Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
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…
Terrorism trial: Judge fumes over absence of Al-Barnawi, other suspects from court
The U.S. had, in 2012, placed a $5 million bounty on Al-Barnawi’s head after branding him one of three Nigerian…
Makinde to hand over to deputy as he embarks on one month’s vacation
Ogundoyin, who acknowledged the letter, assured of the legislatives’ support to Lawal during the governor’s absence.
Court orders 6 banks to furnish I-G with details of accounts linked to Sowore
The I-G, in the five-ground of argument, said Sowore “is being investigated for terrorism financing, money laundering and fraudulent activities.
Rivers: Police explain how youths robbed, assaulted Inspector after visiting girlfriend
The youths claimed that the police officer was being punished for taking banned substances within their community.
Internet fraud: Another five suspects arrested at Obasanjo Library jailed
The judge, in view of the defendants’ guilty pleas and evidence tendered by the prosecution, found them guilty and convicted…
Lagos mortgage banker Gbajabiamila jailed 20 years for property fraud
He pleaded "not guilty" to the charges when they were read to him, leading to a full trial.
Edo APC suspends former senatorial candidate
He was accused of alleged acts of indiscipline and conducts that are in direct violation of the party constitution,