By Afolabi Hannah The Lagos State Police Command rescued three infants who were confined in a room by their grandmother in the Agodo-Egbe, Ikotun area of Lagos State. The reason for the grandmother’s actions was not disclosed, but the children—a girl and two boys aged between two and four years old—appeared malnourished and were reportedly…
By Afolabi Hannah Binance is collaborating with Nigeria to address the detention of its Head of Financial Crime Compliance, as CEO Richard Teng stated. The case against the executive, Tigran Gambaryan, and another Binance official accused of laundering more than $35 million has been adjourned until May 2 by a Nigerian court, according to the…
By Afolabi Hannah Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has announced the donation of 25 patrol vehicles to the state police command. He also revealed that the state has purchased surveillance drones to monitor criminal activities across the region. During a ceremony at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun handed over the patrol vehicles…
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive for the immediate withdrawal of police personnel assigned to the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. According to a police wireless message emanating from the Nigeria Police headquarters and directed to MOPL 37 in Lokoja, the withdrawal is in effect. The document,…
A Magistrate Court sitting in the Ikorodu area of Lagos has ordered that singer late Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi, be served notice of a pending DNA test application, by substituted means. A statement signed by a member of the legal team to the Aloba family, Monisola Odumosu, disclosed this on Wednesday, April 17. Mohbad’s father, Joseph…
In preparation for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a directive to all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners across Nigeria to detain any parent discovered within proximity of their facilities during the examination period. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Isaq Oloyede, conveyed this instruction during…
By Margret Oshinowo Tunde Onakoya a renowned chess master who commenced his mission to surpass the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon for 58 hours, has played the game for 16 hours, winning all opponents. The event, which is underway at New York City’s iconic Times Square, started on Wednesday, April 17, and…
By Margret Oshinowo The Oyo State government has demolished a building belonging to Modupe Onitiri-Abiola, one of the alleged sponsors of Saturday’s attack on the government secretariat. It was reported that some people who claimed to be Yoruba nation agitators had on Saturday stormed the Secretariat in a bid to take over the House of…
Determined to encourage the tremendous improvement and gains from the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Limited, (TSSL), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been advised to ignore distractions. This may not be unconnected with the sponsored media attacks on the productive pipeline surveillance contract awarded to TSSL by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep sadness over the fire incident at the Yola Main Market. Atiku, who is the Waziri Adamawa said through a press statement on Wednesday, that he shares his sympathy with victims of the fire outbreak, and announced a donation of N10 million, which he said would…
The minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has pledged the federal government’s dedication to advance agricultural mechanisation with a holistic approach to empower farmers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to boost agricultural enterprises and to meet the demands of the global market. The minister who declared open the 2024 Special Agricultural…
The Nigeria LNG (NLNG), has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with three hospitals to complete the second phase of its multi-billion-naira Hospital Support Programme (NLNG HSP). The NLNG Hospital Support Programme (HSP) is NLNG’s national Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at boosting the healthcare delivery system in 12 federal university teaching hospitals and health…
In a collaborative effort, security forces comprising the Army, Police, DSS, Civil Defence Corps, and Vigilante have orchestrated the successful rescue of two abducted women in Maiyama and Suru Local Government Areas of Kebbi State. The operation, directed by Governor Comrade Nasir Idris, was executed following intelligence regarding the abduction. AbdulRahman Usman, the Director of…
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, has asserted the team’s unwavering commitment to the Premier League title race post their elimination from the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Gunners suffered a 1-0 defeat against Bayern Munich in Germany, resulting in a 3-2 aggregate loss. With their European aspirations dashed, Arteta’s squad now sets its sights solely…
Fourteen individuals suspected of affiliation with the Eiye secret cult found themselves remanded by an Ilorin Magistrate court following their alleged involvement in recent cult clashes within the Kwara State capital. Over the weekend, disturbances erupted in Ilorin, resulting in the tragic death of one person and numerous injuries. The State Police Command took swift…
The Abia State Government has pledged to probe the demise of Cadet Emmanuel Onyeomereneche, whose lifeless body was discovered in a Umuahia hotel swimming pool. During a gathering of over 200 demonstrators at the Government House Umuahia, Navy Commander Macdonald Uba (Rtd), the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, assured the protesters from…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have revealed a strategic partnership focused on bolstering National Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to foster synergy among digital identity frameworks, payment systems, and facilitate seamless data exchange in Nigeria. Announced through NITDA’s official communication channel on…
During a pivotal gathering in Abuja on Tuesday, aimed at enlightening Nigerians on a groundbreaking innovation, Dr. Mao Mao, a distinguished scientist from China, revealed the development of a software designed to detect nine distinct types of cancer. The software, named “OncoSeek,” marks a significant leap in bolstering governmental efforts to alleviate the economic and…
In a significant legal development, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the authority to apprehend the erstwhile governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, ahead of his scheduled arraignment on Thursday. Justice Emeka Nwite issued this pivotal order in response to an ex parte motion filed…
Renowned Nigerian dancer Korra Obidi has vehemently denied allegations made by her estranged husband, Justin Dean, regarding infidelity during her pregnancy. Dean, via an Instagram video, claimed Obidi was unfaithful during her fifth month of pregnancy. Obidi, in a direct response, dismissed Dean’s assertions, attributing them to his desire for attention following her recent online…
Nigerian music luminary, Damini Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy, has been heralded among TIME Magazine’s esteemed 100 Most Influential People for the year 2024. The tribute for Ogulu’s induction into this prestigious roster was penned by none other than the revered Beninese vocalist, Angelique Kidjo, whose words echoed the sentiment that Burna Boy has…
The Federal Government has imposed an indefinite cessation on mining endeavors within the vicinity of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, OAUTHC, Ile-Ife, Osun State. This move comes in the wake of ongoing investigations into suspected illegal mining activities in the region. According to a statement by Mr. Segun Tomori,…
Governor Bassey Otu, speaking at the inaugural Executive Governor’s Roundtable in Abuja themed “Building Cooperation for a Better Today and Resilient Future,” unveiled Cross River State’s ambitious goal of attaining a $9 billion economy by 2031. Emphasizing the interconnectedness of global economies due to globalization, Governor Otu underscored the state’s proactive stance in leveraging this…
In a landmark move, the Borno State government has greenlit a groundbreaking scholarship program worth 1.3 billion naira, benefiting a cohort of 997 homegrown individuals embarking on nursing and midwifery studies. Governor Babagana Zulum, while inaugurating the scholarship drive at the College of Nursing and Midwifery in Maiduguri, underscored its pivotal role in addressing the…
By Margret Oshinowo The Economic Financial Crimes Commission was restrained by a State High Court sitting in Lokoja from arresting, detaining and prosecuting ex-governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello on Wednesday. Justice I.A Jamil of High Court IV gave this order in a two hour judgement delivered in suit no HCL/68/M/2020 in Lokoja. The judge…
By Margret Oshinowo Concerned groups of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have called on the Party’s Board of Trustees, BoT, PDP Governors Forum, and the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party to prevent Atiku Abubakar and Nyesom Wike from attending the meeting. This call was made by the groups ahead of the National Executive…
By Margret Oshinowo Not less than 14 people have been killed in the city of Chernihiv in Northern Ukraine by a Russian missile attack. Ukraine’s Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko stated that the missile attack, which hit an eight-storey building in a densely populated area, also left 60 people injured. Three missiles had struck close to…
By Afolabi Hannah The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has given his approval to legislation enacted by the State Legislature, instituting a fresh emblem for the state. The Legislature had rejected the emblem introduced by the administration of Governor Rauf Aregbesola in 2011, opting instead for a newly crafted design. In a release from…
By Margret Oshinowo Israel has been warned against any attempt to retaliate last weekend’s drones and missiles attack by the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi warned that Iran would react “more fiercely, widely, and painfully” if Israel retaliated. He spoke in separate phone calls to several foreign leaders, including his Qatar and Russian counterparts. However,…
By Margret Oshinowo The federal government revealed that a bold step has been taken to tackle the issue of high cost of goods and services, despite the recent appreciation of the Naira against the dollar, and it will also safeguard consumers interest. It was said that it will monitor and probe abnormal price surges, and…
Street-pop artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has appealed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to forgive him for spraying money on his admirers. This followed the six-month jail sentence melted to crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, for Naira mutilation offence. Similarly, his plea was in response to the EFCC filing…
