Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
NNPC Limited declares ₦5.4 trillion profit for 2024
Building on this performance, the Company unveiled its strategic roadmap to drive sustained growth and support Nigeria’s energy transition through…
How Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff died at 81
A star since the 1960s, Jimmy Cliff helped bring his brand of Jamaican reggae to a global audience through hits…
Umahi vows to deliver Lekki Deep Seaport–Epe road in 21 months
Umani said FG had already paid 30 per cent of the project cost, while the contractor would source the remaining…
Why governors halted my PDP chairmanship bid – Lamido
Lamido had gone to court to stop the PDP convention after he was denied the nomination form to contest the…
U.S demands decisive action from Nigeria on abducted schoolchildren, security
The US further called on the government to strengthen security measures and guarantee the safety of vulnerable communities, including Christian…
Bauchi govt. orders immediate closure of schools over insecurity
Bauchi government said it is working closely with security agencies to address the concerns swiftly and comprehensively, ensuring that normal…
Police nab two suspects, recover ₦479,100 over attack on Obesere in Ondo
Police said a bag containing ₦4 million, a gold chain, handset, and wristwatch were stolen from Obesere during the attack.
‘Troops kill 7 terrorists, recover weapons in renewed North East offensive’
According to the Army, an ambush by troops of 192 Battalion and hybrid forces at Gwadale general area in Pulka–Gwoza…
Army gives update on troops’ search for abducted Kebbi, Niger schoolchildren
According to the Army, troops responded to the abduction of students from St Mary’s School, Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area…
FCT: Massive promotion looms as 8000 civil servants write CBT exams
The promotion examinations that will be conducted, using the Computer-Based Test (CBT)will deepen the newly introduced digital platform for promotion…
One escaped, 13 missing – Police speak on terrorists’ abduction of girls from Borno farm
A joint team of police operatives, troops of the Nigerian military, Civilian JTF and vigilantes immediately launched a rescue operation…
Taraba: Wanted kidnap kingpin caught while negotiating N20m ransom for victim
The suspect has been on the wanted list of security agencies as a key member of a kidnapping syndicate that…
Yusuf submits MoU on regulation of broadcasting to Senate
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has submitted a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on broadcasting standards to…
Edo TikToker dragged to court for faking own kidnap to attract followers
During interrogation, the 24-year-old female suspect, Osarobo Omoyemen, confessed that she staged the incident solely to generate online content and…
Abuja hosts 3rd SDGs Short Film Challenge and Awards Dec. 9
The Challenge provides much more than recognition. For many participants, it is a life-changing opportunity—offering international exposure, expanded creative networks,…
Police declare one wanted, nab herbalist over ‘ritual killing’ of FRSC officer, daughter
The herbalist was arrested in Iloko Ijesa, Osun State by anti-kidnapping operatives of Ogun Police Command.
Framing Benue killings as religiously motivated misleading, harmful – Gov Alia
Governor Alia added that every loss of life in Benue weighs heavily on him as governor and called on the…
FG postpones NAFEST 2025 over rising insecurity
The minister said the decision reflects the values of empathy, national unity, and collective sensitivity, adding that new date for…
INEC disowns resolution on PDP NWC meeting
Eta-Messi said that the attention INEC had been drawn to the said correspondence currently in circulation on various platforms, dated…
We’re steps ahead – Marwa warns drug cartels after NDLEA’s bust of cocaine shipment
NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, had disclosed in a statement on Friday that the anti-narcotics agency also intercepted the laden vessel-…
NNPP loses 774 members to APC in Kano
Speaking at the reception, Bichi described the defectors as “lucky” for making what he called the right political decision. Bichi…
UN expresses shock at killing of 17 civilians in eastern DR Congo
Four wards housing patients were set ablaze during the assault in Byambwe, a remote community about 60 kilometres west of…
APC threatens to sanction minister over ‘unguarded’ remarks
APC said Minister's recent remarks on internal matters and aspirants could mislead members and encourage disunity across the Kano state…
Man fixing, supplying guns among bandits’ logistics suppliers arrested in Kwara
Police praised the Military, Police and the DSS for recent deployments in Kwara, which he said aligned with directives issued…
Lagos-Calabar Highway: Court strikes out Winhomes suit against FG
The judge also held that the plaintiffs lacked the legal right to file the case since they admitted in their…
What Tinubu said about Bode George at 80th birthday event in Lagos
He expressed delight that the celebrant was marking the milestone in Lagos, his home state, recalling with humour Chief George’s…
Police arrest 3 suspected traffickers, rescue 6 children in Benue
The arrest followed the interception of a suspicious vehicle by operatives on patrol on Nov. 20.
Nnamdi Kanu moved from Abuja to prison in Sokoto – Lawyer
The Court in its ruling on Thursday directed that Nigeria Correctional Service to put Nnamdi Kanu in protective custody at…
Police reveal findings on alleged plot by herdsmen to attack Ogun community
The Police Command said the traditional ruler of the community, Oba Rueben Oluwole, who is said to have authorized the…
Alleged terrorism: DSS arraigns Kuje prison, Edo banks attack mastermind
It would be recalled that after the attack on Deeper Life Bible Church, Okene in Kogi in 2012, Obadaki was…