Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
One DIG, AIG, 11 CPs emerge as PSC elevates 483 senior police officers
The PSC spokesman said the commission also approved the promotion of 15 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP) to the rank…
NCS raises alarm on fake appointment letters
Recall that the NCS received 573,523 applications during the first phase of its recruitment exercise , after it advertised a…
Kano farmer, 78, pleads guilty to attempted sexual assault of 5-year-old girl, jailed
The prosecution presented the confessional statement of the convict and the victim’s testimony to the court to prove his case.
Governors hail Tinubu for steering APC into new era of inclusivity, national consolidation
The forum noted that under President Tinubu’s leadership, the nation’s economy was recording steady growth, with inflation and interest rates…
“Show evidence of drug use by pilots or tender apology,” NAAPE fires Oji Kalu
NAAPE added that as the professional body representing all licensed pilots and aircraft engineers in Nigeria, it considered safety as…
Notorious buyer of vandalised railway materials in Kaduna arrested
The arrest followed intelligence reports on vandalised electrical installations along the Mando–Rigasa corridor on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Investigation is ongoing.
Five policemen killed, one missing in Zamfara bandits’ ambush
Reports had indicated that five policemen were killed while one other was missing after gunmen ambushed their patrol van in…
Presidential pardon under review, can be remedied – AGF Fagbemi
In exercising his constitutional power of mercy, the President Tinubu also granted clemency to 82 inmates and reduced the prison…
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.