Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Colombia 2024: Falconets beat Korea Republic 1-0
The match was played at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota, Colombia. A brilliant late goal by Flourish Sabastine…
Bolaji wins first medal for Nigeria at Paris Paralympics
With this feat, Bolaji became the first African to win a medal in para badminton. Team Nigeria is parading 24…
Sanwo-Olu invites Lagosians to take part in test operations of Red Line train
While announcing the the kick off of the invitational passenger operations on his X handle, Governor Babajide Sanwo -Olu said…
‘Why troops abandoned combat vehicles set ablaze by terrorists in Zamfara’
Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, in a statement on Monday added that the MRAP vehicles were immobilised…
GWR record holder Onakoya lauds UNFPA for providing ‘friendly space’ for girls
Onakoya gave the commendation during his visit to the UNFPA centre im Muna Displaced Persons Camp in Maiduguri, where he…
Boko Haram kills many, burn shops, houses in attack on Yobe village
The attack on the remote village was reported to the Tarmuwa Divisional Police Station by Babagana Goni and Bako Ibrahim…
No plan to shift date of Enugu LG election – ENSIEC
Prof. Ngwu said this while dismissing speculations that the Sept. 21 date for the local government elections may be shifted.…
ACF: Why we are excited over CDS Musa’s visit to Niger Republic
ACF in a statement issued in Kaduna by Prof . Tanko Muhammad-Baba, its National Publicity Secretary on Sunday said the…
Suicide suspected as 300-level UNILAG medical student dies
The Provost, who described the death of the student as shocking said the management of the College will conduct an…
NAFDAC advocates exclusive breastfeeding for newborns to reduce ovarian cancer
Adeyeye spoke on the theme for this year’s celebration is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All at the event…
BBNaija 9: Why the Radicals were evicted
Of the four pairs nominated for eviction, the Radicals had the least numbers of votes from the fans. The other…
Our ‘significant debt’ threat to sustainable fuel supply – NNPC Ltd.
But the company said despite the debt challenge, it is collaborating with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders to maintain…
Breaking: Chidinma Adetsina wins Miss Universe Nigeria
Chidinma won the Miss Universe Nigeria Beauty Pageant at the finale which held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island,…
‘I will put fire in your states,’ Wike fires warning to PDP governors
The Minister boasted that with the successful congress that was boycotted by the Fubara's camp, his loyalists have taken control…
‘You lack faintest idea of what it takes to run govt,’ Edo govt slams LP’s Akpata
Osagie, in the statement alleged that the Labour Party governorship candidate peddled falsehood during his recent appearance on a television…
Phone thieves using tricycle for operation in Jos busted
The suspects were apprehended while attempting to snatch the mobile phone of an unsuspecting resident around Rantya community of Jos…
Oyo govt vows to fish out masterminds of massacre of 10 people in Gbepakan village
In a statement, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Gov. Seyi Makinde, Mr Sulaimon Olarenwaju, said Oyo State government was…
Katsina: 3 notorious gunrunners in police net
PPRO ASP Abubakar Aliyu, the spokesperson for the Katsina Police Command disclosed this at a press briefing on Friday. He…
Rep Ogene condemns gunmen’s attack on Ogbaru LG headquarters
So called unknown gunmen had in the early hours of Friday, August 30, 2024 launched a ferocious assault on the…
Katsina Emirate, residents celebrate ex-NIA boss Ahmed Abubakar
The Ex-NIA boss commended the emirate council for the support given to him throughout his years of service in the…
List of major signings in 2024/2025 pre-season transfer window
See the list of major signings during the 2024/2025 pre-season transfer window, which closed on Aug. 30
Two men arrested for robbing commercial sex workers in Lagos
He disclosed that the victims reported that they sighted two robbery suspects at an undisclosed place, who allegedly robbed them…
Olubadan elevates six in Balogun royal line
Oba Olakulehin performed the elevation ceremony at his palace in Oke-Aremo in Ibadan, followed by traditional chieftaincy rites presided over…
Nasarawa now among states earning over N1bn from solid minerals – Minister
The Minister informed his host that Nasarawa State has achieved a considerable mileage in its quest to improve on the…
Eight AIGs, 15 CPs emerge as PSC promotes over 680 senior police officers
The other CPs elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police were Igwe, Suleiman Abdul, Augustina Ogbodo, Stephen Olanrewaju,…
NFF speaks why deal with Labbadia to coach Super Eagles was botched
Gusau blamed stringent regulations of German tax authorities for the abortion of the agreement between the NFF and Coach Labbadia.…
GWR record holder Tunde Onakoya in Maiduguri to promote chess game
By Yakubu Uba Nigerian Guinness World Records holder for the longest marathon chess game, Tunde Onakoya on Friday arrived in…
‘How Katsina robbery gang transferred N6m from phones of their victim’
The suspected armed robbers attacked and robbed Isah in his residence at Kofar-Arewa quarters, in Baure Local Government Area area…
‘APC recruiting bogus INEC technical staff to rig Edo election,’ PDP cries out
The PDP chairman, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Benin City on Friday. He said: "We wish…
Mother, 2 children rescued from collapsed building in Kano
The Spokesperson for Kano Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday. According to Abdullahi,…