Protesters ground Ota, Ogun State over high cost of living
People in the sprawling city of Ota, Ogun State trooped out early morning today, to protest the high cost of living under the lingering tense economy in Nigeria. Commercial activities were disrupted as people, majority of them youth, trooped out to register their displeasure with the running of the country which has been causing untold […]
Telling Chizoba’s story
By Ijeoma Nwogwugwu Herbert Wigwe everyone knew, but not many knew the backbone behind his immense success. I called you Chiz Baby. Queenette Allagoa called you Chiz Burger. Most called you Doreen. I remember when you came back from the United States of America 31 years ago. You were just 26 years old, armed with […]
NAFDAC DG Adeyeye re-appointed
Prof Moji Adeyeye has been reppointed by president Bola Tinubu as the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Her the renewal of her appointment in a state by the State House. She was appointed along with other health related agencies. A statement by the President’s Special Adviser […]
FG, govs reach agreement on State police
President Bola Tinubu and the 36 state governors have agreed to consider the establishment of state police after full implications have been considered. They agreed that the security situation in the country deserved all new initiatives that had earlier been jettisoned in the interest of the people. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, […]
Inflation rate hits 29.90% in January, declares bureau of statistics
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 29.90 percent in January 2024 from 28.92 percent recorded in December 2023. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for December, which was released in Abuja on Thursday. According to the bureau, the figure is 0.98 […]
Police launch eCMR in Katsina to combat vehicle-related crimes
The police command in Katsina State has launched an electronic Central Motor Registry (eCMR) to combat vehicle-related crimes. The police spokesman in the state, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in Katsina on Wednesday. “In line with the policy of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, to enhance internal security, we wish to announce the […]
Danjuma invites 23 Falconet players to camp for African Games
Christopher Danjuma, the coach of Nigeria`s Under-20 Girls, the Falconets, has invited 23 players to camp on Thursday in Abuja, to commence preparations for the 13th African Games scheduled for Accra, Ghana in March 8 to 24. Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) stated this in a statement on Wednesday […]
African Games: 30 Flying Eagles’ players invited to camp
Ladan Bosso, Head Coach for the Flying Eagles, has called up 30 Under-20 Flying-Eagles players to resume camp on Thursday (today) in Abuja, in preparation for the games in Accra, Ghana in March 8 to 24. Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) stated this in a statement on Wednesday in […]
Olowofela, 12 others arraigned over Koro monarch’s murder
Alleged kingpin of kidnap syndicate responsible for the killing of the Olukoro of Koro, Brigadier General Olusegun Aremu-Cole, Pa Banji Olowofela has been arraigned in a Magistrate Court by the Kwara State police command. Octogenarian Olowofela was arraigned with 12 other suspects after he was arrested February 5, 2024, following a tip off by a […]
I-G seeks support for police, unveils MOPOL base in Bauchi
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has urged Nigerians to support the Police to enable it to protect lives and property in the country. He made the call at the inauguration of the Nigerian Mobile Police (MOPOL) 10 Squadron office complex, on Wednesday in Bauchi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that MOPOL base […]
