May 2024
Sanwo-Olu, cleric preach against corruption
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Diocesan Bishop of Lagos, Rt. Revd. Ifedola Okupevi, on Monday, urged Christians to guide fellow Nigerians against wrongdoings, including corruption and immorality. The duo spoke at the opening ceremony of the Third Session of the 35th Synod of the Diocese of Lagos Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), […]
Ikpeazu protests planned probe of Abia’s N10bn airport project
The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said he initiated a forensic audit of the government’s account to recover stolen funds and not to witch-hunt anyone. Otti had asked for a probe into the spending of the past administration, especially the airport project for which the immediate past governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, was said to have […]
Ogun monarch marks 20th coronation anniversary
The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Oba Abdul-Razaq Adenugba, has commenced activities aimed at celebrating his 20 years on the throne. Oba Adenugba ascended the throne on May 8, 2004. The Chairman of the Ebumawe 20th Coronation Anniversary Planning Committee, Dr. Femi Bakre, during a press conference at the Ebumawe’s Palace last Thursday, said various […]
Lagos drainage worker trapped in underground tunnel
A yet-to-be-identified male adult has been trapped in an underground tunnel in the Onipanu area of Lagos State. It was learnt that the incident happened on Monday while the victim was de-silting drainages in the community. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement obtained by our correspondent, […]
Olubadan-designate’s visit to predecessor’s family first in Ibadan history – Senator
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Monday, visited the Aliiwo family compound of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, where he paid glowing tributes to the late monarch. Senator Kola Balogun, a member of the 9th National Assembly representing Oyo South Senatorial District, lauded the Olubadan-designate for the historic visit, stressing that it […]
Woman shot, scores injured as police teargas Delta protesters
One middle-aged woman was shot while many others sustained varied degrees of injury in Ughelli on Monday as operatives of the Delta State Police Command resorted to forceful dispersal of a group of protesting women. The women from Oteri-Ughelli in the Ughelli North Local Government Area were protesting against alleged incessant harassment and extortion by […]
Relocation: Lagos taskforce threatened to kill us in Osun forest, victims allege
Some victims have narrated how the officials of the Lagos State task force threatened to kill them in Osun Forest after they were allegedly arrested in the Marina area of the state and later dumped at the forest in Ilesha, Osun State, on Saturday. The state government had vowed to clamp down on miscreants across […]
BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Issues Fresh Threat As It Overrides Fubara
For the third time in three months, the Rivers State House of Assembly has overridden the assent of Governor Siminialayi Fubara. In March, the assembly had ruled against Fubara to enact the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) Service Commission Law. It took same measure in April by passing the local government amendment bill into […]
(Just In) Transfer: Victor Osimhen chooses next destination
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly picked Chelsea over Paris Saint-Germain as his preferred destination, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The striker and his current club, Napoli, have reached an agreement to part ways this summer. Osimhen has netted 75 goals and registered 18 assists in 130 appearances across all competitions for Napoli. […]
Namibia emerges first to eliminate mother-to-child HIV transmission in African
Namibia has become the first country in Africa – and the first high-burden country in the world – to reach a significant milestone on the path towards eliminating vertical mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and viral hepatitis B. This was disclosed on Monday by the African Region Office of the World Health Organisation. WHO said […]