Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Hezekiah Amonloja docked over theft of 500k plantain
Osanyintuyi said that the defendant stole plantain, valued at N500,000, property of one Oba Ademola Ademiluyi.
We spend N44m monthly on diesel, says FMC Abeokuta MD
Musa-Olomu called on the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, declare a state-of-emergency on the energy sector.
Cult killings: Teenager, 3 others arrested in Edo
No fewer than eight suspected members of two rival cult groups were killed between Wednesday and Thursday, at various points…
Duport’s 10,000bpd refinery ready for production in Edo
Dr Akintoye Akindele, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of the company said that Duport was conceptualised to be a modern…
Not Our Party: Action Alliance disowns lawsuit against Tinubu
Mr Adekunle Omoaje, National Chairman of AA, said in a statement that the APC presidential standard bearer, had not committed…
INEC issues reminder to parties on state elections
INEC said all the Resident Electoral Commissioners and Electoral Officers had been directed to continue with the voter registration exercise…
COVID-19: Lagos leads as Nigeria records 332 new cases
The NCDC made this known via its official website on Thursday, saying that out of the 332 new infections recorded,…
‘We can’t sleep again because of kidnappers, bandits’ – Plateau residents
Yusuf also said that their attackers recently killed five soldiers in the community.
Global Media Award: OPM’s Pastor Chinyere makes history
Apostle Chinyere thus become not only the first black man, but single individual to be honoured with this Global Media…
Onitsha port will generate over N23bn in 30 years – Saraki
The redevelopment of Onitsha River Port is seen as a boost to commercial activities in the South East.
Police in massive hunt for killers of ASP Josiah in Rivers
ASP attached to Afam Divisional Police Headquarters was killed while returning home after work in the evening of Tuesday, 28th…
Poetic justice for Justice Tanko: Re Justice Onnoghen
The third and final Chief Justice not to receive a valedictory session in their honor is Justice Tanko Muhammad. Therefore,…
Police stall arraignment of Fani-Kayode’s ex-wife
Chikwendu was alleged to have carried two kitchen knives threatening to kill Fani-Kayode, the children and other occupants of the…
5 burnt to death as bus caught fire on motion in Ogun
FRSC said the lone accident was as a result of mechanical deficiency which resulted to fire outbreak while the vehicle…
Invasion of privacy: Court orders police to pay N6m to 2 men
The applicants had alleged that the police, without any prior invitation, invaded their homes at 3:00 a.m. on Nov. 16,…
U.S. to distribute monkeypox vaccines nationwide
According to the White House the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will immediately send 56,000 doses of the…
Over 600 inmates escape from rehabilitation centre
Military and additional police personnel had been deployed to Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre to bring the situation under control.
2023 Elections: Oga Bello sends message to Nigerian youths
Oga Bello advised the youth to jettison all forms of monetary enticement and remain focused on picking the candidates of…
3 die in Lagos/Ibadan expressway crashes
The accident which occurred at 3.5a.m, involved an unregistered truck, another marked T 4916 LA and a Nissan Micra car…
Insecurity: Army to engage services of retired personnel
Yahaya said at this on Tuesday night at a ”Regimented Dinner ” he organised for the 2021 set of retired…
Kuje inmate bags Second Class Upper degree, aims for Ph.D
Speaking, Mr Ibrahim Shehu, officer in charge of Kuje Custodial Centre said that Heart has shown an exemplary character over…
‘We never had it so good’ – Army dismisses claim of poor equipment, welfare
Contrary to claims in the report, Nwachukwu said the logistics and equipment as well as new welfare packages introduced by…
2023 elections: IG Baba approves retreat for senior police officers
The retreat was part of efforts by the force to ensure stability in internal security and a safe environment conducive…
Lagos govt. drops child defilement charge against school driver
The DPP, in its legal advice to the police, stated that there were insufficient facts to establish a prima facie…
New Zamfara law prescribes death sentence for bandits
Matawalle said the law formed part of measures to tackle banditry, kidnapping and cattle rustling in Zamfara.
PDP Chairman leads Adeleke’s running mate, 10,000 PDP members to Osun APC
Gov. Oyetola commended the new APC members for taking a bold and decisive step to enhance their political relevance in…
NIWA seeks support for local production of vessels
The new board Chairman, Senator Binta Masi Garba in her address commended NIWA for the strides it has recorded since…
Rivers varsity don docked for rape of female student
Professor David Ogbonna, according to the police, raped the female student on 16th day of May, 2022 at Rivers State…
Bishop docked for rape, forcing 16-year-old girl to take oath
Duruebube who is facing two charges of defilement and forcing the girl to take an oath with him was arraigned…
Rivers 2023: APC aspirant asks court to disqualify Tonye Cole
Mikko also alleged that Tonye Cole is of questionable character as was allegedly indicted in Rivers Government gazette issued after…