Family fixes Feb 23 for Akeredolu’s burial
The family of former Governor of Ondo State, late Rotimi Akeredolu, has slated Feb. 23 for his burial. This is contained in a burial arrangement released by the deceased eldest son, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, in Ondo on Monday. The former governor died on Dec. 27, 2023 at a German Hospital following a protracted illness. […]
Burna Boy to perform at 2024 Grammy Awards
Grammy-winning Nigerian music superstar, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy will be performing live at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy, an organiser of the annual award, made the announcement on its X handle on Monday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the 66th Annual Grammy awards ceremony is scheduled to […]
Court sentences 52-old woman to prison for peddling Indian hemp
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos sentenced a 52-year-old woman, Yemisi Ajeboriogbon, to three years imprisonment on Monday for illegally dealing in Indian hemp. The court gave the convict an option to pay N500,000 fine instead of imprisonment, however. Yemisi had earlier pleaded guilty to a one-count charge of illegally dealing in Indian hemp […]
Govt ready to launch Education Loan Fund, says Board secretary
The Federal Government says it is ready to launch the Nigerian Education Loans Fund for students in tertiary institutions. The Executive Secretary of the Student Loan Board, Dr Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Monday in Abuja. He said that the scheme was to eliminate the challenges faced by Nigerian youths in […]
Navy hands over seized Indian hemp worth N120m to NDLEA
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT handed over more than 60 bags of seized Indian hemp with estimated street value of N120 million to the NDLEA on Monday in Lagos. The Indian hemp weighed more than 2.5 tons. Commander of the ship, Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga handed over the Indian hemp to the Deputy Commander Narcotics […]
Man, 39, docked over alleged tricycle theft
A 39-year-old man, Loius Kogu, was, on Monday, arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing a tricycle worth N1,500,000. Kogu, whose address was not provided, is charged with theft. The Prosecutor, Insp. Femi Omilana, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Dec. 28, 2023 at about 9.30 p.m. at […]
AFCON: Don’t underrate Guinea Bissau, fans warn Super Eagles
Some football enthusiasts in Enugu State have expressed the hope that the Super Eagles will win their last group match against Guinea Bissau in the ongoing Total Energies African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The fans expressed their optimism ahead of the Monday encounter in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria […]
OUR UNILAG: An Acceptance Speech Upon My Conferment with the D.Litt. of the University of Lagos
By Toyin Falola Distinguished members of the faculty, esteemed guests, and the vibrant student body of the University of Lagos, it is with immense humility and profound gratitude that I stand before you today. As I accept this honorary doctorate, a powerful emblem of scholarly eminence, I am reminded of the incredible journey this prestigious […]
Lagos seals Oke-Afa, Katangua markets over filth
The Lagos State Government has sealed Oke-Afa market, Isolo, and Katangua market, Abule Egba, for violating waste disposal regulations, including sundry unhygienic practices around the markets, which constitute grave environmental infractions. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Folashade Kadiri, Director, Public Affairs, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). LAWMA said that the closure […]
NAN’s Managing Director admonishes on fight against corruption
Malam Ali M. Ali, the new Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has urged the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the agency to fight corruption at all levels. Ali was speaking in Abuja when members of the ACTU called on him in his office. He said ACTU should be involved in […]
