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Okigbo

NCAC celebrates UNESCO’s induction of Christopher Okigbo

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Okigbo, one of the best and most widely anthologised African poets (Britannica), died fighting for the independence of Biafra.
Lagos

Lagos govt fumes over attack on VIO officials, vows punishment

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

A viral video had shown a motorist stripped down to his boxers and some other people assaulting the VIO officers…
Human trafficking

Nigerian man loses appeal, to rot in South African jail

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

A South African High Court has upheld the conviction of a Nigerian man, Chinedu Justice Obasi, who bagged 18 years…
Police

‘How Ondo woman staged own kidnapping to extort N10m from relatives’

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

She falsely claimed to have just been released by kidnappers after a ransom of five million naira was allegedly paid.
Kano govt faults report that Abdullahi Rogo, DG of Protocols, Government House diverted N6.5 billion from the coffers of the state government

Kano govt speaks on alleged diversion of N6.5bn by Gov. Yusuf’s aide

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Kano State Government is aware of the nefarious activities of a particular opposition group seeking to pull the present administration…
Akinwale Arobieke

Akinwale Arobieke: Notorious bodybuilder found dead

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The notorious Liverpool bodybuilder, Akinwale Arobieke, popularly known as “Purple Aki,” has been found dead at his home in Toxteth…
US Court jails Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in the Ife North LG of Osun State 56 months for COVID funds-related fraud.

Osun govt reveals next step on jailed monarch, Apetu of Ipetumodu

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Osun State Government has disclosed that it will obtain the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment that sent…
Tinubu

Tinubu departs Brazil for Abuja

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

The presidential jet took off from Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at about 12. 57 p.m. (local time).
ndlea

Massive drug haul in Adamawa as NDLEA arrests over 100 suspects 

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded massive breakthroughs in Adamawa, with over 100 suspects arrested and nearly…
Baltasar Ebang Engonga

From Scandal to Prison: Why top Eq. Guinea official Baltasar bags jail term

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Baltasar Ebang Engonga, once a powerful figure in Equatorial Guinea’s financial system, is trading his executive chair for a prison…
Uzodimma

Excitement in Imo as Uzodimma approves N104,000 minimum wage for workers

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Aside the jack up of the minimum wage for civil servants, Uzodimma also announced increase in minimum wage of doctors…
TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS, THWART ATTACKS, ARREST TERRORISTS, DISRUPT LOGISTICS NETWORKS IN NORTH EAST

Nigerian troops kill top Boko Haram commanders, many fighters

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

According to him, precision air strikes “inflicted devastating casualties” on the insurgents, with more than 20 bodies and dismembered parts…
ASUU

“Enough is enough” – ASUU warns FG it will ground varsities with strike

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

“We have been very patient and consistent in our engagements with government, but it appears that our genuine sacrifices are…
The event themed ‘Enilolobo: Conversation based on Bunmi Oyinsan's new novel, 'Ladder of Bones' held on Sunday, August 17 in Lagos

How Bunmi Oyinsan blew minds at presentation of ‘Ladder of Bones’ in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

In ‘Ladder of Bones’, a pun on British Historian Ellen Thorp’s similar title, Oyinsan tells the intriguing story of five…
ASUU

ASUU: FG’s loan scheme for lecturers a trap, poisoned chalice

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The Federal Government had about two weeks ago announced the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund.
NAFDAC

Customs hands over expired drugs worth N3.77bn to NAFDAC

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

“The wide range of these products poses serious risks to public health if not properly regulated.
NAFDAC destroys products worth over N20 billion in Ibadan

NAFDAC seizes products worth over N110m in raids against drug hawkers

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Items confiscated included aphrodisiacs, oxytocins, narcotic analgesics, tramadol, morphine, sex-enhancement drugs, antibiotics, painkillers, and other unsafe pharmaceutical products.
Shea Nuts

Tinubu orders temporary ban on export of raw shea nuts

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Nigeria accounted for more than 39% of global shea nuts production with Niger State being the largest producer.
Atiku son-in-law

Atiku’s son-in-law breaks silence amid EFCC arrest claims 

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Bashir Abdullahi Haske, son-in-law of Atiku Abubakar, has challenged claims by the EFCC that he is dodging arrest, revealing that…
oNDO

Gunmen abduct Pastor, church member in Kogi

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

An eyewitness said, “The incident happened between 3 and 4 pm on 24th August 2025 (Sunday) when both members of…
Al-Barnawi

Terrorism trial: Judge fumes over absence of Al-Barnawi, other suspects from court

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The U.S. had, in 2012, placed a $5 million bounty on Al-Barnawi’s head after branding him one of three Nigerian…
Governor Seyi Makinde charges Muslim faithful to use the opportunity of Eid-el-Fitri celebration to pray for Oyo State and Nigeria

Gov. Makinde hands over power to deputy

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is set to step aside temporarily as he proceeds on a one-month leave starting Friday,…
Sowore

Court orders 6 banks to furnish I-G with details of accounts linked to Sowore

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The I-G, in the five-ground of argument, said Sowore “is being investigated for terrorism financing, money laundering and fraudulent activities.
ASUU

We are ready for “Mother of all Strikes” over unfulfilled 2009 Agreement – ASUU

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

By Ehigimetor Igbaugba, Calabar The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that it is prepared to embark on…
Kano governor Abba Yusuf dissolves Ministry of Higher Education being overseen by his estranged deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.

Mystery over N6.5bn: Kano Govt breaks silence

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

He stressed that “the government asserts its commitment to transparency, accountability, and zero tolerance for corruption,” adding that the state…
Police

“She never collected a Kobo!” – Police dismiss report linking IGP’s wife to N6,000 dues

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

“POWA dues are voluntary and payable only by Senior Police Officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)…
Job opportunities

Young women warned about viral Russian job videos

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

The South African government has raised alarm over a dangerous trend of viral videos promoting supposed job opportunities for young…
pdp governors

“You’re trying to gain political capital with human lives,” PDP-GF tackles ADC

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The forum in a statement by its Director-General, Dr Emmanuel Agbo, said that the ADC should have done better by…
Sado

EFCC boss orders arrest of ‘officer’ who appeared on Lege Miami show

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

Oyewale, in the statement noted that Folarin, who was employed as driver by the Ibadan Directorate of the EFCC was…
Atiku

Atiku: I will run in 2027, Nigeria must be rescued from intensive care unit

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

Atiku said ADC is potent mass movement which will shock the world by upstaging the status quo in a way…
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