Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Ex-Edo deputy governor gets ultimatum to return state’s property
According to Edo government, Omobayo is still in possession of many official items, including vehicles, documents, and other state-owned assets…
Mother, 3 others arrested over sale of one-week old baby in Anambra
The four women were arrested by operatives of the Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, on October 28.
Contractors threaten to ground FCT with protests over unpaid 2024 projects
The president also advised members nationwide to refrain from taking part in any 2025 capital or recurrent projects unless mobilisation…
Adelabu unveils FG’s plan to roll out 1.1m electricity meters
Adelabu said the Electricity Act 2023 had transformed the sector by empowering states to establish subnational electricity markets.
Obaseki not on the run, ready to respond to EFCC, ICPC, Edo PDP says
The PDP officials noted that t Obaseki is giving his successor, Monday Okoebholo, a "space and opportunity to prove his…
Lagos man docked for repeatedly defiling daughter for 5 years
The prosecutor said all efforts for the victim to free herself from her father failed as he threatened to kill…
MAN projects stronger naira, lower inflation, 4% GDP growth in 2026
MAN hinged the expected gains on effective execution of new tax laws’ incentives, operationalisation of National Single Window Project and…
Senate to screen service chiefs Wednesday
The President of the senate said that it was important to screen and confirm the Chief of Defence Staff and…
Court orders Abba Kyari to enter defence in non-disclosure of assets suit
The NDLEA, in the 23-count charge, alleged that Abba Kyari, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari failed to make full disclosure…
Senate confirms Wamakko, 5 others RMAFC commissioners
Chairman of the committee, Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi who presented the report said that the committee was confident that the nominees…
“NDLEA now a joke,” Peter Obi laments influx of illicit drugs into Nigeria
The former Anambra governor noted that drug trafficking remains a big danger to society and a serious international offence that…
North Central holds key to Nigeria’s non-oil export growth – Akume
Akume reiterated that the Federal Government, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu, is prioritising investment in critical transport…
“Stop embarrassing Kogi,” Group warns Yahaya Bello
The organisation admonished Yahaya Bello to go and get a life after his stint in Government House, Lokoja,
Amupitan: I will work with National Assembly to deliver credible electoral process
Amupitan said he will participate actively in the ongoing process of amendment of the Electoral Act to ensure that the…
Paul Biya, 92, re-elected President of Cameroon for 8th term
Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, according to the Constitution, must be sworn in within 15 days of…
Courts shut as judiciary workers begin strike in Kaduna
JUSUN said the industrial action was due to the state govrnment’s failure to respond to multiple correspondences, including a demand…
Gumi seeks ‘easy divorce’ for Muslim women from abusive husbands
Gumi further urged Islamic judges (Qadis) to exercise courage and fairness in their rulings to protect women from unjust treatment,…
NDA alerts Kaduna residents of shooting exercise
”The NDA assures the general public that all necessary safety measures have been put in place for the successful conduct…
Demolition protest: Police warn Sowore, others to keep off Lagos
On the recent Oworonshoki demolition, CP Jimoh defended the government’s action, describing the affected areas as illegal structures and hideouts…
15 escape death, many still trapped in collapse of two-storey building in Lagos
The building located on 54, Cole Street, Cemetery Bus Stop, had been marked ‘Distressed’ before it collapsed on the occupants,…
Benue: NAPTIP busts fake orphanage, rescues 26 out of 300 suspected trafficked children
NAPTIP stated that the agency was also prompted by a report lodged by a man, reporting that his four-year-old son…
Ododo speaks on Ekiti APC governorship primary
Ododo, who chaired the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee in Ondo State in April 2024, expressed confidence that the Ekiti…
Chinese firms invest $1.3bn in Nigeria’s lithium sector – Alake
Alake said investments by the Chinese companies have boosted Nigeria’s economic diversification efforts, reduced its dependency on oil and attracted…
Why shifting burden of proof in electoral cases is dangerous for INEC – SAN
“Once INEC is made to discharge the burden of proof, it means that INEC could align itself with the respondent…
“Our joy of bumper harvests dampened by crash in food prices,” Farmers lament
Mr Sunday Bulus, a farmer from Nasarawa State, described the development as unfortunate, saying many farmers had incurred heavy losses…
40th birthday: Northern youths celebrate Seyi Tinubu’s impactful life
YAND organized what it described as a 'super-dinner. in honour of Seyi Tinubu, which attracted youth leaders from across the…
FCTA partners religious leaders to boost child immunisation compliance
Fasawe stressed the importance of full participation in the ongoing Measles-Rubella Child Immunisation Campaign, explaining that immunisation was mandated under…
NiMet forecasts 3-day dust haze, rain from Monday
The agency also warned of possible flooding in parts of Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Cross River States, urging local authorities…
Major disaster averted in Lagos as car crashes into fully-loaded petrol tanker
The impact caused the tanker driver to lose control, subsequently ramming into several unregistered vehicles displayed along the highway setback,…
Gombe govt mourns death of 5 teenagers in boat mishap
The Gombe governor also instructed relevant agencies to strengthen safety awareness among riverine communities in the state.