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President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, on Saturday pays a private visit to his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos.

PHOTOS: Tinubu receives President Embaló of Guinea-Bissau in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

he Guinea Bissau leader thus became the first president to visit the former Lagos governor who was sworn in as…
APC challenges Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to be ready present evidence to back up alleged $20m fraud against Adegboyega Oyetola

Gov. Adeleke boasts: I’ve achieved what APC govt cannot do in 4 years in 7 months

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Adeleke spoke at a stakeholder meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Osogbo, Osun State capital on Friday.
Adeola Adeyeye: Ondo lady goes after Hilda Baci's record; begins 150 hours cook-a-thon

Ondo lady seeks to break Hilda Baci’s record; begins 150 hours cook-a-thon

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Baci who only recently got her plaque from the Guinness World Record had earlier been challenged by Adeparusi Damilola from…
Davido performs at Afronation in Portugal amid scandal

Davido performs at Afro Nation in Portugal amid scandal (video)

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Davido got fans exploding with excitement as he gave an electrifying performance at Afro Nation in Portugal.
President Bola Tinubu reveals measures already taken by Nigeria to force the coupists in Niger Republic to restore civil democratic rule.

‘Everything Tinubu touches turns to gold, Nigeria needs his Midas touch’

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The former lawmaker said that with the steps taken so far taken by Tinubu in the past one month in…
Former Minister Pauline, others urge President Bola Tinubu to fulfill the 35 per cent affirmative action promised women during his campaign.

Appointments: Tallen, others urge Tinubu to fulfill 35% campaign promise for women

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Tallen, who is also former deputy governor of Plateau State, said from the president’s past records, she was optimistic that…
Police confirm arrest of 122 suspects over alleged attack on official residence of factional Speaker of Rivers Assembly Martins Amaewhule.

Rivers: Police raid camps of 3 cult-gang ‘Generals’, rescue kidnap victim

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Rivers Commissioner of Police, CP Emeka Nwonyi announced this while giving update on the recent operations of the Command at…
Understanding Kano politics: beyond anointment and allegiances

Gov. Yusuf pours encomiums on political mentor, Kwankwaso

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Governor Yusuf led his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo and other members of his cabinet to pay homage to the…
Adamawa

Police smash 10-man kidnap gang operating in Kogi, Benue

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

One of the suspects confessed that some of their gang members are in Otukpa in Benue State where they had…
There is unease among the bosses of REMASAB and KAROTA following disapproval of performance of the two Kano agencies by Governor Abba Yusuf

Why we stopped salaries of 10,800 workers – Kano govt

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The 10,800 workers were employed by the administration of former governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje.
Sunday Sylva Togo Echono

Arc. Sonny Echono: A journey of excellence

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Echono's educational voyage began at St. Mary’s Primary School in Otukpo and continued at St. Theresa’s and St. Murumba’s College…
From L-R: Chairmnan, Youth Reform Group, Mr Charles Folayan; represeantative of Renewed Hope Prayer Fellowship, Pastor Prosper Kachikwu; President, African Civil Society Forum, Dr Tunji Asaolu; and Mr Martins Igwe at the news conference in Abuja

Tinubu capable of leading Nigeria to greater heights – Africa CSOs

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Asaolu, who is also the Deputy Secretary-General, African Affairs, International Society of Diplomats (ISD), said that some of Tinubu’s actions…
COAS Taoreed Lagbaja approves appointment and redeployment of more General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Commanders, others for Nigerian Army.

Army Chief Lagbaja appoints more GOCs, Commanders, others

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The redeployment is a routine exercise, particularly with the recent retirement of some senior officers as a result of the…
IPMAN describes reduction in price of premium motor spirit also known as petrol by Dangote Petroleum Refinery as the beauty of deregulation.

No plan to increase petrol price to N700 per litre – IPMAN

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

"There is no how the price can go to N700 as we speak, because even if the FX is N700…
National Universities Commission headquarters

ASUU misleading Nigerians on new varsity curriculum – NUC

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The commission, in a statement by its Deputy Executive Secretary, Academics, Dr Noel Saliu, on Friday in Abuja, said contrary…
Lawyer and rights activist, Femi Falana, (SAN) opposes ex-President of NBA, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) on the legal status of EFCC.

Subsidy removal: Tinubu’s govt must take bulk of $10bn being saved to address challenges – Falana

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Falana said the $800m being proposed by the World Bank would go nowhere and "that is why the government will…

Abia LP candidate heads to Appeal Court over tribunal judgement

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The tribunal, sitting in Umuahia, had dismissed Onyeizu’s petition against Sen. Eyinnaya Abaribe of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)…
The fatal accident claims three lives on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Three dead, one injured on Lagos-Ibadan expressway fatal accident

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The accident involved a Toyota Sienna vehicle with registration number, BDG 426 HT and a DAF truck, marked RNG 558…
CP Aderemi Adeoye

Ag. IGP appoints Adeoye as CP for Anambra 

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Adeoye took over from Echeng Echeng, who was recently promoted to an Assistant IGP and deployed to Zone 9, Umuahia.
Ustaz Abdul-Lateef Adekilekun, the Waziri Muminina of Yorubaland says killing for blasphemy is not encouraged or accepted in Islam

Killing for blasphemy not Islamic, says Waziri of Yorubaland

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Speaking on Friday in Ede, Adekilekun described Islam as a religion of peace and not of violence, while noting that…
Bauchi governor, Bala Mohammed doles out N75,000.00 (300 Saudi Riyals) to more than 3,000 pilgrims from the state in the holy land of Mecca.

Gov. Mohammed doles out N75,000 each to 3,000 Bauchi pilgrims in Mecca

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Bauchi governor, during the visit to the pilgrims’ tent in Muna, appreciated them for their good conduct in Saudi Arabia.
Lagos stands still for Tinubu

Moment Lagos Island stood still for Tinubu (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The president had arrived Lagos from London to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir in the State and decided to observe his Jumat…
defilement

Benue man docked for raping 15-year-old girl at gunpoint

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Shaagee told the court that Mr Clement Gele of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, North Bank, Makurdi, reported the case on…
Businessman Gyang Dung jailed 3 months for stealing policeman’s phone

Lagos man Adeleke docked for impersonating military officer

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Adeleke, whose address was not provided, pleaded not guilty to the two-counts of impersonation leveled against him.
Breaking: EFCC declares Timipre Slyva wanted

I was only elected once as Bayelsa governor, Sylva tells court

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The former minister had, in 2006, joined the PDP governorship primaries challenging ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, who at that time, was…

Fubara presents N220bn supplementary budget to Rivers Assembly

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The request for the supplementary budget was contained in a letter sent to the lawmakers and read at plenary today,…
Kano governor, Abba Yusuf, tells Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero, that he has no regrets demolishing properties his govt considered "illegal"

No regrets over demolition of properties in Kano, says Gov. Yusuf

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Governor popularly known as Abba Gida-Gida, insisted that he has no regret on the demolition exercise and recovery of…
General Leo Irabor CDC

Ex-CDS Gen. Irabor pulled out of service

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

During the ceremony, Irabor stated that providing security for a diverse country like Nigeria is not an easy task. He…
Osun

‘Why Egbetokun’s order to withdraw personnel from VIPs will be implemented’

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

NPF spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement on Thursday that the formation of a committee to guide the…
Court fixes date for hearing of suit filed by Dennis Idahos seeking to be declared the APC candidate for 2024 Edo governorship election.

Ovia River Bridge: Idahosa condoles victims’ families

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

He also raised the alarm over imminent danger on the bridge in Edo, if the defects on the busy Benin-Ore…
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