Compiled by Muritala Rokeeb Ishola The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Family is often regarded as the foundation of society—a source of love, support, and guidance. However, beneath the surface, every family experiences complex dynamics that can be both nurturing and challenging. Navigating these dynamics requires a delicate balance of love, patience, understanding, and a willingness…
Compiled by Muritala Rokeeb Ishola The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State In an era overwhelmed by vast amounts of information, precision journalism emerges as a key approach that brings clarity and accuracy to reporting. This modern style of journalism leverages data and technology to offer deeper insights and more reliable narratives. As the media landscape evolves,…
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal face a tough challenge as they take on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in a potential Premier League title decider. City are on a high, having reached the FA Cup final and maintaining an unbeaten run since February, with a perfect home record against the Gunners under Pep. Arsenal, however, have struggled recently,…
Liverpool will aim to bounce back in the Premier League when they face Bournemouth at Anfield on Saturday. Arne Slot experienced his first loss as Liverpool manager last weekend with a 1-0 upset against Nottingham Forest. However, the Reds responded impressively with a 3-1 comeback victory over AC Milan in the Champions League. Looking to…
Chelsea are finding Premier League consistency under Enzo Maresca, earning seven points from their last three games after an opening loss to Manchester City. Maresca is gradually unlocking the potential of his squad, while West Ham, under Julen Lopetegui, have struggled for form despite summer investments. The Hammers, with just four points from four games,…
•Ighodalo, Akpata, Okpebhelo, others in battle royale •How election will be won and lost THE stage is set. Voters across the three senatorial districts, 18 local government areas, 192 wards and 4,519 polling units of Edo State will troop out to elect a successor to Governor Godwin Obaseki. No fewer than…
The unprecedented interest in the Edo State governorship election of today is reflected by the fact that what had in the past been a two-man contest has been splintered into a three-horse race. The main contenders are the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, All Progressives Congress, APC, and Labour Party, LP. It was as…
•Says their integrity, and competence are at stake… The integrity and competence of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is at stake once again as the people of Edo state decide who takes over the mantle of leadership from Governor Godwin Obaseki. Disappointingly, the build-up to the election was marked by…
Age, to renowned Nollywood actress, producer and talk show host, Monalisa Chinda, is just a number. “I don’t look or feel 50,” she said, jokingly. “I’m still as childish as ever.” But that’s not all her takes as she celebrates her birthday, reflecting on her career along the years. The beautiful mother of one,…
Dr. Nsikak Akpan, a Nigerian academic, has received approval from Guinness World Records to attempt a staggering 150-hour non-stop lecture. Akpan aims to break the existing record held by Indian Professor Arvin Mishra, who delivered a 139-hour, 52-minute, and 42-second lecture in 2014. The marathon lecture, scheduled to take place from September…
Today marks exactly one year since Mr. Olayemi Cardoso assumed office as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In the last 365 days, Cardoso has faced the daunting task of steering the nation’s monetary policy amidst a challenging economic landscape. Under the one-year stewardship of Cardoso, the CBN has implemented…
As the Edo State governorship election approaches, the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), a civil society organization, has expressed concerns regarding the security situation and the potential for vote buying. The election is scheduled for Saturday. KDI highlighted the possibility of a low voter turnout, predicting that participation may not exceed that of the 2020 election,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at replacing 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who are aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The lawmakers were accused of defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Presiding over…
Ahead of the Edo State governorship election on Saturday, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has outlined strict security measures to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process, including the imposition of movement restrictions. In a statement released by the Police Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP ordered the restriction of…
Sevilla manager Garcia Pimienta has expressed confidence that Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho will soon rediscover his best form at the club. Iheanacho joined the Spanish side on a free transfer this summer but has yet to make a significant impact. The 27-year-old striker, who previously played for Manchester City, has only featured in two La…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from proceeding with the planned state congress and elections set for Saturday, September 21, 2024. The decision will remain in effect pending the hearing of a motion…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the deployment of 984 personnel for the Enugu State local government election scheduled for Saturday. The Commandant of NSCDC Enugu State Command, Cyprian Otoibhi, revealed this information to journalists on Friday in Enugu. Otoibhi emphasized the importance of the deployed officers and men conducting themselves…
In Ibadan, two individuals, Sanda Umaru (age 22) and Usman Yahaha (age 28), have been remanded in a correctional facility by the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court for their alleged involvement in armed robbery and kidnapping. The defendants, who do not have fixed addresses, were brought before the court on charges of conspiracy, armed robbery, and kidnapping….
A disturbing report reveals that a filling station, Pinnacle Oil, owned by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, has been deliberately set on fire by unknown arsonists. The shocking incident took place in the early hours of Friday morning and has caused significant damage to the property. According to sources, the culprits arrived in a…
The Lagos State Police Command has reported the arrest of two women, Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu, for allegedly selling newborn babies. The arrests were made by patrol officers from the Ojodu Division stationed at Berger bus stop, based on a tip-off from a concerned citizen. The suspects were apprehended with two six-day-old baby girls…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has emphasized the importance of maintaining romance and intimacy in marriages, even amidst spiritual responsibilities. Adeboye advised Christian couples not to let their spiritual duties overshadow their conjugal responsibilities to each other. In a post on his official handle, Adeboye shared insight…
An Indrive cab driver, Francis Njoku, who was accused of stealing a package by actress Adunni Ade, has threatened to sue her for defamation. The incident began when Adunni Ade alleged that Njoku refused to deliver her package after ending the trip and took off with it, leading to a public outcry against the ride-hailing…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that it has not reinstated the cybersecurity levy that was previously suspended. The levy, which mandated all banks in Nigeria to collect and remit a 0.5 percent cybersecurity levy to the office of the National Security Adviser, was suspended following a decision by the Federal Executive Council…
The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, has called for a state of emergency on social welfare in the country. Archbishop Ndukuba made this plea during the inauguration of a standing committee meeting of the church, emphasizing the urgent need for government intervention in addressing social welfare issues. Specifically, Archbishop…
Nigerian prison officer allegedly kills colleague over a food disagreement. A tragic incident occurred at the Burra Correctional Center in Ningi local government area of Bauchi State, Nigeria, where a personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) named Kabiru Abubakar allegedly killed his colleague, Aliyu Chiroma, following a dispute over food. According to reports, the…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has raised an alarm over an alleged plan by the National Officers Committee (NOC) to impose an illegal State Executive Council (SEC) in Kogi State. This development was revealed in a communiqué issued by the NMA Kogi State branch after an emergency general meeting. Signed by Chairman Dr. Abubakar Alhassan…
Rwanda has launched the first mpox vaccination campaign in Africa, marking a significant step in the continent’s fight against the disease. On Tuesday, the country administered 300 doses of the vaccine to high-risk individuals in a border region with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centre for Disease Control…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, conducted a significant operation in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying substandard products, including counterfeit drugs and medical devices, valued at N43 billion on Thursday. The destruction was carried out at the Moniya dump site in the Akinyele Local Government Area of the state, with representatives…
The Nigeria Police Force has revealed some potential benefits of the Electronic Central Motor Registry, E-CMR innovation. The E-CMR innovation is expected to revolutionise how vehicle information is verified and tracked, especially when stolen. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, while highlighting some of the benefits of the E-CMR via his X handle on…
Ahead of the Imo State local government elections coming up on Saturday, September 21, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has enjoined members of the public to display civility by shunning acts capable of disrupting the electoral process during and after the exercise. The Police also announced that restriction on vehicular movement would…
Atletico Madrid will begin their 2024/25 Champions League journey on Thursday, 19 September, against RB Leipzig at the Civitas Metropolitano. Both teams are in strong form, with Atletico securing 11 points from five La Liga matches and Leipzig earning 7 points from three Bundesliga games. While a win isn’t crucial due to the extended group…
