Reps seek improved funding for NYSC
The House of Representatives is set to debate the general principles of a bill seeking to provide a sustainable source of funding for the National Youth Service Corps, for the training and empowerment of corps members. Titled “The NYSC Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill 2024,” the proposed legislation, sponsored by the lawmaker representing Nasarawa/Toro Federal Constituency […]
Shettima leads APC mega rally as gov, Ajayi’s camps allege rigging plot
Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, national chairman of the party, Abdullai Ganduje and party stalwarts would on Wednesday (today) lead a ‘mega’ rally in support of the candidature of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. According to a statement by the National […]
Ondo prophetess arrested over mother, child’s death in church
The Ondo State Police Command, on Tuesday, said it had arrested one prophetess, Mrs Folashade Adekola, over the death of a woman, Jumoke Adesuwa and her newborn baby inside the church. Our correspondent gathered on Tuesday that the deceased bled to death from complications after childbirth inside the suspect’s church located in the Oke-Aro area […]
DHQ moves to stop Lukarawa’s recruitment drive
The Defence Headquarters has said the new terrorist group, Lukarawa, has begun a recruitment process to bolster its fighting capabilities. It, however, said the military was aware of the group’s recruitment activities and working closely with other security agencies and the state government to halt the recruitment efforts. The DHQ had, last Thursday, confirmed the […]
KWASU management says young man killed by Police not varsity’s student
The Management of Kwara State University, Malete, has reacted to media reports on the student, Suleiman Olayinka, killed by the police last Tuesday at Tanke area of Ilorin, the state capital. A statement by the Acting Director, University Relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu, in Ilorin on Tuesday, claimed that the murdered student withdrew from the institution […]
No bomb explosion in Jos – Commissioner of Police debunks reports
The Plateau State Command has debunked reports of a bomb explosion in Jos, the state capital, on Tuesday. There were reports of an explosion in Jos terminus area of Plateau State in the early hours of Tuesday. However, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Emmanuel Adesina debunked the reports, urging residents to go about […]
PICTORIAL: Obasanjo visits Aiyedatiwa in Ondo ahead of governorship election
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo visited Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at the Government House in Akure ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, 16 November. Aiyedatiwa, a member of the All Progressives Congress, assumed the governorship following the passing of his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu, in 2023 after a prolonged illness. The visit was highlighted […]
French media sue X over content payments
Several leading French newspapers said Tuesday that they are suing social media platform X, accusing it of running their content without payment. The joint action against the social media company run by US billionaire Elon Musk is being led by Le Figaro, Les Echos, Le Parisien, Le Monde, Telerama, Courrier International, Huffington Post, Malesherbes Publications […]
Explosion rocks Jos
A powerful explosion shook the city of Jos on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through surrounding communities. Eyewitnesses reported that the blast occurred around 10:30 am near the densely populated Terminus market area. Initial reports indicate that several people were injured in the blast, with some sources suggesting there may have been fatalities. The extent of […]
Dangote to meet PETROAN on fuel supply deal
The management of Dangote Refinery is set to meet with officials of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria to discuss direct petrol supply arrangements. This development comes just a day after the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria announced it had reached an agreement with Dangote Refinery to purchase petrol directly, bypassing […]