President Bola Tinubu on Monday, mourned a former Broadcaster of the Nigerian Television Authority, Aisha Bello Mustapha who died in the early hours of Monday. Tinubu’s condolence message was made known by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, and shared on his Facebook page on Monday. Tinubu extends his…
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Maiduguri, Borno State capital. The President made his departure from the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja earlier today. The departure took place around 10:35am. This is Tinubu’s first visit to the North-Eastern region of the country since taking office. He is expected to attend…
Governor Ademola Adeleke will be arriving the country this week after a month vacation outside the country, the state chairman of PDP, Honourable Sunday Bisi has declared. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Senior Special Adviser to Governor on media publicity, Bamidele Olabamiji on Monday. According to him, It would be recalled…
The traditional ruler of Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River, HRM Maurice Edet, has been abducted by gunmen at his residence in Asin ufot, Ayamba Ikot Akriba community. It was gathered that an aide to the traditional ruler was shot dead in the process of the abduction, which lasted hours on Sunday. The Police…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has suspended charges on cash deposits above the regulatory limits of N500,000 for individuals and N3,000,000 for corporate account holders. The new directive is coming against the backdrop of growing cash scarcity and empty ATMs across the country. Also, the CBN stated that the suspension of the deposit charges…
Five officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have been dismissed while two others were reprimanded by the Personnel Management Board by the Lagos State Civil Service Commission (CSC). According to a press statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed that every recommendation made by…
A Magistrate Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos State had ordered the remand of a 20-year-old ex-convict, Azeez Tajudeen, for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl (name withheld) to death in the Ayobo area of Lagos State. It was gathered in court that Tajudeen lured his victim with biscuits to an uncompleted building where he removed her…
The tragic news has prompted an outpouring of reactions from Nigerians. Aretired renowned broadcaster with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Aisha Bello Mustapha, is dead. Nigerians woke up on Monday to the news of her death. The tragic news has prompted an outpouring of reactions from Nigerians. “Innalilahi wa inna Alaihin Rajiun. May Allah forgive…
Manchester City survived a scare at Luton to end their four-match winless run in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory, while Chelsea’s problems mounted with a 2-0 defeat at Everton on Sunday. With star striker Erling Haaland absent due to injury, Pep Guardiola’s side trailed to Elijah Adebayo’s goal late in the first half…
As the price of condoms skyrockets in Nigeria, medical practitioners and other concerned stakeholders fear that it could lead to low demand and force many people into unsafe sex, which could increase sexually transmitted infections including HIV and a boom in unplanned pregnancies. Stanley Uba was shocked to the marrow when he picked a pack…
