A desk officer in charge of responding to official correspondences in the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Gombe State, Usman Mallam, has been arraigned for allegedly tearing …
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Ogun doctors threaten strike over poor working conditions
The Nigerian Medical Association, Ogun State branch, on Thursday threatened to embark on industrial action within the next one week over poor working conditions. Speaking at a press conference held …
Read More »Fubara architect of Rivers crisis, APC replies PDP
The All Progressives Congress has labelled Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as the architect of the political unrest plaguing the oil-rich state. The ruling party also faulted Wednesday’s allegation by …
Read More »No crisis in Rivers, says Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has emphasised that the state and its people are enjoying an enduring atmosphere of peace to promote sustainable development, fast-paced investments, and accelerated economic growth. …
Read More »Gunmen abduct pregnant woman due for delivery in Ogun
A pregnant woman identified as Ogunbunmi Lateef has reportedly been kidnapped by armed men in Ogun State. Ogunbunmi was said to have left her home in Oke Lantoro for the …
Read More »One dead, five hospitalised as cholera spreads to Ogun
Ogun State has recorded its first case of cholera outbreak with the death of a 62-year-old woman in the Ijebu-Igbo area of the state. Our correspondent gathered that the outbreak, …
Read More »Army to serve Nigeria better with acquisition of aircraft – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja on Thursday said the acquisition of new aircraft would help the Army serve the country better. He also expressed hope that …
Read More »Otedola regains top spot as First Bank’s biggest shareholder
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, the Chairman of FBN Holdings, has regained his position as the majority shareholder of First Bank. Otedola now holds a 9.41 per cent stake in the …
Read More »‘We’ll get there,’ says Kane after England splutter in Denmark draw
Harry Kane insisted England will find the right formula for Euro 2024 success despite their lacklustre display in Thursday’s 1-1 draw against Denmark. Gareth Southgate’s side would have qualified for the …
Read More »Gunmen kill PoS operator, rice seller in Ekiti
Gunmen on Thursday killed a Point of Sales operator in the teaching hospital area in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. The assailants also shot dead a wheelbarrow pusher hawking …
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