The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Kogi State branch has officially removed its suspended Chairman, Dr. Baoku Olusola, along with three other executive members, from office. The decision was confirmed during the 2024 NMA Kogi Annual General Meeting held in Lokoja, the state capital, where members adopted a report citing gross misconduct and abuse of office….
The Ibule community in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State descended into chaos on Friday due to a dispute between supporters of the Onibule of Ibule, Oba Oluleke Ogunlade, and those opposed to him, over the scheduling of the annual New Yam festival. The disagreement, which centered around the date of the traditional celebration…
The governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the upcoming off-cycle governorship election in Ondo State, Kunle Ajayi Wizeman, was arrested along with other activists during a protest against bad governance in Akure, the state capital. The other protesters who were arrested include Patrick Owolabi, Oluwatobi Akinkuotu, Kolawole Kumuyi, and Olalekan Oladehinde. The…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State is opposing the N250,000 nomination fee introduced by the state’s Independent Electoral Commission, OGISIEC, for the upcoming local government election. The commission announced this fee during a stakeholder meeting, stating that chairmanship candidates must pay N250,000, while male councillorship candidates are required to pay N150,000 and female…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) recently rescued two injured pedestrians who were hit by a drunk driver while crossing the expressway with their luggage. The incident occurred near Mayfair Garden, heading towards the Epe area of Lagos. The accident involved a Toyota Camry and a commercial LT Bus, resulting in severe fractures to…
Kamala Harris is currently leading Donald Trump in three crucial battleground states, according to recent polls conducted by The New York Times and Siena College. The polls of likely voters in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin show Harris with a 50 percent to 46 percent lead over Trump in each state. These three Midwestern states are…
Former Kano State Governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has voiced his deep concern over the ongoing dispute surrounding the Emirship in Kano, while emphasizing his decision to remain uninvolved in the matter. Speaking on Channels TV’s *Politics Today*, Shekarau attributed the crisis to political interference and called for a peaceful resolution. He stressed the significance of…
Tony Elumelu, the founder and chairman of Heirs Energies, has called on the Nigerian government and security agencies to reveal the individuals responsible for oil theft in the country. Elumelu expressed his concerns in an interview with the Financial Times, highlighting how oil theft has led to a decreased interest from international oil companies in…
Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, the outgoing Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), has attributed her achievements in office to the support she received from the administrations of President Bola Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking at a Town Hall meeting organized by the Joint Union Negotiating Council (JUNC) in her honor, Yemi-Esan…
Manchester City clinched the Community Shield with a thrilling 7-6 victory over Manchester United in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium. The match was decided when Manuel Akanji scored the winning penalty after Jonny Evans missed his attempt, sending the ball over the crossbar. This triumph allowed City to avoid a…
A tragic incident occurred at a construction site in Lagos State, where a 17-year-old boy was electrocuted while assisting his stepfather with scaffolding work. The Lagos State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to reporters on Saturday. According to Hundeyin, the boy and his stepfather had been contracted to work…
Nigerian rapper Oladips has accused Grammy-winning singer Wizkid of intellectual property theft. The rapper alleged that Wizkid sampled part of the lyrics of his song ‘Ajala Travel remix’ in his recent collaboration with Asake, ‘MMS.’ Oladips shared screenshots of the lyrics from the two songs via his Instagram account. A fan told him that sampling…
Nigeria’s biggest hope for a medal at the Paris Olympics Tobi Amusan crashed out of the Women’s 100m Hurdles, Friday morning to the disappointment of athletics watchers world wide. Amusan who is the reigning world champion and world record holder in the 110m hurdles, suffered a shock exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 27-year-old…
An airplane carrying 57 passengers and four crew crashed Friday in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, killing everyone on board, the airline said. The aircraft, an ATR 72-500 operated by Voepass airline, was traveling from Cascavel in southern Parana state to Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos international airport when it crashed in the city of Vinhedo. Voepass initially…
Following recent security concerns in Kano State, and the widespread destruction and vandalization that followed the EndBadGovernment protests, an organized national prayer session scheduled for Saturday has been canceled. The national prayer was earlier scheduled to take place on August 10, at Isyaka Rabi’u’s Mosque in Goron Dutse, Kano. The cancellation announcement was made by…
The Abia State Government has said it has not received any 20 trucks of rice as palliative from the Federal Government. The State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who stated this, said no such palliative had arrived in the state, adding that there was no communication from the Federal Government for any such palliative….
Nigerian musician Anthony Ebuka Victor, popularly known as Victony, has spoken about his rap inspirations. The music star, who started his career as a rapper before switching to other genres, said his hip-hop inspirations include global heavyweights like Kendrick Lamar, Drake, J.Cole, and Meek Mill, and his compatriots MI Abaga, Odumodublvck and Shallipopi. Speaking in…
The EndBadGovernance protesters have commenced a one-milion-man protest in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja. Newsmen reports that the protest against high cost of living which began on August 1 is expected to end today, August 10. The organizers had vowed to stage a one-milion-man protest in the 36 states and the nation’s capital to…
Mastering the appropriate usage of words in various contexts can be a significant challenge for individuals learning English as a second language. Given the widespread use of English for international communication, achieving proficiency in the language holds substantial personal and professional benefits, irrespective of one’s native language. However, the intricacies of English grammar often present…
Hannah Reuben will look to salvage Nigeria’s quest for a podium finish at 2024 Olympic Games when she takes to the mat in the women’s wrestling freestyle 76kg category on Saturday (today). Reuben will be up against Mongolia’s Davaanasan Enkh-Amar in the quarter-final. Nigeria’s hope of winning a medal in Paris 2024 rests on her…
At least three transfer deals will be wrapped up after the men’s football event ended at the 2024 Olympics. Spain defeated hosts France 5-3 in the final played on Friday, with Sergio Camello scoring two goals in extra time to seal victory. Attentions will now be turned to club football with the new season set…
The wife and two daughters of a Kogi-based journalist, Muhammed Bashir, were among 10 members of the same family kidnapped by gunmen in Kaduna State on Thursday. Bashir’s wife, alongside the two daughters, had arrived in Kaduna earlier in the day to spend the holiday with her family in a suburb Kaduna metropolis. The journalist…
Famous British singer, Adele has seemingly confirmed her engagement to her American boyfriend, Rich Paul. The ‘Hello’ hitmaker revealed that she’s getting married during a performance in Munich, Germany on August 9. She appeared to spot someone carrying a sign saying, “Will you marry me?” She read out the message, but replied: “I can’t marry…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC says it registered seven additional new cases of Lassa fever from Edo, Bauchi and Kogi States. The NCDC revealed this on its official website on Friday, adding that the seven cases were recorded between July 22 and July 28. Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic…
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), today reiterated and reminded banks and other financial institutions to forward their customers account details to its Industry Customer Account Database (ICAD). NIBSS disclosed this in a statement titled: “CBN’s directive: Submission of Customer Account Details to ICAD”. According to NIBSS the reminder was based on the apex bank’s…
A non-political group, The Patriots, has canvassed for the promulgation of people-oriented constitution for the nation to move forward. The group, led by former Secretary-General of the The Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, presented this request to President Bola Tinubu during their meeting with him on Friday at the State House, Abuja. Addressing newsmen after the…
The BBC said Friday it had asked disgraced former presenter Huw Edwards to return his salary from the time he was arrested in November last year on charges of making indecent images of children. Edwards, one of the most recognisable faces on UK television, pleaded guilty last month to three charges and now faces a…
Organisers of the #EndBadGovernance in Nigeria have called for the immediate dismissal of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over the killing of protesters during the nationwide protests. National spokesperson of the Youth Rights Campaign, and leader of #EndBadGovernance in Lagos, comrade Hassan Taiwo, made the call during a candlelight symposium held in honour…
The Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has insisted that it is not yet getting enough crude required for the effective optimization of its refinery from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNP). The Refinery Management, in a release signed by, Group Chief, Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina revealed that, “we therefore still insist that…
Former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, was a guest of President Bola Tinubu on Friday, where he and other leaders of thought went to sell the idea of a new Constitution for the country. The group under the auspices of The Patriot said a new Constitution has become imperative to address the…
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC in Oyo State has arrested four suspected human traffickers and rescued nine persons used as prostitutes in the state. The command also said it had recovered smuggled 55 30-litre kegs of petrol around Gwagwasu Moore Road, Kishi in the northern part of the state. NSCDC Commandant in the…
