The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with a foremost businessman, Prince Dipo Eludoyin on the auspicious occasion of his 77th year birthday, saluting him as a visionary who built a business empire from nothing. Governor Adeleke notes Prince Eluwoyin’s unwavering faith in Nigeria and the desire to contribute to its…
Nigerians who wish to correct their NIN date of birth on the National Identification Number (NIN) database will now have to pay N28,574, following a sharp hike in service charges by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The new NIN date of birth correction fee, which represents a 75 per cent increase from the previous charge of…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has elected new national leaders. The election involved 419 delegates across the country, with the Vice President, Dr Christopher Piuwna, emerging as the new president, polling a total of 219 votes against his rival, Adamu Babayo from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi State, who polled 118 votes….
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday invited Pope Leo XIV to Ukraine during their first phone call, in which he also thanked the newly installed pontiff for urging peace in Ukraine. “I invited His Holiness to make an apostolic visit to Ukraine. Such a visit would bring real hope to all believers, to all our…
A man has lost his life while two others sustained varying injuries in an accident that occurred along the Trade Fair–Agbara route at Iyana Era Bus Stop, Lagos State. The accident, which involved a commercial blue Mack truck with the registration number AKD 579 XM, and a private silver Lexus saloon car with a registration…
The Dangote Petrolchemicals Refinery has effected another reduction in the ex-gantry price of its Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol below the publicly announced N835 per litre. Sources confirmed on Monday that the refinery has reduced its price to N825 per litre for its customers, through a rebate of N10 after successful loading of…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has lauded Alhaji Ayobami Olaoluwa ‘Asejere’, describing him as a man of impeccable character, whose contributions to the progress and wellbeing of the state are undeniable. In a statement signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Sunday, noted that Governor Adeleke gave this…
Pope Leo XIV has made a strong and emotional appeal for global peace, condemning the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza while urging world leaders to end the violence and prioritise humanitarian efforts. During his first-ever Regina Coeli address on Sunday, the new pontiff appeared at the window of the Apostolic Palace and spoke to…
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for stronger NAFDAC pharmaceutical R&D collaboration between Nigerian universities and local pharmaceutical manufacturers to reduce overdependence on imported medical products. Prof Adeyeye made the call at the 38th edition of the Prof Victor Olufemi Marquis…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has thwarted a desperate attempt by a woman, Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi, who disguised herself with a hijab to export large consignments of cocaine concealed in her private parts, stomach, and the false bottom of her handbag to Iran via Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers State. Obehi, dressed in…
