Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Trouble in FCT APC as aspirant rejects new chairman
He urged the Appeal Committee to nullify the emergence of the State Chairman, set aside the congress outcome as it…
Adebutu launches AI learning programme for kids in Ogun
Speaking at the launch and training event held Saturday at Park Inn, Abeokuta, the Director of the Lado Special Programme,…
‘Why endorsement of Kalu for Abia governorship is dangerous for APC’
Emeaba argued that the action sidelined two other aspirants, Chief Mascot Kalu, a businessman, and Chief Henry Ikoh, an industrialist…
CPPE urges targeted tariffs to boost refining, mobility, renewables
Measures include revisions to Import Adjustment Tax across 192 tariff lines, selective import restrictions, lower tariffs on inputs, excise adjustments,…
Oyedele: What World Bank really said about Nigeria’s revenue
He noted that the World Bank acknowledged ongoing fiscal reforms, including a 2026 Executive Order to improve petroleum revenue remittances…
Drug prices will fall – PSN chair hails Tinubu’s tax waivers for pharmaceutical firms
“Importation of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients is very expensive, and exchange rates have driven up drug costs. With this waiver, we…
Woman jailed for using fake documents to apply for UK Visa
In addition to the forged NAFDAC documents, the defendant also submitted a falsified bank statement allegedly issued by Chanelle Microfinance…
Kano CJ swears in 30 new Shari’a Court judges
Justice Abdu-Aboki congratulated the newly appointed judges and urged them to be God-fearing and to discharge their duties with integrity,…
Borno man Mohammed Korimi docked for N25m ‘beans’ fraud
He was arraigned on a two -count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation and obtaining by false pretense to the tune…
Oyo 2027: Oba Ajibola cautions Olubadan, APC governorship aspirant
Ajibola advised Olubadan and Alli to keep off politics in order to safeguard the dignity and neutrality of the traditional…
2027 elections: Baptist President speaks on why leaders should not fear
By Philomina Attah The President, Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC), Rev. Israel Akanji, has advised leaders to prioritise governance over…
Oloyede says conduct of UTME superb, warns against exam fraud
Oloyede warned candidates and parents against engaging with fraudsters offering “exam runs” or score manipulation
Benue abduction: Police rescue ‘some’ victims, nab 7 suspects
Udeme quoted the Commissioner of Police, Mr Ifeanyi Emenari, has assuring residents that the command, in collaboration with other security…
Katsina: Police nab 26 suspects in raids of criminal hideouts
The suspects were apprehended in the early hours of April 14, during an intelligence-driven raid targeting identified criminal hideouts and…
Police intercept ammunition concealed in bag of garri in Kwara
The police boss said three suspects were linked to the illegal arms deal, adding that one of them allegedly received…
FCCPC counters telecom operators on airtime, data lending services
FCCPC said in a statement by Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, its Director, Corporate Affairs that no directive was issued preventing consumers…
Ex-PDP’s Olisa Metuh, others appointed to lead Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Ambassadors
The RHA was established in November 2025 as a strategic platform to disseminate the programmes, policies and achievements of the…
Tinubu’s economic reforms durable, self-sustaining -Edun
Edun added that Nigeria remained committed to maintaining a stable and resilient financial system, while expressing optimism that reforms will…
U.S.-based Nigerian doctor on Abia free medical mission dies
Otti, in a condolence message signed by him and issued on Friday in Umuahia, said that he received the news…
Oyo 2027: APC senator declares governorship ambition, makes promises
Ali further said that Oyo State, being a state blessed with early civilisation, history, culture, and high-profile citizens, deserves a…
Bala, Abejide declare Mark-led ADC convention Illegal, unconstitutional
Bala, whose expulsion was announced by the Mark-led faction during its April 14 national convention, said the faction had no…
NSCDC rescues 17 pregnant women, 11 others from Badagry ‘baby factory’
One of the suspects, Mrs Joy Okeke, said the operation had previously been based in Ikorodu before relocating to Badagry…
Wike storms PDP National Secretariat, gives order to Mohammed-led NWC members
he Minister dismissed claims by smaller political groups, positioning themselves as leading opposition voices, insisting that performance at the polls…
How we arrested man who threatened to attack Abuja schools – DSS operative
The defendant was said to have, in the text messages, “threatened to attack the schools and kill both students and…
Suspended Nasarawa PDP chairman dumps party
“I feel that I should resign if my relationship with some group of persons is not cordial because I rather…
AFRIGOS Films’ ‘The Specialists’ selected for Canadian film festival
Directed and produced by Paulgold Olalekan Joseph, The Specialists is a gripping political crime thriller that explores power, loyalty, corruption,…
Kogi Highway abduction: Police rescue victim, arrest 7 suspects
She said that preliminary findings showed that the bus was en route to Abuja from Lagos when it came under…
Lagos delivery agent who disappeared with 9 iPhones arrested, docked
Police alleged that a complainant, one Mr Henry Emordi, had entrusted the defendant with nine iphones to deliver them to…
76-year-old grandfather jailed 40 years for drug offences
The judge held that he took judicial notice that the defendant’s action of transporting huge and commercial quantity of cannabis…
Troops nab 15 suspected oil thieves at Dangote Refinery discharge point
The suspects were apprehended in the early hours of Friday while attempting to connect their pipes to the discharge point…