Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
2023: Afenifere solidly behind Tinubu, says Sen. Adeyeye
Adeyeye said that Tinubu’s candidacy enjoys massive support of majority of Afenifere members in spite of contrary insinuations in some…
Oba of Benin issues strong warning on repatriated artifacts
By Jethro Ibileke The Benin Monarch, HRM, Oba Ewuare II, has warned against attempts by anyone or group of persons…
‘Wike Police’ operatives threaten to sue Rivers govt over unpaid salaries
The operatives of the safety agency had taken to the streets of Port Harcourt on Wednesday June 22 to protest…
7 arrested over attack on Osun NURTW official
By Olajide Idowu Operatives of Nigeria Police in Osun have arrested one Nurudeen Sule a.k.a. Biggy who allegedly led six…
Rep Dagogo dares Wike with ’10 million man-march’ for Atiku
Dagogo who have been having a running battle with his state governor, Nyesom Wike, the 10 million man - march…
Hussanni, Okechukwu ‘one- chance’ robbery gang smashed in Lagos
Hussani and Ukechukwu were arrested following a distress call received from a victim shortly after he was dispossessed of his…
Serial fraudster ‘One Eye General’ sent back to jail for ATM fraud
Abdullahi, according to charges filed against him by EFCC had under the guise of helping Yuhanazu Chika conduct a transaction…
Three fake Americans busted, jailed for romance scams
Justice J.O.E. Adeyemi- Ajayi of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Maitama convicted and sentenced the trio of on…
Solomon, Olalekan jailed for romance scams in Lagos
They were arraigned today on separate charges before Justice O.A. Fadipe of the Special Offence Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos
Sokoto man Anas Tangaza jailed for N1.49m ‘motorcycles fraud’
According to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Tangaza was entrusted with 7 units of Daylong Motorcycles for hire purchase on…
Police arrest killers of Bauchi lawmaker Musa Mante, 2 others
he Bauchi lawmaker was killed on 20 August, 2020 in Dass local government area, his constituency by the suspects.
Oba of Benin’s uncle Edun Akenzua dies at 87
Akenzua who was the Enogie (Duke) of Obazuwa-Iko, was a renowned journalist and pioneer Editor of Nigerian Observer, established in…
ASUU likely to declare indefinite strike next week
An ASUU leader who wished to remain anonymous said a proposal for the indefinite strike would be ratified and adopted…
NANS executive Adeyemi Abiodun of FUOYE jailed for N195m internet fraud
He was arrested by operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on March, 30, 2022, alongside 79 others in…
Anger in Kogi community over herder’s attempt to rape woman in her farm
An Abuja based businessman and community leader, Prince Dare Fiki, also raised alarm over the harassment of women in lonely…
Rising cases of child molestation in Osun worrying – CP Olokode
He condemned in totality, the tide of child molestation in the state and warned that the police would go after…
2023: Lamido bombs Wike as PDP crisis gets messier
Lamido is an ally of PDP's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, whom the Rivers State Governor has been at war with…
Ogun APC chieftain Paseda vows to stop Gov. Abiodun’s re-election
Adejoke Adeleye, Abeokuta A chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC in Ogun, Otunba Rotimi Paseda has vowed to stop the…
PHOTOS: Super Falconets sleep on floor, chairs at airport in Turkey
Nigeria's Falconets have been traveling from Costa Rica since 6:30am on Monday.
How cultist caught killing on video, Jamiu Rasheed, 2 others were arrested
Jamiu had been a member of a cult since 2017 and allegedly linked to the death of two other rival…
How gunmen killed driver, abducted 2 Catholic priests in Imo
The gunmen had trailed the vehicle carrying the Catholic priests from Amaraku, in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of…
Kogi PDP chieftain declares support for Tinubu
Adedoyin, a former Special Assistant to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, also declared support for the APC senatorial…
JUST IN: Abducted Catholic Reverend Sisters regain freedom
The Catholic Reverend sisters identified as Johannes Nwodo, Christabel Echemazu, Liberata Mbamalu and Benita Agu were going for a thanksgiving…
Wike plotting against me for supporting Atiku: Ex- Rivers Commissioner
But Nwibubasa, an ally of Senator Lee Maeba who has also fallen out with Wike because of his support for…
2023: Why APC will win in Rivers – Flag- Amachree
The former Chairman of Asari-Toru local government Council area also urged members of the APC not to worry about those…
FCCPC Zonal director Julius Haruna dies fighting in office
Ms Abdusalam has been arrested by officers of Katsina State Police command who have launched investigations into the death of…
Engineering graduate steals N2m vehicle engine, sells it for N30k
The engine was bought to replace a bad one in another vehicle before it was stolen from the varsity’s mechanic…
Why Water Resources Bill is dangerous for Nigeria – Activist
According to him, the Water Resources Bill is an indirect way of introducing Rural Grazing Area (RUGA) and Cattle Colony.
Funeral Home or ritualists’ den? Controversies trail Edo mummified bodies
Disturbed by the controversy generated by the alleged Ritualist Den, Governor Godwin Obaseki, gave the State Police Command and other…
How peace can thrive in Nigeria – Chimamanda Adichie
The public intellectual and feminist also said things are getting harder by the day and Nigerians do not have enough…