The family of an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) attached to the Osun State Police command has demanded the whereabouts of Tolulope Abiodun Adebayo-Adeshile and four of his colleagues who have not been found since February 12. According to the father of ASP Adebayo-Adeshile, Mr. Adebayo Sheu Adeshile, his son, …
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NiMet Predicts Three-day haziness, Thunderstorms From Sunday To Tuesday
THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted hazy and thundery weather conditions from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, forecast dust haze over the Northern region during the forecast period with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Kaduna states during …
Read More »Wuye/Wuse Flyover 85 per cent Completed, Ready In May – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the Wuye/Wuse Flyover is 85 per cent completed and will be inaugurated in May. Wike stated this in Abuja on Saturday, after inspecting the project, along with the Vice-President’s residence and 11-kilometre (km) six lane dual carriage expressway …
Read More »Mr Ibu’s death: Ten Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The late Nollywood Actor
Late Mr Ibu Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, lost one of its iconic names, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, to the cold hands of death on Saturday, March 2. Mr Ibu was unarguably one of the most famous faces in Nollywood especially in the comic aspect of the industry, …
Read More »2024 Budget Shows Health Funding Gaps In States
Stakeholders in the health sector have said that the 2024 budget by the 36 state governments and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), revealed the varying prioritisation of healthcare services across Nigeria. A comprehensive analysis of the budgets obtained from the states, showed that Kano, Kaduna, Yobe, Abia and Bauchi are …
Read More »Gunmen Kill PDP’s Treasurer, Kidnap Newlywed Couple
In a sorrowful twist of fate, suspected gunmen unleashed terror in Sokoto State on Friday night, claiming the life of Alhaji Nafi’u Tambari Dagawa, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Treasurer in Yabo Local Government area. According to reports, the assailants, under the cover of darkness, raided Dagawa community around 2 …
Read More »103-year-old Jamaican Grandma Shares Powerful Lessons In Living Life To The Fullest
Kendra Bryant for TODAY At 103, Pearl Taylor lives on her own, exercises by walking in Walmart, credits a special diet for her health and dishes out life advice on TikTok, where she is known as the “Jamaican grandma.” Pearl Taylor What is the secret to a long life? “Love. …
Read More »House of Reps Summon Binance Boss Over Alleged Terrorism Financing
THE Chief Executive of Binance Holding Limited, Richard Teng, has been called upon by the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes regarding suspicions of involvement in terrorism financing and none. At a panel discussion on Friday, Ginger Onwusibe, the Chairman of the Committee, issued a notice to the management …
Read More »FG Seeks Extension To $500m World Bank Loan
THE Nigerian government has requested an extension for the deadline of a significant $500 million loan from the World Bank that was originally intended for COVID-19 response initiatives. This request highlights the nation’s continued dedication to making the most of the funds for pandemic readiness and response, seeking to extend …
Read More »Ondo 2024: PDP Zones Governorship Ticket To South
THE Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has decided that its governorship candidate for the forthcoming election will emerge from the southern zone of the state. The spokesperson of the state PDP, Kennedy Peretei, made this known in a chat with journalists on Friday in Akure, the Ondo State …
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