Obong John, a mortuary attendant at Iyi- Enu General Hospital, has lamented how mortuary attendants suffer from marriage rejections, break-up in romantic and societal rejection for choosing the profession that brings them into contact with corpses on daily basis. According to him, “I lost relationships because of my profession. I lost two fiancées because I … Read more
Experts have said Nigeria is losing as much as N10 billion daily over the lingering gridlock on the roads leading to and from Apapa. In a report by Sunday Telegraph with the Federal Government yet to find a lasting solution to the Apapa gridlock, experts have pointed at indications showing a whopping N10 billion is … Read more
The Ekiti State Government has expressed its readiness to review the procedure that led to the recruitment of no fewer than 2,000 new workers into the civil service by the immediate past administration of Mr. Ayo Fayose. The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) reports that the new set of workers had continually protested their non-recogition … Read more
The Commander-General of Kano Hisbah, Nabahani Usman, said Sharia police will arrest adults found eating in public during Ramadan. “We do this kind of operation yearly and we will continue it this year, “ Usman told BBC. “Even if a doctor says you should not fast, that does not mean you should eat in public … Read more
The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Abiola Ajimobi, the outgoing Governor of the State, of syphoning state funds in his last days in office through an alleged contract spree to his friends and family members. Akeem Olatunji, the State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, made the accusation in an … Read more
One thousand lifejackets were distributed by Lagos State Waterways Authority to boat operators in Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The Managing Director, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Mr. Damilola Emmanuel said LASWA distributes lifejackets to operators and passengers as part of efforts to promote safety on water. He added that safety is critical to having … Read more
In the ongoing recruitment of 2,000 teachers in Kebbi State, about 100 candidates have be caught with fake degrees and National Certificate of Education (NCE) certificates. Addressing newsmen yesterday, during the release of appointment letters in Birnin Kebbi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic Education, Hajiya Rafatu Hammani said those found with fake certificates were under … Read more
The Oba of Ikate-Elegushi, in Lekki area of Lagos, Oba Saheed Elegushi, has said his leadership dreams was not to become a monarch, but his mergence as an Oba shut the door against his political aspiration. The 43-year-old trendy monarch, who recently celebrated his ninth coronation anniversary, said he was hoping to become the governor … Read more
A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to share a very heartbreaking video of the moment her cruel housemaid was maltreating and assaulting her 12 months old baby girl while feeding the baby. The woman identified as Udoka Valerie Aneke took shared the disturbing video on Instagram. It was believed to have been filmed … Read more
16 persons have died on Friday evening when three vehicles collided at Tukai Village in Dambatta Local Government Area in Kano State. The Public Relations Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state, Mr. Kabiru Ibrahim, confirmed this in a statement in Kano on Saturday. The statement said that the … Read more
Lagos hairdresser identified as Kenile Nwabuzor, reportedly committed suicide over disagreements she had with her boyfriend identified as David. The resident of Fadausi Street, Ijeshatedo, Lagos State, who has had an unhealthy relationship with her boyfriend after they met about two years ago, committed suicide on Thursday, April 11, 2019 after David reportedly said he … Read more
The Federal Government delegation on Friday met with the national leaders of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) as part of efforts to curtail security challenges in the country. The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, who led the delegation that held a closed-door session with the MACBAN leaders in Birnin Kebbi, said it … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sacked Abdulrauf Abdulkadir Modibbo, the elected House of Representatives member for Yola South, Yola North, and Girei Federal Constituency in Adamawa State. Modibbo was disqualified for providing false information to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before the February 2019 election. Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled that the … Read more
The Plateau State Government has shut down more than 100 illegal schools across 17 Local Government Areas (LGA) Mr Jude Dakur, the Commissioner for Secondary Education said on Friday. Dakur stated this in Jos, on Friday when he received an award on Human values and education given to him by a research organisation. He said … Read more
Lagos State deputy governor-elect, Obafemi Hamzat has called on residents, investors and stakeholders in the state to ensure prompt and regular tax payment for the delivery of the ‘Greater Lagos’ agenda promised by the governor-elect Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Hamzat made the call at a get-together celebration of his election with former colleagues at the Federal Ministry … Read more
The outgoing Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha and the governor-elect, Emeka Ihedioha, have pledged to ensure a hitch free handover ceremony on May 29. This was disclosed at the inaugural meeting of the Joint Transition Committee comprising representatives of the outgoing and incoming government held at Government House, Owerri, yesterday. The committee headed by … Read more
The Police Command in Enugu State said it has arrested nine armed robbery suspects in Enugu State within a period of one month. The command has also recovered an AK 47 rifle, two locally-made double barrel guns, and two locally-made pistols as well as two live cartridges. Parading the suspects on Friday in … Read more
Oba Saheed Elegushi would today, May 3, 2019 be taking a second wife in Kano State. His bride according to City People Magazine is Hadiza Tanko, the younger sibling of the Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Dr. Umaru Ganduje, Salihu Tanko Yakasai. Many had speculated over the years about whether the King … Read more
An Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos on Friday ordered that a 45-year-old man, Celestine Onwusonye, be remanded in prison for allegedly assaulting a 10-year-old girl sexually Magistrate Olufunke Sule- Amzat, who did not take the plea of the defendant, ordered that the defendant be remanded in Kirikiri Prison. Sule-Amzat ordered the police to send … Read more
A 54-year-old woman, identified as Olabisi Olawoye, was on Friday arraigned before an Ebute-Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly posing as a Police Superintendent (SP) to defraud a Chief Magistrate. The defendant, who was brought before the court on a charge of impersonation, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, Insp. … Read more