The Ekiti state Government, on Sunday, announced the immediate revocation of 16 contracts on renovation and construction projects, under its 2017 and 2015 UBEC/SUBEB Intervention Project, according to the Executive Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). In a statement in Ado Ekiti, issued by Mr Tope Babalola, Director of Social Mobilisation and Communications of […]

Minister, of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to facilitate a viable and formidable pathway to facilitate sustainable development of the region.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya said the state would resume dislodgement of illegal abattoirs, slaughterhouses, animal markets and other veterinary premises, as from April 19. In a statement, on Sunday, Olusanya said the exercise was in continuation of the state government’s sanitisation and reform of the red meat value chain. She […]

THERE was confusion in Owakande 2 in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State following the disappearance of the body of a lawyer, Mr Egbara Owan which was scheduled for interment at the weekend.

The Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd), on Sunday, arrived in Maiduguri on an assessment visit, accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor and Service Chiefs. Receiving the minister and his team at the headquarters of Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri, the Theatre Commander, Maj. Gen. Farouq Yahaya, lauded the […]

The Interim Administrator (IA) of Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (rtd) weekend declared that the era of violence and arms struggle in the Niger Delta region has finally gone. This according to him has “given way to new ideas in intellectual space, driven by science and technology to advance speedy development and […]

Nina Onyenobi popularly known as Nina Ivy found stardom as one of the finalists of the Season 3 of the Big Brother Naija. A stardom that could have been just as momentarily as the show but the entrepreneurial spirit inside the reality TV star gave her a new lease of life and that life came […]

  A wife has now opened up about her she and her husband were able to finally eliminate staphylococcus aureus from their body system after so many years of battling with the infection. The staph infection affected their health, made them suffer painful symptoms and almost made the couple infertile for life. The wife suffered […]

The Federal University of Oye-Ekiti in Ekiti (FUOYE) has approved special insurance package of N3.1 million at N125, 000 each for 25 students to enable them complete their programmes. The students, it said, were those unable to continue with their education following death of their parents or guardians. The Dean of Student Affairs of the […]

Renowned lawmaker, Senator Chris Anyanwu has emerged as the pioneer President of Nzuko Umunna, a leading think-tank of foremost Igbo technocrats and professionals. Announcing the new Executive Council, foremost political economist and Chairman of the Nzuko Umunna Board of Trustees, Prof. Pat Utomi said: “I am pleased today to flag off the formal path forward […]

By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin As the Ramadan period progresses, the people of Ilorin Emirate have begun special prayers ,seeking God’s intervention for their son, Malam Salihu Mustapha, to emerge as the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Mallam Salihu Mustapha one of the governorship aspirants of the party in the last […]

Nigerian Troops have restricted movement along Damaturu-Damboa-Biu Road following attacks by members of ISWAP/Boko Haram on a Kumuya military base in Yobe State. It was gathered that the terrorists struck when some Special Forces of the 27 Task Force Brigade, deployed at Buni Gari had gone out on clearing Patrol in the axis. The terrorists […]

…Jonathan, Minister of Health Dr Enahire as special guests By Emem Idio AS part of strategies for health system strengthening and to deepen international support for government-initiated programmes, the Bayelsa State Government will from tomorrow (Monday) host a 3 days health summit in Yenagoa, the state capital. According to the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. […]

…lament 15 deaths, 20 missing members By Bose Adelaja Over 20,000 e-cab drivers spread across Lagos State on Sunday, said there is no going back on its proposed strike on Monday, over poor condition of service meted by their coordinating body Uber and Bolt Nigeria. Speaking in Lagos under the aegis of Professional E-Hailing Drivers […]

Nollywood star actress Yvonne Jegede has commended actor Deyemi Okanlawon for his bravery and commitment to art as he went all out in the upcoming Nollywood movie titled Honeymoon Palava set to hit the cinemas from April 30, 2021. Last week, a clip surfaced online where Deyemi came out of the bathroom naked while acting […]