Army clears unexploded bombs from Ikeja cantonment, 21 years after bomb blast
· ‘ Flags off ‘Exercises Clean Sweep, Still Water III’ By Evelyn Usman & Efe Onodjae The Nigerian Army yesterday, in Lagos, flagged off Exercise Clean Sweep, to clear remnants of unexploded bombs at the Ikeja Cantonment, 21 years after some of them exploded, killing scores of persons. The 61 days exercise which […]
Drew Uyi bags FIFA license to represent clubs, players, coaches
Renowned UK-born football agent, Drew Uyi, has added the biggest feather in his cap, following his licensing by the world football governing body, FIFA, to represent players, clubs, agents and coaches in the game globally as an agent. This watershed moment came after he successfully passed the “newly re-introduced FIFA Football Agent exam”. The exercise, […]
Obasanjo hosts Ethiopian/Tigray students’ leaders Wednesday
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is expected to host students’ leaders from the Ethiopia and the Tigray Region on a thank you visit at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State today.
Bayelsa guber: APC won’t stop arrangement for Nov 11 poll – Ganduje
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdulahi Ganduje, Tuesday said despite the Abuja High Court judgement that disqualified Timopre Sylva, the party’s governorship candidate for the November 11 elections in Bayelsa State, it will still go ahead with its preparations.
Gunmen in fake police uniform attack man, make away millions of naira in Kwara
A three-man gang of armed robbers dressed in fake police uniform in Ilorin, Kwara State capital on Tuesday afternoon attacked an unidentified man and took away his millions.
Life After Abuse Foundation offers mental health support to men in Lagos rehab
On this World Mental Health Day, the Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF) delivered a message of hope and healing to boys and men struggling with drug addiction at the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development Rehabilitation Centre in Magodo, Isheri.
Business mogul jailed 7yrs for N33m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Orio Business Connect Limited, Alhaji kabiru Haruna to the tune of N33 million.
Major General sentenced to 7yrs imprisonment for stealing money
Major General Umaru Mallam Mohammed who was convicted on 4th October 2023 of 14 out of 18 counts charges preferred against him by the Nigerian Army has been sentenced by Special Court Martial to 7 years imprisonment.
Kano govt to FG: Intervene on deplorable condition of dams
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has on Tuesday appealed to the Federal Government to intervene on the deplorable condition of dams in the state which have been in existence for over 40 years without maintenance.
MMA2 operator raises car park, lounge tariffs for airport users
Effective from November 1, Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, MMA2, users will have to pay more for parking of cars and the utilisation of VIP lounge.
Palliatives: Don’t share items to yourselves, Gov Yusuf warns committee
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has on Monday warned members of the compliance committee on distribution of palliatives not to share items to themselves or political appointees in the state.
