Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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.
LP’s Yusuf Datti disowns social media accounts
According to Datti, ever since, indications began to appear about him joining LP, more impostors hurriedly opened more accounts in…
FIRS issues alert on recruitment scam
The FIRS also cautioned media practitioners not to allow their mediums to be used as platforms for publishing unauthorised fake…
Court confirms divorce on grounds of woman ‘stumbling” on letter
In Shari’a law, divorce is confirmed verbally, written or through sign language for those who are deaf.
4 men docked over missing cell phone
The police charged the defendants; Peter Obi, Sunday Onyekachi, Yahaya Husseni and Sanusi Ibrahim, all residents of Giri, FCT, with…
Abuja man Abubakar jailed for injuring neighbour
The prosecution counsel said that Abubakar also threatened to cut off the complainant’s head .
Corruption trial of ex-President Zuma adjourned again
Zuma faces corruption, fraud, money laundering, and racketeering charges.
Adegboruwa narrates horrible 12-hour experience with Max Air
Three Max Air flights were affected and so the airport was filled with passengers, including women, children.
Buhari pledges ”better life” for Nigerian judges
On July 27, President Buhari presided over virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Council Chambers of…
Sokoto Commissioner Moyi Isa dumps Tambuwal, PDP for APC
Isa said he decided to dump PDP because Tambuwal's administration is devoid of trust, not focused and lacks the ability…
‘Why APC won all seats in Ebonyi LG polls’
Nwachukwu also said that the victory further proved APC’s dominance in Ebonyi ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Oyerinde appointed new NECA DG
Oyerinde holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management from the University of Lagos.
‘No mass exodus of APC members to PDP in Kebbi’
APC in Kebbi said hundreds of people from PDP are defecting to the APC on daily basis from all across…
Kogi killings: Yahaya Bello suspends traditional ruler, queries LG chief
Yahaya Bello also directed that the Chairman of Ajaokuta Local Government Area, Mustapha Aka’aba should be queried over the security…
Unease in Sapele over rampaging kidnappers
It was gathered that the kidnapping incidents have led to apprehension in the Sapele town as residents restrict movements at…