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22 Feb
The Imo Government has read a riot act to hoteliers and operators of nightclubs to desist from enabling the use of hard drugs in their premises. This is contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to Gov. Hope Uzodinma on Narcotics and Illicit Drugs Monitoring, Chief Ezechukwu Obonna, made available to newsmen in…
20 Feb
The Adamawa State Government has dismissed social media reports claiming that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has removed all District Heads and title holders across the state, labeling the information as a "mischievous misrepresentation." A spokesman to the governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, clarified that the directive was solely aimed at ensuring harmony within the traditional institution following…
16 Feb
President Bola Tinubu's former campaign spokesman in the south east, Dr. Josef Onoh has described the immediate past Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, as a resilient misunderstood statesman who has no political and social boundaries. Onoh said that the former governor has shown his ability to make friendship accros boards, absorb shocks, and…
15 Feb
NotchHR has announced the appointment of Tayo Sowole as its new Managing Director, marking a strategic move to enhance the company’s HR and business automation solutions for African enterprises. With nearly 15 years of experience in technology, business strategy, and leadership, Sowole has held significant roles at companies such as uLesson Education, Miva Open University,…
13 Feb
On Thursday 13th February, court proceedings in the case of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) vs former FBN Holdings (also known as First HoldCo Plc) Chairman Dr Oba Otudeko, former First Bank Managing Director Stephen Onasanya, and others was adjourned to 17th March 2025. At the hearing, the defendants’ counsel challenged the court’s…
12 Feb
Two gospel preachers on Wednesday urged the youth not to see Valentine’s Day as a day for fornication and other immoral acts but a day to show genuine love for God and humanity. Pastor Williams Nmezi of the Spoken World Ministry, Okokomaiko, Lagos State, and Dr Nkem Chima, President, Centre for Defence of Morality, made…
12 Feb
The Police in Ogun, on Wednesday, confirmed the discovery of the lifeless body of a 76-year-old man, Sikiru Olatunji, earlier declared missing on Saturday. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Wednesday. Odutola explained that the deceased was found about one and a half Kilometres from Wasinmi,…
9 Feb
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted three students of the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA), Ondo State, over the weekend. The victims, who were Industrial Training (IT) students on a farm, were abducted on Saturday evening while returning from the farm, not far from Akure Airport. The kidnappers also abducted a farmer and a…
6 Feb
Kaduna State Government has intervened in the ongoing industrial dispute between Kaduna Electric and its workers' union, resulting in a power outage. Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe, hosted the meeting at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House on Thursday, pleading with the union to restore electricity to consumers as soon as possible. Balarabe implored the management and the…
6 Feb
Electricity workers in Ibadan, on Thursday, staged a protest against the sack of 17 colleagues and the casualisation of workers without formal employment. The workers, who occupied the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) office in the Ring Road area, alleged that some employees had worked as casual workers for years, receiving meager salaries without prospects…
6 Feb
The Lagos State Government has commenced its e-registration process for the 2025 Entrance Examination (Screening Test) for Primary Six pupils seeking admission into its Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools. The announcement was made by the Director of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Adebayo Orunsolu, on Thursday. Orunsolu confirmed that the e-registration portal opened…
5 Feb
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto Operations office, has said the fire incident that occurred in the Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State in the early hours of Wednesday, claimed 17 lives. In a statement, NEMA said 17 others sustained various degrees of injuries and are currently receiving treatment at different hospitals. According…
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Nigerian actor, comedian and skit maker, Ijoba Lande, has stirred controversy after alleging that actress and producer Funke Akindele paid him ₦90,000 for a month-long film project at Amen Estate. He made the statement during a recent live session with his fans, which a viewer later shared on X (formerly Twitter), sparking debates around Nollywood’s…
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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has officially reopened the Independence Bridge following emergency repair works. Speaking at the reopening ceremony on Friday, the minister disclosed that the closure was prompted by a structural failure involving the approach slab of the bridge, which caved in due to a faulty design. According to Umahi, the initial…
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The National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), Niger State Chapter, has applauded Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago for appointing 131 women coordinators, director generals and permanent secretaries into his cabinet. The NCWS President, Niger State Chapter, Justina Yakubu, made the commendation at a press briefing, held at the state Secretariat of the society, Minna, on…
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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has described the assassination claim levied against him by Senator Natasha Apkoti-Uduaghan as ‘false and malicious. This was made in a statement in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja by Senator Akpabio’s aide, Eseme Eyiboh. Akpoti-Uduaghan made the allegation while addressing her supporters on Wednesday in Kogi. The embattled senator alleged…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred all parties involved in the suit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and three others from granting press interviews or making public comments on the case. Justice Binta Nyako issued the order on Friday following a complaint raised by…
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has mourned the death of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Yekini Ayoade Adeojo. The governor, who described Adeojo as one of the last men standing, said his death marked the end of a glorious political era. Makinde expressed his condolences to the family of…
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A Professor of Mass Communication at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Linus Ogbushi, has canvassed effective regulation in the use of social media platforms in view of their negative effects on society. He stated that governments of every country should enact laws and regulations to regulate the use of social media…
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The Secretary of the Labour Party National Caretaker Committee (LP NCC), Sen. Darlington Nwokocha, has said the Supreme Court's verdict removing Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party marks a pivotal moment in Nigerian politics. He said the decision reinforces the rule of law, strengthens democratic governance, and restores stability within the…
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The Taraba State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), have rescued eight trafficked children from Minda Village in Lau Local Government Council. Briefing journalists yesterday in Jalingo, the Taraba State Commissioner of Women Affairs and Child Development, Mrs. Mary…
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Nigerian 15-year-old artist, Kanyeyachukwu Okeke, is now the face of Guardian Life. Kanyeyachukwu made history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the Largest Painting on Canvas by an Individual. His artwork, titled "Impossibility is a Myth", was unveiled in Abuja during the 2025 World Autism Awareness Day celebration. The canvas measures 12,303 square metres,…