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Aseyin of Iseyin to represent Nigeria, Africa at Hollywood, African Prestigious Awards

7 September 2024

The monarch has been invited as a distinguished guest of honour for the event set to take place on October 27, 2024, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This year’s edition of the awards ceremony is themed ‘A Fusion of Cultures.’ As a proud representative of Nigeria and Africa, the monarch will […]

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US confirms first bird flu case without animal contact

7 September 2024

According to statements from the Centers for Control and Disease Prevention and Centers for Control and Disease Prevention , the patient, who has underlying conditions, was admitted to hospital on August 22, received antiviral medications against influenza, then recovered and was discharged,  Because the patient’s flu type appeared suspicious on an initial test, it was sent […]

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Suspected Yahoo boys crush one-year-old child, mother, others injured in Ogun

7 September 2024

It was learnt that the woman identified as Ogunbunmi Rukayat, was carrying her one-year-old baby, Sekiniat, on her back when the accident happened. Reports say the grey Lexus ES350 car, was driven by 27-year-old Ishola Qudus, accompanied by three others who were allegedly drinking inside the vehicle before the accident occurred. It was gathered that […]

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Mutfwang sacks Plateau local government transition chairmen

7 September 2024

This was following the autonomy granted to Local Governments by the Supreme Court. The committees were constituted on June 9, 2023 when the Governor sacked the former council chairmen. The Governor in a statement directed the Directors of Personnel Management, DPMs, to assume responsibility for the administration of the local government areas until elections hold […]

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EFCC returns stolen $180,300, 53 cars to Canada

6 September 2024

Speaking at the signing ceremony for the return of the recovered vehicles and funds, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede, stated that the Canadians were victims of cybercrimes. He stressed that recovering and returning the assets reinforced the commission’s commitment to fighting financial crimes. The EFCC Chairman said the event also emphasised the […]

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152 terrorists killed in one week – DHQ

6 September 2024

The military high command also stated that the strongholds of two notorious terrorist leaders — the Sadiku enclave at Tsora Hill in Safana Local Government Area, Katsina State; and the Yusuf Enclave in Yadi Forest, Giwa LG, Kaduna State, were destroyed. In a statement by the Director of Media Operations, Edward Buba, the troops’ achievements […]

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Akeredolu sold govt tractors at subsidised rates — Ondo commissioner

6 September 2024

The Ondo State Commissioner for Agriculture, Olayato Aribo, has stated that no fewer than 4,563 youths have been trained in modern agriculture through various youth development programmes of the state. The commissioner also disclosed that the government, under the immediate past administration of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, sold all the tractors owned by the […]

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Protest continues over alleged imposition of PDP women’s leader in Taraba

6 September 2024

The protest which began at the Jolly Nyame stadium last week following the alleged imposition of the former Commissioner of Information and Reorientation, Lois Emmanuel, as the Women leader of the party continued. Armed with placards of various inscriptions, the protesting women said Lois was imposed on them by some elements of the party. The […]

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U-18 AfroBasket: Nigeria to face Angola after Egypt loss

6 September 2024

The team could not shake off the shock of being initially denied visas by the South Africa Consulate in Abuja and the jetlag, as they lost 70-57 to champions Egypt in their Group B opener on Thursday morning. Junior D’Tigers made their North African opponents sweat for victory by finishing the first quarter in the […]

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Emefiele: Court fixes September 12 to hear applications on forfeited assets

6 September 2024

Justice Akintayo Aluko had on August 15, ordered an interim forfeiture of $2.045 million and some landed properties linked to Emefiele. The judge granted the forfeiture order after taking the submissions of Rotimi Oyedepo ,SAN, leading Chineye Okezie and Zeenat Atiku-Bala, who moved an ex parte motion for the order on behalf of the Economic […]

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