The new leadership of the National Association of University Students has opposed the proposed nationwide protest on October 1. They called on the Federal Government to distribute 3,000 CNG buses …
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Nasarawa woman steals newborn during naming ceremony
The Nasarawa State Police Command said it arrested a woman for child theft at a baby’s birthday party in Keffi Local Government. This was made known in a press statement …
Read More »Kwara smart city to gulp N1.72trn -Commissioner
The development of Ilorin Smart City recently embarked upon by the Kwara State Government will gulp about N1.72 trillion, the state Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr Olusegun Ogunsola …
Read More »40% of Nigerians enjoy 20 hours daily power supply – Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, in a statement on Sunday announced improvements in Nigeria’s electricity supply, revealing that over 40 per cent of Nigerians now enjoy up to …
Read More »Reps to amend NSDC law to facilitate sugar master plan
The House of Representatives Committee on Industry has announced plans to amend the law establishing the National Sugar Development Council and make necessary amendments that will empower the management team …
Read More »Kano recommits to polio eradication, targets 3.6 million kids
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Sunday restated the state government’s commitment to end polio and other childhood communicable diseases, as it collaborates with partners to target 3.6 million …
Read More »Israel claims responsibility for killing of Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, others
Israel’s military said on Sunday its air strike on Beirut that killed Hassan Nasrallah also “eliminated” another 20 Hezbollah members, as its forces kept pounding Lebanon. It said “more than …
Read More »Three out of 10 adult Nigerians have high blood pressure- Cardiac Society
The Nigerian Cardiac Society has said that over 20.5 million people die of heart disease annually with more than 75 per cent occurring in low- and middle-income countries. The president …
Read More »SUV rams into cattle, kills two cows in Lagos
An Acura Sport Utility Vehicle has collided with a herd of cattle, resulting in the death of two cows and significant damage to the vehicle. In a statement issued by …
Read More »VIDEO: Player collapses at Lagos stadium during scouting programme
A yet-to-be-identified young player collapsed at Maracana Stadium in Ajegunle, Lagos State, on Sunday after a match held as part of a scouting programme hosted by the Shazam Football Team. …
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