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Nigeria poised to become West Africa's hub for refined petroleum products - Lokpobiri

Nigeria poised to become West Africa’s hub for refined petroleum products – Lokpobiri

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning Nigeria as the marketing hub for refined petroleum products across West…
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho) seeks Alaafin of Oyo intervention to the FG regarding his wanted status

Sunday Igboho begs FG to rescind his ‘Wanted’ status

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Igboho told the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon that he was not a criminal and was worried about why he should be…
Dangote

Tinubu, Dangote discuss energy sector challenges

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The engagement followed President Tinubu’s June visit to the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals complex in Lagos some months ago
Correctional Service debunk alleged jail break in Benin

Ogun tops death row inmates list- Correctional service

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

A total of 3,833 inmates are on death row across custodial centres in the country, out of a national inmate…

Coalition has nothing to do with either Peter Obi or Atiku – ADC

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed claims that its coalition talks are designed to favour former Vice President Atiku…
Kogi gov says 12 suspected kidnappers and one informant were arrested by security operatives in communities across the state and Kwara

Kogi: Troops nab 12 suspected kidnappers, rescue victims (Photos)

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

One of the security operatives involved in operation against the kidnappers was shot and is currently receiving medical treatment at…

Amaechi’s wife reacts to Wike’s claims of receiving N4bn monthly from NDDC

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

Judith Amaechi, wife of former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed as “absurd and baseless” allegations that she collected…
NAF said the air strikes degraded the capacity of bandit networks operating in Zamfara to manufacture and employ improvised explosive devices

NAF jets hit terrorists moving from Zamfara to Niger: 95 killed

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The bandits were reportedly moving with 108 motorcycles armed with sophisticated weapons are on their way to Warari and Rijau…
Troops

Troops nab 3 suspected kidnappers in Delta

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The troops and Operation Delta Safe operatives tracked the suspects to their hideout following a tip-off, ‎
Gov. Umar Namadi says Jigawa is targeting yield of 10 tons per hectare with ongoing revolution in mechanized agriculture across the state.

Namadi targets 10 tons per hectare yield with mechanized agriculture

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The Governor outlined key steps the state has already taken toward mechanized farming—including irrigation expansion, improved seed distribution, agronomic training,…
UNICEF says four million children in Kano are experience multidimensional poverty, lacking access to health, education, nutrition services

UNICEF: Four million children experiencing multidimensional poverty in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

UNICEF further stated that about 35 per cent of children at Primary and Junior Secondary School, schooling age are not…
well

Lagos firefighters rescue 56-year-old man trapped in a deep well

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The man got trapped while working inside a well estimated to be 80 feet deep
Otudeko

EFCC withdraws case against Oba Otudeko, as business icon maintains integrity, institutions trust

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally withdrawn the 13-count charge filed before the Federal High Court in…
Natasha

Akpoti-Uduaghan can’t enforce judgment she appealed – Legal expert

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Harries wondered if taking the laws into one’s hands, as shown by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s conduct, was the right way to enforce…
Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu unveils Women Economic Empowerment Policy to break systemic barriers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

The policy’s development involved a 12-month process of extensive stakeholder engagement, including government agencies, NGOs, private sector players, community leaders,…
NDLEA

Four arrested as suspected drug dealers kill NDLEA officer in Ondo

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

According to a source, the NDLEA operatives came under gunfire when they stormed a building at Ita’nla to recover drugs…
Kano state owned Northwest University to confer posthumous honourary Doctorate degree on business mogul, Aminu Alhassan Dantata

Northwest varsity awards Aminu Dantata posthumous Doctorate degree

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The Vice Chancellor described the event as a significant milestone in the university’s development.
How Bishop Katung Jonas recruited victims into fraudulent scheme

How Bishop Katung Jonas recruited victims into ‘fraudulent scheme’

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

When the prosecution attempted to tender the payment receipts and the petition, defense counsels C.I. Nwogbo (for Jonas) and G.G.…
Jigawa governor, Umar Namadi, signs Hisbah Board bill into law, during a formal ceremony at the Council Chambers of Govt House, Dutse.

Jigawa governor signs Hisbah Board bill into law

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Speaking shortly after appending his signature, Governor Namadi described the occasion as a remarkable achievement, marking the culmination of over…
Mrs Judith Amaechi reactS to claim by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike that her organisation, ESI, is being paid ₦4bn monthly by NDDC.

Ex-Minister Amaechi’s wife speaks on alleged N4bn monthly payment from NNDC

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Mrs Amaechi in the statement issued by Dike Bekwele, her spokesperson, said neither she nor ESI had ever received such…
Payment

Tinubu hails Super Falcons’ grit, urges historic 10th WAFCON triumph

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

“You have made the nation proud. Keep soaring. Don’t stop until you bring the trophy home,” Tinubu wrote, urging the…
Wike

It is a shame Peter Obi is always serving food to deceive people – Wike

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

He questioned the sincerity of such actions, suggesting they were performative gestures aimed at portraying humility ahead of elections.
NIHSA warns high risk of flooding in over 739 communities in 162 LGAs across 28 states and the FCT between Tuesday and Aug. 5.

Lagos, 27 other states get high risk flooding alert

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The agency warned of the potential disruption of over 100 major transportation routes, including critical economic corridors.
President Bola Tinubu assures that his administration is committed to restoring peace, law, and order in the country

“Nigeria in safe hands, we will restore law and order,” Tinubu reassures

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Tinubu also praised the ‘Kaduna Peace Model’ as a homegrown, community-based, and intelligence-led approach to resolving security challenges sustainably.
Igbo youth group vows mass protest in Abuja ,boycott 2027 elections if Bola President Tinubu fails to release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu

Nnamdi Kanu: Igbo group threatens Tinubu with boycott of 2027 election

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The group said it would give the Deputy Speaker two more months to engage the President on Kanu’s release.
The PDP defectors were formally received by the Kebbi State APC Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru in Birnin Kebbi.

Nasarawa lawmaker joins APC, says “I’m no longer comfortable with PDP”

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

He said that he defected to APC after due consultation with stakeholders, political allies and the people of his constituency.
Drogba

Drogba reveals an important event that will shape Lagos in October

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

Governor Sanwo-Olu, a key supporter, described the event as a chance to showcase Lagos’ vibrant culture and global relevance, stating,…
Senate

Senate approves external borrowing plan of $21.5bn, N757bn pension bond arrears

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The loan request, according to the president, is aimed at funding various critical national development projects across key sectors of…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo insists his statement that Peter Obi should not come to Edo state without informing him was an advice meant for good

Okpebholo adamant on ‘security advice’ to Peter Obi, gets Wike’s backing

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Wike insisted that high-profile Nigerians like Peter Obi need to inform the Governor of any State about their visit to…
Lagos

Lagos cracks down on Estate violations with enhanced monitoring

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 months ago

Akinderu-Fatai emphasized that allottees must comply with terms outlined in allocation letters to maintain estate infrastructure.
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