu inspired Insurance FC to gain promotion from NNL to NPFL in 2018/2019 football season.
How we will pay N18bn gratuities, pension arrears – Plateau Govt
The civil servants have a choice because it is going to be discounted at a rate, so it is subject…
2023: Obaseki warns politicians, says ‘everybody is waking up’
She noted that increased political awareness leading up to the 2023 general elections has changed the narrative in politics
How gunmen abducted man in broad daylight in Rivers
According to an eyewitness account, a woman was among the gang of gunmen who kidnapped the yet to be identified…
Just In: Two more ISWAP terrorists arrested over Owo church attack
The Chief of Defence State, General Leo Irabor had at a media briefing on Tuesday announced the arrest of an…
DHQ speaks on confusion over ‘masterminds’ of Owo church attack
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters has reacted to the controversies generated by the identity of the Islamic State of…
Ahmed Bola Tinubu and the Path of History
Tinubu is qualified to run for president of Nigeria in 2023 as there is no evidence that he has dementia.
PDP working on resolving crises with Wike – Baraje
Baraje said calls for the resignation of PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu are not misplaced as the party has a…
2023 presidency: APC will unveil manifesto soon – Musawa
She said the candidates will campaign on the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari, noting that despite the general feelings of…
Ex- APC chieftain emerges Rivers Action Alliance governorship candidate
George who holds a doctorate degree in Political Science was a Commissioner for Energy and Natural Resources during Amaechi's tenure…
APC: Wike dancing ‘Kokoma’ while Rivers’ children are dying from measles
Communities seriously affected by the outbreak of measles in Rivers include Kugbo Clan, Amurouttoru-Kugbo, Emago-Kugbo and Akani-Kugbo communities.
Benue APC gov. candidate speaks on destruction of his campaign office
The governorship candidate who was in Gboko to assess the level of damage to the campaign office
Blackout in parts of Lagos after fire guts EKEDC substation
The 15MVA power transformer at EKEDC New Idumagbo Injection Substation caught fire around 3.00 p.m.Mr Godwin Idemudia, General Manager, Corporate…
How 60-year old Malam Bala, son died inside well in Kano
A statement from the spokesperson of the Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, said on Wednesday in Kano that…
Lawan, Akpabio not recognized for senatorial elections – INEC
Okoye called for responsible reportage as against the unwarranted attack on the INEC and its officials over a matter than…
‘How Heneswa plot to take 3 stolen children out of Maiduguri was foiled’
Heneswa was arrested at the Borno Express Motor Park, Maiduguri on Aug. 4 with two abducted Almajiri children and a…
Ibadan man Gbadamosi docked for killing man through reckless driving
Gbadamosi whose home address was not presented was docked on a count charge of reckless driving; causing death.
NYSC DG advises Corps members to be safety conscious
Represented in Rivers state by the State Coordinator, Mr. George Mfongang, Gen Fadah assured corps members that "NYSC top Management…
Gov. AbdulRazaq not booed, Kwara govt. reacts to viral video
”The video was taken in 2018 at the annual event organised by Ilorin Emirate’s apex sociocultural body, the IEDPU.
Sen. Abe to Wike: Don’t return Rivers to dark days of toxic politics
Abe said this while reacting to the threat of Wike to pull down hotels allegedly being used to recruit cultists…