Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Smear campaign: Group urges Wabote not to back off libel suit
Wabote had filed libel suit against Jackson Udeh, the publisher of PointBlank news (an online newspaper) in the United States…
Clash averted as wheelbarrow pushers protest extortion in Benin
One of the wheelbarrow pushers said the revenue collectors in Benin started with N50 per day for a wheelbarrow, but…
Abiodun Alabi appointed new Lagos police commissioner
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has appointed Mr Abiodun Sylvester Alabi as the new commissioner for Lagos…
Fuel price: ‘End hardship in Nigeria’ protest rocks Benin
The protest initiated by the Peoples Alternative Movement caused gridlock for hours at the King Square popularly knowns as Ring…
Rivers: Emohua LG chief busts 3 illegal refineries, loading depot
Lloyd has offered N100,000 to anyone with reliable information that will lead to the discovery of any functional illegal petroleum…
2023: Yahaya Bello backtracks on declaration for presidency
But Bello, contrary to his earlier assertion, on Thursday declared that he will indeed compete for the the 2023 presidential…
Chicken thief David Akubu bags 1 year jail term
The prosecutor said that the David Akubu stole the chicken, cooked it and ate it with his friends.
Ex Gov. Yari reacts to speculations on his APC membership card
Yari said he had done so much to build the APC and was still doing more to uplift the party…
COVID-19 pushes extreme poverty by 3 % in West Africa — Report
The report highlights the effects of measures aimed at preventing coronavirus spread, such as border closures, movement restrictions and disruption…
Kogi governor’s biopic “Yahaya the White Lion” premieres Saturday
The biopic titled, “Yahaya the White Lion”, chronicled his life and achievements of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State.
Attacks on Igbo communities: Army tackles InterSociety
Army said InterSociety’s latest report is an attempt to incite the public against the troops, while accusing the organisation of…
2023: North East lawmakers ask APC to zone presidency to North
“This is because the North will rule for 10 years at the end of President Buhari’s tenure, while the South…
Borno rape victim stabbed to death by rapist – CSOs
The group said it was investigating the matter, adding that preliminary reports showed that the victim, a domestic help, was…
2023: Group tackles Sowunmi on Atiku, PDP presidential ticket
The pressure group cautioned PDP not to have a preference in presidential aspirants in their 70s but those in 50s,…
Birnin Kebbi federal varsity students warn politicians
The students of Federal University Birnin Kebbi said some politicians were using their names to tarnish the image of the…
How sacked FMC staff Chukwura attempted to kill neighbour’s on ritual
Chukwura lured his neighbours son, Henry Ekwos, into his room to help install whatsapp application for him in his phone.
NEC speaks on alleged plan to remove fuel subsidy
On his part, Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State said Nigerians ought to know about the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA)…
NSCDC busts recharge card specialist fraudsters in Osun
The herbalists usually initiated their fraudulent activities by calling members of the public on their phones, and pretending as old…
ASUU: NLC slams HOCSF Yemi-Esan
NLC urged Academic Staff Union of Universities to ignore the disparaging claims by the Head of the Civil Service of…
‘Dismissed soldier Friday Audu rents pistol to 3 armed robbers for 10k’
Armed robbers revealed that the dismissed soldier rented the locally-made pistol for N10, 000 to them and they used it…
Hidden cameras found in changing room of women’s handball team
An investigation into a person close to the team is taking place after the club reported the find to police.
Super Eagles, Eguavoen can deliver AFCON title – Chukwu
Super Eagles have moved past the group stage of the 2021 AFCON, after winning their three matches in Group D…
Media firm to launch of Unity App, Niger Delta Carnival
The app will enable users access to socio-economic developments going on in the nine states that make up the Niger…
Stanley, Wigodo re- elected as chairman, secretary Rivers NUJ
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Comrade Stanley Job Stanley and Ikechukwu Wigodo have been re-elected as Chairman and Secretary of the Rivers…
Why I can’t declare my presidential ambition now – Gov. Yahaya Bello
Yahaya Bello reiterated that he will not disappoint his supporters.
Electoral Act: Senate surrenders to Buhari on mode of primaries
This followed the adoption of a motion for the re-committal of the bill to the Committee of the Whole by…
Reps rescind decision on direct primaries
This followed the recommittal of the Bill at the House on Wednesday during plenary.
PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu acquires two 330kmph speed trains for Lagos
While announcing the purchase of the trains on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu said, "Today, I inspected our newly acquired Talgo 330kmph speed…
JUST IN: Abia court orders Buhari pay Nnamdi Kanu N1billion
Justice Anya also ordered the Federal Government to issue a public apology in three national dailies to Kanu over the…
Truck driver, woman killed in Ebonyi communal crisis
kelechi Edeh, a resident of the Ukawu community, said corpses of the victims were not seen because the attackers killed…