Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Amaechi, Abe battle of egos fueling Rivers APC crisis- Party chieftain
A chieftain of APC, Kingsley Wenenda Wali blames battle of egos among key players for the crisis rocking the Rivers…
Edo to establish revenue court to boost state’s IGR
Edo Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, says the state will collaborate with the judiciary for establishment of a Revenue Court to…
Wike attacks Buhari, says successor will spend entire tenure clearing his mess
Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike says next Nigeria's President will spend his tenure fixing the problems created by the Buhari government.
First Lady Aisha Buhari’s photographer Ovajimo dies at 39
Mr Mohammed Ovajimo, the photographer to the First Lady Aisha Buhari has dies on Wednesday after a brief illness in…
Loyalists of Kwara Governor attacked me at registration venue – Kwara APC chairman
Bashir Bolarinwa, Chairman of APC in Kwara claims he and other members of his executive were beaten up by loyalists…
4 die, 43 injured as trailer runs into pothole on Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway
The articulated vehicle carrying both human beings and animals which fell into a deep pothole while on motion and veered…
Plateau nurse Alex Pam sent to prison for allegedly drugging, raping student
Court orders remand of a 32-year-old nurse, Alex Pam ,for allegedly drugging and raping a 22-year-old student.
18 killed as 2 buses collide in Ghana
At least 18 people were killed while 45 others were injured in an accident in Central Gonja District of Ghana,…
IPOB fumes as Facebook blocks Nnamdi Kanu’s page
Biafra Secessionist group, IPOB, is angry over the blockage of social media account of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu by Facebook.
Panic in Federal High Court as Justice Nyako tests positive for COVID-19
There is panic in Federal High Court, Abuja over COVID-19 after one of the Justices, Binta Nyako tested positive for…
Alleged armed robbery: I was set up by my colleagues – Dismissed policeman tells court
James Ejeh, an ex - policeman dismissed for involvement in armed robbery claims the allegation was a conspiracy against him…
Rivers: Emohua LG disbands deadly OSPAC vigilance group
Emohua LG of Rivers dissolves controversial OSPAC vigilance groups operating across communities in the area over incessant abuse of human…
“Fulani must go”: Edo women protest, block major roads
Hundreds of women protest against incessant rape and kidnapping allegedly by criminal herdsmen in Uromi town of Edo state.
APC opens up on Goodluck Jonathan, 2023 presidency
APC speaks on speculations that it is courting ex- president Goodluck Jonathan to run for the presidency on its platform…
Wanted Ogun Aiye cult gang leader, Somori, killed in gun battle with police
Police kill wanted suspected serial killer and leader of Eiye cult gang in Odogbolu area of Ogun, Owolabi Oludipe a.k.a…
FCTA set to reopen Wuse, UTC markets
The FCT Administration says Wuse and UTC markets alongside Murg Shopping Plaza sealed for flaunting COVID-19 protocols will soon be…
Strike: Edo teachers defy court order, stay away from schools
Public primary school teachers in Edo refuse to return to classrooms despite court order which declared their ongoing strike illegal.
Wike to roll out Neighbourhood Watch security outfit in March
The DG of Rivers Neighborhood Watch Safety Corps, Dr Uche Mike Chukwuma, says the state will roll out its security…
Hoodlums burn police station, kill Inspector, loot armoury in Abia
Police say the hoodlums attacked a police station, looted the armoury, killed an inspector in Umuoba community in Isiala Ngwa…
Why it is difficult for us to stop rice smugglers – Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service explains why it has been difficult for its officers to completely stop the smuggling of rice…
Gunmen kidnap father of Council chair, 2 siblings in Abuja
The kidnappers left a contact number and had already requested for an undisclosed amount to be paid as ransom, according…
Oshiomhole pays glowing tribute to late Tony Momoh
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole describes the late Prince Tony Momoh as a man of peace, a bridge builder and a trailblazer.
22 LGAs Nigeria’s COVID-19 hot spots (full list)
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 identifies 22 LGs where 95 per cent of virus cases in Nigeria were reported…
Lagos new law punishes parents for children’s involvement in cultism
Lagos lawmakers include punishment for parents of children found guilty of cultism in the amendment to the Anti-Cultism Law passed…
Ogun Govt disowns Sunday Igboho, says we didn’t invite him
The Ogun Govt denies reports insinuating that it had enlisted the help of Sunday Igboho to tackle criminal herdsmen in…
COVID-19: FG disburses N75m grant to rural women in Ogun
FG disburses N75m grant to rural women in Ogun as part of its bid to reduce the hardship caused by…
EFCC named Mompha in amended charges against 606 auto boss
Ismail Mustapha, aka Mopha named in amended money laundering charges filed against Sarumi Babafemi, the CEO of 606 Autos Ltd…
10 more officials of Rivers Task force sacked over extortion
Rivers Taskforce on Illegal Street Trading and Motor Parks dismisses 10 operatives over allegations of extortion and negligence of duty.
APC loses 2 lawmakers to PDP in Edo
Two lawmakers in Edo State House of Assembly dump the All Progressives Congress for Peoples Democratic Party
COVID-19: Court orders closure of Wuse, UTC markets in Abuja
Court orders immediate closure of Wuse and UTC markets in Abuja over flagrant disregard to COVID-19 Health Protection Regulations Act,…