Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Umahi orders urgent repairs on damaged Shagamu–Benin Bridge deck
Umahi noted that the bridge, which was built in 1981, had five spans and a double carriageway.
BPE unveils plan to list 2 DisCos, 1 GenCo on stock market
On national refineries, Gbeleyi expressed BPE’s willingness to support policies aimed at halting financial leakages.
Police smash 6-man robbery gang after arrest of girl with stolen phone in Delta
the suspects were discovered to be the alleged masterminds of several robbery incidents in the state in the past one…
We’re now going after godfathers of criminals in Ondo – Amotekun
Adeleye, who disclosed that 28 suspects were arrested recently for different crimes in the state, said the criminal world was…
Oborevwori urges medical workers to stay, earn respect in Nigeria
Oborevwori reaffirmed his commitment to upgrading state hospitals with modern equipment and promised to consider the NMA’s requests.
Six notorious vandals arrested in Kano
he suspects were arrested following credible intelligence from local vigilante groups,
Kwankwaso to El-Rufai: You are a liar, Tinubu will enjoy landslide victory in 2027
According to Kwankwaso, Tinubu has made significant progress in security and economic reforms.
A win for the people: Hon. Zacharias’s urgent motion secures safety on Itobe-Anyigba Road
This is a victory for the constituents of Idah Federal Constituency and all who traverse the Itobe–Anyigba road.
Nigerian govt hails conviction of Simon Ekpa for terrorism in Finland
The Court had found Ekpa guilty of terrorism and inciting the public to commit crimes for terrorist purposes, engaging in…
JUST IN: Finnish court jails Simon Ekpa for terrorism, tax fraud
The court said that Ekpa had used his significant social media following to stoke tensions in the Biafra region between…
ABU alumni association mourns ex-I-G, Arase
The association said it shared in the sorrow of the Arase family during this difficult time.
Northwest: The lion’s share of Tinubu’s projects, By Tanimu Yakubu
By Tanimu Yakubu The Lagos Illusion A viral chart recently made the rounds, loudly proclaiming that Lagos alone received ₦3.9…
“Unfair, deeply insulting,” Ribadu fires back at El-Rufai over alleged bandits’ payments
ONSA said in its statement on Monday morning that at no time has it or any arm of government under…
The quiet revocation: Why Is the US embassy silently canceling Nigerians’ visas?
For many, this is not just about stamps on a passport. These visas are lifelines for education, family reunions, medical…
Colombian VP’s visit to Nigeria signals fresh diplomatic chapter – Shettima
Márquez arrived in Abuja on Saturday for a three-day official visit, accompanied by her spouse, Mr Rafael Ocoró, cabinet ministers,…
NGO hails court’s reinstatement of Nurse sacked for exposing corruption in Ogun
Thomas, through her counsel, Timothy Adewale, had challenged her dismissal, arguing that she was being victimised for exposing misconduct within…
Anambra 2025: APC’s Nicholas Ukachukwu unveils agenda
Ukachukwu also highlighted the need for a more responsive and transparent government, pledging to offer leadership that reflected integrity, inclusiveness,…
ADC fumes over police reaction to attacks on members in Kaduna
ADC said it had expected Kaduna State Police Command’s statement to reassure Nigerians that justice would be served and that…
El-Rufai to Obi, Amaechi: Nobody believes your ‘one term’ promises
He also asked members of ADC to put their their presidential and other ambitions aside for now so that the…
Former IGP Solomon Arase dies at 69
During his career, Arase held several key positions, including Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State and Assistant Inspector-General of…
Ondo: Arogbo Ijaw Kingdom stands still as Chief Peremobowei Ajube is laid to rest
Chief Peremobowei was a courageous, outspoken man who was also deeply committed to family and community values. His death, many…
Why I petitioned ICC to arrest, prosecute Gov Uba Sani over by-election – Senator
He said that ICC had already fixed Sept. 1 to look at the petition.
Wike votes in Rivers LG elections
some residents of Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers have expressed optimism that the Local Government elections will restore true…
Rivers LG elections suffer delay
A correspondent monitoring the exercise reports that as at 10:12 a.m., election materials were yet to arrive at many polling…
ICRC: 13,595 families searching for 23,659 missing persons in Nigeria
”Behind each missing person is a family living in anguish and uncertainty, struggling with the pain of not knowing what…
How underaged girls are trafficked, exploited in Northwest Nigeria
“Children are brought from rural communities to work as maids, labourers, or worse, for sexual exploitation. Many are under 18,…
Why we suspended planned mass action against NNPCL- Niger Delta youths
The forum’s Chairman, Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri, expressed willingness to collaborate with authorities to efficiently revive the refineries within the Niger…
U.S. revokes visas of Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly
The U.S. also accused Palestinian officials of “undermining the prospects for peace”.
ECOWAS standby force requires $2.6bn for takeoff — Touray
He described the creation of the 5,000-man force as a top priority, with the goal of restoring peace and stability…
Lagos market mayhem: Groups demands justice for murdered traders, arrest of land grabber
The victims’ families who were also present at the press briefing carried placards reading: ‘Killers of Owode traders must be…