Eighteen pupils of a government-owned primary school were hospitalised after allegedly eating contaminated rice and egg meals served by officials of the state government. It was gathered that the children, who were pupils of St. James Primary School, Owoope, Ayetori, Osogbo were rushed to different hospitals around Ayetoro on Monday. The rice meal was served…
…As Governor Adeleke Aide visits School The Osun state government has kick-started an advocacy outreach in sensitising the public about climate change action as it affects their immediate environment. Speaking at the 4th day of a 5-day Climate Change sensitization outreach to secondary schools held at the Ido-Osun High School in Egbedore Local Government area…
An Ex-convict, Usman Garuba, and a 72-year-old informant, Suleman Abubakar, have been arrested alongside 60 others by the Ondo state security outfit, codenamed, Amotekun, for alleged kidnapping and other crimes. Parading the suspected criminals, the state Commander of Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, said in Akure, that the suspects were arrested across the 18 local government…
As the holiday season approaches, the anticipation of Christmas joy and festivities fills the air. Making Christmas memorable involves a thoughtful blend of traditions, activities, and a sprinkle of holiday magic. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or celebrating in the comfort of your home, here are five key things to do and buy to…
A cash crunch has struck the nation’s capital, Abuja, resulting in long queues at several bank branches, as revealed by an investigation conducted on Monday. The cash shortage can be attributed to several factors, including a surge in demand for cash ahead of the yuletide and logistical challenges in currency distribution. This scarcity of cash…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday held its annual awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco. Nigeria dominated the night at the CAF Awards 2023, taking home the two top honours as Asisat Oshoala was named Women’s Player of the Year, and Victor Osimhen was named Men’s Player of the Year. Here’s a full list…
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, visited the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Garbai, in Maiduguri, Borno State. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngalale, on Monday, the President stated that under his administration, security issues would remain a top priority. The statement read, “President Tinubu…
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated 107 gas and electric-powered buses and taxis in Maiduguri, Borno State. This is an effort geared towards mitigating the effects of fuel subsidy withdrawal, and is intended to improve public transportation. The media aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, shared photos on his X handle on Monday. He…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned one Aisha Salihu Malkohi, and her husband, Abubakar Mahmoud, who is now at large, before Justice Aisha Mahmud of the Kano State High Court for allegedly defrauding one Farida Ibrahim to the tune of N410,518,000. The Financial Crimes agency disclosed this in a post made on its…
Nigeria’s female striker, Asisat Oshoala, has won the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of The Year at the ongoing Confederation of African Football awards. The award makes Oshoala’s sixth award in the category. The ‘Agba baller’ crooner is regarded as one of the most celebrated African female footballers of all time and the first Super Falcons…
