66th Grammys: Nigerians react as Davido, Burna Boy, others miss out
In a shocking turn of events at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, on Sunday, Nigerian music sensations, including Davido and Burna Boy, faced a disappointing defeat as they lost in all their nominated categories. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the other three Nigerian artistes nominated— Ayra Starr, Olamide […]
Police Parade Suspected killer of Ekiti Monarchs
The Ekiti State Police Command has paraded one Baboga Alhaji for involvement in the killing of the two Traditional Rulers in the Ikole Axis of Ekiti State. Addressing Journalists on the success, the AIG in charge of Ekiti, Dare Ogundare, said it took the combined efforts of security agencies in the state to apprehend the […]
Saraki calls for tight security in Kwara
Former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Friday in Abuja called on Kwara Government to tighten security in the state, to address cases of insecurity. Dr Saraki, President of the 8th Senate, made the call in a statement while reacting to Thursday’s killing of the traditional ruler (Olukoro) of Koro, Ekiti Local Government Area […]
Aiyedatiwa names Ajulo, five others as commissioner-nominees
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has forwarded the names of six commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Akure by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan. One of the notable nominees is a legal […]
NEC tasks stakeholders on peaceful Saturday’s Chibok rerun election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has tasked stakeholders to ensure peaceful Saturday’s Chibok State Constituency by-election in Borno State. Mr Shu’aibu Ibrahim, the state INEC Head of Voter Education and Publicity, said this in a statement on Friday in Maiduguri. “INEC is calling upon all eligible registered voters, as well as other stakeholders, to […]
Gynaecologist cautions against sex-enhancement drugs
A Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr Ayodele Ademola, has cautioned against the use of sex enhancement drugs, saying people should stop using it “except when exceptionally necessary.” Ademola, who is also the Medical Director of a fertility centre in Lagos, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. He said […]
NEC distributes sensitive materials for Saki West State Constituency rerun
I The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday in Ibadan distributed sensitive election materials to its office in the Saki West Local Government of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the distribution was done ahead of Saturday’s rerun election in the Saki West State Constituency. This took place within the […]
Tinted glass permit: Three police officers in Lagos face trial
The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos State says that the three police officers, who demanded a tinted glass permit from motorists are facing trial for professional misconduct. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO), SP. Tunni Ayuba, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. She identified the errant officers as ASP Kenedy […]
Makinde signs Executive Order on handling, storage of harmful substances
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday signed into law an Executive Order 001, which deals with handling and storage of harmful substances. The governor said the Order became imperative given the Jan.16 explosion at Bodija area of Ibadan due to the storage of explosives. He said such an incident would not reoccur in […]
Theatre oriented film “SÀNGÓ ALÀÀYÈ” ‘ll re-pattern African cinema, Ade-Aluko declares
Yinka Ade-Aluko, the Chief Executive at Doodle-Film Hub Ltd. says his company is partnering with State Arts Councils and major universities in Southwest and Kwara State to premier a film “SÀNGÓ ALÀÀYÈ” to re-pattern African cinema. Ade-Aluko, who is also a creative and film entrepreneur, said this on Thursday in an interview with the News […]
