Residents of Ile-Oluji, headquarters of Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo, are still mourning the gruesome killings of their kinsmen during the Thursday’s robbery incident involving two banks in the ancient community. Commercial activities in the town have been paralysed as many people were still in shock over the development and decided to still keep their shops and outlets shut … Read more
A young school pupil has been killed after being hit by a stray bullet during a clash by police and commercial motorcycle riders popularly known as Okada riders in the Iyana-Ipaja area of Lagos. Policemen trying to disperse the protest, which has since been hijacked by hoodlums, fired bullets in the crowd, hitting and killing … Read more
Bayelsa State Government has appointed a 118-year-old woman, Mrs Omonigbalebo Dani Orogono as special adviser on elder matters to the vice chairman, Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA The letter, signed by the Personal Assistant to the Vice Chairman, Bedford Ineye read: “It is my pleasure to inform you that you have been appointed as Special Adviser on Elder … Read more
Renowned writer, Chimamanda Adichie, will be honoured again for her great works through the use of literature and story-telling to connect with people across generations and cultures. The award will be presented at the Foundation’s annual Global Leadership Dinner on November 20, 2019, in New York courtesy United Nations Foundation Global Leadership Award The Foundation … Read more
There was excitement in the air in the Ilara kingdom of Epe area of Lagos state as a new Royal Majesty was declared in the kingdom. This followed the emergence of Folarin Ogunsanwo as the new Royal Majesty, Alara of Ilaraof the kingdom. Read Also: International Friendly: Again, Super Eagles Star Opt Out Of Brazil … Read more
– The residents of Epe area of Lagos state are believed to have been fully prepared for their annual Kayo Kayo festival – The festival organising committee has disclosed that the event would commence next week – According to them, the festival provided a great investment and trading opportunity to leverage from 0 In less … Read more
The Elebele Bridge in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State collapsed on Thursday, cutting off community, which has lead lead to the halt of movement. It was learnt that the bridge collapsed under the heavy weight of two heavy-duty trucks that were conveying chippings to a building site in the area. … Read more
A day after they alleged that security operatives were fueling kidnapping in exchange for monetary gains, some bandits in Katsina State on Thursday offered to swap kidnapped victims with their arrested members. Fourteen different groups of bandits, operating in Faskari and Kankara local government areas of the state, promised to release the kidnapped victims … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu said on Thursday that the state could longer rely on the old waste disposal method, which stood at 10,000 tonnes yearly. He spoke at the Simpson Transfer Loading State, Sura, Lagos Island, at the launch of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) blue box. He said the launch was … Read more
Kebbi Governor, Abubakar Bagudu has approved the renovation of the state NYSC permanent orientation camp in Dakingari. Bagudu disclosed this during an unscheduled visit to the camp on Sunday. ” According to Bagudu, “We have already given a contract for the renovation of this permanent orientation camp and all the camp issues that had been … Read more
– Lagos state government said it will continue to empower women, youths – The commissioner for women affairs and poverty alleviation, Cecelia Dada, made Thursday, August 30. – According to Dada, empowering women and young persons has been a major focal point of this present administration led by Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos state government said … Read more