DSS uncovers plans to disrupt inaugurations in states — DSS
The Department of State Services has disclosed that some elements are planning to disrupt the handover ceremonies in some parts of the country. According to the service, these elements plan to undermine the efforts of the security agencies as well as cause panic among the citizens. In a statement released on Thursday by the spokesperson […]
Anambra seals three hospitals for operating with fake licenses
The Anambra State Ministry of Health has sealed three hospitals operating with fake licences and quack health workers. The Head, Medical Services Department in the ministry, Dr Chukwulobelu Ugochukwu, led the team to the facilities located in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state, on Wednesday. Ugochukwu cautioned residents against patronising such unapproved facilities, […]
Man claims YouTuber Tiamiyu arrived UK nine months ago
A man on Twitter has claimed that the embattled Nigerian Youtuber, Emdee Tiamiyu, only arrived in the United Kingdom less than a year ago. The Twitter user, @Dr. Penking who stated this in a tweet on Wednesday said Tiamiyu entered the country as a dependant. The tweep, who attached a picture of Tiamiyu in a […]
P-Square set to release album after nine years
Nine years after their last album together, the Nigerian musical duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, known are P-Square, are working on a new album. The identical twins made this known to CNN recently where they also hinted at releasing the album within the year. Since reuniting in 2022, the duo released two singles Jaiye (Ihe […]
N221bn disbursed to road contractors, says Works ministry
The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing says N221bn has been disbursed to contractors as costs for the construction of 71 road projects completed in various parts of the country under the 2021 SUKUK bond funds. This was as it refuted allegations by some aggrieved contractors in an online publication that funds allocated to projects […]
Senate presidency: Shettima backs APC plan, endorses Akpabio, Barau
The Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, has approved the leadership zoning plan of the All Progressives Congress for the 10th National Assembly, saying the choice of Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau for President and Deputy President of the Senate, respectively, will ensure stability in Nigeria. Shettima gave the endorsement while addressing Akpabio and Barau, who visited […]
Sanwo-Olu unveils 13 projects in eight LGs
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday inaugurated 13 projects in eight Local Government Areas of the state. The governor stated this via his Twitter handle that, “Today, I had the honour of commissioning 13 vital projects across Lagos, delivering on our promise to bring progress and prosperity to the people. “From schools to […]
Tinubu’s government will unite Nigerians- YPP chieftain
A chieftain of the Young Progressives Party, Buraimoh Peter on Wednesday said that the incoming administration of Bola Tinubu will be one of national unity which he claimed would “unite” Nigerians. He further noted that a Tinubu’s presidency is one that has been ordained by “God.” Buraimoh, in a statement shared with journalists in Abuja, […]
Poly student kills self after losing money to gambling
A student of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Samuel Adegoke, has reportedly killed himself by drinking a substance suspected to be an insecticide after allegedly losing his school fees and that of his friend to an online betting. Adegoke, who was a National Diploma II student of Electrical Electronic Engineering, reportedly killed himself on […]
How Tina Turner played crucial role in Australian rugby league
Tina Turner is best known as a trailblazing rocker but Australia also remembered her on Thursday for her “unique” role in the history of rugby league in the country. As tributes poured in from around the world to one of music’s biggest names, who died Wednesday aged 83 in Switzerland, many Australians fondly recalled her […]