The Oyo State Government has demolished illegal structures erected on government-acquired lands in the Podo area, along Top One Garden in Oluyole Local Government, and at Dizengoff, Kolapo Ishola area, …
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Court jails 21-year-old for stealing fowl in Ogun
A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has sentenced a 21-year-old man, Adebanjo Segun, to six months imprisonment for stealing a fowl. The Public Relations Officer of the Ogun …
Read More »UPDATED: Judge rejects request to withdraw from Emefiele’s trial
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has dismissed a request for his recusal from the ongoing trial of the former Governor of the Central …
Read More »Mbappé to miss Real Madrid’s copa clash against Real Sociedad
Real Madrid have left Kylian Mbappé out of their squad for the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Real Sociedad on Wednesday due to a dental problem. The French …
Read More »Police arraign blogger for publishing fake news in Ibadan
The police, on Wednesday, charged a 28-year-old man, Monisola Adebayo, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, over alleged false online news publication. Adebayo, whose address was not provided, is …
Read More »Borno gov cuts palliative aid, promotes farming
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has announced a 90% reduction in the distribution of palliatives previously given to victims of the Boko Haram insurgency. This came as he distributed food …
Read More »Nigeria, US partner to boost skills for artisans, technicians
The US Consulate General in Lagos has partnered with the Field of Skills and Dreams VTE Academy to launch the Emerging Technicians Conference, aimed at equipping young Nigerian technicians with …
Read More »Ogun LG chair to enrol 2,000 in health insurance scheme
The Chairman of Odogbolu Local Government, Babatunde Diya, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the well-being of residents through enhanced healthcare, education, and infrastructure development. He also announced plans …
Read More »Guinness World Record-holding couple who kissed for 58 hours announce separation
The Thai couple, Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat, who clinched the world record for the longest kiss of 58 hours and 35 minutes in February 2013, have revealed they are no …
Read More »Pipeline attacks cripple NLNG operations, MD laments
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, Dr Philip Mshelbila, has revealed that only two of the company’s six gas trains are currently operational, …
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