Governor Alex Otti of Abia, on Friday, assented to the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N750.2 billion as passed by the state House of Assembly. In a speech at the brief event held at Nvosi in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, Otti said that the budget underscores the commitment of his administration to transform the…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has approved the appointment of Prince Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. A statement by Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, on Friday in Osogbo, said that the appointment was approved during the State Executive Council meeting. Alimi said the governor also approved Prince…
The Kwanar Gafan Tomato Market in Kano State has been shut down indefinitely by the authorities over the claim that the place had been turned into a den of prostitution, adultery, homosexuality, and other immoral activities by the youths. The action was taken by the authorities of the Garun Mallam Local Government Council, in whose…
From delivering amazing performances to earning accolades, these actors have made their mark, proving that Nollywood isn’t just Africa’s pride but a global force to reckon with. Picking a “Top 10” in a year teeming with talent wasn’t easy. We’ve seen veterans returning to remind us why they’re legends, rising stars proving they’re here to…
Femi Falana, human activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) has held the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) responsible for the recent spate of stampedes that claimed lives in some states. No fewer than 70 people, many of whom were children, died in stampedes that occurred in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as well as Oyo and…
The Defence Headquarters says the death of 10 civilians in Gidan Bisa and Gidan Ruutuwa In Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, was a result of the secondary explosion and not direct military airstrikes. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, gave the clarification while briefing newsmen on Friday in Abuja. Buba said…
On Friday, the Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, said President Bola Tinubu had not disappointed Nigerians. The cleric said this during the Juma’at prayer at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, with President Tinubu in attendance. “We are proud of you. I remember that we encouraged people to vote for you during…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday presented cars to six outstanding civil servants in the state in recognition of their contributions to the state public service. Sanwo-Olu, who presented the cars during the Governor’s Lunch With Outstanding Officers at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Ikeja, applauded the civil servants for their dedication and doggedness. The…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa State, over the passing of his son, Abdulwahab, who died in a car crash barely 24 hours after the passing of his mother Hajiya Maryam Namadi. Jonathan, in a condolence message he issued on Friday in Abuja, expressed sadness over the tragic loss,…
A cattle dealer, Yusuf Oladunni, has prayed a Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court, Ibadan, to end his 11-year-old marital union with Rukayat, alleging she frequently destroys his appliances in rage. Oladunni, a resident of the Ayetoro-Muslim area, Ibadan, told the court on Friday that although she had left his home for about a year now,…
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