The Federal Government on Monday approved N733.89bn for the dualisation of the Oyo-Ogbomoso Road in Oyo State, among other projects. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced this to State House …
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NDLEA intercepts fleeing drug baron after 17 years in Lagos
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested the fleeing 59-year-old international drug baron, Jeff Ogbonnaya. He was apprehended at his hideout in the Ojo area of Lagos …
Read More »Gombe gov appoints deaf graduate into disability commission
In a move to promote inclusion and disability rights, Governor Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State has appointed Yusuf Kumo, a 29-year-old deaf political science graduate, as a member of the …
Read More »Kwara renews vow to tackle GBV
The Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling Gender Based Violence through policy enforcement, legal action, and community-driven initiatives. The governor made the commitment at …
Read More »Court frees bizman accused of keeping crime proceeds
The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja, on Monday, threw away the criminal charge filed against Abayomi Alaka by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Justice Mojisola Dada, while …
Read More »P-Square’s ex-manager to be tried for suspected $1m, £34,000 theft
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will on Tuesday arraign the elder brother of Peter Okoye (Alias Mr P) and Paul Okoye (Alias Rudeboy), Jude Okoye, the former manager of …
Read More »PDP berates Zulum for demolishing NNPP chieftain’s plaza
The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the demolition of a plaza belonging to Attom Magira, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party in the state The party described the …
Read More »Fury deals Joshua fight blow
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has dealt a significant blow to Anthony Joshua’s hopes of a blockbuster showdown after admitting he “can’t be f***ed” with boxing, casting further doubt on …
Read More »Mitigating persistent market fires
DEADLY fire outbreaks at markets are making Nigerian traders miserable. Seven days ago, traders at the Ladipo and Owode-Onirin markets in Lagos State suffered losses following fire outbreaks. Recurring fires …
Read More »MTN gains global recognition on climate change
MTN Nigeria has received global recognition for its environmental sustainability efforts, earning a B- rating in Climate Change and C in Water Security from the Carbon Disclosure Project. The ratings, …
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