UNILORIN expels five students, rusticates 14
The University of Ilorin, Kwara State, has taken disciplinary action by expelling five students and rusticating 14 others due to various malpractices. Among those affected were six final-year students. Kunle Akogun, the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, disclosed in a…
FG should engage monarchs for palliatives distribution — Oluwo
On Monday, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo, generously distributed grains to elderly and vulnerable individuals within his domain, emphasizing the importance of involving traditional rulers in delivering palliatives to impoverished Nigerians. During his visit to various compounds in…
Pro-Aregbesola group, Oyetola’s spokesman clash over alleged threat to ex-minister’s life
The Omoluabi Progressives Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has raised alarm over alleged threats to the life of former Minister of Interior, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola. Established in August 2023 in Ilesa, Osun State, with Aregbesola…
Explosion rocks Lagos cantonment, Army allays fears
A detonation shook the Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos State on Monday, reportedly originating from a farmland within the premises. Details surrounding the explosion remain scarce as of the time of this report, with no casualties reported. This incident recalls…
Teenage Girl Electrocuted While Fetching Water in Abeokuta
Tragedy struck in Olomore Housing Estate, Abeokuta, Ogun State, as a 15-year-old girl lost her life in a fatal electrocution incident late Sunday night. The unnamed girl met her untimely demise while attempting to draw water from a well in…
Shun selfish, mischievous politicians hiding under religion, ethnicity – Shehu advises Nigerians
Former senator Shehu Sani urges religious leaders nationwide to reject self-serving and divisive politicians exploiting religion and ethnicity for political gain. At a recent breaking-fast dinner in Kaduna, he emphasized the importance of preaching unity and peace in places of…
LASG plans more investment in water transportation
The Lagos State Government has announced its commitment to enhancing water transportation by developing safer, more efficient, and sustainable strategies, which are currently in various stages of implementation. According to a statement released on Sunday, the Lagos State Commissioner for…
Confusion as man dies in car during Good Friday service
Panic ensued on Friday following the discovery of a middle-aged man, known only as AJ, found deceased in his car at Mechanic Village in the Idimu area of Lagos State. Reports indicate that AJ, a member of a church in…
Pipeline vandalism: FG may transport crude oil via trucks
The Federal Government has adopted a virtual means of evacuation of crude oil that involves the utilisation of barges and trucks for the transportation of crude from the point of production to injection/storage points for eventual transportation to export terminals….
Gov. Kefas approves N1bn for Taraba retirees’ gratuities
Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has given the green light for the release of N1 billion to settle the longstanding gratuity owed to retired civil servants in the state since 2011. This announcement was made by Emmanuel Bello,…