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Governor Nasir El-Rufai signs order proscribing a social-cultural organisation in Kaduna state, the Atyap Community Development Association.

How terrorists’ landmine killed 2 farmers in Kaduna

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The victims’ vehicle drove over a landmine obviously planted by terrorists in a location known as Zangon Tofa, in the…
Kwara govt says it will pay arrears of pension and gratuity for local government retires among others from N3.5bn Sure-P refund of FG

Kwara govt increases bursary allowance for students

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus The Kwara state government has increased bursary allowances for its indigenous students in tertiary institutions on Thursday…
Gov Bello Matawalle receiving State PDP Women Leader, Madina Shehu, after her defection to APC at Gusau Government House on Thursday.

Zamfara PDP Women Leader Madina Shehu defects to APC

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

She said she left PDP due to lack of leadership style.
Ogun ADC slams Gov. Dapo Abiodun over cancellation of scheduled meeting of its governorship candidate, Biyi Otegbeye, with a traditional ruler

Ogun 2023: ADC accuses Gov. Abiodun of harassment, intimidation

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Ogun chapter of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogun chapter has said the administration of the state governor, Prince Dapo…
L-R: Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Marcus Onobun; Governor Godwin Obaseki and other House members.

Obaseki repeals criminal code law of 1916, signs 4 bills into law

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The bills he signed into law include the bill for the establishment of the Edo State Justice Sector Reforms and…
The paramount ruler of Ososo, in Edo state, Olososo of Ososo, Oba Anselm Adeloro Obaitan, (Ichama II), passes on after a 32 years reign

Obaseki mourns, as Edo monarch passes on after 32- year reign

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Jethro Ibileke The paramount ruler of Ososo, in Edo state, Olososo of Ososo, Oba Anselm Adeloro Obaitan, (Ichama II),…
Wike inaugurates first batch of 100,000 Special Assistants on Political Unit affairs

Wike inaugurates first batch of 100,000 Special Assistants on Political Unit affairs

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has inaugurated the first batch of 100, 000 Special Assistants to the governor on…
Gombe

How Victoria Dandaura wife of NSCDC top shot was abducted in Nasarawa

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

DC Dandaura’s brother, a personnel of the Corps serving in Nasarawa State Command, ASC1 Ezekiel Dandaura, was shot during the…
Emmanuel Adeyi

Yahoo Boy who poses as American prostitute jailed in Abuja

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The one count charge indicates that Adeyi committed the offence sometime in 2021 at Abuja when he “pretended to be…
Minister of Defence, Bello Matawalle

Court dismisses APP’s application, adjourns suit against Gov. Matawalle

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The Federal High Court sitting in Gusau on Thursday dismissed the application brought by Action People’s Party (APP) seeking to…
Dubai Investment Fund to explore the untapped potential of Africa

Dubai Investment Fund to explore untapped potential of Africa

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The Dubai Investment Fund (DIF) expects economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to reach 3.9% in 2023, following a 2%…
Bauchi Command of FRSC attributed the crash which occurred at about 6.20a.m.to speed limit violation, fatigue and loss of control.

9 die in Ebonyi ghastly crash

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The sector commander said the accident which involved four vehicles was caused by wrong over taking.
Sanwo-Olu signing the condolence register

Sanwo-Olu pays condolence visit to late Archbishop Olumakaiye’s family

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

While consoling the widow, the deceased family and the church, Governor Sanwo-Olu said he was saddened to hear the news…
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (right) receiving a souvenir from Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command, Mr. Okon Effiong (left), during the latter's courtesy visit to the Government House, Port Harcourt on Thursday.

Politics of religion may burn Nigeria – Wike warns

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has urged personnel of the various security agencies to stop…
Chairman, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu with some of the 19 new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs),

INEC Chairman issues strong warnings to 19 new RECs

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Yakubu also advised them to ensure that their loyality was to Nigeria, adding that INEC must continue to ensure that…
NDLEA sets up special squads for dislodgement of notorious drug joints, arrest of drug dealers, seizure of drugs, others in FCT.

NDLEA urges S/E communities to report “Mkpuru Mmiri” labs

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

’Mkpuru Mmiri’ is a major narcotic substance largely abused by youths in eastern Nigeria.
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat inspecting the Guard of Honour at the LETI, 2022 Passing out parade of the Lagos State Law Enforcement Officers, held today at the Lagos State Public Service Staff Development Center (PSSDC), Magodo.

Sanwo-Olu warns against harassment, extortion, as Lagos trains 8,316 enforcement officers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The governor, who was represented by the deputy governor, Dr. Kadri Hamzat said “this administration is irrevocably committed to upholding…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu seeks support for ”Greater Lagos Rising”

Yuletide sales: LASG warns against selling and parking on roads

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The Special Adviser said the agency was stepping up its operations and ensuring total clampdown and sanctioning recalcitrant traders not…
"Adeleke’s $20m fraud allegation against Oyetola mere shadow chasing"

Osun election: Tribunal accepts BVAS reports showing over -voting, others

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Oyetola and APC were challenging the election results from 749 polling units across 10 local government areas of the state…

2023 Budget defence: State House get nearly 50% cut

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

In his submission, which also included details of the 2022 budget performance, Umar noted that there was a marginal decrease…
Nnamdi Kanu

Stay of execution judgment: Nnamdi Kanu drags FG to Supreme Court

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The appellate court had on Oct. 13, freed Kanu of the terrorism and treasonable felony charges preferred against him by…
Olufemi Ajadi, NNPP Guber Candidate for Ogun State in 2023 honoured by CICAN

CICAN honours Ogun NNPP gov. candidate Ajadi

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria, CICAN, has given an award of excellence to Olufemi Ajadi, the governorship…
EFCC raises Special Task Force against dollarisation of economy, currency mutilation

Alleged N66.5m fraud: Court admits Fayose to N50m bail

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Dada ruled that the sureties must be resident within the court’s jurisdiction and must show evidence of tax payment in…
Oyo govt disowns N20,000 Ramadan Support Fund approved by Gov. Seyi Makinde for residents of the state as being peddled on social media.

Makinde presents N310 bn budget for Oyo State

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“For this budget, we have continued to prioritise the four pillars of our roadmap to accelerated development in Oyo State…
Troops

Troops eliminate 44 terrorists, apprehend 50

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami made this known at a bi-weekly news briefing on the operations of…
ADC

2023: Kachikwu cautions against fake news

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

He also appealed to Nigerians to have faith in the security agencies in order to collectively defeat insecurity.
Governor Oyebanji inspecting roads in Ado Ekiti

My govt committed to fixing Ekiti roads – Oyebanji

Ademola Adegbamigbe

3 years ago

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has reiterated the commitment of his administration to extend the rehabilitation of roads to other…
Yahaya Bello: A Fugitive of Justice?

Yahaya Bello seeks adequate reportage of Kogi govt’s activities

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Governor noted that the unusual circumstance of his emergence in governance naturally drew widespread interests and the need to…
People help firefighters to extinguish a fire after blasts ripped through a fireworks warehouse in a shopping mall in Yerevan, Armenia August 14, 2022. Vahram Baghdasaryan/Photolure via REUTERS

15 persons killed in fire outbreaks in Kano

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The spokesperson urged the general public to handle fire with care to prevent further outbreaks and cautioned motorists to abide…
'Confused being' Yul Edochie under fire over new post

God has called me to be a preacher – Yul Edochie

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

“I’m starting to realize God lifted me as an actor to where I am so that I can become one…
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