NiMet predicts three-day sunshine cloudiness from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and sunshine from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted sunny and cloudy skies over the northern region throughout the forecast period. According to the NiMet, sunny and cloudy skies are anticipated over the region throughout the forecast […]
Stop giving terrorists cheap publicity, labour DG cautions media
The Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Issa Aremu, has cautioned the media against sensational reportage that conferred undeserved publicity on the cowardly activities of bandits and terrorists. He made the call on Sunday in Ilorin on the sidelines of his electronic membership registration with the All Progressives Congress […]
Jaboro unveils rare prison account of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Writer and historian, Majemite Jaboro, has released “The Ikoyi Prison Narratives”, a book offering rare insight into the life, spirituality and political philosophy of Afrobeats legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The book documents conversations between Jaboro and Fela during their confinement at Ikoyi Prison, Lagos, between January and April 1993, while they awaited trial over a […]
Yusuf approves ₦3bn for road expansion, donates ₦100m to fire victims
The Kano State Government has approved over ₦3 billion for the expansion and rehabilitation of road networks around Singer Market to improve access and boost commercial activities. This is contained in a statement by Gov. Yusuf’s spokesperson Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa in Kano on Thursday. This followed a visit by the Governor to the market to […]
Community service, mentorship key to national devt., says Sanwo-Olu
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has urged Nigerians to shift their focus from just achieving personal success to making a difference in their communities. He this appeal at an event organised by the Epe Club in honour of Alhaji Shakiru Seriki, a prominent politician and member of the Governance Advisory Council held at […]
UN, AU condemn Kwara deadly attacks
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack in Kwara, North-central Nigeria, where more than 100 people were reportedly killed. Guterres, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, stressed the importance of swiftly bringing the perpetrators of the dastardly attack to justice. Also, the African Union (AU) Commission has condemned the […]
Breaking: INEC registers two new political parties
DLA, NDC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the registration has increased the total number of registered parties in Nigeria to 21. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during the commission’s quarterly consultative meeting with leaders of political […]
Trader bags six months sentence for stealing slippers
A Magistrate’s Court in Jos on Thursday, convicted and sentenced 22-year-old trader, Moses Baba, to six months at the correctional centre, for stealing slippers. The Magistrate, Irene Pati, sentenced the convict, following his guilty plea to the charge preferred against him by the police. The court, however, gave the convict an option of N20,000 […]
Nigeria needs N36bn to boost commercial honey production, says Association
The Youth for Agricultural Initiatives (YFAI), a bee farmers’ association, has said Nigeria needs about N36 billion investment to boost commercial honey and apiculture production. The YFAI Director-General, Africa, Mr Niyi Adeyemo, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. He noted that Nigeria was lacking […]
Overloading: LASTMA impounds 27 commercial buses
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has commenced a statewide enforcement initiative aimed at tackling hazardous practice of vehicular overloading. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. He noted that the impounding of vehicles was part of the authority’s sustained commitment to enhancing […]
