Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Osogbo, Adeleke assures victims
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has expressed sympathy with residents of Osogbo and its environs over the devastation caused by Saturday night’s rainstorm. The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday in Osogbo, described the incident as sad and unfortunate. “On behalf of the government and good people of the […]
Biafran war: How Ojukwu branded Nsukka people saboteurs – Civil war veteran Alumona
The Nigerian civil war of 1967 to 1970 ended with statements “No Victor, No Vanquished” but memories and scars of the war lingered in communities in the university town of Nsukka whose lands were usurped by the military and named army barracks.
Kwankwaso resigns from NNPP, cites ‘strategic realignment’
Kwankwaso announced his decision in a statement, citing the need for “strategic realignment” in response to the evolving political landscape in the country.
ADC working to adopt consensus for presidential candidate — Abdullahi
Abdullahi questioned why a party with 31 governors and near-total control of the National Assembly was still unsettled by the opposition’s growing momentum.
‘Take governance more seriously’ — ADC spokesman sends birthday message to Tinubu
In a statement marking the president’s 74th birthday, Abdullahi said Nigerians were reflecting on a presidency whose impact, according to him, has been largely negative.
NDLEA intercepts large consignment of cocaine at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a large consignment of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Strategic Command, Lagos. A statement by the NDLEA Spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja said that the consignment was concealed in heads of imported dry stock fish. Babafemi said that operatives of the […]
El-Rufai’s mother’s remains arrive Abuja for burial
Hajiya El-Rufai had reportedly been living with her son in Cairo, Egypt, before her passing.
Nigerians facing global stigma – Adelakun, Nation of Justice founder
*Demands judicial reform…Unveils scholarship, empowerment schemes By Okhumeode Momodu At a time when many Nigerians grapple with economic strain at home and suspicion abroad, the founder of Nation of Justice (NOJ), Jyde Adelakun, has drawn attention to what he describes as a persistent pattern of global stigma against citizens of the country. In this interview, Adelakun […]
Three dead, journalists injured in Enugu auto crash
At least three people were killed in a tragic motor accident on Saturday morning at the notorious Onyeama Hills stretch of the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway.
Benue unveils mentorship initiative to tackle maternal deaths, boost adolescent health
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services has rollout the Big Sister Mentorship Training under the Access to Comprehensive Care and Essential Support Services (ACCESS) Programme as part of efforts to reduce maternal mortality and improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health. The initiative, implemented in partnership with development organisations […]
It’s extremely challenging to be an industrialist in Nigeria — 81-year-old Aare Oyefeso
At 82, Aare Kola Oyefeso carries the quiet confidence of a man who has spent a lifetime building institutions, nurturing enterprise and giving back to society.
