Oborevwori not defecting to APC – PDP
…Says speculations sinister, baseless By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA – THE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Monday, described as sinister and baseless, speculations in social media that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has perfected plans to decamp to the All Progressives Congress, APC. It said the reports were the handiwork of jobless political hirelings and their […]
Councillors take over Edo councils as chairmen say impeachment unconstitutional
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE move by the All Progressives Congress (APC) led the Edo state government to remove local government area chairmen continued on Monday as some elected councillors impeached the council chairmen of Esan North East Dr. Kelly Ehidiamen Inedegbor, and his Vice Chairman, Hon. Thomas Otiobhili and that of Akoko-Edo […]
Canada’s Trudeau to give remarks as pressure to resign mounts
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to hold a news conference on Monday, with a senior government source telling AFP the embattled premier has decided to step down.
Kenyan woman alleges Cubana Chief Priest denied paternity of her child
Cubana Chief Priest’s alleged baby mama, Hellen, has revealed the socialite asked her to keep the child after requesting some money to abort the child.
Turji lives like a rat in holes, we’ve killed many of his fighters – Army
Notorious terrorist and bandit kingpin, Bello Turji is now living in one hole or the other, even as many of his fighters were neutralised, spokesperson of Operation FansanYamma, a military security in the Northwest, Lt.Col Abubakar Abdullahi has said.
Kano Gov, Yusuf swears in 7 commissioners, 6 perm secs
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Monday swore in seven new Commissioners and six new Permanent Secretaries as part of his administration’s efforts to provide good governance to the people of the state.
Yusuf also swore in 13 Special Advisers at a ceremony held at the Government House, Kano.
Outrage in Kogi as govt mandates students to present parent’s tax clearance certificate
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The decision of the Kogi State government to deprive students from registering unless they present a veritable Tax Clearance of their parents has sparked outrage in the state with parents, Human Rights activists and concerned educationists kicking against the policy. The State Government had in late November last year issued a […]
Netizens, fans lash Burna Boy, Cubana Chief Priest over online feud
Netizens and fans of Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy and popular socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, have expressed displeasure over the lingering war of words between the two celebrities on social media.
Van Dijk defends Alexander-Arnold after Liverpool star’s Man Utd flop
Alexander-Arnold was at fault for Lisandro Martinez’s opener in Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Manchester United at Anfield, falling well below his usual high standards.
AAO Foundation hosts 50 orphans, underprivileged children for New Year
AAO Foundation hosts 50 orphans, underprivileged children for New Year In a heartwarming celebration of new beginnings, the Alex Alegieuno Omiogbemi (AAO) Foundation held its 4th annual Children’s New Year Party on January 1, 2025. This event, founded by Senior High Chief (SHC) Alex Omiogbemi, welcomed fifty orphaned and underprivileged children from various orphanages and […]
Teachers advise parents on early resumption of students from holidays
Public school teachers in Ibadan have advised parents to encourage their wards to resume school early, usually after the holidays. This follows students’ low turnout as schools resume for the second term of the 2024/2025 academic session. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some teachers, preferring to be anonymous, said it had become […]
Police nab killer of DPO in Delta, eliminate 4 gang members in gun battle
**Dismantle Child Trafficking Syndicate,/Rescue 5 Abducted Children in Jos By: Kingsley Omonobi The Police Force headquarters said on Monday that its operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arrested one Ogaga Dickson 35 years old, a member of a notorious armed robbery syndicate responsible for the death of CSP Hassan Jega, the DPO Agbarho […]
Gunmen kill 3 sons of Anambra native doctor
Gunmen have killed three children of a native doctor at their home in Nise community of Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State.
Over 90% of our graduates are employable – Pastor Oyedepo
The Chancellor of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, Dr David Oyedepo, says that over 90 per cent of graduates of the university are employable. Oyedepo made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Ota, Ogun. According to him, this is evidenced in Covenant topping the list of Nigerian universities […]
Court to hear Speed Darlington’s N300m suit against IG Jan. 13
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, fixed Jan. 13 to hear a N300 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by the detained Singer, Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington.
Oyebanji’s flyover, misplaced priority — PDP
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Ekiti, Dr Peter Obafemi, has described Gov. Abiodun Oyebanji’s flyover initiative as a misplaced priority. In a statement after a stakeholders meeting of Ekiti indigenes in Lagos on Sunday, Obafemi said that development initiatives in the state should not lack purpose. The aviation executive, in the statement […]
