August 2024
#EndBadGovernance: Sex workers decry low patronage in Kano
Commercial sex workers in Kano have appealed to organisers of the nationwide hunger protests to engage the Federal Government in dialogue. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that the protests had crippled social-economic activities, leaving them without customers and struggling to survive. Monica James, who operates on France Road, said that […]
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: We can’t continue like this; let protests stop – Kano beggars
Some street beggars in Kano have appealed to the organisers of the ongoing nationwide protests to sheath their swords in the interest of humanity. Baba Haliru, a 70- year-old beggar from Rigiyar Zaki, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that survival has become extremely challenging due to the protests. Haliru explained that many beggars […]
Oro festival: FUOYE issues safety directive for female students, staff
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti has issued an urgent directive advising all female staff and students on the Ikole campus to remain indoors from 7th to 9th August 2024 due to the Oro festival scheduled to be held in the Ikole-Ekiti community. According to a statement from the registrar’s office dated August 6, the measure is […]
Actor Francis Duru loses son, Ifeanyi
Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has mourned the demise of his son, Ifeanyi. The actor broke the news in a post on Instagram on Thursday where he described Ifeanyi as a “champ” and a “lion” who fought valiantly. He wrote, “My champ! My lion, you fought like a lion. If this is the way He […]
Adekunle Ibraheem Foundation Empowers Osun Youths
Several youths across Osun Central Senatorial District has been enlisted as beneficiary of the empowerment program of Adekunle Ibraheem Foundation. Representing the Executive Director of Adekunle Ibraheem Foundation, Mr Seyi Bamidele, Senior Special Assistant to the Osun State Governor on Agriculture and Food Security (OSSADEC) noted that the program was designed to enlist youths in […]
Cold war brews among Tinubu’s aides over president’s video on social media
There appears to be a cold war between two of President Bola Tinubu’s media aides over a video that appeared on his verified X page on Wednesday. Around 3:29 pm, a tweet was posted from Tinubu’s page, in which he urged Nigerians that “as we navigate through these temporary pains, please remember that every effort […]
Police warn cultists against celebrating 8/8
The Police Command in Osun has warned against the setting aside of Aug. 8 to celebrate cultism in the state, saying any unlawful gathering would not be tolerated. The command issued the warning in a statement by its spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, in Osogbo on Wednesday. According to the statement, the command received credible intelligence […]
Osun IPAC not opposition to government – Chairman
The Inter-Party Advisory Council in Osun State has urged supporters of different political parties to shun acts capable of disrupting peace, assuring them that it would continue to promote initiatives that would enhance peace in the state. In a statement signed by the Osun IPAC chairman, Mr Victor Akande, obtained in Osogbo, the state capital, […]
Riot: UK guarantees Nigerians’ safety
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has assured the Nigerian diaspora in the United Kingdom of their safety following recent unrest in various cities across the country. Montgomery gave the assurance during a meeting with the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Montgomery, in a statement signed by Gabriel Odu […]
Inter-state armed robbery gang nabbed in Osun
The Osun State Police Command on Wednesday paraded members of an inter-state armed robbery gang based in Lagos State but carrying out robbery operations in the state. One of those arrested, Solomon Michael, while responding to questions from PUNCH Metro, admitted participating in three different robbery operations with the gang, serving as the driver of […]