Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Pa Owoniyi, father of Obaro of Kabba dies at 90
Pa Owoniyi was the second man in the history of Kabba to be alive to experience the coronation of his…
‘I got N1.5m’ – Pastor Anoloba speaks on kidnap of Imo Catholic Priest
The suspects held the priest for over seven days and made to pay a ransom of N5 million to them.
Dino Melaye, others demand probe of Kogi PDP finances
The petitioners also demand the immediate step aside of the State Chairman, Engr. Ohuotu, for his inability to resolve many…
Anguish as drivers block Auchi/Benin road over kidnap of colleague
“We are not leaving here until the government do something about it. We brought with us seven bags of rice,…
Why Buhari will not sign Electoral Act Amendment Bill – Wike
He asserted that issues of security and cost implication will be used eventually as reasons why presidential assent will be…
Edo widows commend Obaseki over business grants
The grant is coordinated by the office of the Edo State Sustainable Development Goals
How we make up for shortage of lecturers – UNIBEN VC
Prof. Salami said the University is working on its power plant in order to reduce the huge bill paid on…
Rivers 2023: Wike speaks on how his successor will emerge
He insisted that he is obliged to ensure that Peoples Democratic Part (PDP) wins the 2023 governorship election in Rivers
Open defecation: 124 caught in the act in Ogun
Eighty two of the offenders arrested in Mowe-Ibafo axis of Obafemi-Owode local government were subsequently sentenced to various community services.
‘How Wike rendered thousands of Rivers’ youths jobless’
“Wike is just a brick-and-mortar ruler who believes everything starts and ends with flyover bridges without a trajectory of recourse…
Stanley Adjogbe busted as fake lawyer after 10 years in practice
Adjogbe was exposed when he failed to answer correctly questions bordering on his genuine identity as a legal practitioner during…
Rivers herbalist Ogbonnah, 1 other remanded for beheading 9-year-old boy
The third accused, Chibuzor Amadi was however absent in court and this attracted the attention of Chief Magistrate I.F Iyabo…
Kanu absent as court moves resumption of his trial to 18 January
Contrary to earlier speculations, the issue of bail or challenge of the charges filed against Kanu did not come up…
Wike asks media to put pressure on Buhari to sign amended Electoral Act
Governor Wike commended the INEC for the successful conduct of the just concluded Anambra State governorship election.
AITEO crude oil spill the worst in Niger Delta – Gov Diri
An estimated 2,000,000 barrels of crude have reportedly been spilled into the river, polluting the flora and fauna of the…
Edo gives N4m to families of 4 police officers killed in 2019
Wife of the late DPO, Mary Kosemani, commended the Edo State Government for the gesture. She however stated that she…
Edo gets N2.5bn grant from ASR Africa
The grant is under ASR Africa Tertiary Health System Support Scheme.
Gov. Diri asks FG to construct Nembe-Brass road
The Governor said Nembe-Brass road will cut the cost of operations of the oil companies in the Brass axis as…
Correspondents’ Chapel of Rivers NUJ kicks off annual week
The theme of this year’s Week is: ‘Survival of Journalists in Security and Economic Uncertainties in Nigeria; Focus on Strategic…
Anambra election: Andy Uba, 10 others challenge Soludo’s victory
By Chimezie Anaso Senator Andy Uba of All Progressives Congress, APC and 10 other political parties that participated in the…
Nigeria leads in global Bible distribution
In ranking by region, Africa came third out of the seven Areas,/Regions of the (UBS) in full Bible distribution.
Nigeria’s federal workers in rush for COVID-19 jab
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Wednesday morning confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant in the country
ActionAid Nigeria donates wheelchair to accident victim
Obahopo lost five family members in a dastardly accident along Kabba- Okene road on the way to Edo state to…
Leaked sex tape: The incredible love life of Tiwa Savage
She has been romantically linked to one celebrity or the other. At the height of her altercations with Tee Billz,…
Police rescue 3 kidnapped victims, recover 3 AK-47 rifles in Zamfara
The command also arrested some members of the outlawed Yansakai group for alleged murder of Fulani herders
Okene LG boss, Abdulrazaq Muhammed suspended over DSS report
DSS through alleged that he used his position as council chairman to carry out undue arrest, intimidate and torture of…
Jailbreaks: Senate summons Malami, Aregbesola
Senate calls for reinforcement of physical protection system and security mechanism at correctional centres
Demotion: 75 Ogun coronet Obas floor Gov. Abiodun
Amosun had elevated the 75 chiefs to minor Obas at the twilight of his administration,
Jobless Mustapha Baba remanded for defiling 4-year-old girl
“The defendant lured the girl into his room and had sexual intercourse with her."
Lagos artisan Olasukanmi gets life jail for defiling underage customer
Mr Peter Owolabani, the convict, who is a bag repairer, committed the offence at 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 6, 2017…