Author: Taiwo Okanlawon
Female lawyers protest over Unilorin student raped to death
The International Federation of Women Lawyers and the Kwara Ministry of Women Affairs have demanded justice for the University of…
Reps member Ajuloopin wants killers of Unilorin student fished out
Member of the House of Representatives, Tunji Ajuloopin has condemned the rape and murder of a 300 level student of…
Bingham University matriculates 1,746 students
A total of 1,746 students were on Friday matriculated into various undergraduate and post-graduate courses of Bingham University, in Karu…
2 hawkers crushed to death on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
Two female hawkers were on Friday crushed to death by a truck around Lotto, inbound Lagos on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
Vanessa Bryant calls Nike over Kobe 6 “Mambacita” sneakers
Vanessa Bryant, the widow of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has called out Nike for releasing sneakers in honor of her…
Lagos CP Odumosu receives boxing champions Durodola, Joshep
Lagos Police Commissioner Hakeem Odumosu received two police officers who recently won 5 boxing championships in Africa
MOSOP: FG’s cleanup claims are lies
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni (MOSOP) has dismissed claims by the Federal Government that 17 polluted sites…
Set bright future agenda for Nigeria – Lawan urges media
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has challenged the Nigerian media to set an agenda for a brighter tomorrow for…
Tacha: Big Brother Naija didn’t help me
Controversial Big Brother Naija housemate, Natacha Akide, better known as Tacha, has rubbished claims the show made her famous.
PHOTOS: Rihanna cover Vogue Italia
Barbadian-American singer and businesswoman, Robyn Rihanna Fenty has been unveiled as the cover star of June’s issue of Vogue Italia,…
Nigeria can’t afford to neglect women in government – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that Nigeria cannot afford to neglect its women population if the country…
Adamu Garba wants Twitter banned in Nigeria
Former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba has called on the Nigerian government to ban Twitter from operating in the country.
Makinde commissions 65km Moniya-Ijaye-Iseyin road
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, was on Thursday, joined by his Benue State counterpart, Governor Samuel Ortom, to commission…
Fintiri appoints Baha as FCE Hong new Provost, others
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved the appointment of Dr Yusuf Baha as the new Provost of College…
Pantami: Nigeria now producing smart phones
Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has disclosed that Nigeria is already producing SIM cards and Smartphones,…
Mayorkun dishes out advice to youths
Foremost act of Davido Worldwide Music, DMW record label, Mayowa Adewale widely known as Mayorkun has reeled some advice that…
Olamide’s ‘Rock’ debuts on Top Triller Global Chart
“Rock”, a song released by Nigerian superstar Olamide Adedeji under YBNL Nation, is among Top 10 on Triller Global Chart…
Enugu commences administering second jab of COVID-19 vaccine
Enugu State on Tuesday commenced administering of the second jab of the COVID-19 vaccine to protect residents, especially health workers,…
CP assures adequate security during Kaduna LG election
Mr Umar Muri, Commissioner of Police (CP), Kaduna State, says his command will provide adequate security during the local councils…
Tayo Amusan completes Shoprite takeover
Ketron Investment Limited, a subsidiary of Persianas Investment Limited, has completed the acquisition of Shoprite operations in Nigeria.
PDP planted seeds of insurgency – APC replies Wike
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fired back at Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike who told Nigerians to…
Kano Fire Service saves 197 lives, N75m properties
The Kano State Fire Service said it saved 197 lives and properties worth N75 million in 68 incidents recorded in…
HURIWA blasts Buhari over threats to insurrectionists
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA has warned President Muhammadu Buhari to stop reminding the Igbo-speaking people of Nigeria…
Ooni, Ado Bayero, others advocate support for local food production
Some prominent Nigerian traditional rulers have advocated support for local food production in order to ensure food sufficiency and security…
Okowa berates critics of ban on open grazing
Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa of Delta State has berated critics of southern governors on the ban of opening grazing of…
Senate passes bill to establish University Teaching Hospital, Yola
The Senate has passed a bill seeking to establish the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola.
Ogun to resuscitate Young Farmer’ Club in Schools
In its bid to instill agricultural practice in students, the Ogun State Government says plans are underway to revive the…
Senate mourns Gulak, Ex-COAS Attahiru
The Senate on Tuesday mourned the recent deaths of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Attahiru Ibrahim, and former…
ASUU, JAC suspend strike actions in AAU
Academic activities have been restored to Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, following the suspension of strike actions by the teaching…
Buhari congratulates elected Guild of Editors excos
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mustapha Isa, who won a second…