Unknown gunmen stormed a house and killed 10 members of a family on Friday, in the latest mass shooting to rock crime-ridden South Africa. Police said seven women and three men were fatally wounded in Imbali, a township south of Pietermaritzburg in the southeastern province of KwaZulu-Natal. “According to initial police reports, unknown gunmen stormed…
Popular Nigerian comedian, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, known as Sabinus, has revealed that his fiancée, Ciana influenced his career breakthrough. The skitmaker disclosed this during a recent question-and-answer session with his fans on his Instagram page. A curious fan had asked who inspired him to move from his base in Port Harcourt to Lagos for greener…
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, joined other Muslims across the world in prayers and celebrating Eid el-Fitr. The Personal Assistant to President on Broadcast Media, Buhari Sallau, shared pictures with the caption, “President #MBuhari participates at the Eid Al-Fitr Prayers at Mambilla Barracks, Abuja and Receives Sallah Homage in State House…
The Kwara State Police Command has issued a warning that the Muslim faithful will not be allowed to bring sachet water, popularly known as “pure water,” to the Eid praying grounds for the Eid El Fitri prayers in the state. In addition, the command stated that vehicles, praise singers, and sloganeering would not be permitted…
Osun State Head of Service, Mr Ayanleye Aina has appreciated the State Government for attaching great importance to staff training and retraining, noting that it will enhance their effectiveness and efficiency with direct impact on their productivity. Mr. Aina disclosed this in Osogbo during an orientation programme, organized for newly converted officers in the Departments…
The Coordinating Director of the Ministry of Environment and Sanitation, Mr Olawuni Oladele Timothy has directed immediate sanction against a revenue consultant who breached directive and standard practice by requesting revenue payment into a private account. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawala Rasheed, which reveal…
A WhatsApp Platform, Katsina City News, has raised donations totalling N5.1 million to assist the needy during the Ramadan fasting period. Danjuma Muhammad-Katsina, Founder of the platform, confirmed this development to the News Agency of Nigeria. Muhammad-Katsina, who spoke on Wednesday in Katsina, explained that members of the platform were indigenes of the state drawn…
The Osun State Police Command has rescued a couple from kidnapers at a forest in the state. The couple, Andrew and Margret Jonah were abducted by the kidnappers while going to church for vigil. The couple said they spent days in captivity without food or water before men of Policemen led by SP. Moses Lohor,…
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has denied reports that it is indirectly funding terrorism in the country. A statement published by the embassy on its website debunked the report by The Times of the U.K claiming that “Beijing could be indirectly funding terror” in Nigeria. China said the report is based on unverified, unclear, and unproven…
By Tiamiyu Olamide. In a couple of days, the valedictory session for Osun 7th Assembly will take place while the Maiden Plenary for the 8th Assembly will come up and House leaders shall be elected by members. It is not arguable that the ruling party, the People’s Democratic Party will produce the next Speaker in…
