The ruling All Progressives Congress, the House of Representatives and the governors of Lagos and Ogun states, Dapo Abiodun and Babajide-Sanwo-Olu, respectively, joined many others to mourn the death of …
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Bodija explosion masterminds remanded, facing terrorism charges – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, said the government has taken steps to prosecute those who caused the Bodija explosion on January 16, 2024. He also said the government …
Read More »Plateau disburses N5bn to empower 140 farming communities
The Plateau State government disbursed N5bn on Thursday to empower 140 farming communities across the three senatorial zones of the state. The Commissioner for Environment, Climate Change and Mineral Development, …
Read More »Hoodlums kill poly student in fresh Osun communal clash
The leadership of the Ilobu-Asake Development Union, the flagship group for indigenes of Ilobu in Osun State, on Thursday, alleged a student of a private polytechnic located in the town …
Read More »Singer Mercy Chinwo’s manager faces arrest over alleged $345,000 fraud
Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos has granted a warrant of arrest against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo. The judge granted the …
Read More »Adeleke imposes fresh curfew on warring Osun communities
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday, imposed a fresh curfew on Ilobu and Ifon communities, following the outbreak of another clash between the neighbouring towns. The umbrella body for …
Read More »NANS demands Ogun deputy gov’s apology over alleged students shooting
The National Association of Nigerian Students, on Thursday, issued the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, a 24-hour ultimatum to apologise for the alleged shooting at students by …
Read More »N64m fraud: ICPC arraigns three El-Rufai’s ex-appointees today
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission will today (Friday) arraign three former appointees of the ex-Governor of Kaduna State, Nasiru El-Rufai, in a new N64m money laundering …
Read More »Govt mourns as Rivers gas explosion death toll hits five
The owner of the gas refilling shop that exploded, inflicting multiple injuries on many in the Orazi axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State has died after succumbing …
Read More »Ibadan community holds candlelight procession to honour victims of 2024 explosion
Residents of Aderinola Street and Adeyi Avenue in Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Thursday gathered for a candlelight procession to honour victims of the 2024 Ibadan explosion. The tragedy, which …
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