Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Senate confirms Omidiran, 37 others as FCC Chairman, Commissioners
Deputy Minority Leader, Sen. Olalere Oyewumi, said from their résumé, the nominees had different positions both locally and internationally.
Tinubu appoints Ribadu to lead US-Nigeria Joint Working Group
President Tinubu urged members of the Joint Working Group to work assiduously with their US counterparts to ensure smooth operationalisation…
ADC expels only member in National Assembly, Leke Abejide
Abejide, the only elected member of the party in the National Assembly has refused to recognize the ADC NWC led…
Okpebholo sacks EdoGIS boss over Presco land’s revocation controversy
Edo State Government had also earlier denied purported revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy of 13,545 hectares of a parcel…
Police arrest kidnapper, two teenage girls with gun in Edo
The suspects confessed that the weapon belongs to one Peace Ehinor, who escaped during an earlier raid.
Edo govt denies revocation of Prescott Oil’s 13,545 hectares of land
A notice that went viral had stated that the land was revoked by the Edo government from Presco in accordance…
Bandit attacks: Ganduje urges Kano govt to act swiftly
The former governor further called on the Kano state government to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven, and community-based security strategies, warning that,…
Why US is losing African grounds in 2025 — And how not to engage a changing continent
Until American leaders stop speaking down to Africa and start engaging it as a global player, the United States will…
Police launch manhunt for man who poured acid on lover in Edo
Edo Police Spokesman opined that love is not by force, adding that it is better for lovers to part ways…
Revelations, as Ajibade engages Ojudu, Oroh on June 12, activism at LABAF
Ajibade—who also did three years in Makurdi Prison after being jailed for life by the Abacha regime—opened the conversation thus:…
“I learnt about it on television,” Wike speaks on FCT schools’ closure drama
Wike stressed that nobody involved in the saga would be forgiven, adding that even him as the FCT Minister couldn’t…
“Rest, no fresh mandate awaits you in 2027,″ APC tells Atiku
APC added that the country was under what he described as focused and responsible leadership while urging Atiku to discontinue…
Customs board appoints new management members
He said that the move was in line with statutory provisions and the Federal Character Policy of the Federal Government…
“North now has 19 Sardaunas, but lacks peace,” Aliyu laments growing insecurity
The former governor said the rising incidents of killings, kidnappings and general insecurity were unacceptable, stressing that the primary responsibility…
Maresca praises Estevao after teen ignites Chelsea UCL win over Barcelona
Estevao had troubled Barcelona throughout the match and sealed Chelsea’s second after beating two defenders before scoring from a tight…
Kwara: Police launch rescue operation for abducted Isapa community residents
Reports indicated that armed bandits numbering more than 20, stormed Isapa community on Monday with a large herd of cattle,…
16 dead as speeding bus crashes into stationary truck in Oyo
Oyo government special adviser blamed the ghastly incident on overspeeding and careless parking of heavy trucks along the highway.
How kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls were rescued from Mokwa forest – Matawalle
The Kebbi State Governor who revealed that the rescued schoolgirls would be in Birnin Kebbi today (Wednesday) for the official…
80,000 women and girls killed worldwide, UN decries rising femicide
In 2024, Africa recorded the largest numbers of female intimate partner and family-related killings with an estimated 22,600 victims (three…
UN rights office urges Nigerian govt to halt terror attacks
Meanwhile, the World Food Programme (WFP).has regretted that the insurgent attacks have intensified this year. The UN food agency said…
In setback to battle against HIV, condom distribution in Nigeria fell by 55%
The UN AIDS agency said abrupt funding cuts and a deteriorating human rights environment disrupt prevention and treatment services across…
Guardiola admits rotation gamble backfired in loss to Leverkusen
Guardiola made 10 changes from the weekend’s 2-1 Premier League loss to Newcastle United. He left out key players, including…
Kaduna train attack terror leader gave Tukur Mamu N50m from ransom paid – DSS
The witness, who gave his testimony behind a witness screen for security reason, said the the group also asked Mamu…
FG says open grazing not banned
The Minister highlighted that Nigeria currently has 273 gazetted grazing reserves covering over 4.5 million hectares.
Wike suspends FCT Education Secretary over report on closure of schools
FCT Administration assured residents of sustained security around schools in the statement.
Tinubu ‘relieved’ over release of abducted Kebbi schoolgirls, seeks end to kidnappings
The President, in a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga said following the rescue of the girls, government must as…
Egbetokun worried by increasing boldness of criminal networks in Nigeria
The Police Chief emphasised the need for a united and decisive action to tackle the security challenges confronting the country.
Why new, serving Customs officers must undergo mandatory drug test: C-G
Customs boss said the decision was conceived due to reports of incidents where erratic behaviour or poor decision-making in some…
FG bans open grazing to curb farmers-herders conflicts
Maiha lamented that incidents of farmers-herders clashes in the country as a result of open grazing have led to loss…
ADC speaks on controversy over Atiku’s registration
Atiku's registration as member of ADC was ridiculed by a faction of the party with claim that he did not…