Why Edo govt paid May salaries, pension early – SSG
In furtherance of efforts by Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to keep to its promise of prompt remuneration to sustain the welfare of workers in the state, the Edo State Government has paid salaries and pensions to workers and retirees in the state. In a statement, the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., reassured […]
Tina Turner’s Children: Everything you should know about her four sons
On May 24, 2023, the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ Tina Turner passed on. As the world mourns the passing of the iconic musician, here are some facts many of her fans and admirers do not know about her four sons. Tina Turner’s death: The charismatic vocalist reportedly died after a long illness at her […]
Bauchi police warns against disrupting May 29 inauguration
The Bauchi State Police Command has said that it has fortified the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, venue of the May 29 inauguration of Governor Bala Mohammed, for a second term, assuring that no stone will be left unturned in providing adequate security for a smooth process. The Command also vowed that it is fully prepared […]
Buhari lauds Naval support for internal security
The President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari on Friday lauded the contribution and operational support of the Nigeria Navy to end internal security challenges in the country. Buhari made the commendation virtually while supretending the commissioning of Nigeria Navy Logistics College, Dawakin-Tofa, Kano. The president had used the occasion to inaugurate other projects including the 3,000-Capacity Ultramodern […]
Tuition hike: UniAbuja clarifies suspension of two students
The University of Abuja on Saturday confirmed the suspension of two yet-to-be named students from the institution. The school’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Habib Yakoob who spoke in an exclusive interview with our correspondent on Friday evening, noted that the two students wrote inciteful messages capable of disrupting the peace and tranquillity of the […]
Makinde dissolves LAUTECH’s teaching hospital board, management
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered the immediate dissolution of the management and board of the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. The Chairman, Transition and Inauguration Committee, Segun Ogunwuyi, made this disclosure in a statement, on Friday. He, therefore, directed them to submit all government property in their possession to the committee. […]
Why I opened airplane door midair — Asiana Airlines passenger
A man who opened an emergency exit on an Asiana Airlines flight in mid-air felt “suffocated” and wanted to get off quickly, South Korean police said on Saturday. The plane was carrying nearly 200 passengers as it approached the runway on Friday at Daegu International Airport, about 240 kilometres (149 miles) southeast of Seoul, on […]
Buhari must be told he failed woefully — Ortom
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has described the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), as the worst in the history of Nigeria, saying the outgoing president “must be told that he failed woefully and Nigerians are feeling the impact of that failure because we are all suffering.” He said the president plunged […]
Oyo police warn against illegal firearm possession on May 29
The Oyo State Police Command, on Saturday, warned against the possession of unauthorised firearms and weapons during the second term inauguration of the state governor, Seyi Makinde, and his deputy, Bayo Lawal, on Monday, May 29. It further warned that defaulters risk heavy sanctions and prosecution, no matter how highly placed in society. In a […]
Full list: 21 movies competing for the Cannes film festival award
Twenty- one movies produced in 2023 have been nominated for the 76th Cannes Film Festival top prize, the Palme d’Or, which will be awarded today. Below is a synopsis of the competing 21 movies. Asteroid City is an American sci-fi romantic comedy set in 1955. The movie follows a bunch of students and parents who […]