Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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.
SEC worried as Nigeria records over $50bn cryptocurrency transactions in 1 year
SEC noted that, while fewer than three million citizens invested in the capital market, more than 60 million engaged daily…
Kebbi PDP opposes Kabiru Tanimu as National Chairman
Kebbi PDP said the North West zone must be allowed to choose its choice for the chairmanship position zoned to…
Tributes as Obasanjo leads celebration of late wife, Stella’s 20th memorial service
Olumuyiwa, her son in his late 40s now, 20 years after his mom passed on, has a 17-year-old daughter and…
Nigerian Breweries records ₦1.04trn revenue in 9 months
The company achieved strong topline and operational growth despite high inflation, rising input costs, and pressure on consumer spending.
Abia 2027: Mascot Kalu declares governorship ambition, faults Otti’s administration
Speaking while delivering his declaration speech, Kalu pledged to build a government that works for all Abia people especially the…
How Nigeria will benefit from removal from FATF’s grey list – Prof Uwaleke
Nigeria was included on the FATF grey list in February 2023, citing strategic deficiencies in the country’s systems for combating…
Lagos lawyer, company docked for alleged N27m land fraud
Awa and his company, Sparkan Ives Limited, were arraigned before Justice O.A.OKunuga of the Lagos State High Court sitting in…
Lagos train driver Ekene Ofielu jailed for stealing from fintech coy
Ofielu was arraigned before Justice Rahman Osodi of the Special offences Court sitting in Ikeja by the Economic and Financial…
Lagos man Martins Morakinyo docked for alleged N13m fraud
The defendant pleaded “not guilty “ to the charge when it was read to him.
Police in mourning as DPO dies during surgery in Lagos
"Until her passing she was known for her diligence and commitment to duty. Her friendly disposition and humane approach to…
How to stop Nigerian doctors from leaving the country – NMA
Afolabi said that ideally, the number of doctors in Nigeria was far below the standard of the World Health Organisation,…
Edo: 50 environmental sanitation defaulters hauled before mobile court
During the exercise, residents and traders were seen sweeping drains, clearing refuse, and cleaning up their premises, a development that…
Jigawa opens bids for N1.4bn rural electrification projects
The projects include rehabilitating and repairing transformers and cable lines in several communities that have been without electricity for over…
Eyitayo Jegede heads PDP Convention Screening Committee
Former PDP governorship candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo was appointed as the secretary of the 13-member committee,
Woman, sister arrested for N446m property fraud in Benin City
Iyoha and Oghenetejiri were arrested based on petition by Esemudje that they presented themselves as the rightful owners of the…
Akwa Ibom school proprietor arrested for alleged visa, scholarship fraud
She was arrested after one Dr. (Mrs.) Blessing Nse Bassey, a clinician, petitioned the EFCC about her activities,
Okpebholo sets up task force to tackle pipeline vandals
Okpebholo made the disclosure on Friday, during the courtesy visit to his office by the newly-elected leadership of Independent Petroleum…
Gbenga Adeyinka set to stage “The Last Show” of 2025 in Lagos
The night will feature a mix of comedy greats and music stars, including Alibaba, Niniola, 9ice, Sunny Neji, Timi Dakolo,…
Oborevwori suspends Polytechnic rector, bursar
Oborevwori further directed that the Deputy Rector shall act as Rector, while the most senior accountant in the Bursary Department…
Children’s Booker Prize to be announced today
The inaugural £50,000 award will open for submissions in spring 2026, with the shortlist of eight books revealed next November.…
Misconduct: Eight Immigration officers sacked, 5 compulsorily retired
The decision followed the review of recommendations of the board from its Disciplinary and General-Purpose Committee (BDGPC), which met on…
Nigerian troops kill dozens of terrorists, rescue 26 from kidnappers
The troops also recovered large quantities of arms and ammunition, destroyed terrorists’ camps and illegal refining sites to deny criminals…
“With time, the court will invoke appropriate provisions,” Judge warns Nnamdi Kanu
Justice Omotosho held that in as much as opportunity would be given to Kanu, “I also repeat that the right…
Abure, Usman confront Amupitan with Labour Party’s crisis
Abure, in the letter to Amupitan on Friday insisted that his faction of the party has been recognized by court.…
“Shun rhetoric, improve citizens’ lives,” Shettima admonishes governors
Shettima reiterated President Bola Tinubu administration’s shift from reactive crisis management to proactive planning.
Alausa unveils initiative to empower 8,000 teachers with free data, devices
According to Alausa, participating teachers will have free access to the Federal Government’s eLearn platform and other approved digital resources,…
FG, Governors to revamp security training institutions nationwide
Uba also said that NEC looked at other sister agencies, and the committee was also charged with the responsibility to…
Amupitan gets advice on how to become ‘democracy super hero’
Amupitan’s swearing in by the President comes a week after the Senate confirmed his appointment as INEC Chairman, following a…
Tinubu hails Ekpo, Mshelbila on GECF appointments
The President expressed confidence that both Mshelbila and Ekpo would represent Nigeria with distinction and foster stronger cooperation, stability, and…