Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Gov. Yusuf investigates Ganduje’s sale of Kano meat company
The investigative panel headed by former Chairman of Kano state Anti-Corruption Agency, Bar. Muhuyi Magagi Rimin-Gado, was directed to recover…
Nigeria’s Renewed Hope in Action-Sowing Seeds of Cotton with Brazil
For Nigeria, whose textile mills once hummed before collapsing under the weight of policy neglect and cheap imports, the allure…
2027: Makinde capable of contesting for PDP ticket against Obi, Jonathan
Obi who is a member of Labour party and part of the ADC opposition coalition has reputedly indicated that he…
Bid for N50m ransom foiled as police rescue 3 children, nab their abductors in Kaduna
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and revealed that he conspired with Ibrahim Ma’aruf (18yrs) and Abubakar Sadiq…
Vigilante operative killed as gunmen abduct couple, daughter in Katsina
The gunmen armed with dangerous weapons attacked the residence of Anas Ahmadu at about 3a.m. on Tuesday.
NSCDC operatives nab teenager with hard-drugs in Katsina
By Abbas Bamalli A 18-year-old boy identified as Hamza Ahmed has been arrested with hard-drugs by operatives of the Nigeria…
Int’l Youth Day: Dangote restates commitment to empowerment
Addressing staff and guests at the plant, the Chief General Manager and Head of Production, Mr. John Gwong described youths…
Kogi’s Ododo vows to secure Itobe-Anyigba road
The Governor also said there are plans by his administration to rehabilitate key township and intercity roads.
NLC appoints caretaker committee for Edo council
Upah also accused the Edo Government of seizing the keys to the NLC Secretariat in Benin and threatening caretaker committee…
Excitement in Imo as Uzodimma approves N104,000 minimum wage for workers
Aside the jack up of the minimum wage for civil servants, Uzodimma also announced increase in minimum wage of doctors…
Amnesty International asks Nigerian govt to end ‘relentless harassment’ of Sowore
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had yesterday ordered six banks to furnish the police with details of bank…
Nigerian troops kill top Boko Haram commanders, many fighters
According to him, precision air strikes “inflicted devastating casualties” on the insurgents, with more than 20 bodies and dismembered parts…
Killing of journalists in Gaza should shock the world – UN rights office
“At least 247 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023,” he continued.
“Enough is enough” – ASUU warns FG it will ground varsities with strike
“We have been very patient and consistent in our engagements with government, but it appears that our genuine sacrifices are…
Osun traditional ruler Joseph Oloyede jailed in US for $4.2m COVID fraud
Court documents show that from about April 2020 to February 2022, Oloyede and his co-conspirator, Edward Oluwasanm conspired to submit…
How Bunmi Oyinsan blew minds at presentation of ‘Ladder of Bones’ in Lagos
In ‘Ladder of Bones’, a pun on British Historian Ellen Thorp’s similar title, Oyinsan tells the intriguing story of five…
ASUU: FG’s loan scheme for lecturers a trap, poisoned chalice
The Federal Government had about two weeks ago announced the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund.
Customs hands over expired drugs worth N3.77bn to NAFDAC
“The wide range of these products poses serious risks to public health if not properly regulated.
Don’t blame Tinubu for hardship in the country – Sen. Fadahunsi
The Senator said with the various economic policies put in place by the president, before the end of the year,…
NSA Ribadu hands over 128 victims rescued from kidnappers in Zamfara
The first batch of victims rescued on Aug. 14, comprised 42 individuals; 40 males, seven females and a toddler.
NAFDAC seizes products worth over N110m in raids against drug hawkers
Items confiscated included aphrodisiacs, oxytocins, narcotic analgesics, tramadol, morphine, sex-enhancement drugs, antibiotics, painkillers, and other unsafe pharmaceutical products.
2027: Tinubu will get 100 per cent votes in South-East, says Onyejeocha
She said, "Tinubu will surely come back by God’s grace in 2007, because the reforms that he has embarked on…
Lagos man Innocent Ochuko jailed for Bitcoin investment scam
EFCC said he assumed a fictitious name, Exxes, from the United States of America through which he was able to…
Tinubu hails election of NPA boss Dantosho as VP IAPH
Dr. Dantsoho joins the management team of the IAPH for a two-year term.
APC consolidates majority in Ondo Assembly with two PDP members
The duo cited irreconcilable differences within the PDP in the state as the reason for their resignation.
Ex-Nigerian Army Properties boss forfeits shares worth N246m to FG
In a bid to conceal proceeds of unlawful activities, he acquired shares in Awhua Resources Limited using misappropriated funds.
Tinubu orders temporary ban on export of raw shea nuts
Nigeria accounted for more than 39% of global shea nuts production with Niger State being the largest producer.
FRSC reveals grim statistics: 411 Nigerians die scooping fuel
Fuel scooping has become one of the deadliest practices on Nigerian roads. Instead of recognising spilt fuel as a hazard,…
Gunmen abduct Pastor, church member in Kogi
An eyewitness said, “The incident happened between 3 and 4 pm on 24th August 2025 (Sunday) when both members of…
NAFDAC alerts on fake Postinor contraceptive pills circulating in Nigeria
The Agency added that while Investigations of the source of the fake drug is still ongoing, it has directed its…