April 15, 2024
Kano Governor Flags Off 3 Million Tree Planting Programme
Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has flagged off the planting of three million trees across the 44 local government areas of the state in collaboration with the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL). In a ceremonial event on Sunday, the governor planted a tree along the State Road by the Government House. He said […]
National Grid Fully Restored, Says TCN
The national grid has been restored hours after it collapsed and plunged some parts of the country into darkness, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said. “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announces the full restoration of the national grid following a fire incident at the Afam Power Generating Station, which caused a partial disturbance […]
Confusion in Kano APC over Ganduje’s suspension
The State Working Committee of the Kano chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has sanctions some ward party leaders who earlier suspended the national chairman of the party, Umar Abdullahi Ganduje. Leaders in Ganduje’s ward in Dawakin Tofa Local Government had on Monday suspended the APC national chairman. However, in a quick counter, the […]
2026 WCQ: Benin Republic to tackle Super Eagles in Abidjan
Benin will entertain neighbours Nigeria at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan in June. The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday four tie has been moved to Abidjan after the Benin Football Federation failed to provide a suitable ground to host the game. It will be a return to familiar territory for the Super Eagles, […]
Alleged $6 Billion Fraud: Court dismisses ex-minister Agunloye‘s application on ‘amicus curiae’
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Monday dismissed an application by a former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, inviting some legal luminaries to hear his case on alleged infractions in the Mambilla Hydroelectric plant. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Agunloye, who served as a minister in the […]
One-year-old baby burnt in Lagos community attack – Police
The Lagos State Police Command has verified the tragic death of a one-year-old infant during an assault in Egan Oriomi, located in the Otto Awori Local Council Development Area of Ojo, Lagos State. Benjamin Hundeyin, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed on Sunday that several residents of the community were also injured to varying […]
Association lauds Sanwo-Olu’s approval for SMEs
The Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria (ASBON) has bestowed upon Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State the prestigious title of SME-friendly Governor of the Year. Femi Egbesola, the National President of ASBON, made this announcement during the 2024 Nigeria National SME Business Awards held in Lagos over the weekend. Egbesola highlighted Governor Sanwo-Olu’s […]
Fright as suspected land grabbers invade Ogun environs
Suspected landgrabbers caused chaos in Alapoti, Olorunleke, and Olorunshola communities in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State when they invaded the area on Friday, leaving residents in a state of panic. According to a resident known as Alfa, the invaders, numbering around 50, arrived in the morning heavily armed and began shooting indiscriminately, forcing […]
19 die in Oyo road crash
At least 19 individuals tragically lost their lives in a road accident on the Oyo-Ogbomoso Road on Sunday. The fatal crash occurred due to a driver’s reckless act of driving against traffic, resulting in a head-on collision between a Toyota Hiace Bus with registration NTT52ZY and a Toyota Corolla salon car. According to a statement […]
United not giving up on Osimhen deal
According to Malu Mpasinkatu, Italy’s number one pundit on African football matters, English Premier League side, Manchester United, are reportedly working on a deal to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen Italy’s number one pundit on African football matters, English Premier League side, Manchester United, are reportedly working on a deal to sign Napoli striker Victor […]