Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
“Boko Haram of today will be child’s play,” Obasanjo warns on Nigeria’s future
Obasanjo, however, affirmed that although Nigeria is a diverse and complex nation, it is not a difficult country to govern.
NIDCOM cries out over alleged rape, maltreatment of Nigerian girls in India
The NIDCOM boss in the statement said disturbing accounts and videos shared by some of the victims showed that the…
Court strikes out Saraki’s suit against EFCC, ICPC, others
Saraki had filed the suits following the EFCC’s decision in 2019 to probe his earnings between 2003 and 2011 when…
Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Wike feels pained, vows to apprehend killers
Wike's colleague, the Minister of Information and National Orientation ministry, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, had in an earlier statement also described…
Murder of Maduagwu stark reminder of dangers Nigerians face daily, NGE says
According to the NGE, those responsible for Maduagwu’s death must be fished out by security agencies and made to face…
Anambra: Police rescue man from kidnappers after 7 hours
“Under pressure from the advancing rescue team, the kidnappers hastily released the victim and fled into nearby bushes,” Police said.
Customs hands over impounded donkey bones, skins worth ₦3.94bn to NESREA in Kaduna
The items handed over include 700 bags of donkey bones valued at ₦1.86 billion and 2,500 pieces of donkey skins…
Lagos man, 22, bags life jail for defiling 4-year-old girl
The Judge described Ayoade as a “criminally audacious man who turned a child’s vagina into a playground.”
Ondo PDP woes worsen as spokesperson resigns
Many members of PDP Ondo had in the past few months defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
Tinubu breaks silence on murder of Arise TV anchor Maduagwu
As the outrage over the murder of the journalist mounts, the FCT Police Command it has ordered a comprehensive investigation…
Edo govt raises 2025 budget by ₦125bn, gives reasons
The revised budget is expected to be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for legislative consideration and passage.
Relief from traffic jams as Lagos reopens Ogudu-Ifako bridge
The Ogudu/Ifako Bridge inbound Alapere was originally expected to be ready in 100 days, but the repair works were completed…
Tragedy, Leadership and Lessons: Elumelu After Afriland Towers
The fire at Afriland Towers claimed about 10 lives and destroyed property worth hundreds of millions of naira. For Elumelu,…
Umahi threatens Winhomes with EFCC over claim of $250m loss to Coastal highway
Umahi who made the threat during inspection of the highway on Monday also said he doubted the claim of Winhomes…
Senator unveils Tinubu’s plan to deploy 90,000km fibre optic network nationwide
The Senator said a number of studies have confirmed that any 10 per cent increase in your fibre penetration in…
Kaduna internet fraud money ‘picker’ forfeits N6.2m, jailed
He was prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a one-count charge,…
Six members of Uyo land fraud syndicate nabbed after N6m scam
The petitioner alleged that he was introduced to the prime suspect and his gang in July 2025 through a member…
Factional Edo LP chair blasts Peter Obi, says he lacks character to be president
She described Peter Obi as lacking in competence, character and capacity to actualise the vision of a new Nigeria, adding…
Quick facts about Udoka Onyesom, the kidnapped newly-called to bar lawyer
On September 22, two days before Udoka was kidnapped, Adaeze, her elder sister, posted how studious and hardworking she was…
DSS docks Kaduna activist, Sultan, over alleged extortion, intimidation
The complainant alleged that the accused threatened to leak her indecent pictures if she refused to comply, and also issued…
Analysis: 2026 Hajj Fare should be N6.8m
Last year, pilgrims from the Northern part of the country paid N8, 457,685.59, while those from the South paid N8,…
Orelope-Adefulire at 66: Celebrating the passion and legacy of a Princess
Her strides in public service spanning more than three decades, has been defined not only by the offices she has…
Two IDPs beat 72-year-old colleague to death in Borno camp
He added that policemen at the camp rescued the victim and rushed him to the General Hospital in Ngala, where…
Nigeria on right track under Tinubu, Shettima tells Nigerians in diaspora
Shettima said the policies and programmes of the Tinubu's administration were designed to position Nigeria in its rightful place among…
IED explosion kills son of CJTF leader in Borno community
He said the victim was returning from the farm with his father, Usman Abubakar, the head of the Civilian Joint…
Soldier, police officer arrested for smuggling arms to terrorists
The police officer and soldier were arrested by troops of Operation Hadin Kai who were on internal security operations on…
GMOs safe for human health, environment, FG assures Nigerians
Mustapha gave the assurance against the backdrop of ongoing debates and conversations around GMOs, which he described as based on…
“No, you can’t form shadow government,” Court tells Pat Utomi
Justice Omotosho said he had perused the country’s constitution and there was no part that supports the formation of a…
Motorists, business owners count losses over poor state of Benin/Sapele road
Speaking during the inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation of the road at the weekend, Governor Monday Okpebholo expressed confidence that…
Stakeholders lament poor execution of Ogun health budgets
At the forum also attended by government officials, the stakeholders examined challenges in budgeting, procurement, and audit processes affecting Primary…