Nigerian Governor’s Wife Is Dead
Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, is dead. According to a statement released by the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong, she died peacefully at the hospital on September 26, 2024, surrounded by her family . The family has requested prayers and support during this difficult […]
Bobrisky: Two senior officers at Kiri-kiri prison, 2 others suspended
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has suspended two senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service Secretary to the board, Jaafaru Ahmed, in a statement, indicated that this followed the viral video on social media alleging infractions by Officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service relating to the sentencing of Idris Okuneye, widely […]
Kuku nominated as Regional Advisor for Africa on Airport Council International World Governing Board
In a groundbreaking achievement for Nigeria and the African aviation sector, Olubunmi Kuku, the current Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been nominated to serve as a Regional Advisor representing Africa on the Airport Council International (ACI) World Governing Board. The nomination was ratified on September 20, 2024, during the […]
Nigeria, others to benefit from 300million dollars World Bank-CTF-DGIS ROGEAP project
In order to further strengthen the electrification of public institutions within the African region, the World Bank, with co-financing from the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) and Directorate General of International Cooperation (DGIS) of the Government of the Netherlands is set to invest 300million dollars under the Regional Off Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP) in Nigeria […]
Kwara hails Offa robbery verdict, condoles victims’ families
Kwara State Government heaves a great sigh of relief at the judgment of the State High Court, which convicted the five criminals involved in the April 26, 2018 armed robbery in Offa. Hon. Bola Olukoju, the Commissioner for Communications stated this in a statement issued on Thursday. She said: “At least 33 innocent citizens, including […]
Breaking…..Court sentence Offa Robbery suspects to death
Suspects involved in the Offa Robbery have been sentenced to death by hanging. The judgement was delivered on Thursday by Justice Haleema Salman. Six suspects: a policeman, Michael Adikwu (now deceased), Ayoade Akinnibosun, Azeez Salahudeen, Niyi Ogundiran, Ibikunle Ogunleye and Adeola Abraham were arrested in connection with the bloody bank robbery incident on the 5th […]
Kwara NUJ demands release of Roland Olonishuwa
The Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) strongly condemns the mode of arrest of Mr Rowland Olonishuwa, a prominent journalist and member of the Herald Chapel of the Union, who was forcefully taken away from his residence along Asa-Dam Road, Ilorin, yesterday morning (25th of September, 2024) by detectives of the […]
Increase your stake in Dangote refinery, PENGASSAN tells FG
The Federal Government has been urged to ensure that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) increased its stake in Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals from the current 7% to at least 45%. The President of PENGASSAN, Comrade Festus Osifo, stated these during a media briefing in Lagos on Tuesday. The briefing was on the […]
Tinubu, Mutawalle bag Global Peace award
Despite the prevailing insecurity and economic hardship in the country, the Centre for Peace Advocacy in Africa (CPAA) has tipped President Bola Tinubu and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for a prestigious global peace prize. The group said this was in recognition of their exemplary contributions to enhancing sustainable worldwide peace and innovative […]
Yahaya Bello takes EFCC to Supreme Court
Former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) declaration of him as wanted. At the Federal High Court in Abuja, Bello’s lawyers, led by A. M. Adoyi, informed Justice Emeka Nwite about the pending appeal, filed on September 23. Adoyi […]
