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Security team of Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja nabs eight suspected members of a secret cult with hard drug recovered from them on campus

Kogi Poly security operatives nab 8 suspected cultists

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to Mrs Omale Ufedo, the institution's spokesperson, the arrest was as a result of proactive measures put in place…
Aiyedatiwa

Aiyedatiwa shuns Supreme Court judgement as transition committees resume in LGs, LCDAs

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Aiyedatiwa had a few days ago appointed 357 members to the transition committees, shortly after an Ondo State High Court…
Labour Party Caucus of the House of Representatives expresses sorrow over the death of one of its members, Ekene Abubakar Adams

Peter Obi mourns LP lawmaker, Rep. Adams

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Reps Adams died on Tuesday at the age of 39
Police explain how 14 people were killed and four others were injured in a ghastly motor accident on Kano-Kanya road in Babura LG of Jigawa state.

14 dead as bus escaping check point crashes into truck in Jigawa

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

On reaching an Immigration check point, another vehicle, a Toyota Hiace with Reg no: XA 381 GAS was also coming…
Councillors impeach chairman of Egor LG Edo State, Eghe Ogbemudia over alleged padding of Council's supplementary budget, other allegations

Edo: Egor LG boss Eghe Ogbemudia impeached over alleged N1.7bn budget padding

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

It would be recalled that Eghe Ogbemudia was also suspended from office by Governor Godwin Obaseki on October 10, 2020.
Supreme Court

Edo 2024: Court affirms Asue Ighodalo as PDP candidate

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Omotosho while delivering judgment in the suit marked CS/469/24, held that Dr. Ighodalo was duly nominated at the 22 February…
Lagos

Causes of tragic school building collapse in Jos revealed

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Duna said that the committee’s preliminary investigation revealed that the collapsed structure was already ”distressed”. “The committee discovered that the…
Police arraign the two Ibadan CAC church members on charges bordering on conspiracy and threat to life by the police.

Benue: 99 remanded for terrorism, robbery others over Ukum crisis

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The complainant said the protesters killed and burnt three persons in the process and made an attempt to invade the…
Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal says tNigeria Energy Transition Plan (ETP) of 2021 would lift millions out of poverty .

Energy Transition Plan will lift 100m Nigerians out of poverty- Minister

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The energy transition plan is aimed at reducing Nigeria’s dependence on fossil fuels and for net-zero emissions by 2060. ETP…
University of Ibadan

Protest hits UI over introduction of 10-hour electricity supply

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Protest is currently ongoing among students of the University of Ibadan in Oyo State over introduction of a 10-hour daily…
MURIC hails dismissal of a suit challenging the use of Arabic inscriptions on Naira notes by a Federal High Court in Lagos.

‘Sweet Victory,’ MURIC hails dismissal of suit on Arabic inscriptions on Naira

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

While dismissing the suit on Tuesday, Justice Yellin Bogoro affirmed that Section 53 (1) of the Banks and Other Financial…
Sanwo-Olu unveils special portrait of Soyinka

PHOTOS: Lagos Govt celebrates Soyinka at 90

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The highlight of the evening was unveiling a special portrait of Soyinka, which, according to Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu was a…
Police arraign the two Ibadan CAC church members on charges bordering on conspiracy and threat to life by the police.

‘How Lagos woman allegedly defrauded Ogboni leader of N6.3m with fake twins claim’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ajibola was arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrate Court siting in Ogba on Tuesday on three counts bordering on stealing…
Group explains why 387 suspects arrested for illegal mining in the country as confirmed by the CDS must be thoroughly investigated.

‘Why 387 arrested illegal miners should be thoroughly investigated’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

AED said a thorough investigation of 387 suspected illegal miners is necessary to halt criminality in the mining sector. The…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu pays condolence visit to ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki, and family ahead of burial of his mother, Florence

‘We’re one family’- Remi Tinubu visits Saraki ahead of mother’s burial

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Oluremi, during the visit in Lagos said her visit was permitted by her husband, President Bola Tinubu, as a way…
Nigerian Navy says its operatives rescue 8 female victims of human trafficking, stopped two fishermen from drowning among others in past week

Navy rescues 8 victims of human trafficking, foils robbery attempt

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Giving a breakdown of the operations, Adams-Aliu in the statement said on Saturday, the Quick Response Team of the Nigerian…
NIWA debunks reports alleging that about 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap at Sabon Gida area in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State.

Police kill bandit in Katsina, recover AK-47 rifle

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

“Upon receipt of the report, promptly, the DPO Kankara Divisional Headquarters, CSP Iliyasu Ibrahim, mobilised a team of police operatives,…
FAAC shares N1.818 trillion, being June 2025 revenue to the Federal Government, states and the Local Government Councils (LGs).

FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N1.354 trillion for June 2024

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to the communiqué, from the N1.354 trillion total revenue, the Federal Government received total sum of N459.776 billion, the…
PDP

Loyalists of Gov. Fubara secure court order to stop PDP congress in Rivers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Our Correspondent reports that loyalists of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory had been accused of hijacking all…
Sanwo-Olu unveils special portrait of Soyinka

Sanwo-Olu unveils special portrait of Soyinka (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"His Nobel Prize win many years ago opened the door for many to dream and believe that greatness is achievable.…
Kogi Central Stakeholders warn APC against Yahaya Bello's Senatorial ambition

‘Adjourn case against me indefinitely,’ Yahaya Bello tells court

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The former governor is also seeking an order of the Appeal Court setting aside service of the EFCC Charge on…

Kaduna schedules LG elections for October 19

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Mohammed stated that the current council members, who took office on November 1, 2021, will complete their three-year tenure on…
Tinubu sued over failure to reverse petrol price hike

Ohanaeze directs Igbo not to participate in nationwide protest against Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The apex Igbo body, in a statement issued by its Secretary General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro on Tuesday, said it had instructed Igbo…
PDP-GF describes claim that its Chairman, Gov. Bala Mohammed filed a suit against the party NEC meeting as false, dubious and malicious

Bauchi governor Mohammed sacks chief security adviser

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

There was no reason given for the sack of Ciroma announced in a statement issued by Alhaji Mukthar Gidado, Special…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Court orders final forfeiture of 20 cars stolen from Canada

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The EFCC, in the affidavit, stated that “ Sometime in April, 2022, during an official meeting held at 7A Okoti-eboh…
Otunba Gbenga Daniel, ex-governor of Ogun State, recounts encounter with Prof. Wole Soyinka at his Ijegba residence, in Abeokuta.

How Soyinka shocked me in his house – Gbenga Daniel

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

In his speech, Daniel, who was also the Chairman of the occasion, said when he visited Soyinka and saw that…
Lagos launches Mobile App for easy registration, certification, regulation of water service providers

Lagos launches Mobile App for easy registration, certification, regulation of water service providers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Adepoju said the App would simplify registration and certification, making it more accessible and convenient for water service providers.
No man's land: Popular Lagos family charges LASG to sponsor documentation of Lagos history

No man’s land: Popular Lagos family charges LASG to sponsor documentation of Lagos history

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

By Kazeem Ugbodaga Members of the popular Finnih family of Lagos on Tuesday charged the Lagos State Government to sponsor…
Court lambasts defence lawyer over delay tactics in N5bn libel suit by ex-INEC REC Mike Igini against ex-Edo APC chair David Imuse, 2 others

Igini N5b suit: Judge chides lawyer over delay tactics, insists on jurisdiction

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Igini had in 2020, dragged Imuse, before the Court over alleged libelous publications authored against him during Edo State governorship…
Three new Emirates to be overseen by Second Class Emirs emerge in Kano as Governor Abba Yusuf assents to the State Emirates Council Bill 2024.

Gov. Yusuf signs bill to create 3 new emirates in Kano into law

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Governor Yusuf's signature gave credence to the creation of Gaya, Rano, and Karaye as Second Class Emirates within Kano state.
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