Criticisms here and there notwithstanding, it is almost impossible these days to imagine a progressive society, without the activities of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). This is especially the case on this side of the global divide, where inertia on the part of governments and its representatives is the rule rather than the exception. There are records … Read more
Good Night Dr Folami Lukman Bukola Try as he has, one phenomenon remains over which man is yet, and may never have complete dominion over – death. Man’s is to wish it does not come early or better still catch him unprepared, but when it does knock, man’s is to drop his will before his … Read more
The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Munta Abimbola, on Wednesday, freed a total of 32 inmates from Agodi Correctional Centre in Ibadan. Abimbola freed the inmates while leading the Administration of Criminal Law Justice Monitoring Committee to the centre as part of measures to decongest the centre. The CJ said that a total number … Read more
The government in Nigeria have been blasted for fighting and negotiating with the Presidency for the establishment of South-West security outfit, Amotekun. Speaking at an event in Lagos, Mrs Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, a social entrepreneur and human development expert, said other countries were already fighting insecurity with drones, satellites and robots. Akerele-Ogunsiji, decried the insufficient funds … Read more
In the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held today and presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, the sum of N4.8 billion has been approved for the expansion of Benin-Adumagbae-Igba-Akure road in Edo and Ondo States. During the press briefing at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Minister of State for Works and Housing, Aliyu Abubakar said the … Read more
With the aim of restoring peace, stability in Nigeria, the Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for one-day prayer and fast that will take place on Friday 21, 2020 from dawn till 12.00 noon. A statement by the State Publicity Secretary, Pastor Joseph Osagiede, reads this: “This is to inform … Read more
Popular Bible literature ‘My Book Of Bible Stories’ published by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society will soon find its way into the elementary school curriculum. United States President, Donald Trump has ordered it to be so saying that the book contains true stories from the Bible that help shapes the lives of human … Read more
Due to the seizure of their vehicles and the arrest of some tanker drivers, petrol stations in Port Harcourt , the Rivers State capital, have embarked on a strike. Since midnight on Tuesday, majority of the filling stations were said to have stopped selling fuel to motorists and other consumers after another tanker was said … Read more
Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan says the Ecobank Agribusiness Summit was an initiative to create a common platform that brings together partakers in the Agric value chain, be it producers, processors, logistics entrepreneurs, insurance practitioners and others within the sector to think a better approach to agriculture sustainability for Nigeria. The bank Managing Director … Read more
Ex Big Brother Naija house mate Symply Tacha said she believes playing dress up begins at age five and never truly ends. Tacha said, “Every girls’ dream is to be a beautiful bride to the man of her dreams. Most girl child fantasies starts from age 5” Tacha was not excluded as she shared cute … Read more
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, on Tuesday said in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachukwu, that he does not tolerate corruption. Uzodinma said there was no truth in the allegations that his aides were looting the state government property. He stated that, “The Government of Imo State under Senator … Read more
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen is the third-highest scoring African player in Europe’s top leagues (EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1) According to report, the 21year old has scored 18 in all competitions for Lille since he joined in the off-season from Belgian side Charleroi in a deal worth €12m. The Nigeria … Read more
Ghanaian actress and media personality, Efia Odo took to her Instagram story to share a condemnatory statement on religion. Efia Odo in her post said the creator of universe has no religion adding that religion was created by men to relegate women. She said that religion keeps one limited backing up her claim by stating … Read more
Oyo State Government has commenced the inauguration of Road Safety Clubs and Advocacy program in Secondary Schools within the State. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Dr. Akin Fagbemi revealed this in his office on Tuesday, 18 February. READ ALSO: Visa ban on Nigeria temporary, says U.S. envoy He added that … Read more
Speaking during the passing out parade of 281 cadets of the EFCC Detective Inspector Course-5, at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, on Tuesday, February 18, Ibrahim Magu has opined that corruption is the cause of the deadly coronavirus. While speaking on the side effects of corruption, the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes … Read more
Lagos has recorded a case of Lassa fever currently raging in 19 other states in the country. Announcing the development on Wednesday morning, the State Commissioner for Health Prof, Akin Abayomi confirmed that the patient is currently in isolation at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH. Abayomi who assured that the situation is under control … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Fatima, on Monday paid an unscheduled visit to the Federal Polytechnic at Nekede in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The visit took the management, workers and students of the school by surprise. The polytechnic’s Rector, Michael Arimanwa, hurriedly called out some management workers to welcome the visitor and her entourage. Though … Read more
A 51 year-old woman has reportedly tied the knot with her hearthrob at the Omega Prayer Ministry Church OPM headquarters in Abuja. This is the first time she would be getting married as she had not known a man all her life These got so many tounges wagging, wondering what could have been the cause … Read more
How Emeka Sunday fell into a well while fetching water in his concubine’s house remains a mystery. Reports have it that Emeka was always coming to his concubine’s house who is a single mother to fill all the gallons with water, at times he would spend a week or more. Don’t Miss: Cross River: Nurse … Read more
The remains of a nurse, identified as Mrs. Freedom Ohana, has been deposited in the motuary. The nurse who is married with children died while trying to withdraw money from an Automated Teller Machine, ATM in one of the new generation banks in Calabar, Cross River State capital city. Freedom who hails from Abi local … Read more