Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
FG postpones NAFEST 2025 over rising insecurity
The minister said the decision reflects the values of empathy, national unity, and collective sensitivity, adding that new date for…
INEC disowns resolution on PDP NWC meeting
Eta-Messi said that the attention INEC had been drawn to the said correspondence currently in circulation on various platforms, dated…
We’re steps ahead – Marwa warns drug cartels after NDLEA’s bust of cocaine shipment
NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, had disclosed in a statement on Friday that the anti-narcotics agency also intercepted the laden vessel-…
NNPP loses 774 members to APC in Kano
Speaking at the reception, Bichi described the defectors as “lucky” for making what he called the right political decision. Bichi…
UN expresses shock at killing of 17 civilians in eastern DR Congo
Four wards housing patients were set ablaze during the assault in Byambwe, a remote community about 60 kilometres west of…
APC threatens to sanction minister over ‘unguarded’ remarks
APC said Minister's recent remarks on internal matters and aspirants could mislead members and encourage disunity across the Kano state…
Man fixing, supplying guns among bandits’ logistics suppliers arrested in Kwara
Police praised the Military, Police and the DSS for recent deployments in Kwara, which he said aligned with directives issued…
Lagos-Calabar Highway: Court strikes out Winhomes suit against FG
The judge also held that the plaintiffs lacked the legal right to file the case since they admitted in their…
What Tinubu said about Bode George at 80th birthday event in Lagos
He expressed delight that the celebrant was marking the milestone in Lagos, his home state, recalling with humour Chief George’s…
Police arrest 3 suspected traffickers, rescue 6 children in Benue
The arrest followed the interception of a suspicious vehicle by operatives on patrol on Nov. 20.
Nnamdi Kanu moved from Abuja to prison in Sokoto – Lawyer
The Court in its ruling on Thursday directed that Nigeria Correctional Service to put Nnamdi Kanu in protective custody at…
Police reveal findings on alleged plot by herdsmen to attack Ogun community
The Police Command said the traditional ruler of the community, Oba Rueben Oluwole, who is said to have authorized the…
Alleged terrorism: DSS arraigns Kuje prison, Edo banks attack mastermind
It would be recalled that after the attack on Deeper Life Bible Church, Okene in Kogi in 2012, Obadaki was…
Shettima to represent Tinubu at G20 summit in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South African, who also serves as the current President of the G20 group had invited President…
No plan for forceful recruitment of youths into military – Army
The viral post had alleged that the COAS threatened compulsory conscription for youths who fail to voluntarily enlist.
Kano: NDLEA nabs 230 suspects, seizes weapons, illicit drugs
During the operation, our operatives confiscated a variety of illicit substances, including cannabis sativa, EXOL-5, diazepam, “suck and die,” rubber…
Gov. Idris demands probe of military withdrawal before Maga school girls’ abduction
Idris said the military personnel were deployed to the school when government received intelligence reports on a planned attack and…
Oyetola makes final push for Nigeria’s IMO Council seat in London
In his appeal for support, Minister Oyetola invited countries to lend Nigeria their “trust, friendship, and votes,” stressing that the…
Bauchi govt sanctions four top officers of Bill and Melinda Gate College
The officers were accused of misconduct that contradict Bauchi State Public Service Regulations – 0327 (x) and (xxii) and interdicted…
Oyo 2027: Oke-Ogun descendants hold rally to demand governorship ticket
The group’s National Secretary, Pastor Favour Adewoyin, said the group shifted its campaigns to Oke-Ogun after it had made its…
Fake Army officer busted after defrauding family of retirement funds in Ondo
Upon arrest, the suspect confessed to the fraudulent act and disclosed that he had been discharged from the Nigerian Army…
Tinubu mourns Segun Awolowo, says he exemplified Awo’s pedigree
President Bola Tinubu said that the late Segun distinguished himself as a scion of the Awolowo family.
Tinubu deploys Matawalle to Kebbi for rescue of 24 abducted students
Matawalle, who is expected to arrive in Birni-Kebbi on Friday is expected to use the experience he gained in dealing…
Four injured, baby rescued in Lagos–Ibadan expressway multiple crash
The LASTMA boss said that the remaining four victims, who sustained grievous injuries, were immediately stabilised, and taken to the…
NCC suspends ‘.NG’ domains involved in large-scale online piracy
According to him, the NCC has worked closely with NIRA throughout the process and continues to engage domain registrars to…
Ebonyi LG boss aide arrested over trafficking of girl to Libya
The victim’s father, Mr Johnson Agu, while narrating the incident alleged that Nwite visited his home at Ohoaffia Amoffia village,…
‘How mentally unstable boy stabbed NSCDC officer to death in Ondo’
An eyewitness told newsmen that the incident happened when the mother of the suspect invited the NSCDC officer to assist…
NARD accuses Labour Ministry of making false claims on doctors’ demands
NARD maintained that its minimum demands remained unchanged and must be met before the strike could be suspended. “These include…
Ebonyi man hangs self after telling relatives he was hearing strange voices
“He said that the voices talk to him and always ask him to do strange things.
Kogi: Stakeholders petition INEC, demand restoration of suppressed constituencies
The petitioners urged INEC and Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo to address the issue before the next election, warning that the…