The philanthropy and humanitarian activities of prominent businessman and philanthropist Sir Kessington Adebutu, have been recognised and commended by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday. He spoke in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, during the investiture of Adebutu, popularly known as ‘Baba Ijebu,’ as the first honorary member of Abeokuta Club. At the event, which … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to his recent decision to close the nation’s boarder with neighboring countries. Buhari stressed that the decision to close the nation’s border was not intended to publish neighboring countries but to strengthen the country’s security and economy ties. Speaking at a meeting with a selected group of the Nigerian Community … Read more
19-year-old Norwegian youngster, Erling Braut Haaland who joined Dortmund for £17.1m last month came off the bench to help Dortmund win with a resounding hat-trick. Dortmund were trailing 3-1 before the former Red Bull Salzburg forward was introduced which secured all needed three points. Haaland netted 28 goals in 22 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg this … Read more
Real Madrid moved three points clear of champions Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a hard-earned victory against Sevilla at the Bernabeu. Brazil midfielder Casemiro scored twice for Zinedine Zidane’s side, either side of Sevilla striker Luuk de Jong’s exquisite, curled equaliser. Luka Jovic’s clever backheeled pass had allowed Casemiro to break Sevilla’s … Read more
Anthony Joshua, World heavyweight boxing champion has expressed his readiness to stand for Nigeria when the need arises. He said this at a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday, in the United Kingdom. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, “ The President congratulated the … Read more
At least 10 shops have been destroyed in an inferno in the Ogoja local government area of Cross River State. The inferno which occurred at about 10:00 a.m. Saturday affected shops located along the Federal Science College, Ogboja-Abakpa, Ogoja. The cause of the fire has not been ascertained, but brave residents worked hard to quell … Read more
The Director of Public Health, Enugu State, Dr Boniface Okolo, has cautioned Nigerians against the consumption of cassava flakes, otherwise known as garri to avoid contacting Lassa fever. Okolo, who gave the warning in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Enugu, said the rats that caused the disease were mostly … Read more
The former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has lamented over the nation’s democracy following the verdict of the Supreme Court nullifying his gubernatorial victory. Ihedioha stressed that Nigeria’s democracy and judicial system was under trial. It could be recalled that the Supreme Court had declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressive Congress APC as … Read more
The Imo state Police Command has issued a sterling warning to protesters in the state to ensure that they do not disrupt the peace in the state. The Police noted that the planned protest in the state as a result of the Supreme Court verdict that declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressive Congress APC … Read more
Following a threat by the Fulani herdsmen association, Miyetti Allah, that southwest stands the risk of losing the 2023 presidential ambition if the region failed to back down on its regional security outfit known as Amotekun, one of the All Progressive Congress APC chieftains Chief Jide Awe, has said southwest destined to rule Nigeria come … Read more
Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA) has commenced renovation work in Secondary Schools across the state. At a project meeting with Principals of the affected Schools on Thursday, the General Manager of the Agency, Nike Adekanbi stated that this phase of work became necessary following a comprehensive assessment of the state of schools in … Read more
There has been shocking revelation that the Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has been funding and supplying weapons to the deadly terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The revelation came as an international media outfit CBN News, released a shocking evidence of Erdogan’s participation in aiding the operations of the terrorist group in Nigeria. CBN said “Today’s … Read more
The Kogi State Government has hinted that the state was alreading working on creating a domestic security task force like that of the southwest states Amotekun, for the domestic security of the state. The Special Adviser to the state Governor on Security, Commandant Jerry Omodara (Rtd) who spoke on behalf of government said the state … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the national grid has been fully restored. The grid system collapsed on Thursday, the first in 2020. It occurred while the grid was recovering from an earlier partial system disturbance. Read Also: Infamous Kidnapper Surrenders Self Voluntarily To Police Mrs Ndidi Mbah, the TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, … Read more
A 35-year-old woman, Stella Olowofoyekun, was, on Friday, remanded in a correctional centre by a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stabbing her neighbour to death with a broken bottle. The defendant, who is a petty trader, is facing a count charge of murder, but her plea was not taken. Read Also: Agencies … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced the ban of Motorcycles popularly referred to as Okada and Tricycle known as Keke Napep on major highways in the state. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, disclosed this in a press statement sent to Eko blog over the weekend. Oladeinde stressed that a good number of the … Read more
The Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA) on Friday said it would partner Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) to plant over 500,000 urban-friendly coconut seedlings in 2020. Mr Dapo Olakulehin, General Manager, LASCODA, said that the seedlings would be planted under the state’s Coconut Renewal Initiative. The agency will plant the coconut trees … Read more
A 45-year-old trader, Morufu Adekoya aka Six Tiger, was Thursday sentenced to death by hanging for armed robbery and 15-years imprisonment for raping a 24-year-old student. According to New Telegraph, the sentencing was handed to him at the Ikeja High Court, Lagos by Justice Raliatu Adebiyi. Read Also: Man In Court For Alleged Theft Of … Read more
A bricklayer, Abu Yakubum, 35, on Thursday, appeared before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing electronics worth N240,000. Yakubu, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of break-in and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Ajaga Agboko, told the court that the defendant committed the … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested six internet fraud suspects that include 22-year-old Sadiku Muniru Dolapo who has been on the Commission’s wanted list. They were picked up by the Ilorin Zonal Office of the Commission. Arrested with Dolapo are Atanda Femi Benjamin, Atoyebi Samson, Olapade Oladimeji Solomon, Amoo Saheed and Lawal … Read more