Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Kwara SS1 student Adeyemi hangs self for failing promotion exam
Police said the corpse of the deceased was removed from a tree behind Ariya Garden Hotel, Offa, by a team…
Ekiti man Oluwatosin bags 16 years imprisonment for attempted rape
The Prosecution Counsel, Mrs Olasanmi Oluwaseun, had told the court that the convict, on Feb.13, 2021 in Ado-Ekiti, within the…
Cryptocurrency trader Shola Henry jailed for stealing N18.4m
The judge ordered the Shola Henry to repay the nominal complainant N18.4 million within six months.
PDP’s BoT sets up committee to reconcile Wike, Atiku, others
Former lawmaker and member of the PDP BoT, Sen. Abdul Ningi disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the end of…
FCTA clears suspected bandits’ forest
The FCTA had earlier warned of plans to remove illegal structures along the Tipper Garage and Kuje-Gwagwalada road axis
Warri-Itakpe train services not grounded – NRC
The NRC said that the train services on the Ajaokuta station were only suspended temporarily due to reported communal clashes.
Kogi Poly Rector bans sale of hand-outs, books to students
Usman-Ogbo warned that henceforth any report against any lecturer flouting his directive would attract the wrath of the management
Oyo 2023: Adelabu emerges Accord governorship candidate
The development put to rest the speculations over Adelabu’s next political move after defecting to the party from the All…
Abati outburst against Wike, PDP, provocative, insulting – Group
According to the group, Abati's description of PDP leaders as “hungry men who allowed Wike to take over the party”…
Abati and his unwarranted tirade at Wike
Any discerning mind will agree that Abati’s outburst and unbridled derogatory commentary on Governor Wike can best be described as…
Edo market women protest N1000 palace sacrifice levy
The Director of Revenue, Oredo local government council, Agbons Uyigwe, said the increment resulted from complains from waste managers over…
‘Academic activities in full swing in AUU despite ASUU strike’
The V-C added that by Aug. 7, the University will commence 2021/2022 academic session and students are already coming to…
My take on Muslim-Muslim ticket – Wole Soyinka
Wole Soyinka said the controversy triggered by the Muslim/Muslim ticket is a reflection of how the country has been fractured…
Freed Kaduna train hostages open up on ordeal in captivity
Imam, a medical doctor appealed for urgent intervention to free the other hostages still in captivity.
Commercial drivers protest against Obaseki’s colour code in Benin
Omoriege said even though, drivers were saying they will not pay, government would give them six months before the enforcement.
Al Qaeda-linked Mukhtar Robow appointed Somali minister for religious affairs
Mukhtar Robow had a $5 million U.S. bounty on his head after he co-founded al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab and served…
Oil theft: SPDC to deploy drones to monitor pipelines, wellheads
Oil thieves punctured SPDC pipelines and wellheads, and thereafter, redirected crude oil to their illegal refining sites, thus denying the…
Shell links fall in Nigeria’s revenue, value of naira to oil theft
Shell disclosed Trans-Niger Pipeline, a major pipeline capable of transporting about 180,000 barrels of crude per day, has been moribund…
Insecurity: Kogi bans operation of brothels, use of nose mask
Yahaya Bello gave the order during a meeting with all first and second-class traditional rulers, including the local government council…
Obey: I was informed my son will die 6 months ago
Obey-Fabiyi, then thanked his late son’s friends for their efforts and supports, appreciating Shina, his eldest son, for coordinating all…
How Lagos landlord, 3 others lynched mentally-challenged man
He said that preliminary investigation revealed that the victim left home without his caregivers, stressing that the occupants of the…
2 to die by hanging in Ekiti for armed robbery, rape, kidnapping
The Prosecution Counsel, Mrs Olasanmi Oluwaseun, had said that the defendants, on Oct. 6, 2021 at Idi Mango Camp, Ilasa-Ekiti,…
Police kill IPOB member, recover stolen AK-47 in Delta
One AK47 rifle with breech no 2534896 and six rounds of 7.62MM ammunition were also recovered at the end of…
‘How Kuje prison escapee John Ijamu was recaptured in Minna’
Ijamu was remanded at Kuje prison following his arrested for criminal conspiracy, armed robbery and receiving stolen property,
Abuja Millennium Park reopens after 2 years
Millennium Park which was closed down at the height of the COVID-19, was conceived and designed by Italian architect, Manfredi…
Two arrested over 500 packets of Tramadol in Kano
Police spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, stated on Monday that a `stop-and-search’ team of the police found the suspected illicit drugs…
Kogi APC women leader Ageji Omale survives gun attack
The yet to be identified gunmen later fled the scene leaving the APC Women leader in the pool of her…
Peter Obi: Ex-Rep Ogene slams Dino Melaye
Ogene contended that it is either Melaye missed his Civics classes, or is simply a poor student of current affairs,…
Stella Akogu docked for stealing jewellery worth $11,200
By Teniola Ibitola A 32-year-old domestic worker, Stella Akogu, on Monday, appeared before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court for…
Al-Ghais assumes office as OPEC Secretary General
Al-Ghais succeeded the late OPEC Chief, Nigeria’s Mohammad Barkindo, who died on July 5.