Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Kogi: Why Bello, Ododo visited ex-governor Wada
Idris Wada expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as an honour and a mark of respect for leadership.
Ribadu’s praiseworthy strike at Borgu’s Mahmuda terrorists
Their arrest has effectively dismantled the command structure of the al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru group, notorious for audacious kidnappings, attacks, and terror…
Jonathan visits IBB amidst plot to drag him into 2027 presidency
The Minna hilltop residence of Babangida has over the years becomes a 'mecca' for aspirants and candidates for presidential election…
By-election: Soludo mocks Peter Obi for ‘failing’ at home
Soludo, who is also seeking re-election as Anambra governor on the APGA platform in the November 8, 2025 said the…
“Our candidate was held hostage,” APC fumes over Anambra South by-election
According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the APGA candidate pulled 90,408 votes to win the election.
UNESCO endorses Sango Festival as world heritage
The recognition by UNESCO firmly places Sango’s rich heritage on the world stage and underscores its importance as a shared…
OPSH Commander Oyinlola hands over 220 recovered weapons
The commander commended his troops for their efforts and urged them to remain resilient, professional, and committed in the fight…
‘Stage set for grand 2027 showdown,’ APC alerts after by-election victories
APC said its victory in 12 of the 16 contested seats consolidated its dominance and reaffirmed voters’ confidence in President…
Army appoints new PSOs, GOCs, others in major shake-up
COAS Oluyede charged the newly appointed officers to redouble their efforts in sustaining ongoing operations against terrorism, insurgency and other…
What is Overtime in Basketball and Nigeria: NBA Overtime Rule, Format, Score System in Regular Season and Playoff Games
In terms of overtime, the record for the longest basketball game is held by a match between the Indiana Olympians…
APC’s Abner Shittu wins Taraba Assembly seat vacated by PDP
Dr Badina Garba of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), polled 2,069 to come a distant third.
Dogari Daje wins Niger House of Assembly seat for APC
APC won 10 out of the 11 wards, while PDP securing only one ward, according to result declared INEC’s Returning…
APC’s Ayoola-Elegbeji pulls massive votes to win Ogun by-election
PDP candidate Bolarinwa Oluwole polled 14,324, according to result declared by the INEC returning officer for the election, Prof Kazeem…
Why I’m emotionally attached to Tinubu – Gov. Eno
The Akwa Ibom governor said Tinubu had demonstrated rare leadership, noting that critics of his administration were people who had…
Edo by-election: APC’s Igbinedion pulls massive victory in polling unit
Earlier Governor Monday Okpebholo has expressed frustration at the slow functioning of BVAS when he voted at his Ward 2,…
Umahi speaks on N3.86 trillion 3rd Mainland Bridge repair contract
He explained that the 3rd Mainland Bridge, which is over 50 years old, was assessed in 2013 and 2019, and…
Kano by-elections: NNPP tackles APC, says ‘we won overwhelmingly’
He added that Kano remained the NNPP stronghold, making it inconceivable that the APC could have won, as electoral history…
Police nab Black Axe confraternity members, others in Enugu
Also two firearms, seven live rounds of ammunition, a stolen motorcycle, and other incriminating exhibits were recovered during the operations,
Oyo by-election: APC candidate loses polling unit to PDP
The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State, Dr Adeniran Tella, said no violence or BVAS machine malfunctioning was recorded…
Man arrested for making threatening calls, demanding N10m payment in Ondo
Ayanlade explained that during interrogation, the suspect admitted that his phone and two SIM cards were used to perpetrate the…
One dies as car rams into tricycles in Anambra
Police said preliminary enquiries confirm that the recovered vehicle does not belong to any security agency in Anambra state as…
Kano by-election: APC, PDP allege malpractices, intimidation of voters
The two parties alleged that the elections were not free and fair, citing issues such as voter intimidation.
“You’re a remarkable leader,” Jonathan hails Babangida on 84th birthday
Jonathan praised Babangida's contributions to Nigeria’s unity and national development.
Ondo man Bello Azeez stages self-kidnap to dupe parents of N.5m
To secure his release, his parents, together with his friends mobilised resources and created a GoFundMe account, through which they…
Ogun by-election: PDP candidate claims ‘APC thugs’ chase voters away
However, the APC candidate, Mrs Adesola Elegbeji who cast her vote at Ibido polling unit, ward 15 Ijagba, Sagamu claimed…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s security forces capture wanted Ansaru terror kingpins
The capture of Abu Bara and Mallam Mamuda, the Ansaru group’s leader and deputy commander respectively, marks one of the…
2027: Umahi says Tinubu God-sent to Southeast, deserves support
“The president is using me to better the lot of the southeast. We never had it this good, and so…
Industrial harmony my greatest achievement as UBTH’s CMD – Prof. Obaseki
Obaseki stated that the UBTH is one of the most sought after hospitals in the country, adding that over 143…
Ogun by-election: Hoodlums hijack ballot boxes as Abiodun commends INEC
Governor Dapo Abiodun and his closest challenger in the 2023 governorship election, Oladipupo Adebutu hail from the federal constituency
Nollywood in mourning again as popular actor, Chief Kanran, dies
Chief Kanran, who started acting professionally in 1975 was very famous playing the role of a wealthy man in Nollywood…