Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun, the first Federal Capital Territory minister (FCT) died at the age of 96 on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Confirming his d£ath, his family said in a statement; “The family of Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun has announced the passing away to the eternal glory of their patriarch, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun,…
The federal government has revealed plans to stop funding of professional bodies and councils starting from January 2024. There are at least 25 professional bodies and councils drawing funds from the federal government.This was revealed in a circular released by the Budget Office of the Federation. The circular with reference number: DG/BDT/GEN. CORR/2016/XII/3067, was dated…
The management of Innoson Automobile Company, says the N3 million scholarship awarded to Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme will still stand if found to be innocent of the result manipulation allegation by JAMB. Mr Cornel Osigwe, Head of Corporate Communications at Innoson Group, stated this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in…
In a bid to ensure steady water supply for people in the rural communities, Senator Ademola Adeleke’s administration has commenced the distribution of generating sets to power boreholes drilled across wards in the State. Recall that 332 boreholes was recently constructed across all the wards in the State to mark the 100 days in office…
Two students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Samson Kennedy, a 200 level student of Biochemistry and Wilfred Emmanuel, a 500 level student of Optometry have been arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force, Edo State Command. They were nabbed for allegedly taking their colleague, 23-year-old, Francis Aniude (a final year student of Department…
Sellers, food vendors, housewives, the tomato crisis is troubling many people across the country Some housewives in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Sunday said they have ditched tomatoes for their stews and other sauces as cost skyrockets.The residents, who made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, said they have…
The absence of Chief Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun of the Yaba Magistrates’ court has further stalled the trial of Afrobeat Musician, Seun Kuti. The registrar, Mr Babalola, in the absence of the chief Magistrate, Olatunbosun, adjourned the case till September 27, 2023, for the continuation of the proceeding. Magistrate Olatunbosun was said to have resumed her…
Rave of the moment Pop artiste Asake is billed to headline his concert at the prestigious O2 Arena. The highly anticipated event, scheduled for August 20, 2023, will take place at the renowned London venue, capable of accommodating up to 20,000 fans.
Chelsea has confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Portugal Under-21 international Diego Moreira from Benfica. Moreira joined Benfica from Standard Liege in 2020 and was part of the side that won the 2022 UEFA Youth League. The Portuguese international made his senior debut in May 2022, Moreira featured regularly for Benfica B last season. The teenage…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva has opened up on marital struggles with her husband, actor Olu Jacobs. Silva, in an interview with popular media personality and actress, Nancy Isime, revealed that Olu Jacobs’ ailment has changed him. Speaking on how her husband’s battle with dementia has affected their relationship, the actress reflected on their early…
