Sanwo-Olu hails Obj at 85, says he’s quintessential global leader
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 85 years birthday, describing him as a “quintessential leader” not only in Nigeria but globally. He said Obasanjo, a retired military General and elder statesman, is worth celebrating, having served Nigeria […]
Google suspends ad sales in Russia as censorship demands grow
Alphabet Inc’s Google has stopped selling online advertising in Russia, a ban that covers search, YouTube, and outside publishing partners. The move by the world’s top seller of online ads by revenue follows similar pauses in Russia by Twitter Inc. and Snap Inc. after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “In the light of the extraordinary circumstances, […]
Woman, 27, allegedly kills 75-yr-old relative in Anambra
The Police in Anambra have arrested one Ozioma Orakwe, 27, for allegedly killing 75-year-old Martin Orakwe in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra. DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra, revealed this in a statement in Awka on Friday, saying the man died during a fight on Thursday. Ikenga said the […]
Almost 400 babies born in Kiev since beginning of war — Mayor
Some 400 children have been born in the Ukrainian capital Kiev since Russia’s invasion of the country on Feb. 24, according to the city’s mayor. “199 boys and 191 girls,’’ said Vitali Klitschko in a video message on Friday. Earlier, Kiev’s mayor had visited an underground station used as an air raid shelter. Russian troops […]
Abia Gov 2023: PDP is still consulting – Ikpeazu
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA- Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu , has said that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the State is engaged in consultations over the governorship ticket of the party, stressing that the party will do what is right for the people. Ikpeazu, who disclosed this while receiving a PDP governorship aspirant […]
2023: Group tackles Alimikhena, insists call for Oshiomhole to contest universal
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo North Chapter of the South South Movement Group, has said that the call for the former Governor of Edo State and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest the Edo North senatorial seat is not a request from the group but a the […]
Trading on NGX closes on negative trend
Trading on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., (NGX) closed on a negative note on Friday as the market capitalisation dropped to N25.475 trillion, recording a decrease of 0.06 per cent.
Fire guts Kano SEMA store, properties worth N18.5m destroyed
A fire outbreak which occurred on Friday afternoon at the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) store, destroyed properties worth N18.5 million at the Mariri Kumbotso Local Government.
#EndSARS: Clergyman demands N250m from police over brother’s death
A clergyman, Henry Sanni, on Friday demanded N250 million from the police for the alleged extra-judicial killing of his brother. Sanni, made the allegation in a petition before the Independent Investigative Panel on allegations of human rights violations by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the Nigeria police. Sanni told the panel that […]
NDLEA partners NURTW against illicit drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has reinforced its partnership with the National Union of Road Transport Worker (NURTW) to tackle illicit drugs across Lagos state.
Police arrest surety over failure to produce Sowore for investigation
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Friday confirmed the arrest of one Abubakar Marshall, who stood as surety for Mr Omoyele Sowore following his arrest over a defamation case.
