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DSS debunks recruitment reports

21 May 2025

The Department of State Services, DSS, has described as false reports that it is currently recruiting. The DSS urged Nigerians to ignore the reports, describing them as fake. One of the reports had claimed that the Service was receiving applications for electricians, plumbers, mechanics and carpenters. The report also claimed that the recruitment was for […]

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Osun Plantain Farmers Seek Government’s Intervention

20 May 2025

The National Banana and Plantain Growers, Processers and Marketers Association of Nigeria, Osun Chapter has called on the State Government under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke to support agriculture by providing farmland for farmers and Agro-based inputs, as the state is an Agrarian State. The Association made this call through its Chairman, Samuel Obisanya, […]

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Ronaldo leads Portugal squad for Nations League semi-finals

20 May 2025

The squad, released on Tuesday via X, features a blend of experienced players and emerging talents. Goalkeepers Diogo Costa, José Sá, and Rui Silva headline the selection between the posts, while the defence includes names such as António Silva, Diogo Dalot, Gonçalo Inácio, Nélson Semedo, Nuno Mendes, Nuno Tavares, Renato Veiga, and Rúben Dias. In […]

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CBN retains interest rate at 27.50%

20 May 2025

CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso announced the decision in Abuja following the 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Mr Cardoso said that all 12 MPC members voted unanimously to hold key monetary parameters. The committee retained the cash reserve ratio at 50 per cent for deposit money banks and 16 per cent for merchant banks. The […]

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Catholic priest dies while playing tennis in Anambra

20 May 2025

The deceased, until his death was the Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish, Awka and Dean of Awka Il Deanery. He was born on December 24, 1964, was ordained on August 19, 1995, and died on May 19, 2025. The news of his death was disclosed in a short press statement released by the Diocesan […]

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DisCos performance in power supply disappointing – FG

20 May 2025

The Federal Government has described the performance of electricity distribution companies in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, NESI, as disappointing. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who stated this at a two-day retreat organised by the Senate Committee on Power, noted that the DisCos have been frustrating the efforts by the government to improve power supply. […]

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Turkey: Ex-Besiktas coach names Osimhen Player of the Season

20 May 2025

Former Besiktas manager, Sergen Yalcin has named Victor Osimhen as the Turkish Super Lig Player of the Season. Yalcin believes the Nigeria international deserves the coveted Player of the Season award following his impressive loan spell with Galatasaray. Osimhen joined Galatasaray from Napoli and has played a pivotal role in the team’s dominant campaign. The […]

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Osun APC, PDP trade words over three months ‘paralyzed’ LGs operation

20 May 2025

Recall that workers in the 30 local government areas of the state have stayed away from work, following a directive from the Osun State President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, Dr. Nathaniel Ogungbangbe, since the 17th of  February, 2025 Ogungbangbe gave this directive over the tussle to take charge of LG control […]

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Father sets wife, children ablaze over alleged infidelity

20 May 2025

The incident occurred between 1 am and 2 am on Saturday, when Mr. Udochi Amala, 40 years old, allegedly set himself, his wife, Mrs. Amarachi Amala, and their three children on fire, citing suspicion of alleged infidelity by his wife. Following the incident, Udochi, who resides in Amapuihe village in Osisioma LG and was also […]

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Mercy Johnson dismisses cancer rumour

20 May 2025

In a widely shared video, she explained that a clip from her TV show, Mercy’s Menu, was misinterpreted. The actress mentioned that she went through a “cancer scare” because of swelling in her neck, which her doctors initially considered could be serious related to thyroid problems. However, she emphasised that she is perfectly fine and […]

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