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Nigerian journalist Ogunrinde signs publishing contract with Fairlight Books UK

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adeola thus becomes Nigeria's first author to be published by Fairlight books , which has a lot of A-list writers…

Delta Central: APC’s Sen. Dafinone wins at Appeal Court

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Though Dafinone won the February 25 election, according to results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the National…

Amotekun: 20 Ondo Okada riders killed by robbers in 3 weeks

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Adetunji Adeleye, the Amotekun Corps Commander in Ondo State, revealed this while parading the suspects before newsmen on Wednesday in…

Lagos charges educators to equip themselves with necessary skills to guide students

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The government also harped on the need for capacity building to enhance professional growth and ensure quality education in the state.

Just In: Akpabio swears-in Natasha Akpoti as Kogi Central Senator

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

She thereafter proceeded to have an handshake with the Senate President who handed her a copy of the Senate Standing…

Kannywood star Hadiza Gabon drags man to court for defamation of character

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

They pleaded guilty for impersonating the actress and receiving money in her name, praying the court to forgive them.

Big Tech poses ‘existential threat’ to UK journalism – Survey

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Some 97 per cent of editors said the risks posed by AI-generated misinformation are “greater than ever before” in the…

How we spent N500m on public toilets – Jigawa govt.

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The Jigawa government says it has expended N500 million on provision of improved latrines in schools, hospitals, markets and motor…

Governorship poll: Kogi govt plots takeover of all hotel rooms

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Kogi government has initiated move to take over all hotel rooms in the state from Saturday 4 to Sunday…

Kogi election: Again, SDP, APC trade words over terrorism plot

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The SDP Campaign Council, in a statement by its Director of New Media, Isaiah David Ijele, stirred the hornet's nest…

Naira further strengthens against Dollar, appreciates to N786.02/$1

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The Nigerian naira appreciated against the dollar on Wednesday, 1st November 2023, closing at N786.02/$1 at the official market.

Indians in Lagos celebrate “Dussehra” Festival

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Indians in Lagos State have celebrated the ancient Dussehra Festival, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the…

EFCC releases 58 OAU students arrested for suspected internet fraud

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday released 58 out of 69 students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun…

EFCC bans sting operations at night

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

This is in line with the newly-reviewed procedures on arrest and bail of suspects by the Economic and Financial Crimes…

Tinubu seeks Senate approval of 2022-2024 external borrowing plan of $7.8bn, €100m

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Tinubu in the letter said the past administration had approved the 2022-2024 borrowing plan at the Federal Executive council on…

Lagos issues travel advisory as Third Mainland Bridge ramps are shut for 5 weeks

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The ramps to be shut for five weeks are the Oworonshoki-Adekunle and Lagos Island (Adeniji Adele)-Adekunle. Their closure will begin…

Rivers crisis: King Ateke Tom condemns police attack on Gov. Fubara

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

he Police had last Monday doused the Governor and some of his supporters with water and teargas on their way…

Bumper harvest: EFCC releases names of 69 OAU students busted for internet fraud

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

EFCC's spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Oduduwa Estate area of Ile-Ife, Osun…

N6bn money laundering: Court adjourns Mompha’s trial

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The defence counsel, Kolawole Salami had raised an objection to the admissibility of the two documents, arguing that they were…

Court restrains Rivers lawmakers from impeaching Fubara

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

It would be recalled that the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, who is now a factional Speaker had on Monday led other…

How my tenant defiled, impregnated my 16-year-old daughter – Pastor

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The prosecution told the court that Emmanuel allegedly defiled the pastor’s daughter between April and July 2021 at Ajangbadi area…

Lagos sets safety standards for retail gas operators in the state

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Mojola maintained that once an explosion occurred, the moral, financial and reputation of such an organization were eroded.

Africa Institutions Award unveiled to promote, build institutions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Lai Omotola, founder and promoter of Africa Institutions Award told newsmen on Tuesday in Maryland, Lagos that the new award…

Rivers: 122 youths arrested over attack on Speaker’s residence granted bail

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Police accused them of forcefully gaining entrance into the residence of the Speaker and destroying the gate during their protest

Police dock 122 suspects over attack on Rivers Speaker’s residence

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Police dock 122 youths over alleged attack on the residence of the faction Speaker of the Rivers State House of…

Appeal Court sacks Suswam from Senate

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The tribunal, headed by Justice Ori Zik-Ikeoha, entered judgment in Suswam’s favour, a decision that was vacated by the appellate…

Tinubu to ministers: Perform or be ready to leave my cabinet

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

While declaring the three-day with the theme "Delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda,” Tinubu enjoined the ministers to focus on…

There is nothing wrong if a father and a son have a problem – Fubara

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The governor said: “For our dear state, I know everybody is wondering what’s going on, what’s not going on. We…

Rivers crisis: 122 arrested over attack on Speaker’s residence

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

the Iringe-Koko also refuted claims that police operatives deliberately attacked the state’s Gov. Siminalayi Fubara during his visit to the…

Why we doused Gov. Fubara with teargas, water – Police

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Police made the explanation while denying the claim by the Governor that police deliberately shot teargas and used water…

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