Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
UBTH’s doctor Otote Osaikhuomwan murdered, colleagues protest
The 36-year-old Osaikhuomwan of the Department of Ophthalmology, was reportedly killed in the presence of his pregnant wife, in the…
Delta Assembly approves Okowa’s N12bn loan request
Okowa said the state was expecting a bridging finance credit from the CBN to cushion the effect of resumption of…
Abuja ‘die hard’ beggar Hadiza Ibrahim arrested with N500k, $100
"But she is here with N500,000 plus 100 dollars notes which is N57,000 equivalent yet not investing it and still…
$418m Paris Club debt suit: Court fixes date for judgment
The court had, on Nov. 5, 2021, restrained the FG from deducting monies accruing to the 36 states from federation…
How my neighbour’s son killed self with my gun – Ex-police officer
Police alleged that former Inspector Ocheni shot the 17-year-old boy to death in his father’s house, in March 2020.
Teenager charged with murder over death of baby born of rape
The girl has alleged she was raped in 2021 by a man in his 20s whose whereabouts remain unknown, according…
Islamic teacher gets life jail for raping 13 students
Prosecutors in Indonesia had sought the death penalty or chemical castration for the teacher, Herry Wirawan citing the severity of…
Ritualists cut off head of 94 -year- old Ayodele Asaolu in Ekiti
The body of Asaolu woman was found in her house on Saturday evening without her head.
Osun APC Primary: I’m confident of victory, says Oyetola
Speaking in his palace, Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Omowonuola Oyesosin, lauded the governor for his remarkable achievements in the last…
Zakari Jubril, 28, docked for defiling 2-year-old-girl
Police said Zakari Jubril put his penis into the mouth of the girl and was caught in the act.
Over £50bn wiped off London shares amid Ukraine fears
The drop was enough to wipe around 650 million euros off the value of the shares held by Chelsea owner…
UN wants 5 employees kidnapped in Yemen released
The five UN staff members were abducted in the southern province of Abyan on Friday, while they were on their…
Okada rider Sanusi Aliu stabs police officer to death
By Teniola Ibitola A commercial motorcyclist, Sanusi Aliu, has been arraigned before Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for…
FMC Ebute-Metta warns about fraudulent recruitment messages
FMC Ebute Metta warns that the advert going viral in the social media, especially on WhatsApp platform is meant to…
11 Nigerien illegal migrants, 10 kidnappers busted in Edo
The state commandant said that investigations were still ongoing, and plans were being made to return the illegal migrants back…
Precious Chikwendu docked for attempting to kill ex-husband Fani-Kayode
Police alleged that Ms Chikwendu and three others attempted to stab Fani-Kayode with a kitchen knife on Nov. 24, 2018…
Kaduna tailor Gado Yahaya kills neighbour over bucket of water
The Prosecutor, Insp. Chidi Leo alleged that Yahaya killed his neighbour with a pestle during their fight over the bucket…
Osinbajo off to Liberia for bicentennial celebrations
Osinbajo will join other leaders across Africa and beyond to grace the event scheduled to hold today at the Samuel…
Adult education: Obaseki mulls evening, weekend classes in Edo
Obaseki also gave assurances of his administration’s commitment to the welfare of teachers in the state, as well as strengthening…
Yaba collapsed building: Mother faints as body of IT student was recovered
The three-storey building had collapsed on Saturday afternoon at No. 16, Akanbi Crescent, off Adesina Street, Harvey, Yaba.
Edo man Ezemodhe bags life jail for raping 8-year-old girl
The arrest of the culprit, according to a statement issued in Benin was a collaboration between Edo State Universal Basic…
Obaseki, US-based Nigerian physicians collaborate for medical outreach
The medical outreach in Edo by the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) will cover diverse medical treatments…
Osun 2022: Traditional rulers back Oyetola
The traditional rulers said that the modest achievements of Governor Oyetola in Osun state are enough to convince the electorate…
FCT poll: Vote buying was very rampant, says CDD
CDD said its observers reported cases of vote-buying in Gwagwalada, Abaji, AMAC, Kwali, Bwari and Kuje Area Councils of the…
FRSC to sack officials caught chasing erring motorists
FRSC says it has all what it takes to apprehend a vehicle and it is just a matter of identifying…
DSS operatives invade Lagos SWAN secretariat
Lagos SWAN said the DSS operatives claimed they were following the instructions of Honor Sirawoo, the factional President of SWAN,…
Ortom: I was barred from receiving Osinbajo at Markurdi NAF base
Ortom said he has never insulted the President, the Vice President, or the Federal Government but there are certain things…
FCT Poll: Voters want INEC to extend voting time in Gwagwalada
By Diana Omueza Some voters in Dobi Ward of Gwagwalada Area Council, have appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission…
TOOAN boss blames MC Oluomo for Lagos transport union clashes
Abiola, however, alleged that MC Oluomo led Lagos State Chapter of NURTW failed to honour the resolution made in Abuja…
World cup ticket: NBBF president hails D’Tigress
D’Tigress on Friday qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women World Cup to be hosted in Australia later in the year…