The Kaduna police command says it has banned all forms of “unlawful gathering by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) including its planned Ashura procession”. Mansir Hassan, spokesperson of the command, announced the ban in a statement issued on Sunday. “The command has banned every manner of illegal protest in the state,” the statement…
Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. A poor game which had been marred by security and crowd issues, forcing a 82-minute delay, was decided by a quality finish from Martinez — his fifth goal of the…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke in collaboration with the Chairmen across all the Local government in the state has commenced payment of salary to market women across every local government in Osun State. This is just as the market women across the State, who gathered at the conference hall…
Spain struck late to win Euro 2024 with a 2-1 victory over England on Sunday in Berlin to capture the trophy for a record fourth time. Real Sociedad striker Mikel Oyarzabal turned home in the 86th minute after Nico Williams sent Spain ahead early in the second half but England substitute Cole Palmer pulled the…
Nigerian singer, Chima has emerged winner of the season nine edition of the Nigerian Idol. His emergence as the winner was announced on the show on Sunday. Recall three contestants — Chima, Lammy, and Chioma— had made it to the final and gave their song renditions to prove they deserve the coveted prize. …details later
The Nigerian Police authorities have been advised not to fall to the schemes of unscrupulous politicians trying to force hands of the security agency into desperate games of blackmail. The advise came against the backdrop of comments credited to the Police Public Relations officer of the Osun State Police Command, SP Yemisi Opalola, which has…
The President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a new appointment at the Presidential villa. His words; “Umar Ibrahim Mohammed Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). “Ms. Omolola Bridget Oloworaran as the new Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom). “Dr. Olufemi Adekanmbi Project Coordinator for the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project…
Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo on his appointment as the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA). In his congratulatory message, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Production Services and Rural Development, described the appointment as well-deserved,…
Carlos Alcaraz overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title on Sunday in a brutal statement that the new era of men’s tennis has arrived. The Spanish third seed produced a performance combining awesome power with delicate touch to win 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4), collecting the fourth Grand Slam of…
The Police Command in Osun on Sunday confirmed the rescue of two persons who were trapped under a collapsed building at Sabo Area of Osogbo. SP Yemisi Opalola, Police Spokesperson in Osun made this known in a statement issued in Osogbo on Sunday. Opalola said an uncompleted storey building collapsed at about 8:30 a.m on…
