THE 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has reacted to the explosion that rocked Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Newsextra24 reported that on Tuesday night, the explosion killed three persons, injured about 80 others and destroyed several buildings, vehicles, and other properties. In a statement issued via his official …

THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disbursed around $2 billion across multiple sectors, such as manufacturing, aviation, and petroleum, to address the backlog of outstanding foreign exchange liabilities. Additionally, the apex bank stated that it has successfully settled the complete liabilities of 14 banks and initiated settlements with foreign …

condoles with Oyo govt, families of victims of Ibadan explosion FORMER Chairman of Sterling Bank Plc, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, on Wednesday, formally declared his intention to contest the 2024 Edo governorship election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ighodalo at the official declaration at the Edo PDP …

THE Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has announced the arrest of a man who allegedly battered his pregnant wife till she died. The agency revealed that the traumatic event happened in the Ketu area of Lagos, where the husband is alleged to have been consistently subjecting his …

GOVERNOR of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has disclosed further details about the deadly explosion that rocked Ibadan, the state capital yesterday. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday night, Makinde told journalists that an investigation into the Tuesday explosion revealed the identity of the owners of …

MORROCO have confirmed themselves as major contenders for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they spanked Tanzania in their opening game of the campaign. Ahead of the game, supporters of minnows in the tournament, wanted Tanzania to beat Morocco like how Cape Verde stunned Ghana, and how Namibia stunned …

THE Minister of Solid Minerals and Development, Dr Dele Alake has ordered Mine Officers of the ministry to investigate the Tuesday night explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State. Alake gave the directive on Wednesday in Abuja. “I have directed the ministry’s mine officers who are already on site in Ibadan to …

THE full fixtures for the FA Cup fourth round have been confirmed. This follows the completion of the third-round replays this midweek. Liverpool will host Norwich and there will also be Black Country derby between West Brom and Wolves after Gary O’Neil’s side won their replay against Brentford. The fourth-round …

THE Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has disclosed that Nigeria is in talks with the World Bank for up to $1.5 billion funding to alleviate a severe dollar shortage. He said the move will also support the national budget as the severe dollar shortage has contributed to the Naira’s steep …

A suspected armed robber was killed on Tuesday during an invasion on Oke-Ode community, Ifelodun Local Government of Kwara State. Trojan News indicated that the invasion occurred at about 8:21 pm. According to reports, four suspected armed herdsmen on two Okada motorcycles rode to the community and attacked a POS …