Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Why I’m against #EndSARS – Naira Marley
By Nehru Odeh Nigerian controversial music, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has condemned the current agitation to ban the notorious…
COVID-19: WFP to support 200,000 persons in Kano, Abuja, Lagos
By Rabiu Sani The World Food Programme (WFP), on Monday said an estimated 200,000 persons would receive food and cash…
Kwara man commits suicide over N200,000 debt
By Usman Aliyu A middle-aged man, identified as Habibullahi Aminullahi committed suicide in Ganmo community, near Ilorin in Kwara on…
Police arrest another fake lawyer in court in Ogun
By Adejoke Adeleye Officers of Ogun State Police Command have arrested one Tajudeen Olufemi Idris for falsely parading himself as…
CAN to discourage sale of ‘Burukutu’ in Southern Kaduna
By Amen Gajira The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna Chapter, has said it is looking towards discouraging women…
Edo Decides 2020, Headlines, Politics
Ize-Iyamu: Why I will not withdraw pre-election suits against Obaseki
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Edo September 19 governorship election said…
Troops kill 2 kidnappers, recover guns on Abuja-Kaduna expressway
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Two kidnappers operating along Abuja-Kaduna expressway met their Waterloo on Sunday as they were killed during an encounter…
#EndSARS: See 10 key points of IGP’s statement on reform of SARS
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Sunday responded to the rage against various atrocities of officers…
#OndoDecides2020: Yiaga Africa trains, deploys 646 observers
By Jethro Ibileke Yiaga Africa on Sunday said it has trained and would deploy a total of 646 observers for…
#EndSARS: Keyamo clarifies Ughelli incident, says victim not dead
By Ayorinde Oluokun The hastag, #EndSARS has been trending on the social media in the past 24 hours as Nigerians,…
Nigeria@60: 60 Bishops declare fasting, prayer to end insecurity
By Fortune Abang Arewa Pastors, a non-denominational organisation, which comprise 60 clerics across 19 northern states, on Saturday reaffirmed its…
Boko Haram: Borno youths declare support for Gov. Zulum
By Yakubu Uba Youths from 10 local government areas in Borno under the auspices of Northern Borno Youths Frontier on…
Don’t stop at any checkpoint along Kaduna-Abuja road- Kaduna Govt warns
The Kaduna State Government has warned road users not to stop at any checkpoint along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway notorious for…
Gang rape death: 5 police officers suspended in India
Five police officers have been suspended for their role in handling an alleged gang rape of a young Dalit woman…
Nigerian military kill more terrorists, destroys hideouts in Borno
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has again recorded appreciable…
NSCDC arrests 29 illegal mining operators in Imo
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Mr Danjuma Elisha, the Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Imo on Saturday in…
Price of garri soars in Enugu, traders explain why
The price of cassava flakes, (one of the Nigerian staple food, popularly known as Garri), has risen significantly in some…
How 11- year-old Favour Okechukwu was gang-raped to death
By Nehru Odeh It sounds bizarre but true. An 11 year old girl, Favour Okechukwu, was recently gang-raped in Lagos. …
Suspected IPOB members kill police officer in Rivers
Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt Rampaging hoodlums suspected to be members of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, allegedly abducted and killed…
What happens to your body when you stop having sex
By Nehru Odeh Sex is the most misunderstood topic ever. While some believe too much is bad enough, other are…
UI VC Race: Olayinka reacts to allegations of irregularities, bias
By Ibukun Emiola Prof. Idowu Olayinka, the Vice Chancellor (VC), University of Ibadan, has reacted to a series of allegations…
10 herders killed in Ebonyi in 4 months, says Miyetti Allah
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) said no fewer than 10 herders have been killed in parts…
Armed hoodlums plotting to invade Ekiti – Police
By Philomina Attah The police command in Ekiti, on Thursday, raised the alarm over an alleged plan by people suspected…
Nigeria begins implementation of new visa policy
The Federal Government has approved the implementation of the New Visa Policy (NVP) and New Visa Fees.
Nigeria@60: Buratai sends message to Biafra, Oodua Republic agitators, others
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has described those advocating for the division of the…
Nigeria@60: Energy industry hasn’t realised its promise — But it’s getting closer
By NJ Ayuk On Oct. 1, 1960, everything seemed possible for Nigeria: After nearly 80 years of colonialism under Great…
Residents decry killing of Malaysian returnee in Aba
By Ijendu Iheaka Aba residents have decried the killing of Mr Samuel Kalu, (aka aki ilu- bitter kola), a Nigerian…
Felix Duke accuses Pretty Okafor of trademark fraud
By Mateen Badru The President, Creative Industry Group (CIG), Felix Duke on Wednesday called out Pretty Okafor, a factional leader…
Oct. 1: Police warn against #RevolutionNow, other protests in Rivers
Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt Rivers Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joseph G. Mukan, has warned the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra,…