Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
SEC staff Oleghe Nelson in trouble over N4.4m bribe
Oleghe and one Oviosa Lawrence received the sum of N4,410,000 from the contract sum that was paid by SEC to…
How gunmen abducted 13 family members, 9 others in Abuja community
The farmers were abducted on Wednesday, June 22 while working on their farms in the Abuja community, Engr. Ibrahim A.…
FCTA seals off Zodara Bar over violation of land use
The operation was carried out by the FCTA Multi Departmental Operations, headed by the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC).
Gov. Abiodun lied on defection of 5000 Ogun PDP members – Adebutu Campaign
By Adejoke Adekeye The Director General of Ladi Adebutu Campaign Organization, Alhaji Semiu Sodipo, has debunked the claim of the…
Protesting Rivers Neighborhood corps members allege 15 – month unpaid salaries
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Members of the Rivers Neighborhood Safety Corps, popularly called “Governor Wike Police” yesterday occupied the gate…
U.S. Senate advances gun safety bill
More than 20,800 people have died from gun violence in the United States so far in 2022, including through homicide…
Nigeria announces date for rollout of 5G spectrum
The EVC reiterated that the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) had revealed that 5G network would ensure Enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB);…
‘How Ebonyi traditional ruler Ambrose Ogbu was abducted’
Ogbu, who is Ezentum II of the community, was kidnapped, alongside his gate-man, between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. on…
NAICOM to begin enforcement of compulsory insurances in FCT
NAICOM had organised a workshop for the Joint Taskforce on the enforcement of Compulsory Insurances in the FCT as a…
Eight die in another boat accident in Bayelsa
It could be recalled six persons, including a female corps member had reportedly died in a similar boat mishap in…
Ogiamien title: Benin Traditional Council slams Obaseki’s govt.
The Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe flayed the action, stressing that the Oba of Benin was not consulted before…
Shari’ah Court bars journalists from covering proceedings
A Tudun Wada Lower Shari’ah Court sitting at Kanwuri in Sokoto metropolist, on Thursday, barred journalists from covering proceedings without…
Rivers Bishop accused of defiling girl escapes from custody
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The family of a 16-year-old girl alleged to have been sexually assaulted Bishop Felix Okpara Duruebube…
Gunmen abduct 7 travellers in Kogi
The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the incident, which it explained, happened at about 2pm.
Zidane keeps door open for PSG, France roles
Zidane led France to win the World Cup in 1998 as a player which propelled him to winning the Ballon…
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi transferred to solitary confinement
Suu Kyi faces 11 corruption charges, each of which carries a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
Jonathan to chair presentation of book on 2014 National Conference
The 633-page book titled: The National Conversation: Interests and Intrigues that shaped the 2014 National Conference was authored by two…
Oyo govt approves N6bn for reconstruction of courts’ complexes
The contract, which would be executed through the Alternative Project Funding Approach (APFA) would be in two phases to be…
Popular Kaduna Islamic scholar Sheikh Abubakar dies
Sheikh Dahiru Lawal-Abubakar was survived by two wives and 20 children.
UN CEDAW Nigerian candidate unveils agenda
Eghobamien-Mshelia is seeking election to CEDAW, the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination…
Extremists kill over 100 civilians in Mali, UN Chief expresses shock
The secretary-general called on Mali’s military leadership to redouble their efforts to restore peace and stability across the country
Mompha: EFCC nabs fake lawyer in court
He appeared in the court with a letter requesting for the court proceedings on behalf of his surety.
Usman Madaki: Why I’m trekking from Bauchi to Lagos for Tinubu
Madaki said he faced a lot of challenges on his way, including what he suspected to be a kidnapping attempt…
Oando resolves shareholder dispute, announces 2019, 2020 results
the three-year delay in the release of the company’s results was precipitated by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) suspension…
How Ogun tricycle operator Rasaq Tahoeed robbed, raped female passenger
Oyeyemi said that the suspect had confessed to the crime, while one locally made pistol was recovered from him.
NUT threatens national strike over sack of 2,357 Kaduna teachers
By Cecilia Ijuo The Nigeria Union of Teachers(NUT) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the Kaduna State…
Patient now completely blind after removal of wrong eye during surgery
The hospital offered the victim and his family psychological care and support in coping with the consequences.
Tajudeen Usman jailed for life over rape of 4-year-old girl
Delivering judgment on the matter, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, said the prosecutor proved before the court that Usman had sexual intercourse…
How bandits sacked Zamfara Tofa community over N1m fine
By Zagazola Makama Bandits have turned Tofa, a farming community few kilometres away from Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, into…
Troops intercept car loaded with munitions in Cross River
A search on the vehicle by troops in Cross Rivers revealed 72 Improvised Explosive Device chargers, 121 Dynamite Liquid, 200…