A 31-year old man, Ojo Idowu Adebayo has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti for defiling a nine-year-old girl. He was arraigned before the court presided over by Justice Olalekan Olatawura in March, 2022 on a one count charge of rape. …
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Group Organises Special Prayers For Improved Security In Nigeria
The National Council of Khuddamun Nabiyu Association of Nigeria is set to organize annual Maulud celebrations of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and special prayers for improved peace in Kaduna State and the country at large. National chairman of the organization Sharif Muhammad Danlami made the disclosure in a chart …
Read More »Builders Blame Development Officers For Increased Building Collapse
Presidents of some of the regulatory and professional bodies in the built environment have said development control officers should be held responsible for most of building collapses in Nigeria. They made the remarks at a news conference that was organised by Presidents of some Regulatory and Professional Bodies in the …
Read More »Don’t Blame Buhari, NASS For High Unemployment Rate – Orji Kalu
Chief Whip of the Senate Orji Uzo Kalu has told Nigerians not to blame President Muhammadu Buhari nor the national assembly over the high unemployment rate, stating that many graduates are not groomed properly. Speaking at the commencement of the Graduate Skills Training (GST) programme of an Abuja based tech …
Read More »NGO Seeks Peace Ahead Of 2023 Elections
NON governmental organization, the New Dawn Peace Advocacy and Leadership Development Initiative has urged Nigerian’s to maintain tolerance and peaceful conduct ahead of 2023 general elections. Speaking at the launching of the NGO in Abuja yesterday, the founder, Hamzah Adeboye urged Nigerian youths to think possible way forward for the …
Read More »2023 Elections: Court Asked To Stop Electronic Transmission Of Results
The Owerri Division of a Federal High Court in Imo State, has been asked to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accreditation of voters and transmission of the results of the 2023 general elections electronically. The plaintiff, Nwankwere Morale Chinwen, in an Originating Summons in suit number FHC/OW/CS/144/2022, …
Read More »President Muhammadu Buhari May Present 2023 Budget To NASS 1st Week Of October
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, yesterday hinted that President Muhammadu Buhari may present 2023 budget in the first week of October. The speaker made this known while inspecting the ongoing renovation of the National Assembly complex ahead of the delivery deadline of August 2023. Gbajabiamila said …
Read More »Lipton Celebrates TeawithTay Podcast
Lipton, a global brand and leader of the Nigerian tea market, has confirmed its intent to support the second season of the TeawithTay podcast, a series hosted by actor, media presenter, podcaster, and Lipton brand Influencer, Temisan Emmanuel. This was announced at The Tea Party, an event held in Lagos …
Read More »Kwara Gov, AbdulRazaq Investments In Education Inclusive, Revolutionary – Principals
HEADS of secondary schools in Kwara State have said governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s achievements in turning around the learning environment and improving the welfare of teachers are unmatched in the recent history of the state. The teachers also commended the introduction of KwaraLEARN which they say is truly impactful, adding that …
Read More »Bauchi NUJ Seeks Support For Victims Of Flooding
Bauchi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has urged both the State and Federal governments to provide succour to the people of the state who were affected by various incidences of flooding in the state. The union, in a statement signed by its secretary Isah Garba Gadau, …
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