April 18, 2024
Governor Adeleke Orders Logo Design Competition Between April 19th to 26th
Following his assent to a bill for change of Osun State logo, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the holding of a logo crafting competition to hold between April 19th and 26th. Those submitting a design are to take into account the prototype logo in terms of its contents and style. The submission can be made […]
Car detached from tow truck crushes woman in Anambra
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Anambra State Sector Command, has confirmed the death of a woman in an accident at Okpoko Market on the Asaba-Onitsha Road. The Sector Commander, Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, who confirmed the accident to journalists in Awka on Thursday, said the woman was hit while she was crossing the road. He […]
Oyo to partner investors for tourism development, says Makinde
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, reiterated his administration’s commitment to collaborating with investors to unlock the tourism potential within the state. Makinde emphasized the abundance of opportunities in the tourism sector, capable of fostering prosperity if effectively harnessed. Highlighting six major development sites in the state, including the Cultural Centre in Ibadan and […]
Heavy floods in UAE, Afghanistan, Pakistan, 135 people killed
Afghanistan’s disaster management department reported that approximately 70 people lost their lives due to heavy rains that have battered the country over the past five days, exacerbating flash floods triggered by spring downpours. Meanwhile, neighbouring Pakistan also faced severe spring downpours, resulting in 65 fatalities from storm-related incidents. The rainfall rate in Pakistan was nearly […]
Oko Fed poly students protest exam fee, others
Students from the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, gathered in protest on Tuesday, expressing their dissatisfaction with the recurrent imposition of examination fees and other levies by the school authorities. With a turnout exceeding 1,000 students from various departments, they wielded placards bearing messages such as “Reduce textbook costs,” “Allow us to complete medical and […]
Yahaya Bello asks court to set aside arrest warrant against him
Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has filed a petition at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to invalidate an arrest warrant issued against him. Represented by his lawyer, Abdulwahab Mohammed, SAN, Bello argued before Justice Emeka Nwite that the court lacked jurisdiction to grant the initial order. The issue arose during a […]
FCT police confirm receipt of N20m bounty placed on wanted kidnappers by Wike
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth C. Igweh, has announced that the command has received the N20 million bounty previously offered by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for the capture of two notorious kidnappers. This revelation was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh. Adeh […]
DJ Commissioner Wysei, not DJ Switch, arrested – Lagos police
The Lagos State Police Command has issued a public apology following a mix-up in the alleged arrest of popular Nigerian disc jockey, Obianuju Catherine Udeh, also known as DJ Switch. State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, conveyed the apology via his X handle on Thursday, clarifying that the arrested DJ was actually “DJ […]
JAMB orders arrest of parents found at CBT centres
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has instructed all Computer-Based Test center owners to detain any parent discovered near their facilities during the 2024 UTME exercise. The board has finalized arrangements for the conduct of the 2024 UTME, which will take place in over 700 CBT centers nationwide. This directive was issued during the […]
Newborn rescued after abandonment in Surulere, Lagos State
In Surulere, Lagos State, a newborn baby boy was rescued after being abandoned in a polythene bag on Alhaji Masha Road. A social worker from a nearby hospital discovered the infant’s cries while passing by and promptly took him to Randle General Hospital for urgent medical care. Fortunately, the baby is said to be responding […]