Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Obasanjo mourns Desmond Tutu, recalls his contribution to Nigeria’s debt cancellation
Obasanjo said Desmond Tutu died with his head lifted high; his ministry untainted; and his integrity uncompromised.
Okorocha’s son -in -law, Uche Nwosu arrested, not abducted – Police
Police clarification followed viral story that Nwosu was kidnapped by heavily-armed gunmen at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Eziama in Obaire,…
Niger Bridge gridlock: Police urged to withdraw checkpoints
The Federal House of Representatives had, on Dec. 16, called on the Inspector General of Police to dismantle checkpoints on…
Gunmen abduct Ekiti cocoa merchant, motorcyclist on Christmas day
They were abducted barely 72 hours after a traditional chief, Emmanuel Obafemi, the Odolofin of Ijan-Ekiti and another victim were…
Ogun technician, Toheeb Akanji stabs union leader to death
Upon interrogation, Akanji confessed to the killing of the deceased and claimed it was the devil’s handiwork.
Osinbajo speaks on Buhari’s legacies after family’s Christmas homage (photos)
Osinbajo said the challenges bedevilling Nigeria might be daunting but not insurmountable in the last lap of the administration.
Buhari praises Ganduje over achievements in Kano
Buhari said this in a congratulatory letter to Ganduje as he marked his 72nd birthday.
Why Bauchi is building huge churches, mosques – Gov. Mohammed
He expressed satisfaction with the performance of Christians in his administration.
Rivers APC slams Wike over advice to new judges, NJC
The party alleged that Wike's advice was spurred by the recent axing of Justice Okogbule Gbasam by the NJC
Rivers: Task force vehicle crushes 2 kids, father cries for justice
Hiphzibah and Joshua, aged one year, six months and three years respectively were crushed to death at the roadside after…
Army to release romantic soldier, Sofiyat Akinlabi today
“I can confirm to you that an order has been made for the soldier to be freed and enjoy the…
Ganduje: What we’re doing to keep terrorists, bandits out of Kano
Ganduje also urged the Federal Government to complement efforts of the State.
‘Nigerians want it’ – Gbajabiamila speaks on Electoral Bill fiasco
Gbajabiamila said he was not aware of any move by the legislators to override the president, saying collection of signatures…
Son of abducted Anambra traditional ruler begs Obiano to rescue father
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu About six weeks after his father, Igwe Oliver Nnaji, the traditional ruler of Ogwuaniocha Community in Ogbaru…
Yuletide: Police deploy 3000 personnel, patrol teams in Edo
By Jethro Ibileke To ensure adequate security of lives and properties during the yuletide season, the Edo State Commissioner of…
Kogi Gov. felicitates with Christians, calls for spirit of giving
Yahaya Bello said Nigerians should not cease to preach the message of peace and good neighborliness as they set to…
Christmas: Okowa preaches love, peaceful co-existence among Nigerians
Okowa urge Nigerians to unite and pray for peace and co-existence, and eschew bitterness and hatred on the basis of…
Rivers: Hoodlums ransack Mile 3 market, rob traders, 11 arrested
The rampaging hoodlums had also attempted to snatch rifle from a soldier attached to a construction company working at Ikokwu…
Wike accuses NJC of intimidating judges
Wike said with the peak of political activities to set in in 2022, there will be an increased level of…
Yagba Fed. Constituency: PDP aspirant denies stepping down
Meseko described the rumour of his alleged step down as laughable and the handiwork of his political opponents.
Yuletide: CRIN Director preaches love, peace
The Kogi State born geneticist commended the security agencies for putting their lives on the line for others and enjoined…
ISWAP Commander, Abou Maryam, other fighters killed in Borno
"Abou Maryam coordinated attacks on military troops and soft-targets mostly around Damasak, Nganzai and Gajiram and sometimes on outskirts of…
Nigeria awards contracts to boost electricity transmission
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Nigerian government on Thursday approved approved 16 contracts aimed at boosting the capacity to transmit and distribute…
Police foil plan by Sani Mamuda to deliver AK-47 rifles, ammunition to bandits
By Abbas Bamalli A 45- year-old man, Sani Mamuda, was arrested on Wednesday while on his way to deliver two…
CP Odumosu orders massive raids on criminal hideouts, black spots in Lagos
By Mateen Badru Lagos Commissioner of Police (CP), Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered his officers to embark on special massive and…
Oyo anti-corruption agency nabs 5 LG officials
By Suleiman Shehu The Oyo State Anti-corruption Agency (OYACA) sets up by Governor Seyi Makinde said it has arrested five…
Buhari gives new assignment to Nigerian elites
The president noted that there was a need to be more careful in assessing the performance of the administration and…
Ekiti 2022: Why I’m confident APC primary will be transparent – Bamidele
The APC Federal lawmaker said he decided to join the gubernatorial race in order to better the lot of the…
Police bust 120 kidnappers, armed robbers, others in Enugu
The commissioner said that the command carried out a total of 14 successive rescues of kidnapped victims in the state…
Air Force Council approves promotion of 29 AVMs, 31 Air Commodores
The council also approved the concessional commission of an Air Warrant Officer (AWO) and five Master Warrant Officers (MWO) to…