Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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…
Nigeria’s Salubata Tech. wins $10, 000 prize at Kigali start-up festival
Salubata, which transforms plastic wastes into customised shoes, received a prize of 10,000 dollars at the closing ceremony of the…
Osun 2022: Sanwo-Olu, Ganduje lead APC 86-member campaign council
Osun State governorship election is scheduled to hold on July 16, with the incumbent Gov. Gboyega Oyetola as the APC…
How we escaped from Boko Haram camp – Chibok girls
The two rescued girls also revealed that more than 20 missing other Chibok girls are still in Gazuwa camp of…
Kogi: NDLEA seizes 2,699kg assorted drugs, nabs 149 suspects
The NDLEA boss said that the Agency recorded the highest seizure of 948.956kg in April followed by 307.815kg in May…
Kogi APC candidate alleges plot to substitute him because of disability
Adukwu Bob, a person with disability, PwD, won the APC Primary’s for Ankpa State Constituency with 20 votes to defeat…
Imo: CP Barde asks newspaper to retract report of bomb explosion
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa The commissioner of police in Imo, Mohammed Barde, has issued a 24 hour ultimatum to Daily SUN,…
Buhari: What my govt is doing to boost electricity supply
According to Buhari, the Federal Government had earmarked 550 million dollars to provide 20,000 Standalone Solar Systems (SHS), as well…
Iyasere of Warri docked for assault, destruction of property
Police said Atseleghe conspired ” to carry on warlike undertaking, malicious damage, punishable under section 517 of the Criminal code,…
Osun 2022: APC will replicate Ekiti victory, says Oyetola
Oyetola, while appealing to the electorate to vote for him and the APC, urged them not to allow themselves to…
‘How Malam Kabiru was nabbed after defilement of 19 minors in Abuja
By Salisu Sani-Idris An suspected homosexual simply identified as Malam Kabiru, who was reportedly fond of molesting children within the…
INEC security guard arrested for selling PVC forms in Rivers
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Detectives from the Department of Security Service, DSS, Port Harcourt have arrested a guard attached to…
Drama as NDLEA storms court with 45 bags of Indian hemp
he bags of Indian hemp brought to the court premises for inspection by by Justice Abimbola Olawumi Awogboro at the…
ICAN inaugurates Gafar Akanni Lagos Mainland District Chairman
By Nehru Odeh There is something unique about Prince Gafar Aminu Akanni, FCA, the 28th Chairman of ICAN, Lagos Mainland…
Why I dumped APGA for LP – Victor Umeh opens up
Umeh further expressed delight over his movement from APGA to LP, saying that the decision had reunited him with Obi.
2023: C/River will deliver votes for Tinubu— Ayade
Ayade said he remained committed to the victory of APC at the polls, regardless of the outcome of the recent…
Defection: Dep. gov. Rauf Olaniyan complies with Makinde’s order
By David Adeoy Oyo State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Rauf Olaniyan, on Tuesday complied with the order of Governor Seyi Makinde…
Ganduje title: Olubadan tackles Sunday Igboho
Presently, Dr. Ganduje is undertaking an auditorium project at the Premier University, the University of Ibadan where he bagged his…
Fuel scarcity: Lagos bus operators hike fares
Mr Akeem Balogun, Secretary, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Lagos Satellite Depot, Ejigbo, advised marketers against exploiting customers…