Man allegedly beats wife to death in Ogun
A 45-year-old carpenter, Segun Omotosho, who allegedly beat his wife, Olubukola to death, has been arrested by the Police in Ogun. The Police Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Monday. Oyeyemi said detectives arrested the suspect on Sunday in Akinseku Village, Abeokuta, where […]
FIFA Says No Alcohol In Qatar 2022 Stadiums
The football governing body, FIFA has confirmed that there will no be alcohol sales in stadiums during the World Cup 2022. FIFA made this announcement via its Twitter account on Friday. The statement added that fans will only be able to access alcohol at “Fifa fan festival, other fan destinations and licensed venues.” “Following discussions […]
2023: PDP vows to take Lagos
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Lagos State, on Thursday, expressed optimism that it would defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the 2023 general elections, adding that it is ready to take over the state from the bondage of what it calls a “sole-proprietor.” Leaders of the party said this during a […]
CBN directs all banks to work on Saturdays
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed commercial banks in the country to work on Saturdays till Jan. 31, 2023, to enable bank customers return old naira notes for new ones. Mr Osita Nwasinobi, the Director, Corporate Communications Department of the apex bank, stated this at the CBN fair in Ilorin on Thursday. […]
Abuja-Kaduna train service to resume soon
The Federal Government has assured that the Abuja-Kaduna train services will resume operation in less than two weeks. Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, the minister of transportation, said this on Thursday in Ibadan, at the Moniya Railway station during his first inspection visit to the 157-km Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge railway. He assured of the safety […]
Sadio Mane Officially Ruled Out Of 2022 World Cup
The Senegalese forward, Sadio Mane has been rule dour of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar due to a leg injury. The Bayern Munich star became a doubt for the tournament after he sustained a leg injury and there was insinuation that he might be able to fit to play after the “first games” However, […]
Shettima Is Best To Help Me Govern- Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC) says Kashim Shettima is the best choice to help him govern. Tinubu said this on Wednesday at a meeting with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abuja. In July, Tinubu announced Shettima, a Muslim as his running mate generating widespread criticism that including […]
Adetola Babawale: Completing A Circle of Life
By Toyin Falola Be still, dear wind, be still Open your palms and show me what you stole Be still, dear man, be still I can see the pain in your heart Be still, dear river, be still Let me bare my soul to you Maybe you will take pity and wash away my […]
APC kicks off presidential campaign in Jos
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday kicked off its presidential campaign in Jos. Plateau State, amid tight security. The Rwang Pam Township Stadium was filled with APC supporters of Bola Tinubu, and his running mate, Kashim Shettima his running mate. Heavily armed members of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Security […]
ASUU To Declare Lecture -Free Day
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it will declare a lecture-free day across tertiary institutions to express its reservation over non-payment of its salaries. This was disclosed by the union chairman of the University of Ilorin chapter, Moyosore Ajao Ajao said the planned lecture-free day, won’t be on the same day for all […]
