The Department of State Services (DSS) has called for violence-free conduct during Saturday’s bye-elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct elections to fill various vacant political seats in 26 states of the country. The states are Ebonyi, Yobe, Kebbi, Lagos, Ondo, Taraba, Benue, Borno, Kaduna, Plateau, and Akwa Ibom. Others are Anambra, Cross River, Delta, Enugu, Jigawa, Katsina, …

Nigeria forward Moses Simon has warned the Super Eagles not to underrate Guinea-Bissau ahead of both teams’ 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tie on Monday evening at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan. According to Simon, Jose Peseiro’s side need to be wary about Guinea-Bissau because they defeated the Super Eagles during the AFCON qualifiers. Nigeria head to the game …

Oyo State Commissioner of Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, on Monday, described the level of compliance of Teachers and Students in resumption to the second term school calendar in the state as impressive. The commissioner stated this while monitoring the resumption of the schools for the second term academic activities in Ibadan metropolis, warned principals and teachers to …

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has alleged that former local government chairmen sacked in 2019 are distracting his government. The governor maintained that the sacked chairmen had been using all methods to distract his government. Recalls that the former council bosses were elected during the administration of Governor Abiola Ajimobi in 2018. The former council bosses, who were elected …

Manchester United legend, Dwight Yorke has warned the Red Devils against signing former Arsenal striker Donyell Malen. Yorke insisted that it would be a waste of money if Manchester United should engage in a swap deal with Borussia Dortmund involving Jadon Sancho and Malen. According to him, Malen, who currently plays for Dortmund, would not improve Erik ten Hag’s side. …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned passengers against embarking on night journeys during festivities due to their negative consequences. FRSC Sector Commander in Katsina State, Mr Ibrahim Maiyaki-Bazama, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Katsina. “People have freedom of movement, but we, as the road safety corps, have the …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned motorists against parking on lay-bys along the Dopemu and Oshodi areas of Lagos State. According to a document by the Zonal Commander, Akeem Adeoshun, motorists should always park at designated bus stops. The document partly read: “Approved bus stops include Dopemu, Cement, Mongoro, Ajayi Farm, Ikeja, Airport, PWD, Shogunle, Ladipo and …

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has warned private employees in the private sector against opening multiple retirement savings accounts. The commission said employees who open more than one retirement savings account would encounter problems at the end of their work life. PenCom’s Director General, Aisha Dahir-Umar, disclosed this at a one-day interactive session with the organised private sector on the …

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike has warned against the diversion of palliatives meant for poor and vulnerable groups in the territory. Wike gave the warning in Abuja on Tuesday during the ongoing distribution of food items to vulnerable residents at Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). It was reported that the FCT Administration (FCTA) on Monday …