Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Troops dismantle illegal arms factory in Plateau, nab suspects
According to the statement, the operation, which was conducted at about 5:00 pm on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, resulted in…
Atiku appoints ex-presidential aide to coordinate his Southeast Support Groups
Ugwu's role, according to the statement, covers the five Southeast states of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo states.
First Lady launches national innovation commercialization initiative in Kano
According to her, the ECoN initiative aimed to address the gaps created by surmountable challenges, while creating enabling environment that…
16 UNILORIN graduates make First Class in Law School
This is in addition to 58 others who made Second Class Upper in the examinations, the institution’s Director of Corporate…
Tinubu dedicated, patriotic leader, deserves second term – Fubara
Fubara urged Nigerians to rally behind the President to sustain policies under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Appeal Court refers case of Sheikh on death row for blasphemy to Kano CJ
The Islamic scholar has been in detention following a judgment by the Upper Shari’a court on Dec. 15, 2022, which…
Katsina govt approves grants for roadside business owners, others
"This programme is designed to provide working capital support to grassroots enterprises in order to strengthen their businesses and improve…
Yusuf Buhari seeks support for Reps’ seat contest
Yusuf visited Gov. Dikko Radda in Katsina on Wednesday to seek his support.
Cars, motorcycles rain in Kano as Deputy Senate President empowers constituents
The beneficiaries included chairmen and secretaries of the APC in 13 Local Government Areas of Kano North Senatorial District, the…
Alleged ₦80.2bn fraud: BDC operator alleges huge naira- to- dollar conversions by Bello’s associate
Abdullahi while being led in evidence by prosecuting counsel, Kemi Pinheiro SAN, told the court that several cash deposits were…
Kano man bags 8 years in prison for smuggling cannabis into court premises
Kabir Adamu was apprehended on 14 January 2026 after officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service at the Kano High Court…
Gunmen kill 4 forest guards, student in Kaduna attack
The gunmen stormed the office from two opposite directions at about 8 p.m. and opened fire on the personnel while…
Ogun agency shuts market over dirty environment
"The state government through OGWAMA will not fold its hand and watch few traders to put the health and well-being…
How Real Sociedad Schooled the Big Spenders
Sociedad’s victory is a blueprint for every mid-sized club on the planet. It proves that the "long project" actually beats…
Tinubu makes new appointments for NECO, NBTE, other education sector agencies
"The President expects that the renewal of her tenure would ensure continuity in the implementation of ongoing reforms, completion of…
Marwa excited by forfeiture order on intercepted N33.6bn worth of opioids
The forfeiture order was issued by Justice Adamu Turaki Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, following a motion…
Ex-NECO staff member jailed 24 years for certificate forgery
During ICPC's investigation, the convict admitted that he did not complete his studies and disclosed that he paid the sum…
Two dead, weapons recovered as troops ambush terrorists in Kaduna
According to the report, troops laid an ambush around the Marit general area and engaged the suspects as they approached.
Osun governorship: Adeleke appoints Davido for mobilisation of youths
The “Awuke” crooner, who formally joined the Accord Party in December 2025, brings significant star influence to energise youth engagement…
APC founding member Saliu Momoh joins race for Owan Federal Constituency
Momoh who was one of the 60 founding members of the party nationwide and the Secretary of Manifesto Drafting Committee…
IOM: 8,000 people died, missing on migration routes in 2025
DTM tracks movements, changing routes and conditions along migration corridors through direct field monitoring and governmental data sources, while MMP…
Enugu community cries out over alleged lease of ancestral land for 99 years
The people accused some individuals from the Ani Oyiwode family of attempting to lease about 300 hectares of communal land…
Ex-Finance Minister Wale Edun speaks on contributions to Tinubu’s economic reforms
Edun emphasised that while significant progress had been made, the reform process remained ongoing, adding that the foundations for long-term…
Ogun 2027: Adeola seeks unity, support from APC stakeholders
Adeola described his ambition as a collective project and expressed readiness to work with all stakeholders to advance the state’s…
Power Minister Adelabu to quit Tinubu’s cabinet for Oyo governorship ambition
According to the statement, Adelabu recently met with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he briefed the president…
Sacked Housing Minister Dangiwa sends message to Tinubu, FEC members
The ex-Minister said that he remained deeply honoured to have been entrusted with the responsibility of leading reforms in Nigeria’s…
Police haul 167 senior officers before disciplinary committee
The trial of the senior officers followed increasing reports of extortions, maltreatment and abuse of fundamental rights of citizens by…
Court orders investigation of ADC factional chairman
By Lawal Taofeek A Chief Magistrate Court I, sitting in Birnin Kebbi has ordered the Nigerian Police to investigate the…
FIBA World Cup: D’Tigress draw tough group with France, South Korea
D’Tigress Head coach, Rena Wakama, has named a 21-player provisional squad blending experience and youth, saying: “We are building depth…
UNN initiated settlement moves in Nnaji’s case, aide says
Ngwu said court proceedings before Justice Hauwa Yilwa showed that UNN and other respondents initiated the move, not Nnaji or…