Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
3 cement thieves to sweep court premises for 3 weeks
The convicts conspired amongst themselves and stole 51 bags of cement belonging to the company and sold them, in order…
Austin Odey in trouble after staking 400k on Bet9ja
Ekhueorohan alleged that after Odey had bet N400, 000 on a game at the Bet9ja office, but he absconded without…
Kaduna butcher Haruna Sule jailed 3 months for stealing goat
The judge, however, gave the convict an option of N10,000 fine and ordered him to pay N25,000 as compensation to…
APC Convention: Court strikes out Umoru’s suit, awards N100k cost
Umoru in his reliefs sought an order directing the APC and Buni to stop the National Convention.
Sen. Adamu takes over as APC national chairman
Adamu emerged as APC National Chairman at the party’s March 26 national convention through a consensus arrangement after six other…
Bose Joseph docked for drugging employer, stealing her valuables
By Olaitan Idris A housekeeper, Bose Joseph, who allegedly drugged her employer and stole property worth N2.6 million, on Wednesday…
Lagos monarch Oniru of Iru Kingdom loses mother
Oniru of Iru Kingdom disclosed the death of his octogenarian mother in a statement on Wednesday morning in Lagos.
APC to boycott Edo LG poll
APC further alleged violation in amendment of Edo State electoral law by the legislative arm, which reduced the number of…
Nigerian writer Iduma among winners of 2022 Windham-Campbell Prize
Other winners of 2022 Windham-Campbell Prize include Pulitzer prize-winning Margo Jefferson, the trailblazing playwright Winsome Pinnock, and PEN Pinter prize-winning…
Wike inaugurates 27 SANs for 2023 legal battles
Wike, who declared his presidential ambition last Sunday said the hiring of the senior lawyers is another demonstration that that…
Wike: Why I’m against Tambuwal’s presidential ambition
Governor of Rivers State, Nyeson Wike has explained why he is not in support of the 2023 presidential ambition of…
Hoodlums invade Dangote refinery, one killed
According to the PRO, the armed hoodlums were repelled while attempting to cart away already-installed armored cables in the refinery.
I’ve capacity to solve Nigeria’s problems – Wike boasts
Wike said God has given him the wisdom, good health and it was time to utilise them to wrest power…
Abuja-Kaduna train attack: 8 dead, 41 hospitalised says Amaechi
The minister, who stated that the NRC may suspend the evening train, however, noted that stopping was not the solution…
Soludo submits list of 20 commissioner-nominees to Anambra assembly
Okafor said the governor also sent another letter requesting the confirmation of 15 Special Adviser nominees.
Strike: UNICAL directs students to vacate hostels
“Consequently, the acting Chief Security Officer of the institution has been advised to lock up all the hostels as well…
2 brothers jailed17 years for raping 15-year-old girl
She said her mother used to travel to buy goods to take care of her and her brother, adding: “Martins…
Finally, Kwankwaso announces exit from PDP
Kwankwaso had become aggrieved after he lost control of the Kano chapter of PDP to forces said to be loyal…
Gunmen abduct Nigerian journalist, demand N5m ransom
A female passenger who was among the five that were released came to their neighborhood to inform them about how…
2023: Wike is N.E.W.
'Wike's declaration was not a surprise to bookmakers, but his choice of location was both tactical and apposite. Easily unsung,…
Osinbajo reiterates Nigeria’s commitment to SDGs, AU Agenda 2063
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has assured that Nigeria is committed to the attainment of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable…
Kaduna govt, NRC speak on Abuja-Kaduna train attack
"There are reports of gunshots and the train derailed due to the attack,” News Agency of Nigeria quoted Okhiria as…
Gunshots as terrorists attack Abuja – Kaduna train
This was not the first time that the Abuja Kaduna train will be attacked. Terrorists had also in October last…
Why we have not made PVCs available –INEC Chairman
INEC said it is aware that new registrants as well as those who applied for transfer or replacement of the…
2023: Ortom set to retire to Senate
According to the group, the purchase of forms and subsequent presentation is in continuation of calls on Ortom to contest…
Sadiq Raji jailed 3 months for stabbing man on the cheek
The police had charged Raji, whose address was not provided, with assault.
Trade, banks, other unions begin strike
The bank unions are protesting against India government’s move to privatise two public sector banks as announced in this year’s…
Taliban puts German broadcaster, Deutsche Welle, on ban list
DW has joined the list of foreign media outlets blacked out by the ruling Taliban, such as the BBC and…
Taliban bars govt. employees without beards from work
Earlier, the Taliban had banned women from taking flights without a male chaperone and failed to open girls’ schools as…
‘How Lateef Agboola was killed in Badagry cult gangs clash’
“Despite the arrest of Sule-Ayeni, and constant patrol around the area, the killing of Agboola was done to avenge the…