Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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…
N296m loan: CBN sends Civil Defence after Benue rice farmers
A loan of N301.8 million was disbursed by the CBN to Benue Rice Farmers through RIFAN but only N5.1 million…
Osun govt. mourns veteran actor, Tafa Oloyede
Oloyede, whose talent came into the limelight in the entertainment industry, cut his thespian teeth in 1974, under the tutelage…
Aregbesola loyalists’ bid to annul Osun APC ward congresses fails
By Joshua Oladipo The bid by supporters of Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola in Osun chapter of All Progressives Congress,…
Hanifa’s murder: Court fixes date for trial of school proprietor
Tanko allegedly held Hanifa hostage in his house situated at Tudun Murtala Quarters, Kano, for six days and later killed…
Kwara APC: Lai Mohammed’s faction insists no reconciliation yet
The APC faction said the claim by Mai Mala Buni-led committee that the protracted crisis in the Kwara APC was…
Wike: Why FG can’t tackle illegal refining, bunkering
Governor Wike said it is worrisome that people working in the oil industry are also part of the cartel involved…
Wike: Amaechi plotted to steal Rivers’ aircraft, others
Governor Wike also said the State government had began the prosecution of Saipem for fraud.
My children using my letterhead for fraud – Kogi monarch cries out
Oba Ikusemoro alleged that some of his children are using his letterhead to seek financial assistance and approve appointments of…
Southern Nigeria will make statement on 2023 presidency – Wike
Wike declared that nobody can undermine the interest of the people of Southern Nigeria in the decision over who flies…
46 Facts about A$AP Rocky, the rapper who got Rihanna pregnant
Rocky, arguably the Bad Boy of American entertainment industry, once told GQ about his romance with Rihanna, calling her the…
Reggae singer Daddy Fresh gets new appointment
Daddy Fresh came into the limelight in the mid-80s as a professional musician as member of group known as “DE…
Major cause of fire incidents across Nigeria in 2021 revealed
The statistics revealed that the number of fire incidents caused by electrical sparks was 636, while electrical equipment caused 447…
Makinde: Muslim students free to wear hijab in Oyo schools
Makinde said Hijab is a covering which not only beautifies the wearer but also helps in advancing decency in the…
Just in: Senator Ben Bruce loses mother
Madam Margaret Murray Bruce dies early Tuesday morning, according to her son
Anambra man, Onyedika Nnofu kills blind brother, burns corpse
The killing of Maduabuchi Nnofu has resulted into anger among members of Joint National Association of Persons with Disability in…
Police recruitment: 90% applicants fail to score 30% in exams – PSC
PSC said the society must encourage upright and responsible citizens to apply for recruitment.
Hajj Scam: EFCC detains Medview Airline boss
The Medview Airline boss was reportedly detained at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi, Abuja on Monday following an…