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FG arraigns eight Chinese nationals, Nigerian over illegal mining

FG arraigns eight Chinese nationals, Nigerian over illegal mining

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Upon hearing the pleas and arguments from both sides, the defendants were remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre until the adjourned…
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka reacts to President Tinubu's national broadcast on the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests

Breaking: Tinubu names National Theatre after Soyinka

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Tinubu described Soyinka as a colossus, a true Renaissance person blessed with innumerable talents, saying he is a playwright, actor,…
SDP's Murtala Ajaka, heads to Supreme Court after Appeal Court affirms victory of Usman Ododo in Kogi November 2023 governorship election

Kogi election: SDP’s Ajaka vows to recover ‘stolen mandate’ at Supreme Court

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Court of Appeal had on Thursday dismissed Ajaka's challenge of victory of Ododo in the governorship election. The three-man…
Sudanese security authorities have ordered all foreigners to leave the capital Khartoum and the surrounding region within two weeks

Sudanese police order all foreigners to leave Khartoum

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to media reports, hostility towards foreigners in Sudan, especially those from other African countries, has been on the rise…
Makinde

‘We’re not productive’- Makinde reacts to S/Court judgment of LG financial autonomy

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Makinde, who was receiving the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Dr Chris Iziguzo, in his office…
Area Court in Jos dissolves 16 -year- marriage of Hussaina Abdullahi to one Saidu Ali over lack of peace and joy in the union  

Jos court dissolves 16-year ‘loveless’ marriage

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Earlier, before the divorce was granted, the petitioner told the court that she got married to Saidu in 2008. ”Our…
Four female students of a private school in Rivers will represent Nigeria at World Technovation Girls Challenge in California, USA.

Four JSS2 App developers to represent Nigeria at World Tech Summit

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The AgriConnect was among the 3,200 android applications developed by about 11,000 girls from 69 countries, including the USA, UK,…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Kaduna teacher Josiah Alkali docked for alleged homosexuality with 4 boys

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The NSCDC prosecutor, Mr Marcus Audu, told the court that the matter was reported to the Corp’s office for investigation…
SGF Akume says North Central's mineral deposits, agricultural base give it strategic advantage in driving national economic diversification

SGF Akume to Labour: Enforce compliance to minimum wage, pension laws

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Akume, who was represented by Dr Nnamdi Mbaeri, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, OSGF, urged the organised labour not to…
oNDO

Police hunt for kidnappers of ex-Ekiti State varsity don, Prof Olaofe

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ekiti Commissioner of Police confirmed the incident while assuring that the investigation of the case has begun. “The Ekiti Police…
Police operatives in Rivers are combing nooks and crannies of the state for killers of OSPAC vigilante operative simply identified as Prince.

Gunmen kill OSPAC vigilante operative in Rivers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

It was learnt that Prince was among OSPAC vigilante members who responded to a distress call about incident of kidnapping…
EFCC

Corruption: EFCC boss Olukoyede urges Nigerians to embrace whistle blowing

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, July 11, 2024 while addressing stakeholders in the anti-graft war who converged at the Unity…
EFCC tells court how ex- Power Minister Saleh Mamman allegedly looted N33bn from government's coffers while in office between 2019 to 2021.

EFCC: How ex-Power Minister Mamman allegedly conspired with others to loot N33bn

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has explained how former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman allegedly…
Kogi Governor Ahmed Ododo applauds Supreme Court for upholding his victory in the November 11, 2023 gubernatorial election of the state.

Kogi Commissioner hails Appeal Court’s verdict on Ododo’s election

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaking to journalists shortly after the judgement, Thursday, the Kogi State Government Spokesman said the Governor will remain unwavering in…
PDP

Supreme court judgment, respite for LG system in Anambra–PDP

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

“The ruling party in Anambra has been doing all they can to kill the local government system in Anambra but…
NiMet

NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, rain from Friday

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to NiMet, morning thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Kebbi, Kaduna State and Zamfara on Sunday while afternoon and…
Nigerian Army nabs 21 suspects, recover 10 boats, 5 vehicles, others in raid on illegal oil refineries in Ukwa West LGA of Abia State

Again, Army busts illegal refineries in Abia, nabs 21 suspects

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Thursday’s operation at Obuaku and Imo River Waterside in Ipu town, is coming within one month of its crackdown on…
CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso says measures by the apex bank led to a 50 per cent reduction in month-on-month inflation between February and May

Cardoso: CBN’s measures to tackle inflation yielding result

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Looking forward, Cardoso expressed optimism that continued adherence to effective policies would lead to further stabilisation and eventual reduction in…
Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) signs MoU with Workshop Owners to fast track free conversion of one million vehicles

CNG: Presidential Initiative, partners target 1m vehicles for free conversion

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Conversion Incentive Programme is aim to tackle barriers by offering free CNG kits and conversion to targeted one million…
APC says Osarodion Ogie, the running mate to Asue Ighodalo, the PDP candidate iis using resources of Edo for his campaign

Edo 2024: APC gives Ighodalo’s running mate ultimatum to resign as SSG

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ogie is currently earning salary and other official benefits as Secretary to the State Government, even while pursuing a private…
Nasarawa govt signs Memorandum of Understanding with Bobtract Tractor Limited to establish a tractors assembly plant in the State.

Nasarawa signs MoU to establish tractor assembly plant

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The partnership aims to enable to enable the company make use of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure,…
Yemi Osinbajo

How Soyinka did me priceless favour, shocked my friends – Osinbajo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Osinbajo made this revelation while delivering a speech entitled "Soyinka; The Imperative of a Public Conscience" at the Soyinka International…
400,000 Nigerians benefit from FCMB, Foundation's free eye programme in 15 years

400,000 Nigerians benefit from FCMB, Foundation’s free eye programme in 15 years

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The programme, highlighted by a recent outreach event in Calabar, Cross River State, provides testing, optical services, surgeries, and disease…
Tinubu meets Labour leaders, says Nigerian workers deserve better wages

Tinubu meets Labour leaders, says Nigerian workers deserve better wages

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

However, the President called for realistic expectations as regards the minimum wage question, stating: "You have to cut your coat…
AIG Fayoade

Lagos couple arrested over attempt to sell son for funds to ‘japa’ to Canada

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The couple were arrested at Isolo General hospital where they declared their intention to sell their baby boy. They were…
Police

Police Corporal Adamu sacked for refusing to report at new station after 9 years

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Corporal Adamu not only refused to report in Kaduna, he also promoted himself to the rank of Superintendent and operated…
Fire guts fuel tanker at Mainland Oil and Gas filling station, along the Dutse junction along Kubwa Expressway, Abuja.

Panic as fire guts petrol tanker inside Abuja filling station

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The fuel tanker was said to be waiting to discharge its product before it caught fire for yet- to- be-…
Obasa

Lagos lawmakers invite Attorney-General over Supreme Court judgement on LGs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A seven-man panel of the Supreme Court had declared on Thursday that the 774 local government councils in the country…
76-year-old grandfather bags 40 years imprisonment for drug offences

Kaduna teacher remanded in prison for allegedly kissing, romancing 4 boys

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Alkali was arraigned in court by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) with charges bodering on defilement on…
Leaders of organised labour say they did not negotiate the minimum wage with President Bola Tinubu during their meeting in Abuja on Thursday

What we discussed with Tinubu at Aso Rock – Ajaero, Osifo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The meeting with the President was part of the consultations with the organised labour in furtherance of his engagements with…
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