Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has explained why Nigerian athlete, Ese Ukpeseraye, had to ‘borrow’ a bicycle from the German team to compete at the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics. Ukpeseraye had on Thursday via X revealed that due to short notice, she could not get a bicycle and was almost at the risk of…
The Oyo House of Assembly Chairman on Women Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide has extolled the virtues of the Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislature in Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Edward Adebo Ogundoyin on the occasion of his birthday. In the message she made available via her Media team, she described…
Controversial social critic, Verydarkman has disclosed that N78 million out of the N180 million allegedly stolen from his NGO account has been recovered. The revelation comes days after he took to Instagram on Friday to raise an alarm about the hacking of his organization’s account, claiming N180 million was missing. However, his statement sparked skepticism,…
Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu says women’s empowerment is a catalyst for household, community and national progress, as she supports Anambra women in strengthening their entrepreneurial spirit. Oluremi who was represented by the Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, made the assertion at the Economic Empowerment programme for 1000 women under…
The House of Representatives has approved the request of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a state of emergency in Rivers State with an amendment. The House resolved while the emergency lasted; it can be reviewed at any time without necessarily waiting for the six months prescribed in the proclamation. Minority Whip of the House, Ali…
A single-vehicle crash involving a white Toyota Camry with registration number AGL36JA occurred at Kere, Itori, along the Abeokuta-Sango-Lagos road at about 11 pm on Saturday. The incident resulted in the death of two children, while seven other occupants of the car were injured. The accident has been attributed to overloading and excessive speed. The…
In a tragic and shocking incident, a married woman lost her life while allegedly cheating on her husband with her mechanic. The circumstances surrounding her sudden death remain unclear, but reports confirm she passed away at the very location where she had gone to meet the other man. Infidelity continues to be a leading cause…
Arthur Eze, chief executive officer (CEO) of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, has described President Bola Tinubu as “God’s gift to Nigeria,” commending his leadership style, reform-driven governance, and dedication to national unity. In a statement on Sunday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president, information and strategy, Eze praised Tinubu in an upcoming State House documentary…
President Bola Tinubu has urged media practitioners in Nigeria to freely criticise government policies but to do so with fairness, and a sense of national responsibility. The President made the call on Wednesday at the All Nigerian Editors Conference in Abuja, where he acknowledged the vital role of the media in shaping public discourse and…
The Nigeria Police Force has invited human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, over allegations of forgery and inciting disturbance. The invitation letter dated 1 August asked Mr Sowore to appear on Monday, 4 August, for an interview at the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The letter, signed by…