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Students of public Schools from Kwara, Katsina and Benue States win trophies for Nigeria in three foreign debate competitions

Nigerian students win trophies in international debate competitions

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Usman Mohammad, the Chairman, National Advisory Board of President’s School Debate of Nigeria led the students to present the trophies…
In another setback for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Supreme Court nullifies October 5, 2024 Rivers local government election

Fubara: No cause for worry over Appeal Court judgment

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Precious Akutamadu Gov. Siminalayi Fubara has assured that there was no cause to worry over the recent pronouncements of…
JIC North East Operation Hadin Kai says investigation of 1,450 arrested terrorist being investigated at the centre have been completed.

Nigerian troops kill 177 terrorists, rescue 158 from kidnappers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The troops also recovered 170 assorted weapons and 4,692 assorted ammunition, comprising six PKT guns, 63 AK47 rifles, three FN…
TCN says evacuation of bulk power supply to national grid from Transcorp Power has been disrupted as a result of vandalisation of its tower

4 caught while vandalizing TCN transmission towers in Kaduna

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The arrest of the suspected vandals was announced in a statement by Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs…
EFCC boss Ola Olukoyede says Nigerians who desire better future for the youth and the country must support the work of the anti-graft agency.

We’re not going to relent, we’re not afraid of anything- EFCC boss Olukoyede

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The EFCC Chairman spoke against the background of plans by some youths to organise a massive protest against the anti-graft…
Court adjourns further hearing of the alleged N4.8bn fraud trial involving Cletus Ibeto, Chairman, Ibeto Energy Development Company.

Alleged N4.8bn fraud: Court adjourns Cletus Ibeto’s trial

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ibeto alongside Ibeto Energy Development Company and Odoh Holdings Ltd are to be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Kogi Assembly extends tenure of members of the Transition Committees in the 21 local government areas of the state.

Kogi Assembly extends tenure of LG Transition Committees

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The LG Transition Committees were appointed by the immediate past governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who vacated office on 27 January…
Burkina Faso

Gunmen shoot, rob man inside market in Lokoja

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Eye witness account stated that the armed robbers trailed the officer who was riding a motorcycle from the bank up…
DBN partners GAIN to empower 350 Nigerian women entrepreneurs

Development Bank shortlists Tech innovators for final Pitch 

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has held a pre-selection session to shortlist tech innovators who will be participating in…
60-year-old prolific London burglar Mockble jailed

60-year-old prolific London burglar Mockble jailed

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the Met, the magistrate took into account Mockble’s previous burglary convictions when handing down the sentence.
CSP Gladys dragged her husband, ACP Abayomi Faniyi to divorce court in Ibadan over allegations of domestic violence and infidelity

‘My wife slaps me, tears my clothes at will’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Idowu, a resident of No. 25, Okeolode Aremo area of Ibadan lamented that he regretted marrying her. “My lord, in…
Police record a major breakthrough in the fight against criminals in Lagos State with the killing of nine notorious kidnappers

Gun battle in Lagos: 9 kidnappers dead, 8 guns recovered

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Hundeyin said that the police followed up closely, monitored dutifully and were able to determine that the gang was going…
EFCC operatives in Benin nab 3 fraudsters for impersonating Evang Chukwuebuka Obi of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach on the social media.

EFCC nabs 3 fraudsters impersonating popular cleric on social media

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to the statement, the fraudsters were arrested after intelligence uncovered how they allegedly cloned the social media accounts of…
Sunday

Farmer docked for allegedly felling economic trees valued N15m

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He adjourned the case until July 22 for further hearing.
Ganduje, also a former Kano governor denounced killing of the woman and her children, and called for swift prosecution of the perpetrators

Court to deliver judgement in suit seeking Ganduje’s removal

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The plaintiff wants the court to, among others, restrain Ganduje from further parading himself as the chairman of the APC.

Tinubu sends warm message to UK PM-elect Starmer

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"The President looks forward to deepening relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in mutual areas of interest and in…
Barack Obama, Usher dragged into Diddy scandal

Diddy faces more charges, accused of sex trafficking by ex porn star

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The rapper first made headlines in November 2023, when Cassie accused him of rape, abuse, and human trafficking during their…

Rivers Assembly Tussle: Pro- Fubara lawmakers head to Supreme Court

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"We strongly urge the general public to ignore Martin Amaewhule & 24 ORS in their pretence that they are members…

NiMet prediction: C’River Govt. discloses flood containment plan

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He said that the state government had made arrangements towards reducing the impact of flooding in the state during the…

NAICOM directs insurance company to settle customers’ outstanding claims

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The commission said the directive was due to increased complaints by annuitants and insurance claimants against the company.

We’re unhappy over Tinubu’s performance – CDHR

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The human rights activist also deplored the state of roads in the country even as he accused state governments of…
Nigeria's Kemi Badenoch retains seat despite Conservative's catastrophic night

Nigeria’s Kemi Badenoch retains seat despite Conservative’s catastrophic night

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Badenoch received 19,360 votes - 35.6 per cent of the overall votes, which is a decrease of 26.1 per cent…
Kogi governor governor Usman Ododo distributes kits to hunters with vow that he will wipe criminal elements out of the state.

Kogi: Ododo equips hunters, vows to wipe out criminals

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Richard Elesho Kogi governor governor Usman Ododo distributed kits to members of Nigeria Hunters Association on Thursday as part…
EFCC boss Ola Olukoyede bewails scourge of corruption in the country with the promise that he will not spare corrupt Nigerians

For every N10 we recovered, more than N50 stolen – EFCC boss Olukoyede

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

He restated that no shade of economic and financial crime would go unaddressed under his leadership of the EFCC. “We…
Kano

Emir Sanusi hails Governor Yusuf’s policy on pensioners, girl-child education

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to a Statement by Sani Abba Yola, Director, Special Duties Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, Khalifa…
Nigerian Press Council expresses displeasure over attacks on some journalists who covered the recent #Endbadgovernance nationwide protest.

NPC boss Ezughah call for checks against misinformation

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Press Council, Dr. Dili Ezughah, has stressed the importance of fact-checking in today’s information…

Recertification: NCAA suspends 10 private jet operations

Paul Dada

2 years ago

This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Michael Achimugu, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection on Friday in…
Nigerian Press Council expresses displeasure over attacks on some journalists who covered the recent #Endbadgovernance nationwide protest.

Nigerian Press Council boss calls for return of agency to budget

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Executive Secretary said it was surprising that the council was expunged from the budget on the basis of the…
Police said the parcel allegedly containing 113.93 grams of gold worth over N20m was sent to a recipient in Minna, Niger State from Abuja

Police nab father for allegedly torturing five-year-old son

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Wakil said investigation was still ongoing, after which the suspects would be profiled and charged to court.
NLC

NLC kicks against latest electricity tariff hike

Paul Dada

2 years ago

They said the hike became necessary because of the rise in their operational costs caused by rising inflation  and forex challenges
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