EFCC arraigns proprietress, others over alleged visa scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal, has arraigned two suspects, Motunrayo Olasebikan and Abideen Adefisayo Tijani, before Justice Ladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court, sitting … Read More

Kingmakers seek Oluwo’s dethronement

KINGMAKERS in Iwo land have petitioned Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, seeking his assistance to remove Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi. The letter titled: ‘Petition for removal of Oba … Read More

Ogbomoso group to donate equipment to LAUTECH, BOWEN

The Ogbomoso Community Foundation (OCF), comprising socio-cultural groups in Ogbomosoland and diaspora, will today donate Oxygen concentrator machines to three major health institutions in Ogbomoso. A statement by the leader … Read More

No fewer than 971,677 killed globally since pandemic outbreak, says report

THE novel coronavirus has killed no fewer than 971,677 people since the outbreak emerged in China late last year, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at … Read More

Labour set to begin strike over petrol price, electricity tariffs

Labour on Tuesday set Monday for “unprecedented mass action” and “total strike” to get the government to reverse the hike in petrol pump price and the increased electricity tariffs. The … Read More

CBN disburses N3.5trn Covid-19 intervention cash

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had disbursed N3.5 trillion to different sectors of the economy to cushion the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. It will also contribute N1.8 trillion … Read More

NUC to Varsities: prepare for full reopening

Vice Chancellors of universities were told on Tuesday to conclude arrangements for the immediate and full reopening, following the decline in COVID-19 infection rates. The National Universities Commission (NUC), which … Read More

Stop borrowing to finance development, Sanusi tells FG

Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has advised governments at all levels to stop borrowing to finance development. He also blamed the massive poverty in the land to non-diversification … Read More

NCDC launches survey on burden of Covid-19

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), is set to conduct household surveys in four states – Gombe, Enugu, Nasarawa … Read More

We are fully ready for resumption, says Unilorin VC

For those asking when the University of Ilorin plans to resume academic activities, the Vice Chancellor made a public announcement, in his words, the school is fully ready and equipped … Read More

Open letter to Governor AbdulRazaq

SIR: An adage says that truth is what an enemy testifies to. The filth that fills our surroundings is my concern. This capital city, Ilorin keeps growing every day but … Read More

Court stops Oyo NULGE election

The National Industrial Court has issued an interim injunction restraining the conduct of the election and congress of Oyo State chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE). … Read More

Breaking: Gov Obaseki reelected as Edo governor

The National Independence Electoral Commission has declared Godwin Obaseki reelected in the just concluded governorship election. Obaseki scored 307, 955 votes to defeat Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives … Read More

Corruption: SERAP asks Buhari to stop creating new agency

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sent an open letter to the President, Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), urging him to “urgently” instruct Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, Minister of Justice and Attorney … Read More

Obaseki’s supporters celebrate as gov wins Oredo, Egor

Supporters of Governor Godwin Obaseki stormed the streets of Benin City last night to celebrate his victory at the polling units in Oredo and Egor local government areas (LGAs) of … Read More

I’m disappointed in INEC, says Gov Obaseki

Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki has expressed disappointment at the conduct of the ongoing governorship election. Obaseki, who voted at his Polling Unit 19, Ward 4, Oredo Local Government Area (LGA), … Read More

NiMet predicts cloudiness, rains Sunday to Tuesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted cloudiness and rains from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja predicted cloudy morning over the … Read More

JUST IN: One feared shot in Edo

One person has been reportedly shot at Ologbo in Ikpoba Okah LGA, Edo State. After contacted on the alleged shooting at Ologbo Dukedoom, the Enogie, HRH Jason Owen Akenzua, said … Read More

Pandemonium over alleged vote buying in Gov Obaseki’s PU

Tale of vote buying flying all over the place within the Emokpae Model Primary on Mission Road, where Governor Obaseki was waiting to vote. A lot of aggrieved persons are … Read More

BREAKING: Finally, Gov. Obaseki votes

After over one hour of waiting on the queue, Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has finally voted. There was pandemonium at his polling unit 19, ward 04 in Oredo local area … Read More