Embattled Miss South African contestant, Chidimma Adetshina, has stated that she is not looking forward to getting back to the country soon. Chidimma had faced criticism in South Africa during her Miss South Africa contestant announcement. She, however, pulled out from the pageant following the South African Home Office allegations of fraud and identity theft…
The Kwara State Customs Command, has generated N3.371b between June and July, 2024. Operatives of the command also intercepted 1,153 parcels of cannabis sativa (marijuana) hidden in fabricated compartments and other components of one DAF truck with registration number T-25750-LA. The Customs Area Commander, Faith Matthew Ojeifo, disclosed at a press conference in Ilorin on…
Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the Federal Government policy which pegged age limits for entry to tertiary institutions. Recall that the Federal Government he announced that candidates must be 18 years old before they are admitted into tertiary institutions. Education Minister Tahir Mamman said that the West…
A new twist has emerged on the suspension of Peter Babalola as member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Recall that Babalola, a former Chief of staff and former Governing Council Chairman of Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun was suspended by the PDP, in Ward 7, Irewole local government area for alleged anti-party activities….
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Nasarawa State government and security agencies from arresting farmers or interfering with their rights, pending the resolution of a legal dispute over the alleged forcible seizure of 10,000 hectares of farmland. The ruling was delivered by Justice Peter Lifu in response to a…
The late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is to be buried on November 1. The national burial committee announced this in Abuja shortly after its inauguration by the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma. The inauguration, which was held on Tuesday in Abuja, had South-East stakeholders, including serving and no-serving senators as members. Iwuanyanwu,…
Russia has warned the United States of America that permitting Ukraine to launch Western missile strikes into Russian territory could significantly escalate conflict. President Vladimir Putin said there would be a worthy response from Russia to the attack. The comments come as Ukraine is urging Western arms donors to greenlight the use of their weapons…
The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State has denied claims that the female allegedly raped by a commercial motorcyclist is its student. On Wednesday, August 21, 2024 that a commercial motorcyclist, identified as 29-year-old Damilare Jacob, has been arrested by the Osun State Police Command for allegedly raping and robbing a…
The Nigerian Government has been presented with 17 non-negotiable demands ahead of the FearlessInOctober nationwide protest. The FearlessInOctober nationwide protest is the second leg of the 10 days EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest against hunger and hardship in the country. The upcoming protest is scheduled to commence on October 1. However, one of the organizers of the EndBadGovernance…
Nigerian businesses and households anticipate an increase in inflation over the next one to six months, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s July Inflation Expectations Survey Report released on Tuesday. The survey indicates expected inflation indices of 37.4 for the upcoming month, -26.3 for the next two months, and -15.8 for the next six…
