Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Just In: Fani-Kayode bursts Yahaya Bello’s bubble, says I’ve not left PDP
Femi Fani-Kayode says though politicians are in a season of political consultations, he has not left his the Peoples Democratic…
Security operatives hunt for kidnappers of 6 passengers on Bayelsa waterways
The criminal elements, suspected to be sea pirates, abducted the passengers in two separate, simultaneous attacks on boats on Tuesday
Ogun man Yusuf Makinde to die by hanging for armed robbery
The convict conspired with others now at large to rob one Mrs Maraim Mudashiru of N53,000 and also assaulted her,…
Police nab 3 suspected kidnappers in Delta
The suspects were alleged to have been involved in the recent abduction of one Mr Emmanuel Piopio on Sunday on…
FG tells Nigerians to be ready for the pain of fresh hike in petrol price, labour kicks
Federal Government asks Nigerians to be ready for a hike in the price of petrol as Nigeria is also benefiting…
JUST IN: NTA reporter kidnapped in Port Harcourt
The Production Editor was kidnapped on her way home after the 7 pm newscast of NTA Network Centre in Port…
Fani-Kayode meets GEJ, keeps mum on alleged plans to dump PDP for APC
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani Kayode meets with former President Goodluck Jonathan, keeps mum about alleged plans to dump PDP…
Gunmen kidnap 3 travellers in Osun
Police confirm kidnapping of three travellers along Iwaraja town of Oriade Local Government Area of Osun state on Monday night.
Police arrest Faruk, 35, over rape of 90-year-old woman in Yobe
The suspect allegedly intruded into the nonagenarian’s room in a compound and forced himself into her.
LASU postpones exams indefinitely
The Lagos State University announces the postponement of all outstanding 2019/2020 first semester examinations until further notice.
Oyo 2023: Sunday Dare speaks on governorship campaign posters
The Minister said he is not interested in a position that would not be vacant in two to three years…
How Nigerians are killing National Assembly members – Reps spokesperson
Rep. Benjamin Kalu, spokesperson for House of Representatives blames Nigerians for death of members of the National Assembly.
Suspected oil thieves kill soldier, steal his AK-47 rifle in Bayelsa
Gunmen suspected to be oil thieves kill soldier, made away with his weapon in Apoi Community in Southern Ijaw LGA…
Oba of Benin initiates plan to reopen Holy Aruosa Cathedral
Oba of Benin initiates plans to reopen Holy Aruosa Cathedral closed for reorganization following the removal of the Priest.
Nigerian Army appoints new spokesperson
Nigerian Army replaces Brig. Gen. Sagir Musa with Brigadier General Mohammed M. Yerima as its new spokesperson.
Police arrest robbery suspect operating in Civil Defence uniform in Ogun
Police arrest armed robbery suspect, Adeolu Bankole, operating with a stolen uniform of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in…
Mother of kidnapped Rivers councillorship aspirant dies, son also feared dead
Mother of Hanson Chukwu, the kidnapped PDP's councillorship aspirant in Rundele, Emohua LGA of Rivers dies
2 deaf-mute persons docked for allegedly abducting 17-year-old colleague
Police arraign two deaf–mute persons for allegedly abducting 17-year-old girl with the same disability from Edo to Ekiti State
Research: Nigeria records 28, 876 tobacco smoking related deaths annually
Abuja-based Centre group says it research revealed that 28,876 deaths related to tobacco smoking are recorded annually in Nigeria.
10 feared dead in Ebonyi auto crash
10 die as Abia Line Network bus crashes at Ishiagu-Axis of the Okigwe-Afikpo highway killing almost all the passengers on…
Match Day 9 results in 2020/2021 NPFL
See results of Match Day 9 fixtures in the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League played on Saturday and Sunday
Police intercept 6-member kidnap gang, rescue 3 victims in Abuja
The suspects were arrested by police operatives on routine patrol, while attempting to relocate one of their victims.
Awujale denies statement on Sunday Igboho
The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona denies authoring statement attributed to him on activities of Sunday Igboho
NDLEA storms drug village in Edo, recovers N1.4b worth of cannabis
The suspected illicit drug village had four large cannabis warehouses with 233,778 kilogrammes of dried weeds suspected to be cannabis.
Lagos trader Oluchukwu Onu excretes 86 wraps of cocaine after arrest by NDLEA
NDLEA intercepts Lagos based trader, Oluchukwu Onu, with 86 capsules of cocaine at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja.
Be careful about what you say, Lai Mohammed warns political, religious leaders
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. urges leaders to be careful when speaking about the insecurity in…
Kano approves Sharia compliant Child Rights Act
The Kano State Executive Council approves bill on Child Rights (protection) Act 2010 amended to to reflect the position of…
Wike owing living, dead pensioners over N70bn – Union
Pensioners in Rivers say Gov. Nyesom Wike's administration has pension liabilities of N70b on its neck for their living and…
Farmers/herders crisis must not escalate further, says Seriki Hausa of Egbaland
The Seriki Hausa of Egbaland in Ogun, Alhaji Ibraheem Hassan Hassan, advises all ethnic groups to continue to work for…
Child thefts: Port Harcourt ‘born again’ hairdresser jailed 12 years
Court sentences Port Harcourt hairdresser, Joy Olaka-Wogu, to 12 years imprisonment over allegation of theft of three children