President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Owo, Ondo State, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Governor of the State, Rotimi Akeredolu, and visited the palace of the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III. Speaking at the palace of the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, the President eulogized the…
Barrister Chris Agidy, the Senior Legislative Aide to Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North, who was abducted by bandits in 2023, has sadly been killed. The Federal Capital Territory Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this tragic news to reporters on Tuesday, February 27. It will be recalled that in November 2023, at…
Approximately 20 students have tragically lost their lives due to a meningitis outbreak in several boarding public schools in Potiskum, Fika, and Fune local government areas of Yobe State. Reports from Daily Trust indicate that the fatalities occurred in Government Science Technical College, Government Girls Science Technical College, and Federal Government Girls College, all…
Justice Mohammed Nasir Yunusa of the Federal High Court in Kano, has convicted and sentenced two illegal Bureau-de-Change operators identified as Munkaila Sani and Mohammed Sani, to one-year imprisonment for operating BDC without licence. The Economic Financial Crimes Commission made this known in a post shared on its X handle on Tuesday, February 27.…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to suspend its nationwide protest and extend the ultimatum given to the federal government until March 13. The labour union had declared a two-day nationwide protest over unmet demands by the federal government and prevailing hardships across the country. In a communique issued at the end of its…
During the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting under his leadership on Tuesday, February 27, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, addressed the economic challenges facing the country and emphasized that he and his team are not to blame for these issues. Cardoso stressed the importance of understanding that the CBN…
The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended a man identified as Adebayo Peter, following the alleged murder of his friend, Lekan, in Akure, the state capital. The tragic incident reportedly unfolded in the Ireakari-Oloko area of Akure on Friday night, purportedly after the suspect consumed illicit drugs. Confirming the occurrence, the spokesperson of the command,…
Jackie Loughery, the trailblazing beauty queen who made history as the very first Miss USA in 1952, has passed away at the age of 93. The Miss USA organization shared the news of Loughery’s passing in a heartfelt statement on their Facebook page, honoring her remarkable legacy and contributions to the world of beauty pageants.…
The lengthy trial surrounding a cough syrup linked to the tragic deaths of 68 children has concluded, bringing some measure of closure to the grieving families affected by the medication. In a bid to provide restitution, the heartbroken parents of the victims will receive a compensation totaling £63,000. A total of 23 individuals involved in…
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has reportedly arrived in Finland to undergo minor surgery. William sustained the injury during Nigeria’s second Group A game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite featuring for 90 minutes in the game and netting the winning goal from the spot in the 55th minute, he suffered a ruptured…
