Atiku, serving govs, ex-govs arrive Ibadan Wednesday as Makinde unveils Lekan Salami Sports Complex
Former Vice-President Abubakar Atiku, chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu and his Edo State counterpart, Governor Godwin Obaseki as well as the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, will join the Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, to officially unveil the remodelled Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Wednesday. […]
Shun human right abuses, corruption, AIG Kokumo charges police officers in Lagos
By Esther Onyegbula Assistant Inspector –General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, Onikan, Lagos, Johnson Kokumo, Tuesday, charged officers and men of the Lagos State Police Command to shun human right abuses, corruption and embrace discipline stating that police authorities will not fail to enforce the provisions of police regulations where infringement on […]
Of B.Sc. and HND Dichotomy
The days of picayune arguments between BSC and HND certificates still lingers. We hoped it would have waned, especially in an era where a Secondary School Certificate holder controls 200 million people, and primary school leavers control businesses with millions breathing in their accounts.
BBNAIJA Shine Ya Eyes: Did Big Brother use and dump Maria?
Many Big Brother Naija reality show viewers are of the opinion that Big Brother used and dumped Maria without properly rewarding her before her eviction from the house.
Lagos govt nabs 24 suspects, seals property over wetland reclamation
Lagos State Government has arrested 24 suspects over-involvement in the reclamation of a wetland at Mosafejo Mowo in Badagry
Lagos govt cautions filmmakers against obscenity, vulgar language
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday cautioned filmmakers in the state against obscenity, vulgar language, scenes of excessive violence and negative Africa stereotype in films to guide against societal degradation. Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, gave the warning during a stakeholder’s conference organised by the Lagos State Film and […]
PARALYMPIC GAMES: Nigeria falls short against France in table tennis event
The pair of Ahmed Koleosho and Isau Ogunkunle on Tuesday failed to reach the semi-finals of their men’s team event of the table tennis competition at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. This was after the duo lost 0-2 to the French side in the quarter-finals of their men’s team Class 4 to 5 event of the […]
Court remands two men who robbed American of $3,600 at gunpoint
By Onozure Dania Two men, who allegedly robbed an American, attached to the American Embassy of 2,000 Dollars and other items valued 1,600 Dollars at gunpoint, were Monday, remanded in prison custody, by a Lagos Magistrate Court sitting at Tinubu, pending the legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution, DPP. The defendants who are […]
Again, strike looms as ASUU waits till midnight for FG to meet demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, is waiting until midnight today, Tuesday, for the Federal Government to meet its demands or risks the union embarking on another round of strike.
Kaduna bans felling of trees for timber, firewood, others in 7 LGs
The Kaduna State Government has announced the suspension of cutting/felling of trees for timber, firewood, charcoal and other commercial purposes in Birnin Gwari, Chikun, Giwa, Kauru, Igabi, Kajuru and Kachia local government areas with immediate effect
Borno Govt confirms 559 cholera cases, 43 deaths
The Borno government, has confirmed 559 cholera cases in the state. Mrs Juliana Bitrus, the state’s Commissioner for Health, said this when she spoke with newsmen in Maiduguri on Tuesday. READ ALSO:Diarrhoea kills 35, 150 hospitalised in 2 days in Borno Bitrus said 43 deaths have also been recorded out of 559 suspected cases. She […]
