Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the first child of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, late Abiola Ajimobi is dead. Newsextra24 gathered that Bisola who is married to Mr Kolapo Kola-Daisi died in the early hours of Thursday. She died at the age of 42. Our correspondent learnt that she died …
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Governor Okpebholo Inaugurates 3 Governing Councils in Edo State
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Wednesday inaugurated governing councils for Edo State Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Edo State University, Iyamho, and Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) Service Commission. Okpebholo, while inaugurating the three governing councils in Benin, charged them to discharge their duties with utmost professionalism. He …
Read More »2026 World Cup: MTN Reiterates Support for Super Eagles
MTN Nigeria, the official telecommunications partner of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday reiterated its unwavering support for the Super Eagles. MTN Nigeria reiterated its support in a statement following the Super Eagles spirited draw with Zimbabwe in a World Cup qualifier match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in …
Read More »40 Suspended Enigie Appeal to Oba of Benin for Clemency
SOME of the 67 suspended Enigie (Dukes) of the Benin Kingdom have appealed to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, for clemency and forgiveness. Their appeal is contained in a statement signed by Victor Etinosa Oguigo of Ugoniyekikpoba Dukedom on Wednesday in Benin. Oguigo emphasised that it would be …
Read More »Imo Assembly Repeals, Passes Imo Waste Management Bill
THE Imo House of Assembly has passed a bill repealing the Imo Waste Management Act No. 5 of 2020 and enacted a bill establishing the Eastern Waste Management Incorporated. The bill, sponsored by the Majority Leader, Mr Kanayo Onyemaechi (Owerri West), was presented and read for the second and third …
Read More »2027: Reps Member Seeks Measures to Strengthen Electronic Accreditation System
CHAIRMAN, House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, Rep. Adebayo Balogun, has called for measures to strengthen the electronic accreditation system used during elections. Balogun made the call at the Situation Room Advocacy Meeting on the criteria for appointments into Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the credibility threshold for the 2027 general …
Read More »Rivers Couple Found dead in Apartment
THE police in Rivers have confirmed the death of a couple who reportedly died from inhaling generator fumes in their apartment. The unidentified man and his partner powered a generator inside their home, which led to their untimely demise. A witness identified as James told the News Agency of Nigeria …
Read More »Senator Explains Heated Verbal Exchange With Ezekwesili at Committee Hearing
THE senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, on Wednesday, explained his heated verbal altercation with the former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, during the Senate Ethics Committee’s hearing. Nwebonyi had a verbal clash with Ezekwesili at the Senate committee proceeding into the sexual harassment allegations made by the …
Read More »President Tinubu signs South-South, South-West Development Commission Bills into law
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has signed the South-South and South-West Development Commission Bills into law. Tinubu signed the bills on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The development commissions are expected to improve governance, security, law, and order, as well as engendering more efficient and effective use of resources. They are also expected …
Read More »Lassa Fever kills NYSC member in Ogun
THE Ogun State Government has announced the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state, with the confirmation of the death of a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The Ogun State Commissioner of Health, Dr Tomi Coker, announced this in a statement on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. …
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