Osun state Government Warns Against Encroachment On Stadium Lands
The Osun state government has warned against increasing encroachment on lands allocated for the construction of six stadia across the three senatorial districts. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the state government frowned at the negative development , warning those engaged in such unlawful activities to…
Gov. Lawal Grieves Zamfara Guards Killed In Tsafe Ambush, Says Bandits On The Run
Governor Dauda Lawal, on Tuesday, mourned the death of Guards of the Community Protection Guards in an ambush in the Tsafe area of Zamfara State. A group of bandits ambushed the security personnel on Monday at a checkpoint on the outskirts of the Tsafe local government area. Governor Lawal, in a statement by his spokesperson,…
Gov. Namadi Charges Newly Elected Chairman On Accountability And Commitment To Service
Governor Malam Umar Namadi has charged the newly elected chairmen and vice-chairmen of the 27 local government areas of the state to uphold accountability, transparency, and a firm commitment to serving the people. The governor made this call during the swearing-in ceremony held today at the Government House, Dutse. In his address, Governor Namadi emphasizes…
THE NIGERIAN MOMENT: How British-Nigerians quietly made their way to the top of British society
AT AKOKO, an upscale restaurant in central London, Nigerian staples such as moi-moi, stodgy bean pudding, and mosa, a savoury doughnut made from overripe plantain, become fine dining. Staff shuttle steaming bowls of jollof rice across the restaurant to clients paying 120 pounds for a tast17K7uing menu, plus another 95 pounds for a wine pairing….
Israel army begins operations against Hezbollah in S’West Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had launched targeted raids against Hezbollah in South West Lebanon, expanding its ground operations along the country’s coastline after deploying more troops. On its Telegram channel, the military said its 146th Division began “limited, localised, targeted operational activities” against Hezbollah targets and infrastructure in southwestern Lebanon. While the…
Lagos man arrested for defiling four-year-old girl
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a 32-year-old man, Wahaab Ibrahim, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the incident happened on September 3 in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state. He said that a complaint…
Taylor Swift is now the richest female musician
Taylor Swift has officially become the world’s richest female musician, with an estimated net worth of $1.6billion (£1.2billion). Earlier this year, Swift appeared on Forbes‘ annual billionaires list for the first time ever, and on october 5, they updated her net worth to reflect its growth amid her ongoing, colossal ‘Eras Tour’ and the continued popularity of her catalogue….
Industrial Training Fund Announces Osun As South- West Zonal Headquarters
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has announced Osun State as its South-West Zonal Head. The development was disclosed to the Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Technical and Vocational Education, Arch.Dapo Ademola-Adesina by the ITF management on Monday. Recall that Arch. Dapo had on the 30th of May 2024, during a courtesy visit to…
Iran warns Israel against targeting nuclear, oil sites
Iran warned Israel on Tuesday against attacking any of its infrastructure amid fears of a possible Israeli assault on oil or nuclear sites following Iran’s missile barrage last week. “Any attack against infrastructure in Iran will provoke an even stronger response,” state television quoted Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as saying. He spoke after Israel said…
Taylor Swift is Now the Richest Female Musician
Taylor Swift has officially become the world’s richest female musician, with an estimated net worth of $1.6billion (£1.2billion). Earlier this year, Swift appeared on Forbes‘ annual billionaires list for the first time ever, and on october 5, they updated her net worth to reflect its growth amid her ongoing, colossal ‘Eras Tour’ and the continued popularity of her catalogue….
