Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Gov. Adeleke appoints Obuaku-Igwe special envoy
Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe has also been representing Osun State at global and national platforms, including COP28 in Azerbaijan and the Citizens…
Gov. Yusuf pledges welfare, scholarship for separated conjoined twins
Hassana and Hussaina had been flown to Saudi Arabia in October 2023, where a team of 38 specialists, including pediatric…
Kano governor approves over N1.1bn for school uniforms
Kano State Government has taken a bold step towards reducing the high number of out-of-school children by approving the procurement…
Bode George raises alarm over alleged plot to manipulate Lagos PDP congresses
The former PDP Deputy National Chairman accused Koshedo who is the Deputy National Secretary of the party of hijacking forms…
Patients stranded as UCH resident doctors join nationwide strike
NARD had after expiration of a 10 days notice to the FG had Thursday declared a of a five-day nationwide…
“You must always outthink criminals,” Egbetokun tells Border Patrol Commanders
The Inspector General of Police also tasked the Commanders not to relent in their strides to preempt and prevent criminal…
12 ways the economy has changed structurally under Tinubu
Incentive for non-oil exports like cocoa, cashew, soybean, etc with cheaper naira. Cocoa exports made N4trillion for Nigerians in 2024.…
Tinubu inaugurates RenewHER initiative to tackle maternal mortality, others
The United Nations (UN) Women Country Representative for Nigeria, Ms Beatrice Eyong, described the RenewHER idea as “a turning point”…
Terrorism: Court grants prayer for accelerated trial of Al-Barnawi, 4 others
The U.S. had, in 2012, placed a $5 million (£3.5m) bounty on Al-Barnawi’s head after branding him one of three…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro jailed 27 years for coup attempt
A majority of the five-member chamber of the STF found the 70-year-old guilty, according to local media.
Four dead, 15 injured in gunmen attack on Anambra burial ceremony
The spokesperson of Anambra Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga said preliminary findings indicated that incident was connected to a clash between…
Shettima directs speedy disbursement of FG’s N250bn loan to farmers
Shettima commended President Bola Tinubu for granting the PFSCU the political backing to act boldly on priority reforms, notably, the…
Kebbi governor suspends health commissioner
The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to accountability, discipline, and effective service delivery in all sectors.
FG gives new condition for secondary schools to retain WAEC, NECO accreditation
Alausa said the directive was in line with government policy to strengthen professionalism in the teaching profession.
Kaduna govt activates emergency response ahead of predicted heavy rains
Kaduna government urged the residents to take precautionary measures, including clearing drainages, avoiding flood-prone areas, and complying with official safety…
Why I’m challenging Oyebanji for Ekiti APC governorship ticket – Ojo
Ojo criticised APC’s National Secretary for saying there was no vacancy in Ekiti State Government house.
“Nigeria not immune to Nepal- like revolution,” Ex-Osinbajo campaign DG warns
“The poor will think all the wealthy men are criminals and corrupt. And the good and the innocent may be…
2027: Muslim clerics in Kano pray for Tinubu, Barau, Ata victory
Sheikh Abdullahi further stated that they offerd prayers for divine guidance, success, and impactful leadership for the three leaders ahead…
New political parties: INEC pre-qualified ADA, 13 others for registration
INEC said that 157 associations failed to meet the requirements.
Umahi hails Tinubu as construction of section 2 of coastal highway hits 12km
The Minister who spoke to journalists during a tour of the highway project also commended the contractor, Hightech Construction Company…
NiMet forecasts 3 days of thunderstorms, rain nationwide
According to NiMet, driving under heavy rain should be avoided, and to avoid leaching of nutrients, farmers should refrain from…
NUPENG accuses Dangote of breach of agreement, issues fresh strike threat
Recall that NUPENG directed its members to embark on strike over alleged anti-labour practices by Dangote Refinery.
DMO dismisses claim that Nigeria is one of the biggest debtors in West Africa
The DMO emphasised that public debt within the sub region had increased significantly over the last decade due to increased…
Bauchi govt. sacks education officer over alleged sexual harassment
The Chairman of the commission, Dr Ibrahim Muhammad, as saying the disciplinary proceedings against the officer were in line with…
Katsina govt selects 6 children from each of 361 wards for model schools
Governor Radda said supporting the underprivileged invites God's mercy, adding that his government would always attend such community-building initiatives.
Court refuses to stop Mark, Aregbesola from taking over ADC
While the former Senate President, David Mark, is the current national chairman of ADC, the ex-Osun Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, is…
Nigeria’s crude oil losses to theft, others drop to 16-year low – NUPRC
The NUPRC said in July 2025, daily losses of crude oil stood at 9,600 barrels per day (bpd), the lowest…
Two men bag 10 years imprisonment for possession of firearms in Osun
According to the prosecution, the offence of unlawful possession of firearms contravened section 3(1) of the Robbery and Firearms(Special Provisions),…
Ansaru terrorist commander bags 15 years imprisonment
Usman and Abba, popularly called Mallam Mamuda, were arraigned on 32-count charge bordering on terrorism and others.
UK govt partners Nigeria to launch £19m climate-resilient health, education facilities in Kano, Jigawa
CRIBS is a pioneering and innovative programme that is piloting a new approach to protect essential health and education services…