Kidnappers abduct RCCG elder in Ogun, demand N50m ransom
"I learnt that the abductors are asking for N50m which family said it was huge. I heard they were negotiating for N10m but I don't know if the ransom has been paid. The incident was reported at a police station in Ijebu Igbo."
Keme drops Ep ‘A New Dawn’
By Ayo Onikoyi You can take Kemejika Owhonda from Port-Harcourt, Nigeria away to the United States of America but you can’t take Port-Harcourt out of him. Popular known as Keme is representing his Niger Delta bloods as he makes waves, gives Vibes with his new EP titled “A New Dawn’. From 2018 when he started […]
BENUE: S-Court’s upholding of Alia’s victory, validation of people’s will – NUT
MAKURDI: The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has hailed Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on his victory at the Supreme Court, adding that the decision of court has validated Alia as the sole choice of Benue people. NUT said the victory of Alia was not personal, but a confirmation of the people’s mandate given […]
Let Bunmi Tunji-Ojo Breathe
SAME APPROACH, DIFFERENT TARGET If there’s anything profound about former President Muhammadu Buhari’s anecdotic sway as the 15th President and commander-in-chief of the Federal Republic, it is about some witty and satirical quotes attributed to him. One of such is his statement that when you fight corruption as a leader, the hydra-headed monster will, without […]
Go for regular eye checks to prevent blindness — Ophthalmologist
•As OAU research seeks attention for eye care services in Obokun LGABy Sola Ogundipe AS part of the efforts to combat blindness in the country, Nigerians aged 40 years and above have been advised to go for regular eye checks once every year and to also consult qualified ophthalmologists for treatment when diagnosed with any […]
Nigerians hail Tinubu for Automated Passports Portal
Nigerians world over hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the automated passports portal that was successfully launched on Monday across the globe.
N855m fraud: A’Court reserves judgment in convicted Indian, bankers’ appeal
By Innocent Anaba lagos—The Court of Appeal, sitting in Lagos, yesterday, reserved judgment in an appeal by an Indian businessman, Ashok Israni, and two officials of Keystone Bank, Anayo Nwosu and Olajide Oshodi, against their conviction over an N855 million fraud.The appellate court had, in May, reserved judgment in the appeal, after lawyers to all […]
NBTE embarks on digital accreditation
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The National Board for Technical Education is spearheading the transformation of Nigeria’s educational sector through the innovative application of data science in the quality assurance process of the country’s Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Fatimah Abubakar,Head, Media unit, NBTE,in a statement, explained thatthe full implementation of the process was scheduled […]
Gov Bello deposes 3 monarchs, suspends one
•Announce, new Maigari of Lokoja, Ohinoyi of Ebiraland•Dissolves cabinet, appoints caretaker chairmen By Boluwaji Obahopo LOKOJA—Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, yesterday, deposed three traditional rulers of the state, as well as suspended another one. The announcement was made after the State Executive Council meeting. Top on the lists of the deposed kings was the […]
12 die in Kwara, Lagos, Kano auto crashes
By Olasunkanmi Akoni, with agency reports ILORIN—Twelve people, yesterday, lost their lives in two different accidents in Kwara and Lagos while some sustained varying degrees of injuries.In Kwara State, 10 people lost their lives in a road crash around Iyemoja Village, along Olooru-Okoolowo express road, Moro Local Government Area. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) […]
Supreme Court Ruling: Onjeh congratulates Gov. Alia, says ‘it’s Time for full-scale governance in Benue’
The APC Senatorial Candidate for Benue South in the 2023 General Elections, Com. Daniel Onjeh, has congratulated the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia; his Deputy, Dr. Sam Ode (mni) and the entire good people of Benue State, over the Supreme Court judgement yesterday that upheld their victory in the Saturday, 13th March […]
