Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Ogun begins demolition of shanties along Lagos-Ibadan express way
Ogun government embarked on the demolition after several warnings and abatement notices to owners of the shanties.
Insecurity: Kogi community inaugurates 350- member vigilance guard
The inauguration of vigilante group was sequel to rising insurgency and criminal activities that have almost made Egume a war…
Obasanjo slams Clark, insists oil belongs to Nigeria (full letter)
"And stating in your letter that it's only that interest of the North that I continually hold dear to my…
Akwa Ibom 2023: Group drums support for Rep. Luke
Luke is the member representing Etinan, Nsit Ibom and Nsit Ubium federal constituency of Akwa Ibom.
Uwaila Omozuwa, a seed against gender-based violence – Obaseki
Uwaila, a student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), was raped and murdered on 30 May, 2020, in Benin City.
2023: Abaribe declares interest in Abia governorship
"I am telling the people of Abia to look forward to seeing me in charge in Abia state come 2023,’’…
Zulum to Nigerians: Stop comparing me with other governors
Zulum noted that each of Nigeria's 36 States have their peculiarities and priorities, depending on developmental plans and the needs…
How to stop piracy of movies in Nigeria – Directors
Piracy has been an age-long problem in which miscreants duplicate movie producers’ films and sell, hindering them from making good…
Suspected ritualist Osas slaughters girlfriend in Edo
The father of the deceased, William Oniorosa, reported the incident to the police
Kogi Pastor Ayo Adun is dead
Adun died on Sunday, 26 December 2021, five months after his car rammed into a stationary trailer that had developed…
21 facts about Feliciano blind composer of Christmas hit, “Feliz Navidad”
Jose Feliciano composed "Feliz Navidad" which means "Merry Christmas" in Spanish in 10 minutes in 1970 and released it on…
Troops foil ISWAP attacks in Yobe, kill 7 terrorists
According to military intelligence sources, the attackers stormed the town at about 5pm, in two different groups.
Troops nab 8 fleeing bandits in Zamfara
About eight bandits who were injured in the ongoing bombing of their hideouts in forests in Zamfara State have been…
Akwa Ibom shuts 12 fake medical laboratories
The clampdown is in compliance with the directive from Akwa Ibom over sub standard services of medical Laboratories operators in…
How American writer Joan Didion wrote bestseller at 70 after losing husband
Joan Didion was a writer who turned adversity into prosperity, who turned misfortune into fortune. She sure, as they say,…
Obaseki to political aides: Loot public funds, go to jail
"Any political appointee who keeps his family abroad and wants to loot the system will be punished as it is…
Next Cash & Carry not looted during fire incident – Police
Police said three suspects who made attempts to cart away goods from the store during the fire incident were promptly…
Anambra man, Nwafor arrested over attack on police station
A motorcycle allegedly looted from the station during the attack was found in his possession of Nwafor and recovered.
Uche Nwosu: Group issues 72-hour ultimatum to Gov. Uzodimma
Imo Police Command has said the gunmen who arrested Nwosu and took him away from the Church were its personnel.
Notorious Enugu IPOB/ESN kingpin, Godwin Nnamdi nabbed by troops
The IPOB/ESN kingpin was arrested by troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army in conjunction with other security agencies while conducting…
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…