Month: October 2024
Page: 22
Over Two Hundred Captains of the Nigerian Army have commenced Practical Promotion Examination to the rank of Major in Akure, the Ondo State Capital. The soldiers who were drawn from all units and formations across the country will be at the 32 Brigade Akure till Friday for the practical promotion examination. Addressing the military […]
In response to nationwide condemnation over his alleged involvement in the recently concluded local government elections in Rivers State, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has directed the immediate unsealing of secretariats across all 23 local government areas (LGAs) in the state. A statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the […]
Reality star, Kellyrae has won the Big Brother Naija No Loose Guard season The housemate was one of the eight finalists which included Anita, Nelly, Onyeka, Ozee, Sooj, Victoria, and Wanni. After six evictions, Kellyrae and Wanni were the last two housemates standing. For winning the show, Kellyrae will be taking home the N100 […]
Almost 1000 migrants on Saturday crossed the channel to reach the United Kingdom. A total of 973 migrants crossed in 17 small boats which is the highest number in 2024, beating the previous record for the year which was 882 people in June. It comes as French authorities said four people died while attempting to […]
Abdulmumuni, one of the sons of the late Nigerian business magnate, Chief MKO Abiola, has disclosed that his father left £650,000 to his first four wives in his will. During a podcast programme hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, a copy of the will was displayed, revealing that Abiola’s first wife, Simbiat, was allocated £300,000; the […]
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, will lead the foundation-laying ceremony for the Inland Dry Port in Ogun State on Friday. The port, located at Dry Port City in Soderu Village, Itori, along the Papalanto-Ewekoro axis, is part of ongoing efforts to boost economic growth and industrialisation […]
The Nigerian Public Health Agency said that by the end of epidemiological week 39, the country had recorded 10,837 suspected cases and 359 deaths. It said that the figure represented 239 per cent increase in fatalities compared to 2023. It said that the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) for the year stood at […]
All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has made a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider Ibadan- the Oyo state capital as the headquarters and main operation base of the soon-to-be-established South West Development Commission in the interest of the generality of the people of the geopolitical zone. The Senate recently passed […]
The newly elected council chairmen of the 23 Local Government areas of Rivers state have been sworn in and issued certificates of return. The new chairmen were sworn in on Sunday by the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara at the Executive Council Chamber of the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Governor of Bauchi […]
Oyo South Senator, Sharafadeen Alli has continued to demonstrate his unwavering determination to fostering a more inclusive and empowering environment for girls to ensure they are equipped for a brighter future. Latest proof of this determination is the sponsoring of the second season of the ‘Flow with Dignity School Tour’, which aims to empower 5,000 […]
