The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has reaffirmed his commitment to youth development and governance while announcing plans to tackle the growing menace of extortion by house agents in the state. Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin made the declaration today at a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Oyo State Agency…
A 16-year-old student of UBE Junior Secondary School, Oju Centre, Benue State, has been arrested in connection with the death of his teacher following a confrontation on Thursday. The student, identified as Friday Ogamude, allegedly attacked his 35-year-old teacher, Mr. Oyibe Oyibe, during a dispute reportedly related to a cap that had been confiscated by…
Fruits remain one of the most affordable and natural ways to improve daily living, boost immunity and reduce the risk of common illnesses. Rich in vitamins, fibre, antioxidants and water, they support the heart, brain, digestion and overall body performance. Nutrition experts say regular fruit consumption helps Nigerians stay energetic, focused and resilient against lifestyle-related…
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has reached an unprecedented financial milestone, becoming the first person ever with a net worth exceeding 600 billion dollars. Forbes estimates Musk’s wealth at 677 billion dollars as of Monday, driven largely by the soaring valuations of SpaceX and Tesla. According to Forbes, a recent SpaceX tender offer valued the company…
It is deeply troubling and frankly regrettable that representation in Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency has been reduced to a once-a-year appearance, timed conveniently with Christmas and New Year celebrations. The recent announcement of a ₦20 million donation by Akin Alabi, the Honourable Member representing the constituency at the National Assembly again exposes a recurring pattern…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a notorious “one-chance” robbery syndicate allegedly responsible for the abduction and killing of Miss Grace Godwin Alewa, a 23-year-old woman whose lifeless body was discovered along Abubakar Street, Alex Ekwueme District, Jabi. The tragic incident occurred on Friday, July 11, when Grace,…
Former Senator who represented Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, is dead. Details surrounding his death were yet to be made public as of the time of filing this report. Reacting to the development, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the former…
A thorough examination of the Govspend public payments portal has unearthed a startling revelation, shedding light on a questionable expenditure by Nigeria’s Ministry of Justice. Specifically, on June 27, 2024, a sum of N158 million was allocated towards the renovation of toilets within the ministry’s headquarters. This substantial contract was awarded to Blue Furniture Limited,…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to well-wishers from all walks of life for the overwhelming love and goodwill extended to him on the occasion of his recent birthday. In a heartfelt message released through his Head of Media, Aderibigbe Yisahu Ajibola, the council chairman described…
Lagos lawmakers have listed perpetual lateness to legislative sections and meetings, highhandedness and inciting members against each other as some of the ‘sins’ over which Mudashiru Obasa was impeached as Speaker of the state assembly Recall that members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, impeached the embattled Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, representing Agege,…
