National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Monday, called for the probe of the leadership of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) over the non-payment of the approved N77,000 monthly allowance for serving corps members. The student body expressed dismay that NYSC is yet to implement the payment of the new allowance to the corps…
BANKS have commenced implementation of the new Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fee charge on customers following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) directive. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who monitored some banks’ ATM gallery in Abuja and environs on Sunday, reports that some customers were lamenting about the increase. NAN reports that…
… Says she lied before God Prophet Ebuka Obi of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach has distanced himself from a woman who recently testified in his church, claiming she purchased a house worth ₦500 million. In a viral video which started circulating on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, the cleric denied any personal connection to the…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has closed Runway 18R/36L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja for rehabilitation. The closure started from 3am on Monday. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Mrs Obiageli Orah. According to Orah, the closure is due to ongoing rehabilitation work…
Officers from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), in collaboration with members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and private security, successfully apprehended five suspects involved in a robbery in Orange Grove. The suspects, two females and three males, were arrested on Sunday morning, March 2, 2025. At approximately 06:45 am on Sunday, March 2, 2025,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress on Sunday directed its affiliates to be on alert for mass action if the Federal Government implements the telecommunication services charge contrary to the terms agreed by the 10-man committee. The decision was taken by the National Executive Council of the NLC during a meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, where the…
The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, dazzled audiences coast-to-coast as it aired live from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood on March 2, 2025. With winners announced across 23 categories, the ceremony celebrated cinematic excellence while paying tribute to the heroes and victims of the recent Los Angeles wildfires. The night belonged…
Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle, a distinguished artillery officer hailing from Ileogbo in the Aiyedire Local Government area, has been appointed as the Director-General of the esteemed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This significant appointment marks a moment of great pride not only for Ileogbo, Iwoland, and Osun State but for the nation as a whole, as…
The opposition’s attempt to forcibly take control of Local Government Secretariats in Osun State has been effectively thwarted, thanks to Governor Ademola Adeleke’s adept and mature political leadership. In a statement released by the group on Sunday, Osun Youths and Elders Advocate for Good Governance (O’YEAGG), a prominent advocacy forum in the state, also commended…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has celebrated Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila on the occasion of her 95th birthday, celebrating her life of impacts and contributions. Governor Adeleke notes Alhaja Gbajabiamila’s cherished history in the enviable governance landscape of Lagos state, reflecting on her remarkable record as the first elected female local government…
