Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, says the federal government is considering the relocation of the Ikoyi Correctional Centre and other facilities across the country. The minister spoke on Monday during a visit to the Ikoyi prison in Lagos. Tunji-Ojo said urbanisation has caught up with the prison, noting that “there is no reason for this…
Chioma, Lammy, and Chima are the three final contestants of the ninth season of the Nigerian Idol, the talent hunt reality television show. Mira Clear’s journey on the show ended on Sunday. Before her eviction, she performed ‘If You Ask Me’ by Omawumi, Beyoncé’s ‘Broken Hearted Girl’ and ‘End Of Time’; ‘Baby Riddim’ by Fave…
The New Popular Front (NPF), a leftist coalition, has won the most seats in the French parliamentary elections. France’s interior ministry confirmed the final results of Sunday’s election which saw a 66.63 percent voter turnout. With 182 seats, the NPF had the largest share while President Emmanuel Macron’s Ensemble Party won 163 seats. The far-right…
Joe Biden urged Democratic lawmakers Monday to either back his reelection campaign or challenge him at the party convention next month as the US president’s reelection bid entered a critical week. The 81-year-old doubled down on his defiance of calls to step aside, after a disastrous debate against Republican rival Donald Trump last month turbocharged…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command said a man identified as Shuaibu Yushau has been arrested and detained for attempted suicide. Yushau climbed a broadcast mast owned by Aso Television and Radio in the Katampe area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Monday. The man had climbed the mast to protest against insecurity and…
The Federal Government, on Monday, suspended tariffs, duties and taxes on key food imports through land and sea borders. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, during a press briefing at the National Press Centre, Abuja. Kyari, who said the directive takes immediate effect, revealed that essential food items…
United States President Joe Biden is not being treated for Parkinson’s disease, his spokeswoman said on Monday after reports that an expert in the condition visited the White House eight times. “Has the President been treated for Parkinson’s? No. Is he being treated for Parkinson’s? No, he’s not. Is he taking medication for Parkinson’s? No,”…
Hon. Comrade Adewale Adegoriola, has congratulated His Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, CFR, Odundun II, The Deji Of Akure In Ondo State on his 9th coronation anniversary. The leading aspirant for the Akure South and North Federal constituency, described The Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom as a visionary leader and a loving father whose…
Terrorists, who disguised in women’s Abaya (dress) have kidnapped 26 persons in Katsina State. They attacked Runka community in the state at the weekend and abducted locals — mostly women and children. A local said the terrorists invaded the community at about 10.30 p.m., shooting sporadically. “In my house alone they abducted 10 females and…
Food inflation appears to have come to stay. The Federal Government appears helpless with ideas to check this hydra-headed monster. But Nigerians have not given up hope. If there is anywhere the food crisis is a major concern, it is in Lagos State. This is mainly because virtually all Nigerians are living in this most…
