17-year-old apprentice dies allegedly by suicide over money theft accusation
A 17-year-old apprentice boy, Ojibe Chibueze, has reportedly died in an apparent suicide after being accused of stealing money from his boss. The Police spokesperson in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. Hundeyin said that one Cynthia, said to be a sister to the boy, […]
PDP seeks probe of alleged N3.7 trn budget padding
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for an independent investigation on the alleged N3.7 trillion budget padding by the National Assembly. The PDP said this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba in Abuja. Ologunagba said that the investigation would help to unravel the circumstances leading to the suspension of […]
I’m not Lagos’ new NURTW chairman, says Olohunwa
Alhaji Rafiu Olohunwa, a former Lagos State Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has distanced himself from a malicious publication declaring him as the Union’s newly appointed Lagos State Chairman. In a statement signed and issued by him on Thursday in Lagos, Olohunwa described the purported publication as misleading and an attempt by […]
Mathematics Day: Centre urges support to aid teaching, learning
Prof. Promise Mebine, the Director/Chief Executive, the National Mathematical Centre, (NMC), has called for more support towards aiding the teaching and learning of mathematics to promote national development. Mebine said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in commemoration of the International Day of Mathematics (IDM) on Thursday in Abuja. The […]
FG lists parametres to judge Tinubu’s government
The Federal Government says President Bola Tinubu “will be judged by his ability to grow the nation’s economy, create employment, and reduce poverty.” Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, gave these parametres at a Podcast hosted by Bruit Costaud in collaboration with Ballard Partners of U.S.A. in Abuja. […]
Oyebanji to immortalise late APC Chairman, Omotosho
… As Forum of State Party Chairmen condoles with EKSG, family Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has said that his government would immortalize the late Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Barrister Paul Omotosho, in recognition of his numerous contributions to the development of the State. Governor Oyebanji, made the […]
I’m over 60 years old, I’m not afraid of death, Remi Tinubu declares
The First Lady, Mrs Remi Tinubu, has said that she wasn’t afraid of death as she was more than 60 years old now. She stated this on Tuesday while reacting to Gov. Bala Mohammed’s comment regarding recent threats to her life. “I want to thank the Bauchi State governor for assuring me that I am […]
Ramadan: Pray for peace, stability, Tinubu Appeals to Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu joined the Muslim faithful at the State House mosque for the Ramadan Tafsir (explanation of the Holy Qur’an) on Tuesday, appealing to c itizens to pray for peace and stability in the country. Declaring open the annual Tafsir, Tinubu advised the Muslim faithful to demonstrate kindness to one another and their neighbours […]
Again, bandits strike in Kaduna, abduct 61
There are reports that about 61 people have been kidnapped by suspected bandits who attacked the Buda community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Though the state and police authorities are yet to confirm the attack, but a resident of the area said that the bandits invaded the village on Monday night at […]
BREAKING: Senate suspends Ningi for three months
The Senate has suspended Senator Abdul Ningi for three months. The action was taken over his allegation that the 2024 Budget was padded to the tune of N3.7 trillion. Ningi, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Population. He represents Bauchi Central. While the parties called for a probe […]
