Bandits suspected to be foot soldiers of a notorious bandits’ leader, Bello Turji, have abducted 10 passengers and burnt their vehicle along Kaura-Namoda-Shinkafi Road in Zamfara state. The incident happened …
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Ododo’s wife gives pregnant women, nursing mothers palliatives
Wife of Kogi State Governor, Mrs Sefinat Ododo, on Tuesday, donated relief items and cash to about 200 pregnant women, nursing mothers and patients at Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja. …
Read More »Tinubu harps on LG autonomy as govs pay New Year visit
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said his administration is in no battle with state governors over the controversial local government autonomy. Tinubu, however, called for collaboration from the 36 state …
Read More »Make peace with aggrieved contestants, Gani Adams tells Owa-Obokun
Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, has urged the newly installed Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Haastrup, to reconcile with any contestants who may still harbour grievances over …
Read More »Borno gov approves N8bn gratuities for retired teachers
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved N8bn to clear the backlog of liabilities in pensions and gratuities of retired primary school teachers and other civil servants in the state. …
Read More »Assembly approves Sanwo-Olu’s nominees for LASIEC, others
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday confirmed the appointments of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s nominees for the state Independent Electoral Commission and other agencies. The appointments followed the screening …
Read More »11 consumer goods companies record N10tn market capitalisation
Eleven Nigerian consumer goods sectors have achieved a total market capitalisation of N10.1tn, The PUNCH reports. According to the latest trading report from the Nigerian Exchange Limited as of December …
Read More »2025: I’m targeting Tyson Fury, says Anthony Joshua
Nigerian born British professional boxer, Anthony Joshua says his target in 2025 is to beat Tyson Fury and become a three-time world heavyweight champion. Joshua spoke with State House Correspondents …
Read More »I got PTSD, Burna Boy explains abrupt exit from Lagos stage
Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has addressed the controversy surrounding his performance at the #GreaterLagosCountdown2025, following criticism for abruptly leaving the stage. Taking to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Burna Boy …
Read More »Rivers First Lady spreads joy, presents gifts to New Year babies
Lady Valerie Fubara, wife of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, began the New Year by spreading love and kindness to babies born on January 1, 2025, and their mothers. The …
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