Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Why unprotected sex is on decline in Nigeria – NGO
By Oluwafunke Ishola An NGO, the Civil Society for HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (CiSHAN), says increased awareness about sexually transmitted infections,…
Why we don’t provide condom for our guests – Lagos hotel operators
By Abiodun Azi/Raji Rasak Some hotel operators in Lagos say they don’t provide condoms for their customers in order not…
Massacres do not necessarily produce corpses, By Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa. THERE is a sickening campaign by some unfeeling persons that those who claim there were killings at…
UI scholar wins best thesis award in African/Diaspora Studies
By Ibukun Emiola University of Ibadan multiple award winner, Dr Kudus Adebayo has emerged winner of the 2020 Institute of…
Britain to ban installation of Huawei 5G equipment
The British government, on Monday said that it would ban providers from installing Huawei equipment in the country’s 5G network…
Eight killed, 50 injured as prisoners riot over COVID-19 spike
At least eight inmates were killed and 50 others injured after prison officers used force to disperse a violent riot…
Lagos Bye-Elections: Why we are hopeful of victory – PDP
By Yemi Adeleye The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State on Sunday said that its candidates in the forthcoming…
PDP says attack on Wike father’s church disturbing, calls for probe
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it is disturbed by Saturday’s explosion at the Christian Universal…
Gbajabiamila wants military action against killers of Borno rice farmers
By Femi Ogunshola Abuja Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker House of Representatives has asked the military to respond appropriately to the…
Why FRSC Corps cannot bear arms now – Corps Marshal
By Funmilayo Adeyemi/Naomi Sharang Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has said that the corps would…
Police arrest 7 members of Eiye cult gang in Lagos
By Oladapo Udom The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested seven suspected members of a cult gang, Eiye Confraternity,…
Gunmen kill Associate Prof. Karl Kwaghger in Makurdi
By Emmanuel Antswen The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the killing of Karl Kwaghger, an Associate Professor with the…
Why the Igbo haven’t been made president – John Nwodo
By Nehru Odeh John Nwodo, President-General, Ohaneze Ndigbo, have been unequivocal about the turn of the Igbo to produce the…
Five arrested for robbing, kidnapping during vigil in Ogun CAC church
Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Officers of Ogun Police Command have arrested five members of a criminal gang who allegedly robbed members…
Nigerian Govt unveils new platform for ex- beneficiaries of N-power programme
A new platform through which former beneficiaries of Federal Government’s N-power programme can apply for various programmes and initiatives for…
INTERVIEW: My life as a female drummer – Ara
As her name implies, Ara is a wonder on stage. Born Aralola Olumuyiwa, she is the foremost female drummer…
Kano man, Anas Sa’idu, arrested for alleged kidnap, murder of teenager
By Rabiu Sani-Ali The Police Command in Kano has confirmed the arrest of one Anas Sa’idu for allegedly kidnapping and…
Father of slain singer, Sleek, reacts to N50m compensation award
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Mr. Dominic Ikeagwuchi, the father of slain Port Harcourt singer, Chibuike Ikeagwuchi, has reacted to the N50…
Youths plan protest over poor state of roads in Etche LG of Rivers
Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt A group of youths of Etche local government in Rivers State have disclosed their plan to…
I have not seen my son since he was arrested in 2007- Mother tells Rivers Panel
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A distraught mother has narrated how her son was arrested by policemen when he went to watch…
The essential Buhari: NNPC GMD’S testimony, by Femi Adesina
By Femi Adesina On Friday last week, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC),…
#EndSARS: Ogun Judicial Panel warns police
Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta The Chairman, Ogun Judicial Panel of Investigation On Police Brutality and Human Rights violations, Justice Solomon Olugbemi has…
IGP Adamu lists when police personnel can use firearms
Adejoke Adeleye / Abeokuta The Inspector General of Police, IGP Muhammad Adamu has reiterated that police personnel are constitutionally empowered…
Ogun man, Yesiru Salisu, caught with 4 human skulls, other body parts
Adejoke Adeleye, Abeokuta A 55 year old man, Yesiru Salisu, has been arrested by officers of Ogun State Police Command…
Police: How domestic worker clubbed Deputy Chief Auditor to death in Nasarawa
By Oboh Linus The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has arrested a 27- year-old domestic worker, for allegedly …
Police arrest Emila Sunday for attempting to sell her baby in Anambra
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Officers of Ojoto Division of the Anambra Police Command have arrested a 21-year –old woman, Emila Sunday,…
Curfew imposed on Delta community as youths go on rampage over sudden deaths
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A dust to dawn curfew has been imposed on Ute-Okpu community in Ika North East local government…
Fashola: How APC can retain power in 2023
By Emmanuel Mogbede Mr Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Works and Housing has expressed optimism that the All Progressives Congress,…
Gombe lawmakers sack Speaker, majority leader, deputy chief whip
The Gombe State House of Assembly on Tuesday impeached its Speaker, Abubakar Ibrahim from Yamaltu west constituency while Abubakar Luggerewo…
Why we impeached Deputy Speaker Ironu Ogundeji – Ondo Assembly
By Mufutau Ogunyemi Mr Ironu Ogundeji, the Deputy Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly was impeached over alleged gross…