The residents of Araromi-Okeodo, a community in Ife-South Local Government Area of Osun State, were overwhelmed with joy following the supply of electricity to the town for the first time, after 91 years in total darkness. The residents trooped out en mass in jubilation during the weekend, with many of them describing the development as…
No fewer than 38 people have been injured in a huge fire that broke out at a police headquarters in the Egyptian city of Ismailia on Monday, before it was put out, according to the health ministry. No fatalities were immediately reported but the building was fully staffed with policemen when the fire broke out…
The United States District Court in Northern District of Illinois has ruled in favour of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, and ordered the Chicago State University to release President Bola Tinubu’s academic record by Monday (today). But Tinubu’s lawyers insisted that the documents would not be relevant in Atiku’s appeal…
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to a pair of scientists who developed the technology that led to the mRNA Covid vaccines. The accolade, among the most prestigious in the scientific world, went to Katalin Kariko, from Hungary, and Drew Weissman, from the United States. “Through their groundbreaking findings, which have…
As Nigeria celebrates its 63rd Independence anniversary, the President Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh has charged the Federal Government to address the country’s critical challenges. He said the celebration reminds the citizens of the progress they have made as a nation and the challenges that lie ahead. “As we reflect on our…
The Osun State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has shared insights into the progress and challenges in the state, asserting that under PDP administrations, Osun always enjoy peace and good governance Speaking at the wedding ceremony of the daughter of the Honourable Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Aderibigbe Rasheed(Asendo), Hon. Sunday Bisi highlighted…
At least 10 people, including three children, have been killed and dozens more injured in Mexico after the roof of a church came crashing down during a baptism ceremony, according to local officials. The incident occurred in the northeastern coastal town of Ciudad Madero in the Tamaulipas state on Sunday. Working under floodlights, military personnel…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the appointment of Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office. This announcement was made in a statement issued by WAEC on Monday. Before this appointment, Dr. Dangut held the position of Deputy Registrar. He takes over from Patrick Areghan, whose tenure…
The company had committed to reducing cement prices upon the completion of the company’s new lines at the end of the year. BUA Cement Plc has reviewed the timeline for the implementation of its reduced ex-factory price of N3,500 per bag, saying Nigerians can begin to enjoy the benefits of the price reduction before the…
The First Lady, Remi Tinubu, says President Bola Tinubu’s government is focused on fixing the country’s problems but admitted that her husband is not a magician. With many struggling with a tripling of fuel prices, a sharp naira devaluation, and inflation now at 25 percent, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress…
