April 24, 2024
FRSC proposes jail terms for drivers in road accidents
The Federal Road Safety Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu, has suggested imposing jail terms on drivers responsible for road accidents. Biu made this proposal in response to recent avoidable crashes in Oyo, Kano, and Kaduna. The PUNCH reports that there were road crashes at Gaya Junction in Kano and Tashan Yari in Kaduna, which resulted in […]
Another Wike loyalist rejects Fubara’s redeployment, resigns as finance commissioner
The Rivers State Commissioner for Finance, Isaac Kamalu, has resigned from the State Executive Council, even as he faulted Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s claims of N27 billion monthly Internally Generate Revenue rise. Kamalu’s resignation came on the heels of his redeployment to the Ministry of Employment Generation and Economic Empowerment by the governor on Tuesday. Kamalu, […]
Oyo clamps down on advertising practitioners, others over N650m debt
The Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency, on Wednesday, clamped down on third-party agents and other advertising practitioners for non-compliance and refusal to pay advert bills worth over N650 million into the state government’s coffers. The OYSAA Director-General, Eso-Ajanaku Oludolapo, told journalists after leading an enforcement exercise within the Ibadan metropolis. He said, “The state […]
Yoruba Nation: Afenifere slams Akintoye, Igboho
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, on Monday, distanced itself from the agitation for the creation of a sovereign Yoruba Nation out of Nigeria, describing the call for the exit of Yoruba people from Nigeria as undesirable, self-serving, and unnecessary. Afenifere, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, emphasized that Nigeria’s problems were […]
Onakoya Returns to Hero’s Welcome After Shattering Guinness World Record in Slum Chess
Chess-in-Slums Founder, Tunde Onakoya, who recently surpassed the world record for the longest-ever chess marathon, clocking an impressive 60 hours, received a heartwarming welcome upon his return to Nigeria on Wednesday. He was greeted with a heartwarming reception, complete with singing and dancing at the airport. Onakoya broke the record of Norwegian players, Hallvard Haug […]
JAMB: 1.94 Million Students Sit for 2024 Exams
The Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Ishaq Oloyede, has announced that no fewer than 1.94 million candidates sat for the 2024 examinations in the country. Oloyede made this known on Wednesday in Kaduna while inspecting Computer Based Test (CBT) centres in the state amidst the ongoing JAMB examinations. He added […]
Family holds 41-day prayer for late Olubadan
The 41st day Muslim prayers for the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, will hold on Wednesday (today). The paramount ruler, who reigned for two years after being presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Office by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on March 11, 2022, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024, […]
Tinubu still popular in North West – Group
The North-West Democratic Agenda (N-WDA) has strongly condemned those attempting to sabotage President Bola Tinubu’s presidency, asserting that they are enemies of the country and do not represent the North. In a statement jointly signed by its National Secretary, Bala Idris, and Secretary-General, Adamu Adamu Abubakar, the group emphasized that President Tinubu remains highly popular […]
Ex-Man Utd striker, Carlos Tevez rushed to hospital
Former Manchester United and Manchester City striker, Carlos Tevez, has been admitted to hospital after experiencing chest pains. The 40-year-old spent the night at the La Trinidad Hospital in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of San Isidro. Tevez is scheduled to undergo further tests today at another nearby hospital. According to Independiente, the club he manages […]
Police parade 21 criminal suspects in Edo
The Edo State Police Command recently held a public display of 21 suspects who were apprehended for a range of criminal activities, including armed robbery, cultism, attempted murder, unlawful possession of firearms, conspiracy, pipeline vandalism, housebreaking, stealing, possession of illicit drugs, and incitement of communal conflict. These arrests were the culmination of intensive efforts by […]