President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Maiduguri on Monday to offer condolences to the Borno State government and residents affected by the devastating flooding caused by the Alau Dam collapsed. The flooding has had a catastrophic impact on Maiduguri, resulting in loss of life and widespread property damage. The President’s visit aims to demonstrate solidarity…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has decried the low physical and infrastructure development of Ile Ife, the cradle of Yoruba people, declaring that the source of Yoruba race deserves total upgrade in terms of flyovers, dualised roads and upgraded facilities befitting the cultural capital of Yoruba people. Hosting a delegation of Ife Development Board at the Government…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has hinted that the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, may rise above N1,000 per litre in its retail stations. In a notice on Monday, NNPC Ltd released estimated prices of petrol (obtained from the Dangote Refinery based on September 2024 pricing) in its…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has flagged off the distribution of relief materials to victims of the devastating Maiduguri flooding taking refuge in about 36 camps. The flood disaster struck Maiduguri due to overflowing water from Alau Dam, displacing nearly 2 million people within Maiduguri Metropolis and environs. The flag-off ceremony took place, Monday,…
A 25-year-old lady, Mercy Ishaya, has regained freedom after exposing the men who abducted her from New Bwari community in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State. The victim was abducted on August 28, 2024 while her father, Godiya Ishaya, a businessman, was hit and left in the pool of his blood. However, luck came…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has charged Muslim Ummah in the state to embrace the essence of the birth of the Holy Prophet of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), which is the good of all mankind. Governor Adeleke, in a statement sighed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, congratulated Muslims…
A magistrates’ court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has ordered the remand of two men, Oyewale Samuel (25) and Obasekere Abdulmalak (28), in the custody of the state CID. Earlier, the prosecutor, Inspector Olubu Apata, told the court that the defendants conspired and killed ASP Lawal Idris who was attached to Oke-Ila Division. The prosecutor…
Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has credited veteran actor Ramsey Nouah for inspiring her to relocate to Nigeria and pursue a career in the film industry. In a recent episode of Hip TV’s Trending, hosted by KimOprah, Ade shared her admiration for Nouah and disclosed that a conversation with him motivated her to leave her modeling…
Gunshots have been fired in the vicinity of former United States President, Donald Trump, his campaign organisation has said on Sunday. “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” said Steven Cheung, his campaign spokesman, in a short statement. According to the New York Post, two people exchanged…
Ben of the former BETA duo in the ongoing Season 9 Big Brother Naija reality TV show, has been evicted from the ‘No Loose Guard’ House on Sunday night. The Sunday night’s live eviction show saw Ben, who was seen as a ‘comedian’ in the House because of his of his sense of humour, exiting…
