Man jailed 24 months for stealing household items
An Area Court in Jos, on Monday, sentenced Gideon Simon, to 24 months imprisonment for stealing household items valued at N300,000. The Judge, Shawomi Bokkos, sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the offence. He, however, gave the convict an option of N300,000 fine or go to prison for 24 months in the alternative. […]
Benue spends $2.82m to service loans in one year
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has said his administration has spent $2.82 million (N4.53 billion) to service external loans between June 2023 and June 2024. He made the disclosure in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Makurdi. […]
Prof Michael Afolayan @ 70: From the village to the world
By Toyin Falola The spread of knowledge in human history owes its existential success to the efforts of daring individuals who are categorized as walking libraries. These individuals are themselves a pastiche of different intellectual resources acquired during their interactions with people around them and the educational institutions available in their environment. Dr. Michael Oladejo […]
SCOAN holds global thanksgiving service
By Dare Adejumo This Sunday, December 8, SCOAN at its Ikotun-Egbe Lagos headquarters will roll out drums in ecclesiastical soul inspiring songs and praises to express gratitude to God for His FAITHFULNESS as the rock upon which the church was founded.. The celebration which is the third of its kind is not only going to […]
Professor Femi Mimiko: Following An Eagle to Ondo
By Toyin Falola On December 9, 2024, friends and families will gather in Ondo to witness the installation of Professor Femi Mimiko as the Jomulaja by the Osemawe, the Paramount Ruler of Ondo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Victor Adesimbo Kiladajo, MB.ChB. CFR. Mrs Bosede Mimiko will also be honored on the same day […]
Ogun Chief Asks Appeal Court To Pause Work On Abeokuta/Kobape Road
A litigant, Chief Mufutau Kehinde, has asked the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, to suspend the ongoing construction of the Abeokuta/Kobape dualized road pending the determination of his appeal against the judgment of Justice Mobolaji Ojo, of the Ogun State High Court. The Abeokuta/Kobape Dualized Road is a 42 km dual carriageway […]
Ex-UniAbuja VC extols Gambari@80
The immediate past Vice-Chancellor of University of Abuja, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, has described Prof. Ibrahim Gambari as a patriot who has contributed to the sustainability of democracy, diplomacy and conflict resolution. In a congratulatory message for the 80th birthday of Gambari issued in Abuja on Tuesday, he said that Gambari, the former Chief of Staff […]
Marriage is not imprisonment, Nons Miraj faults baby mama syndrome
Chinonso Ukah, popular actress and influencer, known by her stage name, Nons Miraj, says marriage is a “serious life-long commitment’’ and not “imprisonment’’ as many youths of today see it. She gave this position in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja “I am a big believer in love and I always encourage people […]
Minimum wage: Nasarawa seeks labour’s patience on consequential adjustment
Nasarawa State Government has appealed to organised labour in the state to be patient, as it addresses necessary financial adjustments to pave way for smooth implementation of the approved N70,000 minimum wage. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Ibrahim Angbolo, made the appeal while interacting with the Joint Labour Union on Tuesday in Lafia. […]
Tax reforms: Obi seeks transparency, citizens’ inputs
Presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has called for transparency in the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms. Obi, who made the call on Tuesday via his X handle, said carrying out tax reforms was not bad but that the populace must be carried along while government should not […]
