EPL: Brighton fight back to hand Man City second straight defeat
Manchester City blew the lead in a shock 2-1 defeat at Brighton that extended their troubled start to the Premier League season, while Liverpool braced for their blockbuster clash with title rivals Arsenal on Sunday.
FG urges states to stop use of wooden boats
The Federal Government has urged state governments to halt the use wooden boats and adopt those of fiber and aluminium to enhance safety, promote modern water transport and reduce accidents. Mr Adegboyega Oyetola Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, said this in a statement to commensurate with the victims and families of the Shagari boat […]
Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest suspects, recover arms, cash in Akwa Ibom, Nasarawa
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a kidnap victim and arrested three suspects in separate operations in Akwa Ibom and Nasarawa States. Weapons, ammunition, and cash were also recovered during the raids.
Shettima committed to Tinubu’s success – D-G Tinubu-Shettima Ambassadors
– Says VP an asset for Tinubu’s re-election By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Vice President Kashim Shettima has been described as a loyal subordinate of President Bola Tinubu, whose commitment to the President’s success is unquestionable. This was disclosed by the Director-General, Tinubu-Shettima Ambassadors, Mr Dele Oyelude in a statement he made available to newsmen in […]
Liverpool vs Arsenal: Title rivals set for statement clash at Anfield
Liverpool will welcome Arsenal to Anfield on Sunday in a highly anticipated showdown between two of this season’s Premier League title contenders.
Ogugu Ntu-egbenese community celebrates New Yam Festival after 30 years
The people of Ogugu Ntu-egbenese Ancient Kingdom in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State have celebrated the New Yam Festival for the first time in 30 years.
NDLEA intercepts over 600,000 opioid pills in nationwide operations
By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced multiple seizures and arrests across the country, intercepting hundreds of thousands of opioid pills, destroying large cannabis farms, and recovering illicit substances in different states. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, operatives intercepted 104,900 capsules of tramadol concealed in a fuel tanker at […]
Troops neutralise terrorists, rescue kidnap victims, nab suspects – Army
The Nigerian Army says its troops have neutralised seven terrorists, rescued five kidnap victims, apprehended four suspects and foiled several attacks in the last 24 hours. A credible source at the Army Headquarters, who confirmed the development to Newsmen on Sunday in Abuja, said the operations were conducted under the ongoing joint task force missions. […]
Nigerian secures $140K grant for PadHer Ghana’s Period Education
PadHer, a social enterprise that is transforming menstrual and sexual health education across Africa, recently received a significant boost: a $140,000 grant from the Chocolonely Foundation to scale its impact across Ghana’s Volta Region.
Osun group petitions Adeleke, seeks review of borehole drilling permit policy
An Osun-based association, the Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens (CCNC), has petitioned Governor Ademola Adeleke, urging a review of the newly introduced policy that requires individuals and companies to obtain permits and pay fees before drilling boreholes in the state.
PDP ticket: I’ll not allow issues like zoning divide us – Olawepo-Hashim
Vows to rebuild damaged bridges of national unity By Dapo Akinrefon A former Presidential Candidate and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has promised to repair the damaged bridges of national unity occasioned by the manipulation of Nigeria’s ethnic religious fault lines by desperate and failed politicians who use divisive strategies […]
