The Mozambican capital Maputo awoke to wreckage on Friday as protests overnight turned violent following ruling party Frelimo’s re-election after 49 years in power. Hundreds of opposition supporters demonstrated, rejecting what they called a ballot “stolen” by a “corrupt” electoral commission, which on Thursday announced candidate Daniel Chapo had won the October 9 election with…
Members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals have declared a seven-day warning strike, commencing from midnight on Friday (today). Addressing journalists in Abuja, the national chairman of the Union, Kabiru Minijibir, on Friday, listed some of its demands. They include the immediate implementation of the consolidated health salary structure,…
Davido, the Afrobeats star, has appeared on the runway at 2024 Lagos Fashion Week. The five-day African fashion ceremony, which began on October 23, features panel discussions on global economics and marketing for African fashion entrepreneurs. This year’s event boasts facilitators from diverse fields, including education, technology, trading, and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)….
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has called for increased caution and collaboration among security agencies in the state. His appeal followed a viral video circulating on social media about a physical altercation between personnel from the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps…
…vows to deal with any illegal group… …asks commuters not to board commercial vehicles without OSTMS inscription… Kingsley Omoyeni Osun State Ministry of Transportation has warned any group parading itself as the body in charge of Commercial drivers in the State to desist from such or be ready to face the full wrath of the…
A father, Fernando Vega has been charged with capital murder in connection with the deaths of his twin newborn daughters, Massail and Mirena, who were found dead in their home in Houston on October 4, 2023. If found guilty, Vega could face the death penalty, per report from Daily Mail UK. Vega was initially arrested…
Adeleke University has debunked a recent news report purporting the rape and subsequent death of a 100 level male student by some 500 level male students. According to a statement signed by the University Vice Chancellor Professor Solomon Adebola, on Friday described the rape and death claims as a false news He said, “It has…
The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi has faulted recent statement credited to a former governoship candidate, Mr Goke Omigbodun , describing his assertion on governance priorities and flyover bridges as lacking in facts and a mere parrotting of opposition talks. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner who affirmed the…
In its efforts to tackle the rising challenges of climate change across the world, the Osun state government has expressed its readiness to partner with Non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) that are based in Osun to collaborate and discuss environmental protection across the state. During an interactive session with different NGOs on Thursday in Osogbo, the Osun…
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, has on Thursday, remanded a 57-year-old man, Rasheed Yusuf, in a correctional centre for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl. The defendant, who resides at Illupeju area of Lagos, is facing a one-count charge of defilement. His plea was rejected by the Magistrate, Mrs E. Kubeinje, who ordered the police to…
