Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Court summons FCT NUJ chairman Emmanuel Ogbeche
The order was for Ogbeche to respond to originating summons against them in respect of the disputed Dec. 4, FCT…
2023: Akume urges PDP defectors to ensure APC victory in Benue
Benue APC Chairman, Mr Austin Agada, said the ceremony was to show solidarity with the Federal Government over its massive…
2023: Yahaya Bello’s supporters storm Kano
The group urged the youths not to allow any unqualified and old politician seeking elective posts to determine the destiny…
War on terror: Nigerian military to get more platforms
Magashi said President Muhammadu Buhari’s continuous support for the armed forces had added tremendous impetus to the fight against insurgency.
Convention: APC UK denies calling for postponement
APC UK added that it will support whichever date the Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) chooses for the national…
Dissecting ongoing exodus of Nigerian healthcare workers
By Dr Otabor Christopher, Two thousand Nigeria trained medical doctors leave Nigeria annually to seek employment abroad. The number is…
Tiwa Savage turns 42: What she has in common with Davido
Davido had earlier featured Savage in his hit song, “Tanana”, while Savage on her part had featured Davido in her…
AFCON 2021: We must learn and move forward, says Cameroon coach
Cameroon was knocked out of the 2021 AFCON tournament after losing 1-3 to Egypt in a penalty shootout following a…
AFCON: Burkina Faso ready for Indomitable Lions, says Coach Malo
The Stallions of Burkina will do battle against the Indomitable Lions for the consolation prize of a podium finish at…
Medview Airline speaks on $900k 2019 Hajj fund controversies
EFCC on Feb. 2 questioned the Medview Airline Managing Director, Muneer Bankole, for alleged fraud.
Mrs. Obaseki, Ambassador of judiciary – Edo CJ Joe Acha
By Jethro Ibileke The Chief Judge of Edo, Honourable Justice Joe Itsebaga Acha, has commended the wife of the State…
Masari asks Customs to open Jibia – Niger Republic border
Masari noted that in spite of the closure of the border by the NCS, smuggling and other illegal commercial activities…
FCT Council poll: 593 polling units don’t have voters, says INEC
The INEC boss noted that there were 1,328 polling units with between 0-50 voters and 546 polling units with over…
Foul play suspected in death of Lagos trader Chijioke Nzube
By Mateen Badru Police operatives in Lagos have began investigations into the death of a 26-year-old trader, Chijioke Nzube, whose…
UN deputy chief pushes for implementation of SDGs
Mohammed told a new coordination meeting of ECOSOC that the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution…
How ISIS leader Al-Qurayshi, family died during U.S. raid – Biden
Al-Qurayshi, also known as Hajji Abdullah, took over as head of ISIS in 2019, days after the group’s former leader,…
Afe Babalola asks Nigerians to reject Atiku, Tinubu, Osinbajo
By Ariwodola Idowu Aare Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) On Thursday asked Nigerians to reject aspirants who…
Olatunde Ajayi to spend 10 years in prison for stealing
By Chinyere Omeire Justice Mobolanle Okikiolu-Ighile of a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square, on Thursday, sentenced one…
ASUU tired of FG’s deceit, to embark on fresh indefinite strike
ASUU suspended a nine-month-old industrial action in December 2021.
NGX lists key growth drivers for 2022
By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd. has listed five key areas it will pursue to make significant strides…
Okorocha seeks Buhari’s help against ”unjust treatment” by EFCC
Okorocha also told the correspondents that he formally apprised the president on his decision to vie for the 2023 presidential…
N91.5bn rail contract: 3 companies drag Amaechi to court
By Wandoo Sombo Three construction companies have dragged the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and the Attorney-General of the Federation…
Sadiya Ahmadu jailed 9 years for kidnapping 3-year-old girl
The convict, she said, kidnapped the girl from Gayawa Quarters Kano where she was playing with her friends.
Just in: APC writes INEC on National Convention
The letter written to INEC by the CECPC of APC was in fulfillment of the statutory 21-day notice to the…
5 deadly ‘Awawa’ cult gang members smashed in Lagos
The Awawa cult gang members were arrested using the intelligence gathered as a result of civil disturbances unleashed in Mulero…
Three fake medical practitioners busted in Rivers
The suspects who are quacks had even performed surgeries on some unsuspecting victims before they were caught.
Ex-Commissioner tackles Wike over CBN, other loans
Chinda said this while reacting to allegations by Wike that he embezzled N4 billion loan taken for development of agriculture…
‘How Ekiti APC governorship primary was rigged’
The aspirants insisted on rejecting the outcome of Ekiti governorship primary which produced Mr Biodun Oyebanji, as the APC flagbearer…
Truck crushes 3 to death on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
FRSC said there were five persons on the motorcycle when the driver of the truck hit them and zoomed off,…
2 aspirants claim victory in Jos North-Bassa APC primaries
The Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency seat became vacant following the demise of its occupant the late Rep. Haruna Maitala in…