Tragedy struck on Saturday morning along the Benin-Auchi highway as 12 passengers were burnt to death in an accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus and a truck. Cyril Mathew, Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), who confirmed the incident, said the crash occurred around 5 a.m. at Igueoviobo community, near an…
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has officially commenced the reconstruction and upgrade of the ₦80 billion Alau Dam in Borno State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Alau Dam is a critical infrastructure serving as a water source, irrigation system, and flood control facility for…
Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, held the ancient Ekasa dance on Saturday in honour of his late mother, Iyoba Omo N’ikuoyemwen, who died 49 years ago. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ekasa, a spiritually embedded dance procession, is performed to mark the end of the first part of her funeral…
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State have passed a vote of confidence on both President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani for their exemplary leadership and pro-people policies. A statement signed by the party’s State Secretary, Yahaya Pate, on Saturday, stated that the stakeholders gave their endorsement at a meeting held at…
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Interior, Mr Abdullahi Aliyu-Ahmed, has urged traders to refrain from charging exorbitant prices for foods and other essential items during the holy month of Ramadan. Aliyu-Ahmed, who doubled as the ‘Dujiman Katsina,’ appealed in a Ramadan message to the Muslim faithful through his Special Assistant on…
Dozens of women in Akwa Ibom staged a protest against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following her accusation of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The protesters, chanting solidarity songs, expressed their displeasure over what they described as an insult to the Senate President, whom they referred to as their son. They warned Akpoti-Uduaghan against making…
Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has opened up about singer D’banj’s important role in her rise to stardom. Although Funke declared that only God can be credited for her immense success in her career, she recounted how D’banj played a key role in helping her make the big step up in her career. The…
With the Japa trend nearing a climax, you’d be surprised how many people are moving simply because they’re searching for greener pastures. But what if we told you that Nigeria is a green pasture, too? You probably don’t know because you’ve not looked at this country’s many open opportunities. Don’t worry; we’ll take it upon…
In the bustling Nigerian landscape, Lagos and Abuja stand as economic powerhouses, each with its unique look and opportunities. Thus, it’s unsurprising that people are often stuck between choosing which of these two states offers the best neighbourhoods for settlement. Of a truth, choosing where to stay is about more than just bricks and mortar….
High Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri Kingdom, has broken his silence over the ongoing dispute between his wife, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a strongly worded statement, Uduaghan urged the Senate to accord his wife the respect and dignity she deserves. Uduaghan, who initially chose not to comment,…
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