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Lawmakers in the Abia House of Assembly passes bill to stop the payment of pensions to former governors and their deputies in the state.

Abia lawmakers pass bill to stop pension for ex governors, deputies

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Leonard Okachie Lawmakers in the Abia House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill to stop the payment of…
Lawmakers in Edo House of Assembly on Monday morning impeach Deputy Governor Governor Philip Shaibu over alleged gross misconduct

Shaibu: CRPP knocks Obaseki, Edo Assembly over impeachment proceeding

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

CRPP in a statement on Tuesday, signed by its Dr. Samson Isibor, noted that despite interventions of well-meaning Nigerians, including…
Ahead of nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest, CP Funsho Adegboye says protesters in Edo would be restricted to certain locations

Police rescue priest from kidnappers in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

One AK 47 rifle, one expended AK 47 shell, two pump action guns, 14 live cartridges, one cap, and a…
Police seize EIDs, guns, and ammunition from the hideout of suspected cultists in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital.

Police recover guns, others from hideout of cult group in Rivers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson of Rivers Police Command revealed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt…
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori suspends Rector, Bursar of Delta Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku for over alleged misconduct and financial breaches

No innocent citizens will suffer for Delta killings – Gov. Oborevwori

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

On the burning down of some villages in the affected communities, Oborevwori said many opinions circulating about the incidence were…
Lagos vows to fight quackery in health sector, jaw-jaw with stakeholders

Lagos vows to fight quackery in health sector, jaw-jaw with stakeholders

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ogunyemi said the government could not afford to overlook or underestimate the detrimental impact of unqualified individuals practicing medicine without…
Senate

Senate passes N1.28trn FCT 2024 statutory budget

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had on Monday, while defending the budget, said that it was designed to transform the capital…
Anambra

Ohanaeze delivers verdict on Soludo’s 2 years in office

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide also praised Soludo for urban regeneration, recruitment of over 5,000 teachers, road infrastructure revolution and security enhancement,…
Naira

‘How BDC operator defrauded me of $63,950’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Igbokwe, who was led in evidence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Counsel, Mr A. A. Usman, said…
Zenith Bank’s new MD and the burden on successful women

Zenith Bank appoints Adaora Umeoji first female GMD/CEO

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Prior to this appointment, Umeoji has been the Deputy Managing Director of the bank since October 28, 2016 and has…
I'll restore peace in South East two minutes if released from prison - Nnamdi Kanu

I’ll restore peace in South East two minutes if released from prison – Nnamdi Kanu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Kanu said they knew that if he was released from prison, in two minutes, the insecurity would stop.
Rep Afam Ogene says the ruling party APGA is coercing voters to support the incumbent in next Saturday's Anambra governorship election

‘You’re tactless, uncharitable,’ Reps Caucus tackles Labour Party’s spokesperson

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The House of Representatives caucus of the Labour Party caucus has described the recent attack on its members by by…
Police confirm loss of 21 lives in an attack by bandits at Baure Village in Safana Local Government Area of katsina state

Most wanted Zamfara bandit Damina, scores of others killed in NAF’s strikes

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The source said more than 50 bandits were neutralized with several motorcycles destroyed, saying that the attack was the biggest…
Air strikes destroy terrorists’ logistics storage in Niger

Air strikes destroy terrorists’ logistics storage in Niger

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, in a statement said “Air strikes by Nigerian…
How siblings matcheted middle-aged man to death in Oyo

Eight suspended Zamfara lawmakers file suit against Speaker, others

Paul Dada

2 years ago

During the court session on Tuesday,  the presiding Judge, Justice Aminu Bappa, adjourned the case to April 29 for hearing…
Nigerian

How suspected fraudsters swindled Dr. Bello £1m for ‘spiritual cleansing’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The defendants were re-arraigned before Justice Oshodi in December 2022 on three counts following the reassignment of the case file…
How siblings matcheted middle-aged man to death in Oyo

Court remands man over alleged sodomy

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, who did not take the suspect’s plea, ordered the prosecutor to duplicate the case file and…

Killing of 16 soldiers cowardly, barbaric, says Muslim group

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“As we mourn the fallen patriots and heroes, we condole with the army leadership and pray that Allah will give…

Erelu Ngozi Appointed United Nations Ambassador, Expanding Nigeria’s Gender and Humanitarian Engagement

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

By Sola Adebola Osun State’s first lady, Erelu Ngozi Abeni Adeleke, has been appointed as the ambassador to the United…

23-year-old secondary school leaver arrested with two guns  

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The suspect who attended Baptist Medical Center Secondary School, Eku, Delta State, was arrested with one automatic foreign-made double barrel…

Edo Police Command declares lockdown on criminal activities

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Finally, CP Adegboye appealed to the law-abiding citizens of Edo that they should please continue unmolested with their lawful activities,…
Police launch manhunt for a driver who killed ASP Clement Yunana, in a hit-and-run accident in Tumfure, Akko LGA of Gombe State

Rivers police arrest suspected cultist over murder of two persons

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“We assure the public that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the apprehension of all individuals involved in…
Disu

Rivers: Boy, 16, arrested for raping 11- year- old girl

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The 16-year-old boy had fled from his home and abandoned school when learnt that Police were on his trail after…
EFCC docks Olukeye Olalekan Lagos on an 18-count charge bordering on fraudulent impersonation, and sextortion to the tune of N721,500.00.

Lagos man Olalekan docked for impersonation, sextortion

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Count one reads: “That you, Olukeye Adedayo Olalekan (a.k.a hrm87, charlotte 708 and harlilott_ 716) on or about the 13th…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

How my boss was duped of £1m through ‘spiritual cleansing’ – Driver

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

He narrated how he drove his boss to various remote places for the "spiritual cleansing" of the family, and how…
PDP react to Supreme Court judgement that affirmed Monday Okpebholo victory in the October 2024 Edo governorship election.

Edo CP gives update on kidnapped Edo PDP chairman

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Recall that Dr Aziegbemi was abducted by some gunmen at about 11 pm on Friday, just few meters to his…
Court jails another six of 48 students of of KWASU recently arrested by operatives of the EFCC for involvement in internet fraud.

Internet fraud: Another set of KWASU students jailed

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The KWASU students were convicted and sentenced on Monday, March 18, 2024, by Justices Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High…
Chieftain of defunct UPN Mohammed supports Osarodion Ogie as running mate to Asue Ighodalo, PDP candidate for Edo 2024 governorship election

Edo 2024: Ighile drums support for Ogie as deputy of PDP’s Ighodalo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ighile who spoke on telephone to journalists in Edo from his base in USA, noted that experience gathered as Chief…
The lawmakers accuse Fubara of violating follow due process and failure to obtain Rivers Assembly approval for the disbursement of the funds.

Defection: CSOs suit against Rivers lawmakers, Fubara, others stalled

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The CSOs among other prayers are asking the Court for the judicial interpretation of the action of the lawmakers who…
Tinubu returns to Abuja after official trip to China, a stop in London

President Tinubu appoints new Almajiri Education Commission leadership team

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Brigadier-General Lawal Ja'afar Isa (Rtd) is now to serve as the Chairman of the Board of the Commission, while Dr.…
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