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Soludo appoints Osun, Abia indigenes among 18 permanent secretaries

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Christian Aburime, the spokesperson for Governor Soludo announced the appointment of the 18 permanent secretaries in a Statement on Friday.
EFCC begins investigation of 11 suspects arrested by Navy in Rivers on board MFT Trade Wind with about 40,000 litres of illegally refined AGO

EFCC quizzes 11 suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The suspects were arrested by the Navy on February 7, 2024 around Fish Town, Rivers State while on board MFT…
Lawmakers in Edo House of Assembly on Monday morning impeach Deputy Governor Governor Philip Shaibu over alleged gross misconduct

PDP zonal spokesman condemns impeachment move against Shaibu

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Citing perjury and disclosure of government secrets, Majority Leader of the House, Mr. Charity Aiguobarueghian had on Wednesday 6 at…
ALARHOSPS

ALARHOSPS elects new executive members

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In his acceptance speech, Ojora-Adejiyan promised to improve on the  foundation laid and other achievements  attained by those who midwifed…
IWD: Sanwo-Olu pledges not to relent from investing in Lagos Women

IWD: Sanwo-Olu pledges not to relent from investing in Lagos Women

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The governor stated that while his government had made significant stride in capacity development with over 100,000 women empowered on…
Traffic Advisory: LASG shuts part of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway two days over damaged Alapere Bridge

Traffic Advisory: LASG shuts part of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway two days over damaged Alapere Bridge

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement on Friday, said only the Alapere to Lagos Island section would…
Police beef up security in Rivers as corpses of late Herbert Wigwe, wife and son arrive at Port Harcourt for burial tomorrow, Saturday

Wigwes’ burial: Police speak on security plans as corpses land in Port Harcourt

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Rivers State Police Command would like to extend its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the…
Address the nation to calm frayed nerves, CAPPA Tells Tinubu

Tinubu launches initiative to boost women’s empowerment in Nigeria

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

In a goodwill message, the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, Muhammed Abubakar, pledged…
Nigerian Govt orders illegal miners to vacate all mining sites in Zamfara over outbreak of lead poisoning in Bungudu LGA of the state

Dele Alake advocates women’s inclusion in mining

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

He charged the African continent to be resolute in its resolve to make value addition the strategy for wealth retention,…
Nigerian

Maiduguri Court jails Kyari for N99m fraud

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Thereafter, on Thursday, September 22, 2022, Kyari was arraigned before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri…
Economic hardship: Obaseki launches ₦1bn 'Feed the hungry initiative'

Economic hardship: Obaseki launches ₦1bn ‘Feed the hungry initiative’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Governor further disclosed that the fund would be used to purchased food items and distributed to citizens across communities…
Acho Prince Nna, the Councilor of Ward 9 of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in Obio-Akpor LG of Rivers resigns to support Gov. Siminalayi Fubara.

Rivers: Wike loses Ward Councilor to Fubara’s SIMplified Movement

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

In a letter of resignation which he signed, Achor Prince Nna said he dumped Wike's political group for Governor Fubara…
Wife of Anambra Governor, Nonye Soludo, donates cartons of multivitamin supplements to over 26,000 elderly people in the state

Mrs Soludo distributes multivitamin supplements to elderly people in Anambra

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Also speaking, Dr Afam Obidike, the State Commissioner for Health, said that the councillors in the 326 wards in the…
Lagos conducts door-to-door campaign against gender-based violence

Lagos conducts door-to-door campaign against gender-based violence

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

She stressed that challenging harmful gender norms and attitudes is essential in creating a more equitable society where individuals are…
Lagos to sanction Uber for non-adherence to data sharing agreements

Lagos to sanction Uber for non-adherence to data sharing agreements

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Osiyemi stressed that immediate corrective action is imperative to rectify Uber’s non-compliance with the…
APC planning to cause civil unrest ahead governorship poll - Edo Govt

Hardship: Obaseki launches ₦1bn ‘Feed the hungry initiative’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Obaseki said the fund would be used to purchase food items for distribution to vulnerable citizens across communities in the…
An 80-year-old man, Isiyaka Ayinde, has reportedly committed suicide by hanging self with a rope in Araromi Imota area of Lagos State.

80-year-old Isiyaka Ayinde hangs self in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The spokesperson for Lagos Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the suicide by the octogenarian on Friday.
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Nine men docked for killing 6 girls for rituals in Ogun

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Chief Magistrate, Mr D. O. Ilo, said the defendants should be remanded in Ibara Correctional Centre, pending advice from…
Animals have been woven into the fabric of traditional Nigerian society for centuries, playing vital roles in culture, religion, medicine

The Role of Animals in Traditional Nigerian Society

Ademola Adegbamigbe

2 years ago

In Nigeria, the relationship between humans and animals extends far beyond simply sharing the environment. Animals have been woven into…
The House of Reps Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) approves the N140 billion 2026 budget proposal for the commission.

Reps summon NAPTIP D-G over unlawful detention of Alliance Hospital CEO

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Rep. Victor Ogene (LP-Abia), a member of the committee, commended the CEO of Alliance Hospital for bringing the matter before…
Lagos

Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of part of Agege Motor Road

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Friday said the diversion would take place at Cappa…
Kaduna government says 25 suspects prosecuted over involvement in gender-based violence (GBV) in the state have been sentenced to death

Two to die by hanging for kidnapping in Taraba

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Abdullahi and Adamu, according to the prosecution Mr Samson Gimba kidnapped the two persons at different times in 2019.
Africa and January

Killings may trigger scarcity of husbands in Southeast – Commission

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The report stressed that consequences of insecurity had negated previous progress made on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Anambra as…
Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu calls for death penalty for kidnappers

Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu calls for death penalty for kidnappers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Tinubu described kidnappers as coward for majorly taking hold of women and children, saying they are inhumane and should be…
Address the nation to calm frayed nerves, CAPPA Tells Tinubu

Tinubu orders security forces to immediately rescue kidnapped victims in Borno, Kaduna

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Over 280 pupils and teachers of Government Secondary School and LEA primary school at Kuriga, Kaduna State were abducted by…
Troops dismantle vast Supreme Headquarters of POB/ESN in the Mother Valley that spans Orsu and Ihiala LGAs of Imo and Anambra States

Troops dismantle IPOB/ ESN’s Mother Valley Supreme Headquarters

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

"The joint troops also destroyed about 50 tents in the Valley housing the Supreme Headquarters, IPOB/ESN command and control center,…

MC Oluomo’s aide dies in Third Mainland Bridge auto crash

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Benson until his death was the chairman of the Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria (TOOAN) Zone H.
Why we engage adolescents in HPV campaign – UNICEF

UNICEF laments frequency of abductions in Nigerian schools

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“Every child deserves to grow up in an environment of peace, away from the looming shadows of threats and insecurity.…
Mixed reactions trail court judgment barring NBC from imposing fines

Fines on broadcast stations: NBC moves to Appeal Court

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Justice Omotosho  had in his verdict held that NBC  was neither a court nor a judicial tribunal to make pronouncements…

Lagos seeks support of Port Health Service for Hajj

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Board Secretary was accompanied on the visit by Miss Adejoke Raheem, Director, Admin. & Human Resource; Mr. Shamisdeen Akanni,…
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