Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
INEC: Why we demanded N1.5bn for Certified True Copies of voter register
INEC emphasises that the cost is strictly in line with Section 8(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2011.
Ondo man Adamolekun arrested for impregnating 15-year-old daughter
According to him, Adamolekun had engaged in a prolonged incestuous relationship with his biological daughter, aged 15, which resulted in…
CBN, AGF bid to stop suit on withheld Osun LG funds fail
The judge dismissed the motion filed by the state government calling for the return of the case to the Osogbo…
“PDP in total disarray,” Bayelsa Senator says as he joins exodus to APC
Konbowei, in the letter, also attributed his defection to what he called the ‘unpleasant circumstances and the crisis-torn situation’ in…
Kogi govt demolishes camps, nabs suspects in war against bandits
The security adviser noted that the operation was part of the Kogi government’s ongoing onslaught against banditry and other criminal…
Two dead, 2 arrested in NSCDC operatives’ gun-battle against kidnappers in Nasarawa
Quoting the head of the operation, Appollos Dandaura, Afolabi said that the successful rescue followed five hours intelligence-based coordinated operation…
Bode George breaks silence on defection of PDP chieftains to APC
Bode George who vowed that he will never join the bandwagon of those leaving PDP for other parties, told journalists…
“I was not Tinubu’s lawyer,” new INEC boss Amupitan declares
Amupitan added that he was also not a legal counsel to Peter Obi of the Labour Party or the Peoples…
“A little bit unfair,” Descendants of Herbert Macaulay fault Tinubu’s pardon
Speaking on behalf of others, George, accompanied by some great- grand children of the late nationalist said, “We thank Mr…
Lagos dispatch rider dies in collision with moving train
Bakare-Oki expressed profound sympathy to the bereaved family, describing the incident as a distressing reminder of the dire consequences of…
Umahi speaks on use of wire mesh in Ore-Ondo-Akure road reconstruction
The Minister also assured that the road being constructed now would last for 50 years, the ministry was monitoring it…
Police bust 8 cult-gang members in Lagos, recover fake dollars, charms, others
The Police spokesperson said that during interrogation, one of the suspects confessed to being the leader of the Eiye Confraternity…
Nigerian troops kill dozens of terrorists, nab 62 suspects, rescue 30 victims
Kangye added that troops of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralised several armed criminals, arrested 12 suspects, and rescued 17 kidnapped victims…
Okpebholo approves compulsory teaching of Edo languages in schools
"On language, we must start from home, because charity begins at home. We will reintroduce vernacular into our school system.…
NDLEA files 4-count charge against runaway drug offender Ezeh Uche
The offences alleged to have been committed by the defendant are contrary to sections 20(1)(a),21(2)(d) and punishable under section 20(2)N30…
Natasha Akpoti: When drama overshadows substance in the Senate
In more mature democracies such as the U.S. Senate, lawmakers often seek co-sponsors before presenting motions to ensure support and…
Police dock suspects over gruesome murder of Kano teacher
The prosecution alleged that the suspects conspired to abduct the victim and later carried out his gruesome murder, including removing…
Kano football coach jailed 8 years for sodomy
Evidence before the Court showed that Hayatu, a resident of Sanka in Kano Metropolis, was found to have committed the…
KASITDA secures $50,000 cloud credits support for Kano startups
The hackathon brought together 36 teams of innovators and over 150 participants to develop practical, technology-driven solutions for the state’s…
50 Shades of Fela: Showcasing different sides to the Afrobeat legend in Lagos
Seun Alli, founder of JCAA and curator of the exhibition, said the three-month long exhibition aims to reposition Fela and…
Agricultural Cycles and Nigerian Currency Markets
Nigeria's farming sector creates complex currency market relationships operating independently of oil market dynamics while affecting millions of rural residents.
Kano: Police nab two Abuja car thieves, recover stolen vehicle
The suspects were arrested on October 13, 2025, Kano Police Command spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said in a statement.
FG to Nigerians: Unite against agents of destabilisation, foreign narratives
Speaking to the NOUN delegation led by its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi Peters, Idris called on Nigerians to unite against…
Suspected gunrunner, wife caught with 1,207 rounds of ammunition in Kaduna
The suspects were intercepted at a snap checkpoint established by the joint troops of JTF OPEP and OPFY at the…
NARD reiterates demand for reinstatement of 5 sacked doctors
Suleiman recalled that NARD during its recent 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM), gave the Federal Government a 30-day deadline to…
Impact of new capital gains tax rules on the capital market
The reform makes CGT progressive so that low-income earners either pay no CGT or pay less, while higher-income earners contribute…
Nigerian Army troops kill 4 terrorists, nab 53 suspects nationwide
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke raided criminal hideouts at Angwan Kuje in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, nabbed…
Why we are not part of ASUU strike – Medical Academics
The Association which is also responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, including the training of medical doctors and dentists…
Your time is running out – COAS Oluyede warns adversaries troubling Nigeria
He said the Army must become more innovative, especially in delivering efficient fire support, given the evolving nature of warfare…
UniCal justifies eviction from staff apartments amidst outcries
One of the affected senior staff, who pleaded anonymity, said that the university security personnel and staff of the Security…