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JIC North East Operation Hadin Kai says investigation of 1,450 arrested terrorist being investigated at the centre have been completed.

Foundation deradicalises 90 female ex-Boko Haram insurgents in Borno

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

In her speech, the Borno Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo, lauded the foundation for its…

“Dialogue better than protests” – Sen. Sahabi Ya’u warns youths in Zamfara

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Speaking at a news conference in Gusau on Tuesday, Ya’u encouraged young people to avoid the protest so that security…
Disu

Rivers man cries out to police over ‘juju trial’ by vigilante operatives

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ejechi made the appeal after narrating how the Diobu vigilante operatives allegedly stormed his house on 21st of July,2024 while…
Okpebholo

I never knew Asue Ighodalo until recently – APC candidate Okpebholo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to him, the PDP candidate whom he referred to as Obaseki's godson has been relatively unknown in his own…
African athletes and teams to follow at the Olympic Games

African athletes and teams to follow at the Olympic Games

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Few could have imagined that the Nigeria women's basketball team would sensationally beat Australia in the first group stage match.…
NAPTIP rescues 68 victims, apprehends 62 human trafficking suspects in A’Ibom

World Day Against Human Trafficking: NAPTIP, others, stage roadwalk in Benin

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Coordinator of Benin Zonal Command of NAPTIP, Mr Ganiu Aganran, noted that the theme of the 2024 World Day…
Police arrest seven over NURTW clash in Abuja

How we arrested woman fleeing after murder of husband in Abuja – Police

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Adeh said the suspect was arrested while attempting to flee with the belongings of the paralysed husband who had been…
Zaphaniah Jisalo, Minister of Special Duties says Renewed Hope Agenda is manifesting with execution of 667 projects across Nigeria

Renewed Hope Agenda, yielding fruits with 667 projects – Jisalo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Jisalo said some of the executed projects, under his watch, included boreholes, roads construction, maternity, healthcare centres, clinics among others,…

Hunger protest: Action ill-timed – Effiong

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He urged the public to exercise more patience and  enable government concentrate and attend to basic challenges in the country. 
Mr Bashar Binji, the convener of the planned nationwide protest in Sokoto abandons plans to organise protest in the state.

Sokoto: Protest convener withdraws, cites hoodlums’ plan to attack markets

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

While acknowledging the constructive intent behind the peaceful protest, Binji emphasised that the complex and sensitive environment could lead to…
Burkina Faso

Gunmen storm Delta church, kill 2, abduct ex-commissioner

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Onyemaechi was a former Delta Commissioner for Technical Education, in and a former member of the House of Representatives. She…
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

Consider Yobe’s vulnerability, shelve protest, Police urge youths

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Nabilu Balarabe Yobe Commissioner of Police Mr Garba Ahmed has urged youths in the State to shelve their planned…
ACF rejects planned nationwide protests

ACF rejects planned nationwide protests

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The ACF outlined several reasons for opposing the protests such as the lack of robust engagement with the representatives over…
President Tinubu congratulates speaker Tajudeen Abbas on 60th birthday celebration

‘Shelve your plan for protest in Nigeria’s interest’, Speaker Abbas appeals to youths

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaker Abbas, who noted the frustrations and reservations of the Nigerian youth, said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is…
LASG to address population growth in 2025 budget - Commissioner

LASG to address population growth in 2025 budget – Commissioner

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

At a stakeholders' consultative forum, Mr. Ope George, the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, discussed the state's 2025 Budget…
Tinubu

Badaru urges youths to shelve planned protest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the Minister, the reforms initiated by the President have started improving the lives of Nigerians as the economic…
Tinubu is neither anti-North nor anti-Islam – Shettima

Tinubu is neither anti-North nor anti-Islam – Shettima

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

This statement was made on Tuesday during a visit from northern media representatives at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
OAU awards Prof. Yusuf Ali for Academic Research Excellence

OAU awards Prof. Yusuf Ali for Academic Research Excellence

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

The 2024 OAU Academic Research Excellence Awards (second edition) took place on Tuesday at the university's Oduduwa Hall.
Lagos strikes deal with U.S. Institute to enhance project management efficiency

Lagos strikes deal with U.S. Institute to enhance project management efficiency

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Governor said: “We are at a critical time when leaders are finding it challenging to implement and activate projects…
Lagos Ndigbo distances self from national protest, urges Igbo traders to stay home

Lagos Ndigbo distances self from national protest, urges Igbo traders to stay home

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Speaking during a press conference held at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, the Coordinator of the Coalition, High Chief Anselm…
EFCC grills Malam Jalal Arabi, NAHCON Chairman on how the commission spent the N90 billion subsidy for the 2024 Hajj exercise among others.

N90bn Hajj subsidy: EFCC grills NAHCON boss Jalal Arabi over ‘mismanagement’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The invitation of Arabi by the anti-graft agency was based on petitions filed against him and the commission’s management over…
Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) gives reasons why it cannot be part of the nationwide protest scheduled to commence on 1 August

ACF: Why we can’t join planned nationwide protests

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

ACF also urged Nigerians to refrain from participating in the protests and called on the authorities at all levels to…
Police

Niger man Mizanmil Abubakar kills 66-year-old father for ‘hating him’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

SP Waisu Abiodun, in a statement Minna on Tuesday said the murder was discovered after the 66-year-old man was reported…
SSAP Community Engagement Abiodun Esseit launches Citizens' Assembly for the Abuja area to bridge the gap between FG and the people

Tinubu’s aide launches Abuja Citizens’ Assembly

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaking at the event, Essiet said a March 2024 survey conducted across the North Central region, made up of FCT,…
APC

APC chieftain asks DSS to reveal sponsors of planned protests

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Chioma Ugboma A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Ayoola Lawal, has urged the Department of State…
Security operatives in Oyo State, embark on joint show of force in Ibadan metropolis, ahead of the planned nationwide protest.

Protest: Soldiers, police, DSS, others in joint show of force in Ibadan

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The show of force, which began from the Police Command headquarters, Eleyele, took the security personnel to Mokola roundabout, Oyo…
Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), Lagos PDP candidate in 2023 elections reacts to defection of ADC's Funso Doherty in the election to his party

‘We’ll rescue Lagos from APC in 2027,’ Jandor welcomes Doherty to PDP

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Adediran, in a statement on Tuesday by his Spokesman, Mr Gbenga Ogunleye, said that with the support of Doherty, the…
NLC

Why we’ll not join nationwide protest – Kwara NLC

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

NLC however regretted the state of the Nigerian economy. It therefore called on the government to enter into dialogue with…
NCoS CG Haliru Nababa declares custodial centres (prisons) across the country “red zones” ahead of the Aug. 1 planned nationwide protests.

FG fortifies security at prisons, warns protesters

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Nababa, in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) Abubakar Umar in Abuja therefore warned individuals or…
Yoruba Obas Forum (YOF) urges youths to shun nationwide protest scheduled to commence on 1 August as it could lead to violence.

Groups plotting to use protest to invite violence, crime – Yoruba Obas Forum

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

We, Yoruba Obas Forum acknowledged the role of protests in a democracy and that is why we are warning against…
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