Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Sanwo-Olu greets Akeredolu, APC on Supreme Court verdict
Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) on the Supreme Court verdict,…
Bauchi begins census of sex workers
Bauchi State Government has begun the headcount of commercial sex workers, according to Alhaji Aminu Balarabe, Permanent Commissioner, Bauchi State…
OLYMPICS: Ogunbanwo sets national record, fails to make semi-finals
Nigeria's Habibat Abiola Ogunbanwo won the first heat of the Olympics women’s 100m Freestyle on Wednesday, but didn't make semi-finals
Bagudu approves renovation of 36 health centres
Governor Atiku Bagudu has approved the renovation of 36 Primary Healthcare Centres Kebbu to improve healthcare service
NCS denies killings at Iseyin
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has denied reports that men of the service killed five people in Iseyin, Oyo State.
Minor traffic diversion on Lagos-Ibadan expressway tomorrow
A minor traffic diversion on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will begin tomorrow for 72 hours, Mr Olukayode Popoola, the Federal Controller…
2023 Presidential election: Adamawa fights for Atiku
Adamawa State Government, on Tuesday, told a Federal High Court, Abuja, that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is still eligible…
Nigerian badminton pair Opeyori, Olofua bow out of Tokyo Olympics
Nigerian pair, Anuoluwapo Opeyori and Godwin Olofua, on Tuesday, bowed out of the men’s double event of the badminton competition…
Arik Air resumes flights to Warri
Arik Air has announced the resumption of flights to Warri from both Lagos and Abuja with effect from August 3,…
Britney Spears files to remove father from conservatorship
American singer, Britney Spears has filed a petition in court, seeking to oust her father, James 'Jamie' Spears from the…
Ebonyi Assemby confirms 4 commissioners for Umahi
Ebonyi House of Assembly on Monday screened and confirmed four commissioner-nominees sent by Governor Dave Umahi.
Nigeria’s pension fund hits N12.66T : PENCOM
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) said pension fund assets had risen to N12.66 trillion as of June 30 and contributors…
4 more Bethel Baptist students escape from abductors
Four abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School, Maraban Damishi, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have escaped.
Kwara governor approves promotion arrears for SUBEB teachers
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the implementation of promotion arrears for teachers and staff of the State Universal Basic Education…
Abiodun swears in 20 newly elected LG chairmen
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has sworn in 20 newly elected local government councils chairmen.
Customs to pay N1m, tender public apology to Margaret Ukpe
The Appeal Court in Lagos has ordered the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, to pay an account officer in the Akwa…
LG poll: LASIEC to issue Certificates of Return Tuesday
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) will on Tuesday present Certificates of Return to winners in last Saturday’s local…
How Baba Ijesha defiled my daughter with car keys – Princess
Actress and comedienne, Ms Damilola Adekoya alias Princess, has narrated to an Ikeja Special Offences Court how Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju…
Sanwo-Olu’s wife urges Muslims to uphold ideals of Eid-el-Kabir
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Sunday urged the Muslim community in the state to recommit to…
UNICEF, FG plan to make 20m Nigerians richer
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to partner with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) to empower 20 million…
Vehicle tumbles into Bauchi river, 3 corpses recovered
A commercial vehicle reportedly lost control and tumbled into a river by accident in Gadan Tilde, along the Bauchi-Jos river…
Police nab fake Naval officer, Nasiru Ahmed
Nasarawa Police Command on Sunday said it arrested one Nasiru Ahmed, a fake Naval Officer who used Naval uniforms to…
Ronaldo, Pogba: Juventus give update on transfer
Juventus has given a transfer update on professional Portuguese football player, Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
Masari urges investment in youth development to tackle insecurity
Governor Aminu Masari has called for massive investment in youth education and development as a way of tackling insecurity in…
LASIEC declares Rosulu Idowu winner of Ojo LG poll
Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has declared the incumbent Chairman of Ojo Local Government, Mr Rosulu Idowu, the winner…
UNHCR: Jihadists spike asylum seekers in Burkina Faso
UNHCR) said rising violent attacks by jihadist groups in Burkina Faso are forcing record-breaking numbers of people to flee both…
Oyetola presents staff of office to Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesa
Governor Gboyega Oyetola on Saturday presented the Staff of Office to the newly installed Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesa, Oba Akeem Ogungbangbe.
El-Rufai mourns as ex-deputy governor Bantex is buried
Governor Nasir El-Rufai was in tears as the late former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Barnabas Bala Bantex was on…
E/Guinea hits back at UK for sanctioning President’s son Obiang
Equatorial Guinea has on Saturday defended the lavish lifestyle of Teodoro Obiang Mangue, son of the President, who was sanctioned…
Djokovic struggles with Tokyo heat, complains to ITF
World number one tennis player, Novak Djokovic, on Saturday, called on the organisers to rethink the Olympic tennis schedule because…