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Edo Commissioner risks contempt charge for appointing acting LG chairman

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Esiegbe had in a letter dated February 3, 2025, appointed Osaheni, who is the Head of Local Government Administration of…
The Edo Government on Friday retrieved the State-owned Nigerian Observer Printing Press from Chike Madueke-led Fountain Brook Publishing Limited, the Consultant appointed by the immediate past administration.

Okpebholo takes over Observer Printing Press from Obaseki’s consultant

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

It would be recalled that the State-owned newspaper, The Observer, was shut down on June 30 2022, by the then…
Meranda

Why I’m always proud to call First Lady Remi Tinubu mother – Lagos Speaker

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Meranda became the speaker after the House impeached the immediate past speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, in January. “She constantly leads the…
The Kogi SGS, Dr Folashade Ayoade (3L); Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Femi Fanwo (2L); Team Lead of Pora Films, Mr Olajide Ofonufi, during after signing of MoU to establish Kogi TV, on Friday in Lokoja MoU

Kogi signs MoU to establish first state-owned TV station

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Secretary to the Kogi State Government (SSG), Dr Folashade Ayoade, formally signed the MoU on behalf of Gov. Ahmed…
INEC boss Mahmood Yakubu renews call for creation of the electoral offences tribunal to ensure speedy prosecution of electoral offenders

Why we must establish electoral offences tribunal now – INEC boss

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The INEC chairman also emphasised the need for reforms and limited time for the prosecution of electoral offenders. He said…
UNODC commended Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in its recent 2025 Annual Report on Cybercrime in Nigeria

IGP appoints CP Shogunle head of SIS, CSP Ogarashi Force Marine Officer

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Adejobi added that as part of IGP’s initiatives to improve security and combat crime along the county's inland waterways, Egbetokun…
ICPC nabs Adam Yusuf a Dep. Commandant of NSCDC and an alleged accomplice of former Naval Chief Usman Jibrin in over N3 billion fraud

NSCDC top shot, Adamu Yusuf, arrested over ex-CNS Jibrin’s alleged N3bn fraud

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Yusuf was arrested by operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Yusuf, who was at…
ICPC

How we stopped payment of N20bn to ghost pensioners – ICPC boss

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Dr. Aliyu explained that the ICPC uncovered the fraudulent insertion of workers in some Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) as…
FG proposes establishment of National Examination Malpractice Court/Tribunal for prompt prosecution of examination infractions

FG denies scrapping JSS, SSS

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“The Federal Government remains committed to policies that enhance access to quality education while aligning with global best practices.”
NIS introduces contactless passport application system for Nigerians in Europe

NIS launches contactless passport application for Nigerians in Europe

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

the contactless passport application system will be introduced in Europe on Feb. 7 (today).
Vice-Chancellor of Federal University, Lokoja, FUL, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi appeals to FG not to scrap Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund.

Scrapping of TETFund will lead to collapse of university education system – FUL VC

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Stoppage of TETfund if allowed, will lead to collapse of the University and Polytechnic education system in Nigeria especially in…

Landlord seeks justice over ‘construction violations’ in Banana Island

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The landlord is also suing the state and its agencies for failing to stop a developer from contravening the approval…
Atiku, Saraki, Gowon others present as Fayemi marks 60th birthday

Atiku, Saraki, Gowon others present as Fayemi marks 60th birthday (photos)

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar were among the dignitaries who attended…
Shettima

The world is not waiting for Africa to catch up – Shettima

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday in Abuja urged African leaders to embrace homegrown development models rather than depending on foreign…
Obi

₦54trn budget rise : What Tinubu must tell Nigerians – Obi

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Obi said Nigeria had yet to be given  the detailed account of the execution and expenditures of the  2024 Renewed…
Nigerian fraudster

US to deport convicted Nigerian fraudster

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The convict in connivance with his wife, who has been sentenced to 25 months imprisonment, was involved in a catfishing…
Police nab John Gambo, a student of Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa (FPN) for hacking Ibrahim Matthew, a student of the same institution to death

Nasarawa Federal Polytechnic student arrested for hacking colleague to death

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The detectives found one Ibrahim Matthew, a part-time ND2 Computer Science student of the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa (FPN), lying in…
I will aim more jabs at you in 2027: VP Shettima tells Atiku

I will aim more jabs at you in 2027: VP Shettima tells Atiku

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

“The tragedy of our time is that African leaders do not only confine themselves to foreign blueprints but have also…
Saidu Adam Usman and Yusuf Umar: 2 Nigerians stole over N400m using Moniepoint profiles

How 2 Nigerians stole over N400 million via Moniepoint profiles

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Force spokesperson also revealed that following a filed petition for criminal defamation, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and falsehood, police operatives secured…
Meranda

Lagos Assembly Speaker Meranda seeks to end female genital mutilation

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Meranda made this appeal in a statement on Thursday to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital…
UK chapter of APC joins the endorsement train of President Bola Tinubu for second term, plans mega rally to celebrate the president.

Tinubu the best thing to happen to Nigerians, says Lagos Assembly

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Speaking during plenary, the lawmakers took time to eulogise the President saying he came into office at a time when…
AI

AI can replace 70% of tasks in computer-based jobs – Study

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The intervention comes ahead of the Paris AI Action Summit next week, where world leaders, industry experts, tech executives and…
USAID

Trump to slash USAID workforce to less than 300

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Trump administration plans to reduce the agency’s staff from more than 10,000 employees worldwide to around 290, the New…
The Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede says the Commission is already monitoring funds going to the local governments across the country.

We’ve started monitoring funds going to LGs – EFCC boss Olukoyede

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

While responding to call by his visitors that EFCC should strictly monitor the management of funds accruing to local government…
Kano governor, Abba Yusuf visits Rimin Zakara community where demolition of buildings in plots of land allegedly owned by BUK turns bloody

Kano demolition tragedy: Yusuf visits victims, orders BUK to suspend action

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Governor Yusuf further unveiled a comprehensive development plan for the community, which includes: connecting the community to the electricity grid;…
How IBEDC officials made me lose my pregnancy - Adebola Arowona

IBEDC reacts to shutdown of its offices by striking workers

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Striking IBEDC workers had early on Thursday shut down the company’s main offices in Ibadan, Ilorin and Abeokuta. The IBEDC…
President Bola Tinubu pours encomium on Adebayo Oludare Awosemo, the Deputy Managing Director of Arise TV in 70th birthday message

Tinubu celebrates Arise TV’s Adebayo Awosemo on 70th birthday

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The President said this in a 70th birthday to the veteran journalist and public relations consultant on Thursday. In the…
Abia NUT

Nigeria Union of Teachers declares indefinite strike in Ebonyi

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Ebonyi State Wing, has directed its members in seven Local Government Areas where months…
Red Cross

Nigeria among Nations with highest road accident rates – Red Cross

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

To combat the crisis, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, in partnership with Zenith Prudential Life Insurance Plc, has launched the…
President Bola Tinubu says economic diplomacy of AfDB's President, Akinwunmi Adesina has repositioned Nigeria, Africa for greater prosperity.

Tinubu delivers verdict on AfDB’s Akinwumi Adesina

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Tinubu's 65th birthday message to Adesina signed by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, highlighted the AfDB's president's contributions to sustainable development…
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