BudgIT, others demand thorough, practical reforms in extractive industry
A civic-tech organization, BudgIT, and other Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, weekend, demanded thorough and practical reforms in Nigeria’s extractive industry for the benefit of all citizens
FG distributes N20,000 each to 2,900 women in Benue
The Federal Government has disbursed N20,000 each to 2,900 women in Benue to improve their living standards…
National Principals Cup: Ijaye Housing Estate Senior Secondary School emerges Lagos champions
Ijaye Housing Estate Senior Secondary Schools, Agege emerged Lagos State winners of the National Principals Cup competition after defeating Government College, Eric Moore 4-1 on penalties. The match which ended 2-2 at the regulation time produced a lot of fireworks to the delight of the scanty spectators at the Agege Stadium yesterday morning. Ijaye boys […]
Pinnick, not CAF 5th Vice President — NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation has described as untrue, a report in sections of the media that the President of NFF, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick was selected as 5th Vice President of the Confederation of African Football at Friday’s 43rd Ordinary and Elective Assembly in Rabat, Morocco.
Retired CP’s Wife assassinated in Benue
The Benue Police Command has announced the assassination of Mrs Eunice Aghanya, wife of retired Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibe Aghanya, in Makurdi, the Benue capital. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene, told newsmen that the victim was killed by unknown gunmen at her Makurdi residence, behind Kismet Hotel, on Saturday […]
INSECURITY: Southeast church leaders propose solutions
No fewer than 120 Church leaders from various denomination within the South-East have proffered solution to lingering insecurity and other challenges in the country at a Consultative Peace Summit held in Enugu. The Church leaders, at the meeting on Saturday, advocated fair representation of zones in government, non-selective justice and improved border security as a […]
A year after Abule Ado explosion, victims struggle to move on
Sunday, March 15, 2020, would remain a black day for the residents of Ado Soba in Abule Ado community of Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. This was due to the early morning gas pipeline explosion that rocked the peaceful community and levelled to the ground: high rise buildings, bungalows, school, shops as […]
COVID-19 : Ekiti EXCO commences phased return to physical meetings
The Ekiti State Executive Council (EXCO), has commenced a phased return to physical meetings, almost a year after it adopted virtual meetings in line with the social distancing protocols of the COVID-19 since April 8, 2020. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Akin Omole, Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, and made […]
Music now money-spinner for Nigerian youths — Ayodele, Freshkid Entertainment boss
Nigerian youths have now discovered an alternative to white-collar jobs, in the music industry, which many creative ones are now rushing into because it is a very lucrative business, an expert entertainment promoter has said. Ajayi Mustapha Ayodele, the founder of Freshkid Entertainment, who made the statement while assessing happenings in the industry, noted that, […]
Buhari orders military, Kaduna govt to rescue abducted students safely
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the military and Kaduna State government to ensure that some of the abducted students in the state that are still missing should be rescued and returned safely to their families.
Family, kinsmen torn apart as Lulu-Briggs is buried in Abonnema; Jonathan, Wike, others pay last respect
The last may not have been heard of the crisis rocking the family of billionaire oil mogul, High Chief Dr. O. B. Lulu-Briggs following the mild drama that played out during his funeral in Abonnema on Saturday, March 13, 2021. The event which attracted the attendance of former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience […]
