Ghanaians flooded the streets of the Ghanaian capital Accra on Saturday for a third day of anti-government protests linked to economic hardship that have led to dozens of arrests. The protesters were waving placards and the Ghanaian flag in a demonstration to lament the high cost of living and a lack of jobs as they…
Nigeria’s under-18 Women Handball Team on Saturday in Monastir, Tunisia, defeated their Angola counterparts 28-24 in the third place match of the ongoing Africa Women’s Youth Handball Championship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that Nigerian bounced back from their semi final game loss to Egypt by 18-32 on Friday. They fought hard to…
Promise Aloba, Mother to the late Afrobeats singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka MohBad, has said she kept her identity as the singer’s mum a secret for so long for fear of being kidnapped. Her statement came days after a Facebook post by former media aide to ex-governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, Lere Olayinka, alleging that…
State chapters and affiliate unions of the Nigeria Labour Congress are already gearing up for a possible declaration of a nationwide strike following the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum given the Federal Government to provide palliatives to cushion the pains associated with the recent fuel subsidy removal. The organised labour had earlier embarked on a…
The government of Governor Ademola Adeleke has reacted to the rumor of accrued pensions not paid by his government as alleged by opposition in the state, upon which some unscrupulous elements are allegedly planning a protest march. This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for information and publish enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi on…
In Furtherance of the Nigeria Governors Wives’ Forum schedule at the ongoing NIGWF/United Nations General Assembly 2023. Osun State Governor’s wife, Chief Mrs Titilola Adeleke joined other wives of the Nigeria Governors on a courtesy visit to the office of New York Mayor, Eric Adams. The Nigeria Governor’s wife was led on the visit to…
The West African Examinations Council says plans to introduce the Computer Based Test mode in the administration of its examinations are at an advanced stage. The Head of National Office, Mr Patrick Areghan, gave the hint in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos. Areghan was speaking against the backdrop…
As part of the need to stop the indiscriminate use of tinted glass by motorists, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has set up a committee to critically look into the issue of tinted glass. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi revealed this to newsmen on Thursday in Lagos, while announcing…
The Nigerian government is working towards generating 20,000 megawatts by 2026 and 60,000 megawatts of electricity by 2060 Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this in Osogbo, Osun State capital during his visit to the National Control Centre (NCC) of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Friday. In his speech, Adelabu revealed the short…
The tribunal dismissed the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Titus Uba, challenging the election held on the March 18 for lack of jurisdiction to entertain the matter. Photo of Governor Hyacinth Alia.The Benue State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi has upheld the election of Governor Hyacinth Alia of…
