Eid-el Kabir: Tinubu, govs congratulate, send messages of hope
As Nigerian Muslims join other faithful across the globe to celebrate the festival of Eid-el-Kabir, President Bola Tinubu has said the celebration reminds citizens of the need to show resilience, tolerance, compassion, and dedication to the country's progress.
Ebonyi Govt seals 283 illegal, substandard schools
The Ebonyi Government says it has sealed 283 illegal and substandard primary and secondary schools in the state within the past two years. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Paul Nwobasi, disclosed this during an interactive session with newsmen in Abakiliki on Thursday. Nwobasi said that the schools were located in different parts of the state. […]
Senator Smart Adeyemi loses mother
Former Senator representing Kogi West, Senator Smart Adeyemi, has lost his mother, Princess Victoria Oyeyemi Adeyemi, who passed away at the age of 88.
Illegal Waste Disposal: Lagos court remands 75-year-old man, four others in Kirikiri prisons
Barely 48 hours after the Lagos State Government issued a stern warning against environmental violations, a Magistrate Court sitting in Oshodi has remanded five individuals — including a 75-year-old man — in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for illegally dumping waste into a canal.
Uzbekistan qualify for World Cup for first time
Uzbekistan qualified for the World Cup for the first time after a 0-0 draw against the United Arab Emirates on Thursday in Abu Dhabi.
Eid-el-Kabir: Ganduje urges sacrifice, charity
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has rejoiced with the Muslim faithful on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, urging greater sacrifice amd charity.
IBEDC warns against illegal connections, electrical tampering
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has cautioned its customers against illegal electricity connections, socket overloading, and tampering with electrical installations, stressing that such practices are not only illegal but also pose serious threats to lives and property.
Sallah: IGP Egbetokun orders heightened security for peaceful celebration
…Commissions 31 New Operational Gunboats for Maritime Security By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered heightened security measures nationwide to ensure a peaceful Eid-al-Adha celebration. To this end, the IGP has directed Commissioners of Police, Tactical Commanders, and their supervising Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to bolster security presence at […]
Armed robber hacks Okada rider to death, steals motorcycle in Kogi
A commercial motorcycle rider, Adewale Jethro, has been brutally hacked to death by a suspected armed robber who stole his motorcycle in Kabba, headquarters of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Don’t approve coastal islands without FG’s consent, Tinubu warns governors
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Lagos State and other subnational governments to stop granting planning approvals for unauthorised coastal islands and developments without federal government consent.
Atiku pays tribute to late political icon, Jibril Aminu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has paid glowing tribute to the late Professor Jibril Aminu, describing him as a towering figure in Nigeria’s political, educational, and diplomatic spheres.
