Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Oyo COVID-19 deaths now 110
Oyo records four COVID-19 related deaths, bringing to 110, the total number of deaths linked to the pandemic in the…
Indonesia starts mass vaccination for journalists
Indonesia begins mass COVID-19 vaccination for journalists on Thursday with President Joko Widodo observing the activity in Jakarta.
Imo Group threatens Okorocha with recall
A political group in Imo advises Sen. Rochas Okorocha to apologise to Imo Government over his action on government’s sealed…
Gunmen kill 2 policemen on patrol, steal rifles in Anambra
Gunmen shot dead 2 policemen on patrol, cart their rifles away in two separate incidents Anambra State on Wednesday
My detention taught me a great lesson – Metu, ex-PDP spokesman
Olisa Metu, former national publicity secretary of the PDP speaks on his experience in detention during a reception in Anambra…
Benin Stormwater Project: Situating Obaseki’s self-indicting verdict in the proper context
By Osaro Osayande (PhD) On Monday, February 22, 2021, Edo Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki decided to remind Nigerians that there…
IGP Adamu: 150 persons convicted of sexual abuse cases in 2 years
Police say 150 persons have been convicted of Sexual and Gender Based Violence and children abuse cases between 2019 and…
Gunshots as robbers kill policeman, 2 others, empty bullion van of cash in Delta
Robbers empty bullion van of cash content after killing policeman, two others at Ubulu -Okiti community on Asaba-Benin express road…
Rampaging bandits kill 18 persons in 2 LGAs in Kaduna in 48 hours
Kaduna Govt says 18 persons died in several attacks on soft targets by bandits across Igabi and Chikun local government…
Lagos announces another total shutdown of Third Mainland bridge
The closure was to allow for demobilisation of the superstructure of the bridge. having completed the replacement of the 12 expansion…
We saw the good, the bad, the best of police – SARS Panel Chairman
The 14-member panel received 17 petitions, 53 witnesses and 50 exhibits.
Group calls for release of traditional ruler, lecturer abducted in Rivers
Obolo Youth Coalition calls for release of King Aaron Ikuru and a University lecturer, Dr. Jones Ayuwo, abducted last Sunday…
New Rivers CP, Eboka Friday, declares war against kidnappers, other criminals
Mr Eboka Friday, new Commissioner for Police in Rivers declares total war on kidnappers, other criminals operating in the state.
Battle against criminals: Ohinoyi of Ebiraland presents royal sword to Akeredolu (+photos)
The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Ado Ibrahim, presents a royal sword to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu as a mark of honour…
Man beaten to death after oracle declares him guilty of goat theft in Benue
The deceased was accused of stealing a goat by his brother, and was later reported to the youths in the…
Troops recover Marte, kill many Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists — Army
The troops achieved the feat in less than the 48 hours given by the COAS Ibrahim Attahiru for the recovery…
Police comb bushes, creeks in search of abducted lecturer, traditional ruler in Rivers
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Operatives of Rivers state Police Command have launched a massive operation for the rescue of abducted…
Mai Tangale stool: 16 protesters arrested in Gombe – Commissioner
16 suspects, including a security personnel arrested in connection with protests over Mai Tangale stool in Billiri LGA of Gombe…
Nigerian power coy to supply power to Togo Republic- Official
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company says its working to export power to Togo Republic through its Calabar Power Plant.
Pay the money you owe me now, don’t wait till I die to mourn: Coach Izilein begs NFF
Godwin Izilein, former coach of the Super Falcons, appeals to leadership of NFF to pay his outstanding match bonuses of…
How police shot, killed my husband in my presence – Widow
"Aboy and I were eating when four men in police uniform forced their way into our house. They shot my…
Petitioner, Timothy Ogbeye, slumps while narrating ordeal in SARS custody
The petitioner had alleged that he was unlawfully arrested, detained and given degrading treatment by the SARS operatives
Attacks on soldiers: Security operatives arrest 20 IPOB members in Orlu
Security operatives arrest 20 members of IPOB in Orlu town, Imo State over alleged attack and killing of soldiers
PHOTOS: Freed bus passengers in Niger Government’s House
Passengers abducted from a bus belonging to Niger Transport Authority were received at the state’s government house after they were…
Police arrest 3 ‘herders’ over attack on Ogun community
Police arrest three suspects, alleged to be herdsmen, over recent attacks in Bamajo village in Ayetoro area of Ogun state.
Ex-ABS midfielder, Ibrahim Odiba, slumps, dies during training in Lokoja
Ibrahim Odiba, ex-ABS FC midfielder dies during footaball training at Confluence Stadium, Lokoja, Kogi state capital.
Nigerian Air Force confirms 7 dead in Abuja plane crash
Nigerian Air Force has confirmed seven dead in the crash of its jet near Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja on…
Six feared dead in Abuja Nigerian Air Force plane crash
Six feared dead as Nigerian Air Force, NAF201 crashes near Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, killing all onboard
GOC 7 Division visits Borno town after troops dislodge rampaging Boko Haram terrorists
The General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Maj. Gen. Abdul Khalifa visits Dikwa town, Borno State after attack by Boko Haram…
Boko Haram: Army Chief says second phase of counter-insurgency operation underway
Nigeria's Army chief, General Ibrahim Attahiru says the second phase of the ongoing operation against the Boko Haram will soon…