Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on Thursday inspected the newly revitalised primary health centre located at Isale- Agbara, Osogbo.

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commiserated with a former President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, on the passing of his beloved mother, Mama Florence Saraki. Governor Adeleke notes Mama Florence passing as profoundly difficult pain to bear, not just for her immediate family, but also the society who…

The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of new aircraft to enhance the operational capabilities of its aviation wing. The Bell UH-1H helicopters are equipped with advanced sensors and enablers for a range of missions, including reconnaissance, surveillance, rescue, logistics, transportation, and medical evacuation. In a statement on Thursday, Onyema Nwachuku, army spokesperson, said the arrival…

The federal government says it is working on establishing an electricity offences tribunal to combat electricity theft in the country. Aliyu Tahir, managing director of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, spoke at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. Some common forms of electricity theft in Nigeria include bypassing prepaid meters and illegal connections…

The federal government has unveiled mobile courts and new guidelines for hotels and schools to ensure speedy access to justice for cases of gender-based violence, sexual assault, and bullying. NAN reports that Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the women affairs minister, was at an Abuja partnership meeting with the stakeholders involved. The stakeholders include representatives from the ministries…

The Kano government has ordered the demolition of a section of the palace of Ado Bayero, the deposed 15th Emir of Kano. Haruna Dederi, Kano state attorney-general and commissioner for justice, said the government has directed the police to take over the Emir’s palace in Nassarawa LGA. Dederi said the state government has concluded arrangements…

Power outages are a common and frustrating experience for many Nigerians. Known locally as “NEPA taking light,” after the former Nigerian Electric Power Authority, power disruptions have a great impact on daily life, affecting everything from household chores to business operations. In a country where electricity is necessary for development and quality of life, understanding…

A high court in Akure, the Ondo state capital, has nullified the creation of additional 33 local council development areas (LCDAs) in the state. Adegboyega Adebusoye, a judge, delivered the ruling on Thursday. The Ondo state house of assembly passed the bill for the creation of the 33 additional councils on August 15, 2023, after…

Davido has sued Sophia Momodu, the mother of his first child, to secure full custody of Imade Adeleke, their daughter. Davido had filed a motion through his lawyers, Olaniyi Arije and Okey Barrah, at the Lagos High Court on April 17, 2024. The Nigerian singer is seeking a court order granting him “unfettered and unrestricted…

No fewer than 33 persons have been confirmed dead after drinking toxic alcohol in Tamil Nadu, a southern Indian state. According to local reports, 109 persons were hospitalised from the incident, while more than 60 people are still receiving treatment for vomiting, stomach ache and diarrhoea. Officials say the death toll could rise further. The…