Land dispute: Commotion as thugs invade Ogun community, unleash mayhem
•They took over my uncompleted building, sold it — Oyedele•How my hand was cut — Victim By Gabriel Olawale The residents of Ipetu Baba-Ode Itusi-Ilogbo in Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State are currently living in fear over series of attacksby thugs which was facilitated by a land dispute between the Adelupo family […]
CVL brainstorms on gender inclusion
Professionals and Corporate experts will today in Lagos, convene to discuss gender related issues, especially as they affect gender inclusion in Nigeria. The discussion is hosted by the Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL) as part of its special series, focusing on honoring outstanding women achievers in Nigeria. READ ALSOPolice arrests 2 suspected rapists in […]
Ultimate Love’s Double Chris to launch new show, #Askn4AFriend
Reality TV stars, Olajide Charles-Obaoye and Chris Adah, popularly known as “Double Chris”, have announced their online TV program Askn 4 A Friend where people across the world can share their pain anonymously to get opinions, help and support from viewers . When asked the reason behind this brilliant idea, the couple who got married […]
N-East Security: Humanitarian Group seeks end to violent extremism, wants improve security, govt accountability in Borno
A consortium of humanitarian partners led by Mercy Corps on Wednesday completed the implementation of a unique initiative to improve security, reduce support for violence and build the capacity of citizens of Borno state to hold government accountable in communities hard hit by the insurgency in the State.
BEDC wants structures violating power lines RoW demolished
By Cynthia Alo BEDC Electricity Plc (BEDC) has urged relevant state ministries for Lands, Surveys, Environment and Public Utilities to identify, mark and demolish illegal structures/shops/buildings that violate the Right of Way (RoW) of power lines in public interest. BEDC Safety Manager, Mr. Gilbert Nweke, made this known recently in Benin, Edo State while presenting a […]
FG’s Twitter ban is show of shame— Onuesoke
FORMER Delta State Governorship aspirant, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, Thursday, described the Federal Government’s ban of twitter as a show of shame, saying the All Progressives Congress, APC has lost focus and trying hard to gag the social media to cover up its failure.
Safeboda partners Oyo NYSC, becomes official transportation partner
SafeBoda Nigeria has partnered with the Oyo State arm of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC). This partnership seeks to establish SafeBoda Nigeria as a recognised means of transportation for corps members in and around Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria. SafeBoda, a ride-hailing and consumer services start-up that started operations in Kampala, Uganda 6 years ago, has, […]
Securities dealers seek for re-introduction of margin loans
By Peter Egwuatu Against the backdrop of persistent bearish sentiment in the Nigerian stock market, security dealers are now seeking for a re-introduction of margin loans in the market while calling for government participation in the actual trading investments in the market. These measures, according to the Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON), […]
Decline in PoS transactions persists, fall by 0.8%
By Elizabeth Adegbesan For the second consecutive month, the value of Point of Sale (PoS) transactions fell by 0.8 percent, month-on-month (MoM) to N503.96 billion in May from N507.9 billion in April. However, the volume of PoS transactions increased by two percent, MoM, to 79 million from 77.6 million in April. Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) […]
Police arrest 2 suspected rapists in Jigawa
The Police in Jigawa have arrested two suspected rapists over alleged defilement of a 13-year-old girl in Kafinhausa Local Government Area of the state. The acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, ASP Lawan Shisu, made this known in a statement on Wednesday. Shisu said the suspects aged 45 and 38, were arrested […]
38% of girls in Kaduna LG marry before age 15 — Official
Muhammad Abdullahi, Chief of Staff to Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, says over 38 per cent of girls in Soba Local Government Area of the state get married before the age of 15. Abdullahi disclosed this in Kaduna on Wednesday, at the official launch of the 2021 State of the World Population Report by […]
