Privatisation not solution; make groundwater pollution free
This years’ World Water Day couldn’t have come at a better time than now and on the theme, ‘Groundwater – making the invisible visible. The importance of water cannot be overemphasized, and at that, African Women Water Sanitation and Hygiene Network [AWWASHNet] is celebrating this years’ World Water Day which is a global day that […]
Barber allegedly defiles customer on her way to church vigil
An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of one Abiodun Adesuyi, 21, in the correctional centre in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is being tried for alleged rape. The Police Prosecutor, Sgt. Sodiq Adeniyi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on […]
NCCE faults conversion of colleges to Varsities
*Says govts encouraging mediocrity in education through bad policies By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–THE National Commission for Colleges of Education, NCCE, yesterday, tackled governments at both federal and state levels over some of their policies it considered not favorable to teacher education, saying they were eroding the quality of education in the country. The commission particularly […]
Oyetola inherits over N200bn debt — DMO
The Osun Debt Management Office has revealed that the state Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola inherited over N200bn debt from his predecessor.
Man to die by hanging for raping, killing landlady
An Ado-Ekiti High Court, on Wednesday, sentenced one Tunmise Abraham to death by hanging for raping and killing his landlady, Bukola Olanrewaju. Abraham was found guilty of raping and killing his landlady at Olorunda Zone 7, Adebayo area of Ado-Ekiti sometime in 2019. According to the witness account read by Justice Monisola Abodunde, Olanrewaju, a […]
Sanwo-Olu launches 1,000 ‘safe’ vehicles for LAGOS RIDE taxi scheme
By Olasunkanmi Akoni, Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has launched 1,000 vehicles for the newly-introduced taxi scheme codenamed “LAGOS RIDE”, saying it will enhance safe mobility of residents and ease of doing business in the state. Sanwo-Olu made the remark, on Wednesday, at the official launch of a security fitted apparatus, safe, comfortable […]
U-20 World Cup Qualifier: Falconets arrive Benin for Senegal match
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Nigerian Falconets has arrived in Benin City, Edo State capital for their Saturday FIFA Women U-20 World Cup qualifier second leg encounter against the Senegalese team. The Christopher Danjuma led team was received at the Benin Airport by the Permanent Secretary of Edo Sports Commission, Sabina Chikere where […]
Osun delists healthcare facility from insurance scheme over poor treatment of enrollees — OHIS Chair
Osogbo, The Chairman, Osun Health Insurance Agency (OSHIA) Governing Board, Mr Adeoye Adelakun disclosed that a medical facility has been delisted from the agency’s services for maltreating patients.
Man docked for allegedly defrauding 25 job seekers of N22m
A 40-year-old man, Musa Godwin, was on Wednesday docked in a High Court in Kaduna State for allegedly defrauding job seekers of N22 million. Godwin is charged with obtaining money by false pretence and fraud by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna. The EFCC Counsel, Precious Onyeneho, told the court that the defendant […]
2023: Oborevwori visits PDP leadership, assures of inclusive govt
SPEAKER of the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, intimidated State leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP of his 2023 Governorship aspiration with a promise to run an all-inclusive government when elected.
APC Convention: We support Buhari’s candidate for chairman ― Govs
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja Ahead of the March 26 National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, the governors of the party have declared their support for the candidate endorsed by President Muhammadu Buhari. They stated this after a meeting with President Buhari, on Wednesday said they were in the process of consensus candidates. […]
Police shielding ‘killer-cop’ from prosecution —Osun monarch
n state, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Olabomi on Wednesday alleged the Nigeria Police Force of shielding one of its operatives from prosecution over the murder of Saheed Olabomi.
Director of Defense Information visits Vanguard; seeks support
Director of Defense Information visits Vanguard; Seeks support
Microsoft commits over $200m to training African tech engineers
Microsoft commits over $200m to training African tech engineers
Protest as Obaseki sacks 513 sports workers
By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY There was a massive protest around the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and adjoining streets on Wednesday as 513 workers of the Edo State Sports Council were relieved of their jobs by Governor Godwin Obaseki with effect from March 21. The sack was contained in a memo dated March 4, 2022 and […]
Killings: 3 more corpses discovered in Southern Kaduna
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Security agencies in Kaduna State have reported that they have discovered three corpses of some citizens killed by a mob on Monday in two locations at Kaura and Jema’a Local government areas of the state. In a statement on Wednesday, Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, […]
