A vulcaniser, simply identified as Bolaji, was killed on Saturday after stray tyres from an articulated vehicle knocked him down in front of his vulcaniser stand, at Fakunle Area, Osogbo, Osun. It was reported that the accident, which occurred at about 7 am, left many sympathisers traumatised, as the head of the deceased was reportedly broken by the impact of …

The first batch of Nigerian evacuees from Sudan is set to arrive in the country. A joint statement by the ministries of Foreign Affairs; and that of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management and Social Development stated that the evacuees are currently in Egypt but will land in the country in no time. “In the time being, the first batch of …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is leaving behind a legacy of quality healthcare delivery through universal health coverage. At the inauguration of an 80-bed Mother and Child Hospital in his hometown, Oro, near Ilorin in Kwara State on Saturday, the Minister explained that the Buhari administration was executing universal …

An apartment inside the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi was reportedly gutted by fire late Friday night. The fire was said to haveto be triggered by power surge which exploded after power was restored on Friday night. In a statement on Saturday, the Ooni’s Director of Media and Publicity, Moses Olafare revealed that the inferno did …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC ) has arrested 11 suspects for allegedly dealing illegally in oil bunkering in different parts of Rivers State. While parading the suspects before journalists in Port Harcourt, the state capital, spokesman of the state Commandant of the agency, Michael Ogar said the arrest was made by the command’s anti-vandal land patrol and …

The Oyo State Police Command has paraded an 18-year-old man, Taofeek Adeagbo for allegedly killing his father. The suspect’s mother, Rashidat was also arrested for concealing the crime. Parading the suspects alongside 23 others in Ibadan, on Friday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Adewale Osifeso said the incident occurred in Tede, Atisbo Local Government Area of the state. …

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated business mogul and entrepreneur, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., who turned 70 today. In a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina, President Buhari praised the philanthropist for his courage, humility, and dedication to nation-building. He added that Adenuga was always placing the interest of the nation and the …

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census, earlier scheduled for 3rd to 7th May 2023. A new date will be fixed by the incoming administration, which takes office on 29th May. The President gave the approval after meeting with some members of the Federal Executive Council and the Chairman of the National Population …

Waving placards bearing several messages, Odo Nla community youths held a peaceful protest last Tuesday at the residence of Olootu Omoba Meta(head of the Royal families), Otunba David Afolabi Ekiyoyo in Ikorodu, Lagos State. Some of the placards read: “Kabiesi Ayangburen, please handsoff Odonla Royal stool”, “Freedom is priceless for Odo Nla people in the restoration of her royal heritage”, …

The Federal Government has declared Monday, 1st May as a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers Day. Aregbesola, In a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Shuaib Belgore on Friday, the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola commended workers for their hard work, diligence and sacrifice, noting that their efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of …