Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Rivers NULGE threatens strike over unpaid salaries at Ahoada West
Okafor Ofiebor/Rivers The Rivers chapter of National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has vowed ensure a total shutdown of…
Edo 2020: APC, PDP inducing voters with money, gift items, says Yiaga Africa
By Jethro Ibileke Yiaga Africa, a citizen-led NGO has raised alarm that the two major parties participating in next Saturday’s…
Edo poll: Parties in last minute campaign, police officers stranded
By Jethro Ibileke/Benin With less than 48 hours to the Edo state governorship election, the two major political parties participating…
Edo Poll: PDP lauds Buhari over security deployment
By Jethro Ibileke The Peoples Democratic Party in Edo has expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari, for deploying adequate security…
Edo Poll: Obaseki, Ize-iyamu, others sign peace accord
By Jethro Ibileke Governor Godwin Obaseki has said that he will lead by example by embracing peace before, during and…
Booker Prize: Why 2020 shortlist is unique
By Nehru Odeh The shortlist of this year’s Booker Prize has just been announced. The six shortlisted nominees announced today…
NMA threatens to resume suspended strike in Ogun
By Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta The Ogun chapter of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has threatened to shut down the State’s medical facilities…
Four men arrested for beating police constable to death in Ogun
By Adejoke Adeleye Four men have been arrested by officers of Ogun Police Command for allegedly beating a police constable,…
Just in: Gunmen kill 2 FRSC officers, kidnap 10 in Nasarawa
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Two Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, officers died after bandits attacked the vehicle they were traveling at Udege…
Obaseki: My fears about Edo election
By Monday Ajogun The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the Edo governorship election, Gov. Godwin Obaseki, on…
Again, gunmen kill 2 persons on Okene – Lokoja highway
Richard Elesho/Lokoja For the umpteenth time, gunmen have again seized a section of the Okene – Lokoja highway. In the…
BBnaija: Why Kiddwaya was evicted
By Nehru Odeh Kiddwaya is the latest housemate to be evicted from BBNaija Lockown Season 5. However, his eviction did…
President Buhari focused on nation building and unity of Nigeria
By FEMI ADESINA To state that we live in challenging times is perhaps an understatement and does very little justice in…
Edo governorship poll: Senate committee warns INEC
The Senate committee on Independent National Electoral Committee (INEC), on Sunday warned political actors in Edo against violence during the…
Yiaga Africa deploys 543 observers for Edo poll
By Jethro Ibileke In line with its commitment to credible election under the Watching The Vote (WTV), Yiaga Africa says…
COVID-19: Nigeria’s Reference Laboratory to provide capacity for Africa
By Abujah Racheal The National Reference Laboratory (NRL), has been selected as one of 12 laboratories in Africa that will…
Makinde not spending Oyo funds on politics in other states – Aide
By David Adeoye Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo, has denied allegation that…
Makinde tackles Tinubu on 2023 presidency, Ondo election
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Saturday dismissed claim by the National leader of the All Progressives…
Why we’ve not reacted to hike in prices of petrol, electricity- NLC
By Esenvosa Izah The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), says organised labour will soon come out with a position on the…
Police nab ‘Boboski,’ Rivers’ most wanted criminal gang leader
Police in Rivers have arrested Honest Diigbara, a.k.a Boboski, a notorious leader of a criminal gang alleged to be behind…
Trump: Biden taking drugs to give speeches
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed, without offering any proof, that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is taking performance-enhancing drugs for…
UNIBEN VC approves matriculation for 2019/2020 academic session
By Ruona Isikeh The Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Prof Lilian Salami has approved a virtual matriculation…
Kebbi women offer 3-day prayers against insecurity, flood
By Muhammad Lawal A three-day joint Quranic recitation and prayers embarked upon by some Women Islamic Groups in Kebbi State…
Aiye, Eiye cult gangs kill pregnant woman during clash in Ikorodu
By Adepote Arowojobe A 35-year-old pregnant woman, Risikat Saliman, was shot dead during a bloody clash between suspected members of…
Women Affairs Minister advocates death penalty for rapists
By Muhammad Adam Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has advocated death penalty for rape and related offences. Tallen made…
Southwest PDP crisis: Olujimi declares support for Gov Makinde
A faction of Ekiti State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), faction, loyal to Sen. Biodun Olujimi has restated its…
Edo/Ondo elections: CJN warns tribunal judges
By Wandoo Sombo The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Thursday warned against recklessness, abuse of power…
Nigerian Air Force graduates 29 new pilots
By Yahaya Isah The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) graduated additional 29 pilots, who completed their flying training at the 401Flying…
Just in: Fire consumes 5,000 card readers at Ondo INEC’s office
By Ugwu Donald At least 5000 card readers may have been consumed by fire which gutted headquarters of the Independent…
Kwara Govt. to name stadium after Rashidi Yekini
By Muhyideen Jimoh Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has pledged to immortalise late Super Eagles legend, Rashidi Yekini, by naming…