No fewer than five people have been confirmed dead after last Thursday’s heavy downpour in Ilorin, Kwara State while property worth millions of naira were also lost to the flood. It was gathered that two human bodies and a Toyota Yaris car with registration number APP 544 E were removed from a river opposite Olusola Saraki abattoir, along Sobi Road …

For the first time in 12 years, Borno State celebrated Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary with a parade. Boko Haram insurgency made previous celebrated impossible, as the state became the contest ground between the terrorist group and government troops. Governor Babagana Zulum, who presided over the ceremony at Ramat Square in Maiduguri, said the event was made possible by the return of relative …

Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1 FM is set to unveil a weekly programme, B.O.S Transportation Landmarks on Monday. A statement by the station’s General Manager, Mr Tayo Akanle stated that the new programme was informed by the need to enlighten residents on the giant strides of the Sanwo-Olu administration on Traffic Management and Transportation, the “T” pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S Developmental Agenda. …

For his immense contributions to the nation’s economic growth, employment and national development, President Muhammadu Buhari has awarded the national honour of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the Owner/Chief Executive Officer of Azikel Refinery, Dr Azibapu Godbless Eruani . With this development, the 48-year old medical practitioner, industrialist and celebrated entrepreneur becomes the youngest …

… commutes death sentences of 6 to life imprisonment On the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 46 inmates from various correctional facilities across the state and commuted the death sentences of six inmates to life imprisonment. The Governor signed the release and committal orders …

For his immense contribution to lawmaking, oversight and representation, President Muhammadu Buhari has awarded the national honour of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege. According to the letter conveying the national award to Senator Omo-Agege, , who is also the 2023 governorship candidate of Delta State, the President approved …

The Lagos State Government has suspended all activities of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) with immediate effect. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa said the suspension became imperative following pockets of violence recorded in Ojo and Lagos Island on Wednesday, adding that a 35-member caretaker committee …

Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso said on Thursday that the state’s Economic Summit, Ehingbeti Summit will in this year’s unveil the state’s 30-year Development Plan. While featuring on a Yoruba radio programme, Ebawa Da Si on IKD106.1FM, Omotoso explained that the summit would not only focus on the economy but the general development of all …

Members of the Warri Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists ((NUJ) rose from their monthly congress on Thursday appealing to the Delta State government to urgently come to the aid of flood victims in Warri metropolis and environs in the wake of the heavy downpour that ravaged several communities in the state earlier in the week. The media …

The coronation and presentation of the staff of office to the new Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola, Ajibise Ogo 1, will hold at the Modakeke Civic Centre on Thursday, 3rd November. The landmark royal event will be performed by Osun State Governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola supported by members of the state Executive Council. According to a statement by …