Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
#EndSARS: Gov. Abiodun inaugurates panel on investigation of human rights abuses
By Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Ogun Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has inaugurated the State Judiciary Panel of Investigation on the #EndSARS protest…
#EndSARS: Ogun Governor begs protesters over bad roads
Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Ogun Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has appealed for calm over the poor condition of the federal roads, especially…
Abati: How Jonathan was abandoned after conceding defeat to Buhari
Former Presidential Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, has recounted occurrences in the aftermath of the 2015 presidential…
Wike: Amaechi, APC plotting to hijack #EndSARS protest in Rivers
Rivers Government accused Rotimi Amaechi-led faction of APC of plot to hijack #EndSARS protest to cause mayhem in the State.
#EndSARS: Why I spent over 2 years in jail without trial – Benin Prison escapee
By Nehru Odeh The revelations of an unidentified escapee from the latest Benin jail break have brought to the fore…
Benin jailbreaks: NCoS seeks information to recapture fleeing inmates
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Nigerian Correctional Service has asked Nigerians to provide it with useful information that can lead to the…
Women gather for #EndSARS protest in Port Harcourt
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Women from all strata of the society on Monday gathered at UTC Bus stop along Azikiwe…
Gunshots as rival cult groups hijack #EndSARS protest in Benin
By Jethro Ibileke Rival cult groups on Monday hijacked the #EndSARS protest in parts of Benin City, the Edo state…
#EndSARS: Benin in total lockdown, as protesters turn roads to carnival
By Jethro Ibileke Benin City, the Edo state capital was in total lockdown on Monday, as the #EndSARS protesters took…
10 facts on Anthony Onome who died from stab wounds during #EndSARS protest
By Nehru Odeh Anthony Onome Unuode, who was stabbed multiple times by thugs during protest in Abuja, has died. He…
Banditry: Gov. Matawalle asks Emirs to mobilise for one- week extensive prayers
By Abubakar Ahmed Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has called on residents to commence one-week of extensive prayers to seek…
Buratai to troops: Be bold, courageous against Boko Haram
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has tasked officers and men of Nigerian Army Armoured Corps to be…
Army speaks on Exercise Crocodile Smile and #EndSARS protests
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army has said the newly-launched Exercise Crocodile Smile VI has nothing to do with the…
Defence Minister sends message to #EndSARS protesters on national security
The Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (Rtd), has cautioned #EndSARS protesters against breaching national security. General…
Four #EndSARS protesters crushed to death, others injured in Edo
By Jethro Ibileke Four persons were reportedly crushed to death in Benin, Edo State in the wee hours of Sunday,…
Kidnapped Kwara Director, Hakeem Idris, regains freedom
By Usman Aliyu The Kwara Police Command has confirmed the release of the Director, Expenditure Control in the State Ministry…
Exercise Crocodile Smile kicks off nationwide Tuesday, says Nigerian Army
As the #EndSARS protests continue, Nigerian Army has announced that it will begin Exercise Crocodile Smile nationwide next Tuesday.
How renowned poet, J.P Clark, was buried according to his wish
By Nehru Odeh In accordance with his wish in a poem entitled, My Last Testament, renowned Nigerian poet and playwright,…
#EndSARS: A woman’s road to justice
By Nehru Odeh It has been eight years of misery, agony and mental torture. It has been eight years of…
Lawyer’s bid to compel FG to pay ex-CJN Onnoghen N130m fails
Akin Kuponiyi A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking payment of N130million as compensation by…
Why #EndSARS protests must stop in FCT – Security Committee
The Federal Capital Territory Administration on Thursday announced a ban on all forms of protests and public demonstrations within the…
Oxford scientists develop five-minute COVID-19 antigen test
Scientists from Britain’s University of Oxford have developed a rapid COVID-19 test able to identify the coronavirus in less than…
Shari’a commission destroys 883 bottles of alcoholic drinks in Bauchi
As part of its drive to ensure strict compliance with the Sharia Legal System in Bauchi, the State Sharia Commission…
Awesome: Chinese city tests 10m people for COVID-19 in 4 days
A Chinese city tested almost 10 million people for COVID-19 in four days following the appearance of a cluster of…
FG demands justice for Nigerian burnt to death in Libya
By Maureen Okon The Nigerian government has demanded for justice for her citizen who was burnt to death on Oct.…
Two die, six injured in Edo early morning crash
By Jethro Ibileke Two persons were killed on Tuesday in an early morning road crash that occurred along Ahor-byepass, in…
J.P. Clark exits the stage: The poet, his life and art
By Nehru Odeh Though born in the creeks of the Niger Delta, he went ahead to bestride the literary world,…
#OndoDecides2020: Why PDP will not congratulate Akeredolu -Spokesperson
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday said it will not congratulate Governor Rotimi Akeredolu over his…
Aisha Yesufu: 23 stunning facts about the “Hijab-wearing revolutionary”
By Nehru Odeh Aisha Yesufu, activist, microbiologist and businesswoman, has not only been at the forefront of the Bring…
#OndoDecides2020: Akeredolu beats Ajayi, ZLP candidate, at home
By Ayorinde Oluokun Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, the candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, has won in 15 of the 18…