Odunlade Adekola and Woli Agba bring Ibadan to a standstill as they introduce NQR payments to local markets
It wasn’t a concert, neither was it a crusade, but massive crowds gathered to witness NQR – the new payment solution that has been sweeping through the country. Business owners were in awe at the ease and speed with which they could receive payments and customers were eager to try NQR to ‘Pay sharp sharp’ […]
Bishop urges pastors to use their wealth for poverty alleviation
Bishop Paul Nwachukwu, the Founder of Grace of God Mission Int’l, has urged Nigerian pastors to use their wealth to alleviate the poverty of the people, especially the needy in the society. Nwachukwu said this in his sermon at the 70th birthday anniversary and book launch of Rev. William Okoye, a former Chaplain at Aso […]
Kaduna directs schools to set up security committees
By Ibrahim Wuyo – Kaduna As schools in Kaduna State prepare to reopen, all administrators and proprietors of public and private schools and other learning centres including Islamiya and Madrasas are to set up school-based security committees, the state government has directed. While urging that students safety be ensured in schools, the state government said all […]
FG urges parents to seek early medical attention over childhood cancer
The Federal Government has called on parents to seek early medical attention for children with childhood cancer. Dr Shuaibu Belgore, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, made the appeal on Saturday in Abuja while speaking with newsmen during a seven kilometre road walk to draw attention against cancer in little children. The News Agency of […]
One shot dead at Isoko, Delta, by-election
Gunmen allegedly shot a local vigilante dead at Saturday’s Isoko South Local Government Area Constituency I bye-election for the Delta House of Assembly. Acting police spokesman in Delta, DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the development to newsmen in Warri. Edafe, who did not explain how the incident happened, said the dead must have been hit by […]
Gunmen shoot vigilante dead at Isoko, Delta, bye-election
Gunmen allegedly shot a local vigilante dead at Saturday’s Isoko South Local Government Area Constituency I bye-election for the Delta House of Assembly. Acting police spokesman in Delta, DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the development to newsmen in Warri. Edafe, who did not explain how the incident happened, said the dead must have been hit by […]
Buhari meets with NMA members
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with the members of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, led by its President, Prof Innocent Ujah at the State House, Abuja even as he appealed to striking resident doctors to call off the strike
NIPOST, Akokwa community turn 60-yr-old post office into multi-storey business complex
When the Postmaster-General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, Mr. Adebayo Adewusi, said part of the legacies would be a NIPOST reformed and upgraded, what he mesnt is happening at Akokwa, Ideato North Local Government Area, Imo State.
Herrera stars as PSG dominate Clermont in 4-0 win
Paris Saint-Germain maintained their 100 per cent record in Ligue 1 this season as Kylian Mbappe and Ander Herrera propelled Mauricio Pochettino’s team to a 4-0 victory over Clermont. Without Lionel Messi and Neymar, who along with Leandro Paredes and Angel Di Maria were given extra rest following their international exploits in midweek, PSG still […]
Ronaldo takes centre stage as Man United rout Newcastle 4-1
Cristiano Ronaldo made a scoring return to the Manchester United team, netting a debut goal against Newcastle United on Saturday. Ronaldo was thrust straight into the United XI at Old Trafford after sealing his move from Juventus shortly before the international break. Twelve years and 118 days on from his previous Premier League appearance, it […]
Auchi Poly freshman commits suicide
A 23 years old student of Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, (Auchi Poly), Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, identified as Solomon Oboh, has committed suicide shortly after classes on Friday.
Aubameyang strike ends Arsenal drought in 1-0 win over Norwich
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ended Arsenal’s long wait for a goal as the Gunners collected their first Premier League points of the season with a 1-0 win over Norwich City on Saturday. Aubameyang’s tap-in just after the hour mark proved the difference as Mikel Arteta’s men avoided becoming the first Arsenal team to fail to score in […]
Oboh, Poly student in Edo, commits suicide
A 23 years old student of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi in Etsako West local government area identified as Solomon Oboh has committed suicide shortly after classes on Friday.
Delta By-Election: One killed, another hospitalised as exercise records large voters’ turnout
ONE person was Saturday, shot dead at Irri ward 10 polling unit 5 by suspected hoodlums during the Delta State House of Assembly bye-election in the Isoko South Constituency l to snatch ballot papers being used for the election.
MAGNIFICENT RETURN: Ronaldo hits brace to guide Man Utd to 4-1 win over Newcastle
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his second Manchester United debut with two goals to inspire a 4-1 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford. One of United’s greatest ever players returned in style to the delight of home supporters, although Newcastle goalkeeper Freddie Woodman was complicit in both goals. Ronaldo boosted his United tally to 120 as he […]
Police rescue 5 kidnap victims in Edo
THE police in Edo State Saturday said it rescued five kidnap victims and arrested two suspects connected to the incident on Friday evening and in the process recovered some arms and ammunition.
