Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Kwara: Traditional rulers deliver verdict on Gov. AbdulRazaq’s govt
The Emir of Gwanara, Alhaji Sabi Idris, also commended AbdulRazaq for executing many developmental strides in the community.
Police Constable Nura Mande rewarded for finding, returning $800 to owner
By Abbas Bamalli A police Constable, Nura Mande who found and returned missing 800 dollars to its owner in Katsina…
Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh killed by Israeli soldier -UN
The journalist was killed during an Israeli military operation in Jenin in the northern West Bank.
Herdsman remanded for raping housewife at gunpoint
The herdsman, while armed with a dummy gun, waylaid and raped his victim, a housewife, at Kaiama LGA of Kwara.
Shaibu takes over in Edo as Obaseki proceeds on vacation
Obaseki also wrote to the Edo Assembly, to intimate the house of the development in accordance with constitutional requirements.
Native doctor Edwin Iordye remanded for rape of minor patient
The victim’s cousin reported that her cousin suffered a leg pain and was taken to Iordye, to treat her.
My friend lured me to bush, plucked my two eyes – Bauchi boy
By Ahmed Kaigama A 16-year-old boy has narrates how his friend, he simply identified as Wakil lured him to his…
Electoral Act: Buhari loses battle to strike out Section 84(12) at Supreme Court
The provision, included in the amended Electoral Act signed into law by President Buhari bars political appointees at any level…
Police bust 22 deadly miscreants in Niger
The Police also made arrest at Angwan-Kanawa, Limawa, Maitumbi, Barkin-Sale and Makera areas of Bosso and Chanchaga LGA of the…
Ogun workers threaten strike over welfare, other issues
Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Workers in Ogun have threatened to embark on strike in the past seven days if the state government…
CVR: Bauchi govt declares work free day, directs massive mobilisation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has agreed to extend the ongoing continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise by 60 days.
Nigerian govt begins implementation of sugar tax
Federal Government of Nigeria approved the taxation of N10 per litre tax on SSBs on Dec. 2021.
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…