Universities offering agriculture have no business in buying food items from outside – Ibadan Chief, Adegoke
The Aare Egbe Omo Balogun of Ibadanland, Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, has declared that universities offering agriculture in the country have no business in buying food items from outside. Adegoke made this declaration at the weekend shortly after he was conferred with a distinguished alumni award by the Faculty of Agriculture, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) […]
Ondo election: Winner to emerge early as INEC uploads 98% results on portal
A winner is set to emerge from the Ondo State Governorship Election after the Independent National Electoral Commission uploaded 98 per cent of results on its Result Viewing Portal on Saturday night. The electoral commission as of 10.55pm had successfully transmitted results from 3,875 out of 3,933 polling units where the elections were held in […]
Tinubu welcomes Indian Prime Minister Modi to Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, to Nigeria on his first official visit. Tinubu disclosed this in a statement through his official X handle on Sunday. According to him, discussions during the visit will seek to explore strategic and corporate relations between Nigeria and India. “Look forward to […]
FAO Launches Dry Season Inputs Intervention To 50,000 Farmers In North-East
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has launched dry season inputs intervention to 50,000 farmers for the 2024-2025 farming season for three North-East States of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe. Also, 300 households with children under the age of 5 in Khaddamari, the headquarters of Jere local government area of Borno State […]
Ondo Decides: PDP’s Candidate Ajayi Wins Polling Unit
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the ongoing governorship election in Ondo State, Hon. Agboola Ajayi has won his polling unit. Ajayi deafeated the state governor, Hon. Luck Aiyedatiwa with 194 to 3 votes in the results declared at the polling unit. Announcing the result of the polling unit 4 Idumado Quarter […]
Ondo Guber: EFCC storms Akure to prevent vote buying
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, are currently in some parts of Akure, the Ondo State capital, to prevent vote buying in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Some of the operatives were spotted at the Sacred Heart Primary School, Cathedral, Akure. DAILY POST reports that the election is taking place […]
Ogun LG poll: Voters decry absence of INEC officials, delayed materials
Voters in polling units 01, 05 and 13 of Ward 8, Ilisan in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State as of 8:51 a.m. were still waiting for the arrival of materials and officials from the state Independent Electoral Commission scheduled for Saturday’s poll. The election was billed to commence by 8 am but as […]
Juventus Terminate Pogba’s Contract
Juventus have officially terminated Paul Pogba’s contract with the club. The Serie A giants confirmed this in a statement on Friday. Pogba is preparing to make a return to football after his four-year ban for failing a drug test was reduced to 18 months. The Frenchman will be able to play again in March 2025. […]
Appeal Court Sacks MC Oluomo As NURTW President
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has declared Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as the legally recognised President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The Court also okayed the judgement of the National Industrial Court delivered on March 11, 2024, in respect of Suit No. NICN/ABJ/263/2023, which declared Baruwa as NURTW president. The […]
JUST IN: Southwest plane struck by gunfire in US
A Southwest Airlines plane was reportedly struck by gunfire at Dallas Love Field on Friday night, according to the airline. A spokesperson for Southwest said the plane, preparing for departure to Indianapolis, was hit but no injuries were reported. The Dallas Police Department responded to the shooting at approximately 9:48 p.m. at 8000 Herb Keller […]