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Governor Seyi Makinde

Yorubaland lost a true fighter: Makinde mourns Odumakin

Governor 'Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described death of the National Publicity Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere,…
Atiku Abubakar deletes posts on Deborah’s killing after fanatics threatened his 2023 ambition

Atiku sends message to EFCC boss Bawa

Atiku Abubakar, a former vice-president, has urged the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Abdulrasheed Bawa to restore…
yinka Odumakin

Melaye on Odumakin: Good people die while tormentors live

Senator Dino Melaye, has reacted to the death of Afenifere Publicity Secretary, Yinka Odumakin, saying good people often die while…

Death of Yinka Odumakin shocking – Jonathan

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness over the passing on of Afenifere’s spokesman, Yinka Odumakin, describing his death…
Jhon Viafara, ex-football star jailed for cocaine

Football star sent to jail for cocaine trafficking

Former English Premier League football star, Jhon Viafara has been slapped with an 11-year prison sentence for smuggling cocaine into…

Akeredolu vows late Olufon killers will be apprehended

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has said the killers of late Olufon of Ifon, Oba Israel…
Odumakin: Obasanjo, right, at Pa Adebanjo's house in Lekki Lagos

Odumakin: Obasanjo visits Afenifere leader Ayo Adebanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid a condolence visit to Pa Ayo Adebanjo over the shocking death of Yinka Odumakin,…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu:COVID-19 cases on the rise in Lagos

Yinka Odumakin lived a selfless life – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of the National Publicity Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation,…
Buhari: warns gunmen again

Buhari, as usual, condemns gunmen attack on Soludo, Ebonyi villagers

In his usual tradition, President Muhammadu Buhari has strongly condemned the attacks against Professor Chukwuma Soludo and three communities in…

Easter: We must not allow peace elude us – Obasa

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has asked Nigerians to be watchful and…
Haruna Maitala

Sen. Gyang mourns Rep. Maitala

Sen. Istifanus Gyang (PDP, Plateau North) said he received with shock the news of the death of Haruna Maitala.
Yinka Odumakin And President Buhari

Buhari mourns arch critic Yinka Odumakin

President Muhammadu Buhari jettisoned politics on Saturday and sent condolences to the family and friends and acquaintances of Yinka Odumakin,…
Yinka Odumakin

Fani-Kayode: I’m deeply saddened by Yinka Odumakin’s death

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode says he is deeply saddened by the death of Afenifere's spokesman, Yinka Odumakin.
Bandits in Kaduna

Bandits shoot Miyetti Allah’s Chairman dead 

The Nasarawa State Police Command on Saturday confirmed the killing of Mohammed Hussaini, the State Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle…
Igbo women to protest naked says Ndinne Igbo

Igbo women threaten to protest naked over herdsmen killings

Ndinne Igbo, an all women socio-cultural organization, has threatened its members would march naked across Igboland to protest killings by…
YInka and Joe Odumakin

‘A part of me is gone,’ Joe Odumakin weeps as husband dies

Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, wife of Yinka Odumakin, the deceased spokesman of pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere wept as she confirmed the passing…
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and Kalabari monarchs during a thank you visit of the traditional rulers to the Government House, Port Harcourt on April 2, 2021.

Trans-Kalabari road project: Wike warns against kidnapping of contractors 

Gov. Wike directs chairpersons of Asari Toru, Akuku-Toru and Degema to provide security for contractor handling Trans-Kalabari road project. 
Professor Olu Obafemi

Buhari sends message to playwright Prof. Olu Obafemi

From London, President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a congratulatory message to Prof. Olu Obafemi, renowned author, playwright who clocks 71…
yinka Odumakin

Afenifere secretary Yinka Odumakin dies

Yinka Odumakin, the political activist and publicity secretary of the Pan-Yoruba political group, Afenifere is dead.
Oil spill

Yenagoa oil spill: Shell blames sabotage, environmentalists say it’s a lie

By Nathan Nwakamma/Yenagoa The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has blamed sabotage for the oil spill from its facility at…

JUST IN: Rep Haruna Maitala, son, aide, driver die in auto accident

A member of the House of Representatives, Haruna Maitala (APC, Jos North/Bassa Constituency) has died, just two days to his…
Minister of Labour Chris Ngige warns members of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) against embarking on five-day warning strike.

No work, no pay – FG tells striking doctors

The Federal Government has threatened to implement the ‘no work, no pay’ policy if the striking National Association of Resident…
Governor Seyi Makinde

Don’t reward those working against party’s interests – Makinde tells PDP

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has asked the leadership of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) not to reward some individuals…
Sector 2 Operation Lafiya Dole of Nigerian Army

Security is everybody’s business – Nigerian Army

The Commander, Sector 2 Operation Lafiya Dole, Brig.-Gen. Adamu Nura, has appealed to journalists to prioritise Nigeria’s national interest in…

Expert calls for more awareness to improve diagnosis of autism

A medical practitioner, Dr Osuagwu Magnus, has called for intensive awareness creation on autism, among medical professionals and the general…
Mr. Godwin Ezeemo

Anambra 2021: Ezeemo cautions youth against electoral violence

Mr. Godwin Ezeemo, a governorship aspirant for the Nov. 6 Anambra election, has admonished youths to shun being used to…
The two missing students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) Ondo State, have been reportedly found dead in a bush

Adekunle Ajasin University announces resumption date

The Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko ( AAUA, Ondo State, has announced Tuesday as the resumption day for the second…
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya says his administration will continue to borrow funds to address development deficits in Gombe

Gombe Gov. Yahaya urges Christians to pray for peace, stability

Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has called on Christian faithful in the state to use the period of Easter…
Gunmen raid military base in Niger state

200 gunmen raid military base in Niger state, kill 6 soldiers, 7 civilians

About 200 gunmen have raided a military base in Allawa, Shiroro LGA of Niger state, killing six soldiers and a…
Air strikes destroy terrorists’ logistics storage in Niger

Crashed Alpha Jet: Air Force reacts to Boko Haram video

Nigerian Air Force dismisses claim by Boko Haram that it shot down its Alpha Jet which was declared missing in…