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Ashley Summers, mother of two from Indiana, United States, dies after consuming multiple bottles of water in a short span.

Woman dies from drinking too much water

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

After consuming multiple bottles of water in a short span, she went home, where she passed out in her garage.
Jigawa governor, Umar Namadi advises politicians and leaders to always reflect on their roles and mandates with the fear of God

Jigawa governor Namadi appoints 6 Perm Secs, redeploys 3

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

This was contained in a statement signed by Jigawa State Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Hussaini Ali
Kano government denies giving directives to the state police Command to ban durbar in the state during Eid-el-Kabir festivities.

Kano govt approves N7 billion for projects

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The state Commissioner for Information, Malam Halilu Dantiye, hinted this while addressing journalists on the outcome of the two recent…
Zamfara House of Assembly

Zamfara Assembly confirms 18 nominees as commissioners

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

“The nominees were screened and confirmed at the Assembly’s plenary in Gusau on Thursday."
There is unease among the bosses of REMASAB and KAROTA following disapproval of performance of the two Kano agencies by Governor Abba Yusuf

Kano needs N60bn to rehabilitate primary schools, says Commissioner

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Kano commissioner for Education made this known while receiving officials of UNICEF Nigeria, State Field office, led by Mr. Rahama…
Abiodun approves weekly day off, ₦10,000 transport allowance for Ogun workers

Ogun Assembly confirms Gov. Abiodun’s commissioner-nominees

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The confirmation of the nominees was thereafter done through a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Yusuf Sheriff, seconded by…
NLC, TUC issue 14-day strike ultimatum to FG over hardship in the land

Court summons: NLC threatens to embark on nationwide strike

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The notice was addressed to the NLC President, Deputy Presidents – Audu Aruba, Adeyanju Adewale, and Kabiru Sani; General Secretary,…
You must perform well, Sen. Yari tells Matawalle

You must perform well, Sen. Yari tells Matawalle

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

We tried everything justly possible to see to the emergence of Matawalle for his second term in office but God…
FAAN Suspends Taxi Services At Abuja Airport

FAAN suspends taxi services at Abuja airport

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

FAAN regretted the inconvenience the suspension might cause esteemed passengers, airport users and the general public.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Lagos lawmakers kick against commissioner-nominees list submitted by Gov. Sanwo-Olu

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Mr Nureni Akinsanya (Mushin I), noted that the list did not come with the local government areas of the nominees,…
10 jailed for internet fraud in Abuja

10 jailed for internet fraud in Abuja

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

In addition, the convicts are to swear to an affidavit to be of good behaviour.
The Edo State Command of FRSC vows to henceforth clamp down on truck drivers who convey goods with passengers in their trucks.

Labour protest: FRSC speaks on protester in special marshal’s regalia

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Victor Nwachukwu The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has unveiled the identity of a man seen in its Special…
Atiku gives reason not to contest 2027 presidency

Niger Republic coup: Atiku commends, warns ECOWAS leaders

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Atiku who is the presidential candidate of PDP in the 2023 election warned ECOWAS countries not to attempt to use…
Nigerian senate fixes date to grill ministerial nominees

Full List of 2023 ministerial nominees and their states

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The South-South region has 7; South East has 5; South West has 9; North East, 8; North West, 10, and…
Amy Okonkowo was the star as Nigeria's D’tigress crush host Rwanda, 79-48 to reach the final of the 2023 Afrobasket Women’s Championship

Amy Okonkwo powers D’Tigress to another Afrobasket final

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Amy Okonkwo recorded 23 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and one block to help the D'Tigress get pass Rwanda who…
Court jails Kennedy Osasogie, orders return of €7,040 to German victim

Court jails Kennedy Osasogie, orders return of €7,040 to German victim

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The judge ruled that Osasogie forfeits the sum of €7,040 recovered from him during investigation to the Federal Government of…
The appointment of “Gandola” validates APC as party of embezzlers - PDP

The appointment of “Gandola” validates APC as party of embezzlers – PDP

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

"Such can only happen in a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) like the APC which, according to the former Director General…
Cocoa farmers protest alleged plan to forcefully evict them from of Oluwa Forest Reserve (OA3A) in Odigbo LG by the Ondo State government

Fuel subsidy removal: Ondo Govt. announces palliatives

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Segun Giwa Ondo State Government on Thursday announced a comprehensive palliative package to alleviate the harsh effect of petrol…
Enugu

Enugu Assembly clears Gov. Mba’s 15 commissioner-nominees

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Fielding questions from the lawmakers, Mr Lawrence Eze, a commissioner-nominee, said if given the Works portfolio, he would ensure that…
Abdullahi Mohammed, Chairman of Kiru LG of Kano arrested for allegedly selling land worth over N100m meant for Kafin Maiyaki mini Stadium.

Father, son arrested over alleged N4bn sleaze in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

PCACC stated in Kano on Thursday that the company’s bank account and that of Association of Compassionate Friends were used…
Justice Kate Abiri

Ex-Bayelsa Chief Judge Abiri dies at 65

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

By Nathan Nwakamma Immediate past Chief Judge of Bayelsa, Retired Justice Kate Abiri, has reportedly passed away. Chief Registrar at…
Ahmed El-Marzuq resigns as National Legal Adviser of APC after emergence of former governor Abdullahi Ganduje as the party's national chairman

Ganduje: APC national legal adviser El-Marzuq resigns

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

El-Marzuq resigned few hours after the emergence of former Kano governor Abdullahi Ganduje as the national chairman of APC at…
Tinubu given 7 days to begin probe of N585.2m grant scandal

What Tinubu said during APC NEC meeting

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

By Nimot Sulaimon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership, particularly elected officials, to remain persistently…
Governor Dapo Abiodun commits to modernization, unwavering judicial independence as Ogun State Judiciary marks 50th anniversary

What Ogun lawmakers said about Gov. Abiodun’s commissioner – nominees

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

According to the Minority Leader, all the nominees were tested hands that had held sway as Commissioners and had performed…
Zulum dissolves state executive council

Zulum reinstates Chairman of Sangaya Education Board

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The board, like others, was affected by the dissolution of the State Executive Council on May 25.
Troops

Troops neutralise 36 terrorists, arrest 163 criminals

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says the Armed Forces of Nigeria personnel neutralised 36 terrorists and apprehended 163 suspected…
Ex- Kano lawmaker Yusuf Sulaiman says emergence of Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of APC has sent jitters to the camp of the PDP.

Just In: Ganduje emerges APC National Chairman, Basiru as Secretary

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The election of Ganduje and Sen. Basiru followed resignation of Abdullahi Adamu and Senator Iyiola Omisore as the National Chairman…
Crude crude oil tank in Rivers

JTF uncovers reservoirs of illegally refined fuel in Bayelsa

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

By Shedrack Frank The Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), on Thursday uncovered three reservoirs used for the storage…
Drivers shun 2nd Niger bridge as armed robbers, kidnappers take over

Drivers steer clear of 2nd Niger Bridge as armed robbers, kidnappers take over

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Hoodlums, armed robbers and kidnappers now operate along the bridge.
Professor Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo has distinguished himself as a symbol of virtue and creative innovation in Nigeria’s public office.

Osinbajo’s absence at APC Caucus meeting not planned – Aide

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Laolu Akande, spokesman for former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has addressed his boss’s absence from the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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