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11 Nov
Students of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), on Monday, paralyzed activities at the office of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), while protesting the deplorable Oye –Ikole Federal road which they alleged led to the death of a final year student of the institution last week. Recall that the Oye-Ekiti-Ikole Federal Road is a link…
7 Nov
The Nigerian Armed Forces have been thrown into mourning following the passing of Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), who died on Tuesday after a brief illness. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, extending condolences to President Bola Tinubu, Lagbaja’s family, and all Nigerians.…
7 Nov
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has expressed his condolences over the death of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Let.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja to President Bola Tinubu, the Armed Forces and the deceased family. The governor’s Special Adviser, Media, Dauda IIiya, in a statement on Wednesday in Maiduguri, quoted Zulum as describing the death of Lagbaja…
6 Nov
The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed shock over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, calling his demise as a huge loss to the country. This was contained in a statement by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications. Ododo said the…
6 Nov
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has described as a sad loss the untimely exit of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoheed Lagbaja, calling his transition a huge misfortune to the Osun people. In a conference message the governor personally signed and made available on Wednesday, Adeleke said Lagbaja had a big vision to…
6 Nov
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has joined Nigerians in mourning over the untimely passing of Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. In a heartfelt tribute on his X, Atiku conveyed his condolences to the grieving family of Lt. Gen. Lagbaja and the Nigerian Army, which he commended for their steadfast commitment to…
6 Nov
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, described the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, as a sad loss to the country. Makinde described Lagbaja as a patriot and one of the finest military officers produced by the country. He expressed condolences to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the…
26 Oct
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have confirmed the death of two persons in an auto-crash on Saturday along the Lagos Badagry Expressway. Mr Williams Manga, Unit Commander, FRSC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the accident occurred at 7.10.a.m. opposite the Mammy Market Barracks axis of the expressway. One other person sustained…
25 Oct
Adedoyin Odunuga, the wife of gospel singer Damilare ‘Dare Melody’ Odunuga, is dead. News of her passing surfaced on Thursday, sending shockwaves through the gospel music community and among his fans. Sharing his sorrow on Instagram, Dare Melody wrote, “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the transition to…
24 Oct
The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has confirmed the death of three persons in a tragic helicopter crash on Thursday, 24th October 2024. The Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, with registration number 5NBQG, operated by East Wind Aviation, crashed into the waters near Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean at around 11:22 am. In a…
23 Oct
The Enugu State Police Command has announced the death of a 26-year-old man identified as Chikwado Eze, who was bound to travel abroad only to die during a ritual for 'success'. The spokesman of the Enugu State Police, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, announced Eze's death in a statement on Tuesday night, adding that officers have arrested…
23 Oct
The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could positively affect the release of Israeli hostages and help achieve the Israeli war’s objectives, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sinwar’s death could “positively influence the return of the hostages, the achievement of all war goals, and the post-war reality,” said Netanyahu when meeting with visiting U.S.…
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Wesley University, Ondo State, has stressed the need for an inclusive education system that accommodates all forms of students with disabilities. While stressing this during a press conference to herald the 13th convocation of the faith-based institution, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Obeka, disclosed that the university is the only tertiary institution across the country that…
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Adamu Ibrahim Umaru, 48, was on Thursday paraded by the zone 6 Police Command in Cross River over allegation of defiling and impregnating his 15-year old daughter. The zone 6 spokesperson, SP Nelson Okpabi told newsmen that the suspect was arrested on Friday, November 15 based on a petition by one Aisha, the victim’s aunt.…
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President Bola Tinubu has assured of his commitment to prioritize the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable Nigerians even as his economic reforms bear fruit. President Tinubu who acknowledged that his reforms programmes had weakened Nigerians' purchasing power, however, said his administration will continue to provide social safety nets to cushion the unintended consequences.…
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China on Thursday blamed Washington's support for Taiwan for the failure of the two countries' defence ministers to meet this week, after US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin called Beijing's no-show "unfortunate". Multiple US media reported this week that Austin had hoped to meet his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun at a regional summit in Laos as…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the upgrade of moribund 3,250 hectares of Eruwa Farm Settlement to an Agribusiness Industrial Hub. Makinde said that the project, once completed, would put Ibarapaland on the global agricultural map and create thousands of jobs for youths in the zone and across…
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Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced that, from Dec. 1, medical doctors in the state-owned hospitals will receive the same salary as their counterparts in federal institutions. Zulum made the announcement on Thursday as he declared open the 65th National Council on Health (NCH) Conference in Maiduguri. The event had the theme: “Accelerating…
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Chelsea captain Reece James has suffered a new injury setback after being ruled out of Saturday's clash against Leicester with a hamstring problem. James only returned to action in October after missing the start of the season. But Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca revealed on Thursday the 24-year-old England right-back will not be available for the…
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The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to rehabilitate the Kano River irrigation project in the North-West geopolitical zone for improved food production. Dr Aishetu Ndayako, Permanent Secretary, Ecological Project Office, (EPO) said this was part of government’s Renewed Hope Agenda on Thursday in Abuja when she received a delegation from Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development…
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Kim Kardashian just broke the internet again—but this time, with pajamas! In the ultimate show of love for their momager, Kris Jenner, Kim and her kids rocked matching custom-made PJs printed with Kris’s face all over. Yes, you read that right—Kris Jenner’s iconic smile is now fashion! The family portrait is giving next-level tribute vibes.…
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Kenyan President William Ruto sought Thursday to turn the page on a difficult year, cancelling controversial deals with India's Adani Group and vowing to tackle corruption, police kidnappings and gender-based violence. With the country on edge over multiple issues, there was a heavy police presence around parliament in Nairobi ahead of Ruto's annual state of…