The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested a 24-year-old suspect for allegedly vandalising and stealing equipment from a telecommunication mast belonging to one of the service provider companies. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Head of Media and Tactical Operations, NSCDC, Anambra State Command, Edwin Okadigbo, on […]
The Ondo State Competition and Consumer Protection Agency (ODCCPA) has warned non-governmental organisations allegedly impersonating officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against extorting traders and sealing business premises across the state. The Executive Chairman of the agency, Oluyemi Fasipe, issued the warning in a statement on his X handle on Friday, […]
Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, has said she will return to making movies after making her celebrity boxing debut against reality TV star Phyna. Blessing lost the bout by knockout but described her first experience in the ring as a courageous feat, saying she had only trained for two days before the fight. “Still a […]
The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, in collaboration with security operatives, has impounded 20 cows in two separate enforcement operations in Ibadan over alleged open grazing, residential rearing and destruction of farm crops. The ChairpersonOYRLEA, Justice Aderonke Aderemi (retd.) on X on Thursday, said the first operation was carried out at dawn on […]
TEXT OF INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, WITH THE THEME, FROM REFORMS TO PROSPERITY My fellow Nigerians,Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed together as one nation, bound by our collective trust in the great promise […]
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday dismissed concerns about his health, saying he is “healthy, sound, and ready to go” after returning to Nigeria from his extended working vacation in Europe. Tinubu spoke with journalists on arrival in Lagos following his stay in France, where he had spent the latter part of his vacation. Asked about […]
The Malindi Environment and Land Court in Kenya has directed that the construction of the proposed Dangote refinery in Lamu County be placed on hold until further hearing. The development came after some farmers and local inhabitants of Chandavai, an area in Lamu County, opposed the move, citing cases of “forceful eviction” and the destruction […]
A fresh clash between Mambilla residents and Fulani pastoralists has left at least seven people dead, 186 livestock killed and over 340 homes razed in Taraba State. The incident, which happened in Geroji settlements of Mbamnga ward, Sardauna Local Government Area, also displaced more than 1,000 residents. Residents and community leaders say the death toll could […]
Resident doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have entered the 32nd day of their industrial action over welfare-related issues. The Association of Resident Doctors, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, said its demands included the implementation of the Professional Allowance Table, payment of outstanding Medical Residency Training Fund and settlement […]
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the abduction of a 38-year-old man, Nathaniel Peter, in Layeri Village, via Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The command said the arrests had provided useful leads towards identifying and apprehending other members of the gang involved in the abduction. The suspects were […]