THE Federal Government on Monday, confirmed 7,202 cases of diphtheria out of the 11,587 suspected cases across 105 Local Government Areas in 18 states, including the Federal Capital Territory. The FG disclosed this in a joint press statement signed by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National …
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BREAKING: Tribunal Dismisses PDP, Labour Party Petition Against APC, Sanwo-Olu
THE Lagos Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, on Monday, dismissed the petitions brought by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and the Labour Party, and Olajide Adediran, also known as Jandor of the People’s Democratic Party, challenging the victory of Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the March 18 governorship election. Jandor had contested the results of the …
Read More »TETFund To Establish Multipurpose Laboratories In Universities
THE Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has inaugurated an ad hoc committee on the establishment of central multipurpose laboratories in select universities in the country. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while inaugurating the committee, noting that the move was part of efforts …
Read More »Independence: FG Unveils Programmes For 63rd-anniversary Celebration
THE Nigerian government has outlined activities for the 63rd anniversary of the nation. The agenda for the 2023 Independence day celebration was released by the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, George Akume at the World Press Conference in Abuja on Monday. The theme of this year’s anniversary is …
Read More »LAWMA Shuts Oyingbo And Alayabiagba Markets, As Warning Signal To Others
Vows to end environmental nuisance in Lagos markets FOLLOWING series of unheeded warnings to markets in Lagos to shun filth and embrace proper environmental hygiene, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has sealed Oyingbo and Alayabiagba Markets in Lagos Mainland. Other markets that risk imminent shut-down for improper waste disposal …
Read More »K1 De Ultimate Completes 7-Day Seclusion Rites
POPULAR Nigerian Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, known as K1 De Ultimate, has emerged from seclusion after completing a seven-day traditional rite. He was seen dressed in white regalia, adorned with leopard skin, exiting his Ojushagbola family house with his wife, Emmanuella Ropo. This period of seclusion was in …
Read More »Dangote Reacts To Report On Cement Price Reduction
THE authorities at Dangote Company, manufacturers of Dangote Cement have denied viral reports claiming they are set to reduce the price of cement from the current market price of N5,500 to N2,700. The company made the denial in reaction to viral reports on social media claiming they were set to reduce …
Read More »Why Nollywood Industry Gets Bad Name – Kanayo O. Kanayo
VETERAN Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has said the movie industry is a ground for creativity and not a dumping ground for gay, lesbianism, Brazilian Butt Lift, among others. Naija News reports that the thespian, in an interview with Afia TV, opined that Instagram stars are responsible for creating a bad …
Read More »BREAKING: Supreme Court Building Catches Fire (Nigerians React)
NIGERIANS on social media have reacted to the fire outbreak at the Supreme Court in Abuja. Newsextra24 reports that there was a fire incident on the fourth floor of the Supreme Court The Supreme Court Fire Service section managed to put off the fire and security personnel were on the ground to …
Read More »Why I Started Politics Despite Being A Pastor – Banky W
POPULAR Nigerian musician, Olubankole Wellington better known as Banky W has disclosed, the reason why he ventured into politics despite being a pastor. The singer cum pastor and politician during a recent interview with BBC disclosed that he combined being a politician and a pastor, because he wanted people to see …
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