The Ogun Government says it will be presenting 742 athletes in the forthcoming National Sports Festival taking place in the state. Mr Wasiu Isiaka, the Commissioner for Sports, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Isiaka said that the state athletes would be participating in all…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ondo State says a road accident has claimed eight lives at the front of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko on Wednesday night. Dr Samuel Ibitoye, FRSC State Sector Commander, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Akure. Ibitoye, who said the accident involved…
By Oludele Shalom, Abuja A Federal High Court Sitting in Kano on Thursday, 22nd December, affirmed Mohammad Sani Abacha as the duly elected governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Kano State. It will be recalled that sometimes in July, Alhaji Mohammed Sani Abacha, through his lawyer, Bar Reuben O. Atabo, SAN,…
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) on Sunday denied involvement in banditry, terrorism, kidnapping or cattle rustling, insisting it has never condoned violent activity in Nigeria. National President, Alhaja Baba Ngelzarma, stated this in Abuja while addressing a news conference on ‘H.R. 7457 – Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026′,…
Former President Mohammad Buhari donated a cow and other food items to the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) corps members serving in his hometown in Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State. This is contained in a statement issued by the NYSC Public Relations Officer, Mr Alex Obemeata. He said the gift was for the…
The Kaduna state assembly has threatened to take legal action against former Governor Nasir El-rufai of Kaduna state for allegedly calling them “stark illiterates”. The members of the house described the allegation as a defamation of their character. The Chairman house committee on information, Henry Marah, stated this on Tuesday while responding to some allegations…
Just hours before his death, Pope Francis expressed gratitude for being able to join worshippers on St Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday one last time. This is according to remarks revealed by the official Vatican News portal on Tuesday. Although visibly weakened, Pope Francis delivered the traditional Urbi et Orbi (To the City and to…
A stray bullet from a yet-to-be identified source has allegedly hit and killed a 20-month-old child at Umuoba-Uratta in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occured at about 10p.m on Monday. The child, identified as Emmanuel Eleweke, was the third of his parents, Mr…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday paid glowing tribute to the late Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Adetona, calling him a mentor and trusted confidante. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu, alongside his wife, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, visited the Oba’s private residence in Ijebu-Ode for his eighth-day Fidau prayer. The President offered prayers…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has traced over 300,000 dollars, laundered to a suspected internet fraudster. A statement by Mr Dele Oyewale, the Spokesperson of the EFCC on Tuesday in Abuja said the suspect was among the 35 suspects arrested Sunday in Auchi area of Edo. Oyewale said the arrest was…
