The management of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, has deployed luxury buses to transport students and staff of the institution to the main campus. This is part of the efforts to cushion the harsh effects of the high cost of transportation as a result of fuel subsidy removal by …
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Wike, El-Rufai, Oyetola, Alake, Fagbemi Make Ministers List
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai, his Rivers State counterpart Nyesom Wike and eminent medical scholar Ali Pate are on the list of ministerial nominees forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, it was learnt this morning. Also nominated for cabinet positions are legal luminary Lateef Fagbemi (SAN); …
Read More »Tinubu Praises Super Falcons Ahead Of Australia Match
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on behalf of all Nigerians has extended best wishes to the Super Falcons as they prepare to face Australia today for their second group match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023. The President, like other football-loving Nigerians, takes immense pride in …
Read More »INEC Chairman Seeks Suggestions For Improvement In Conduct Of Future Elections
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for suggestions on ways in which the conduct of future elections in Nigeria can improve. Yakubu made the call on Wednesday in continuation of the quarterly Consultative meeting with the media and INEC members to review …
Read More »Osun Governor Appoints Bamikole Omishore As Cabinet-level Special Adviser
Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has appointed a seasoned International Relations and digital communications specialist, Bamikole Omishore, as Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Multilateral Relations. This was disclosed on Wednesday when the governor assigned portfolios to his newly appointed Special Advisers. Omishore, who is a master-strategist, …
Read More »President Tinubu’s Daughter Praise APGA Chieftain Udensi’s Charity Work
The daughter of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has commended a chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chikwe Udensi for his charity works. A release by the media team of Udensi said Tinubu-Ojo made the commendation when the Interpol Systems Consultant, played host to her at his …
Read More »Nigeria Recorded 240 Incidents Of Crude Theft In One Week – NNPCL
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said that the country recorded 40 incidents of crude oil theft between July 15 and July 21, 2023. The company stated this on Tuesday via its official Twitter account. According to the NNPCL, the war against crude oil theft is still raging …
Read More »SIT-AT-HOME: 3 Reportedly Shot Dead As Protest Rocks Enugu State
Tension has heightened in Enugu State following the alleged killing of three residents as protests hit the Coal City metropolis. Reports gathered that traders took to the streets Wednesday morning protesting the sealing of their shops by the State government for not opening for business on Monday. However, the …
Read More »Nigeria Is Infected With Bad Leadership Syndrome — Pastor Kumuyi
General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church and Convener of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi, has described lack of good leadership as bane of the socio-economic crisis confronting the nation. Kumuyi said that it takes a person with good intentions, backed up with effective action, …
Read More »SEXUAL ASSAULT: Hollywood Actor Kevin Spacey Cleared Of All Charges
A London jury has found Oscar-winning actor, Kevin Spacey not guilty of seven sexual assault charges and two other sexual offenses against four men. The Hollywood star, 64, had faced historical sex offense charges that allegedly took place between 2004 and 2013, during which time Spacey served as artistic director …
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