Commercial drivers in Ekiti State lament incessant kidnappings
Commercial motorists in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Saturday appealed to the state government to tackle insecurity. Some of the motorists, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ido-Ekiti, said the road leading to towns in Moba Local Government Area in the state had become dark spot for travellers. […]
Katsina receives 21,040 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine – Official
Katsina State Government says it has recieved 21,040 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for the second phase vaccination exercise across the 34 Local Government Areas of the state.
Ortom: Soyinka blasts NBC over query to Channels TV
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has expressed surprise over the query issued by the National Broadcasting Commission to Channels Television following an interview where Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom criticised President Muhammadu Buhari.
PDP calls for investigation into alleged Rivers boat shooting
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the alleged shooting of a civilian market boat ferrying foodstuffs and other household goods in Dutch Island area of Rivers.
Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Ejike, Ibrahim clinch bronze medals in powerlifting
Nigeria’s Lucy Ejike and Olaitan Ibrahim on Saturday won bronze medals in powerlifting events at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
Buhari mourns legendary music artist, Sir Victor Uwaifo
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with family, friends and associates of legendary musician and multi-talented artiste, Sir Victor Uwaifo, who passed on Saturday, leaving a legacy of successes in many areas of life, including academia and administration.
FG begins payment of N20,000 to each of over 74,000 vulnerable households in Kogi
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of N20,000 stipend to each of over 74,000 beneficiaries in Kogi State, under its Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP).
Aisha Buhari condoles with ex-Women Affairs Minister, Maina, over husband’s death
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, on Saturday condoled with the former Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Zainab Maina, over the death of her husband, Umar Maina.
Dike’s death throws AGN into mourning – Rollas
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has been thrown into mourning following the news of the sudden death of its member, Prince Ifeanyi Dike, who died on Friday in Lagos.
Trailer crushes motorcyclist to death on Ota-Idiroko road
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of a motorcyclist at Animasaun area on Ota-Idiroko road in Ogun.
UNICEF welcomes release of Tegina abducted students
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), on Saturday, said it was relieved that the 91 abducted students of Salihu Tanko Islamiya School Tegina, in Niger, have regained their freedom.
