The Honourable Federal Commissioner representing Ekiti State at the National Population Commission (NPC), Mr. Ayodeji Ajayi, has conveyed the appreciation of landlords on Ooreofe Akintayo Street in Egbewa Estate, Ado-Ekiti, to Hon. Sola Fatoba, member of the House of Representatives for Ado/Irepodun-Ifelodun Federal Constituency for providing solar streetlights to the area. Speaking in a statement,…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party has said it will be huge relief for members, if its 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ruling All Progressives Congress. This is contained in a statement by the NNPP National Secretary, Mr Oginni Olaposi on Sunday in Lagos. Olaposi was reacting to the resignation of APC national chairman,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities at Bayelsa State Government-owned Niger Delta University has declared an indefinite strike over the government’s alleged failure to honour agreements reached with the union. The strike action was announced on Tuesday following a meeting at the union’s secretariat in Amassoma. Details of the union’s grievances and the impact of…
The Pioneer Chairman of Aare Latoosa LCDA and Ibadan North Federal Constituency hopeful, Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji (Omo BAO), has lauded the dedication, philanthropy, courage, and leadership of Prince Niran Adeyoju on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. In a message personally signed by Omo BAO and released from his media office in Ibadan, he acknowledged…
Former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu has called for the death penalty for anyone who kills a security personnel, emphasizing the need for strong deterrents to curb the alarming rate of attacks on military and paramilitary officers. His statement follows reports that at least 229 police officers have been killed in the past 22…
Nigeria’s aviation sector’s rating has improved to 75.5%, with the country officially removed from the global aviation watchlist. This was revealed by Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, during the commissioning of the Juhi-2 Aviation Fuel Depot at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Thursday. The minister lauded the recent progress,…
Twelve inmates have escaped from the Federal Correctional Centre in Kotonkarfe, Kogi State, following an early morning jailbreak on Monday. Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, confirmed the incident. He described it as “unfortunate” but assured residents that the government, in collaboration with security agencies, is taking immediate steps to prevent future occurrences. According…
The Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Foundation (EAF), led by its founder Olabimpe Fapohunda, marked a major accomplishment yesterday, May 24, 2025, with the celebration of its fifth anniversary and the official commissioning of its operational office in Ondo Kingdom. The event brought together political leaders, medical experts, traditional leaders, and members of the public to celebrate…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two Chinese brothers for allegedly attempting to export some solid minerals to China without requisite permit. The Chinese brothers, Jiang Wang and Richard Wang were arrested alongside two Nigerians, Donatus Agupusi and Michael Benneth Agu in Enugu, according to a statement posted on the…
A senior Ugandan official on Wednesday defended the internet blackout imposed ahead of elections, saying it was necessary to prevent riots and misinformation. The East African country goes to the polls on Thursday in a vote widely expected to secure President Yoweri Museveni his seventh term, due to his total control over state and security…
