Nigeria
2 Jan
Veritasi Homes, a foremost real estate development company, has announced the appointment of Mr. Olumide Onakoya as Chairman of the Board. This deliberate move aims to strengthen its corporate governance framework and further align its interests with stakeholders. The appointment signifies a commitment to excellence and effective leadership in navigating the dynamic real estate landscape.…
2 Jan
President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, urged Nigerians to work together and remain resolute in the efforts to build a united, peaceful and prosperous nation. He stated that it is in our togetherness...
2 Jan
Citing pains of the outgone year, Metropolitan Archbishop of Lagos, Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Alfred Martins, has urged the Federal Government to mitigate impact of subsidy removal, naira devaluation and others on the citizenry.
2 Jan
Nigeria is currently reviewing cost reflective tariff in the power sector, a development that may see increase in end-user even as the Federal Government said subsidy would be paid for vulnerable citizens.
2 Jan
As part of activities for its end of the year and Christmas celebrations, Igbobi College Old Boys Association 1996 Set (ICOBA96SET) has organised a medical outreach at both Igbobi College and its host community.
2 Jan
The ancient Kingdom of Udi, in Enugu State, on December 31, got a new traditional ruler. He is Igwe Samuel Aneke, a retired Deputy Controller of Customs, who was the traditional prime minister of the community until his installation.
2 Jan
The families of Ikoriko Ajangboju Koniwo Agbogbo Akindipe of Onigbongbo, Adie Owe of Igbesa land, and the Fatusi Ogedengbe family of Imojuba town, in Ado-Odo Local Council of Ogun State, have warned land grabbers against encroaching...
2 Jan
Bullion Go-Neat Global Limited, led by Chairman, MD, and CEO Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, is actively addressing the issue of unauthorized exports, particularly of its popular product, Coco Samba. Expressing concern over individuals exporting without proper permits and violating company regulations, the management has decided to inscribe "export only" on the company's product packages to…
2 Jan
Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, has described the sudden death of the late ex-Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as a huge and monumental loss not only to the Southwest but to the entire country. Adeleye, who was also the Special Adviser to Akeredolu on Security Matters, described…
1 Jan
Gov. Seyi Makinde on Monday sought the support of the people of Oyo State in his efforts to grow the economy of the state.
1 Jan
The wife of Abia governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, on Monday welcomed the first baby of the year 2024 at Okpulor Ukwu Primary Health Center, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
1 Jan
The senator representing Kogi central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has offered to work with the young people in his senatorial district and Nigeria to realize their dreams and compete favourably with their counterparts across the globe. Senator Natasha who stated this in her new year message to constituents and Nigerians, said: "Today, millions of…
1 hour ago
The Corps Marshal, Mr Dauda Biu, has hailed road marshals nationwide for their doggedness and sacrifices in checkmating routes violations thereby reducing road traffic accidents by 42 per cent.
3 hours ago
The Oyo State Police Command has announced that it is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 22nd, at a popular nightclub along the "Under G" area of Owode-Ogbomoso. The police, in a statement on Thursday, said the shooting incident claimed the life of one Iyanda Damilola. A distress…
3 hours ago
Authorities have confirmed the escape of 118 inmates from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, Niger state, following a heavy downpour that wreaked havoc on the facility, Wednesday night. The rain which lasted hours was said to have destroyed part of the main facility and the perimeter fence giving way for the inmates to escape.…
3 hours ago
A yet-to-be-identified elderly passenger has passed away in a commercial bus while travelling along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway in Kwara State. Eyewitnesses said the deceased was believed to be in his late 60s. The incident, which left fellow passengers in shock, reportedly occurred after the bus experienced mechanical problems near Ote town. According to Abeni Okin,…
3 hours ago
A Nigeria woman, Clara Chizoba Kronborg, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest interviewing marathon. Kronborg who is a social media entrepreneur broke the world record with a time of 55 hours and 24 seconds, according to GWR. Kronborg in setting a new record smashed the previous one which was 37 hours…
3 hours ago
Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed two people, including the chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Mai Dabino community in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, Saidu Basa. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at about 3:30 pm, along the road leading from Mai Dabino to Danmusa. It was learnt that…
3 hours ago
A former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr. Joe Abah, has narrated how an air crash was averted in Lagos on Friday. Abah, who made this disclosure in a post on his X handle, said he boarded a 7:00 am Ibom Air flight in Lagos, heading to Abuja. The flight also had…
4 hours ago
A fire incident disrupted flights at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Thursday morning. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in a statement on Thursday, said smoke was detected emanating from the E54 bridge at 05:29 hrs. FAAN's director of public affairs and consumer protection, Obiageli Orah, said the airport engineers immediately…
9 hours ago
As the whereabouts of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, remain unknown a week after he was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and placed on a watch-list by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)