President Bola Tinubu says he knows what it takes to govern the country and “gather a very good team and build a nation”. Tinubu spoke in Enugu on Saturday during a meeting with stakeholders from the south-east geopolitical zone. The president was in Enugu on his first official visit to inaugurate projects initiated by Peter…
The Kebbi State Police Command said two police officers lost their lives during a gun duel with bandits suspected to be Lakurawa sect members in Kebbi State on Friday, as they attempted to foil a cattle rustling operation. This was according to a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday by the command’s spokesman, SP…
A 31-year-old man, Segun Olowookere, who was recently released from Kirikiri prison after 10 years of being on death row for armed robbery, has narrated his harrowing experience behind bars. Mr Olowookere and his co-suspect, Sunday Morakinyo, were arrested in Oyan, Odo-Otin Local Government of Osun State in November 2010. They were arrested for armed…
Operatives of the Odeda Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested Akintoye Waris for allegedly stealing and slaughtering a Savannah he-goat valued at N200,000 for his child’s naming. The spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, on Saturday, revealed that Waris was arrested on January 2, 2024, in the Odeda Area of the state,…
The people of Bayelsa State have been thrown into mourning by a fatal accident that claimed the life of the traditional ruler of Ofoni Community in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Daniel Alabrah, said the incident occurred when the vehicle conveying the…
Popular Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele, has sent heartfelt prayers to her friend and colleague Eniola Badmus, following the latter’s emotional plea for prayers to become a mother. Tribune Online reports that Eniola Badmus made a touching appeal to her fans and well-wishers, asking for their prayers as she continues to hope for the…
A popular loan app has ignited controversy on social media by publicly posting photos of 87 debtors who allegedly failed to repay their loans. The incident came to light through a series of videos uploaded to TikTok, where the app shared the debtors’ pictures across three separate posts. Each video carried the caption: “Please settle…
Strong indications emerged at the weekend that prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, may crash further in 2025. Industry experts, who spoke to Saturday Sun, noted that petrol, which currently sells for between N900 and N950 in many fuel stations, may have its price further crashing to as low as N500 a…
The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation on Saturday, Wale Akinlosotu, has confirmed the death of the Secretary to the State government, Tayo Oluwatuyi. Oluwatuyi who died on Saturday at a yet-to-be-disclosed hospital, was involved in accident on December 15 while travelling to Ibadan. The Ondo top official popularly known as Tukana, who was…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Enugu State on a one-day official visit to inaugurate some projects. The President, who arrived at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu at about 1:25pm was dressed in the traditional Igbo attire (Ishiagu) and a red cap to match. President Tinubu is expected to commission some projects executed…