Grand homecoming: Kemta communities back Yayi
By Matthew Johnson The people and traditional leadership of the Kemta townships in Abeokuta South, Ogun State, staged a colourful homecoming for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, publicly presenting him as one of their own in a ceremony steeped in culture and tradition. The event, organised by the Kemta communities, was in […]
Netanyahu says deal with Lebanon a ‘blow to Iran, Hezbollah’
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday hailed the US-brokered agreement with Lebanon, calling it a historic achievement that dealt a blow to arch-foes Iran and Hezbollah.
Saka, Rashford start as Rice rested for England at World Cup
Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford will start for England for the first time at this World Cup, while Declan Rice drops out as one of five changes for the Group L finale against Panama on Saturday.
Uniosun student dies as colleagues allege negligence, varsity denies claim
Students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Ifetedo Campus, have alleged that negligence at the institution’s health centre contributed to the death of a final-year student, Grace Osunlakin, an allegation the university has denied.
Quake damage cost equivalent to 6% of Venezuela’s GDP – UN
The United Nations on Saturday estimated that the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela caused $6.7 billion in physical damage, equivalent to six percent of GDP.
MSMEs account for 90% of businesses, 60 million jobs in Nigeria – Shettima
“90 per cent of all Nigerian businesses are MSMEs. They are the largest employers of labour in this country, providing jobs for over 60 million of our people. Through bold and innovative ideas, and through sweat and courage, our MSMEs are improving the livelihoods of Nigerians and transforming our communities through the prosperity they create,” he observed.
Hezbollah rejects deal with Israel, which expects ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday declared his country’s agreement with Lebanon “a blow to Iran and Hezbollah”, while the militant group’s leader Naim Qassem declared it void.
Oyo govt lifts curfew imposed on 10 LGAs, assures residents of safety
The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas following the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire.
Atiku to Tinubu: Buhari, Jonathan never deregistered opposition parties, learn from them
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu to emulate the democratic conduct of former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan, saying neither administration sought to deregister opposition political parties despite intense political competition.
Venezuela earthquakes kill almost 1,500, with millions more in need
The death toll in Venezuela’s twin earthquake disaster reached 1,430 Saturday, and millions more were feared to lack sanitation and other basic needs as the first US aid flights trickled into Caracas.
How I was declared dead, taken to mortuary before doctors found pulse — Dorcas Okechukwu
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi Dorcas Okechukwu, a graduate of Human Physiology from Madonna University and proprietor of a private school in Bauchi State, has recounted how she was declared dead by two hospitals before doctors at a third medical facility detected signs of life and began emergency treatment. Speaking with Vanguard, Okechukwu described the experience […]
