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Mr. Olawuyi has been looking after the lions since they were born on campus about nine years ago. The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community was plunged into mourning on Monday after a lion at the school’s zoo killed veterinary technologist Olabode Olawuyi. According to school spokesman Abiodun Olarewaju, the victim, who had been in charge…
The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salami has appealed for urgent global response to biodiversity crisis and seek more financial support for ECOWAS to realize the 30 by 30 Vision. The Minister stated this at the ECOWAS coordination meeting on expanding and strengthening ECOWAS Protected Area (Mapping out ECOWAS Contribution to 30…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has cleared Nigeria and all Super Eagles players of any wrongdoing during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles played seven matches and won five, drew one, and lost one. They maintained an unbeaten streak in their first six matches but lost 2-1 to host nation Cote…
Cement manufacturers in Nigeria have agreed to reduce the price of cement to between N7,000 and N8,000 per 50kg depending on the location nationwide. The decision was made at a meeting between the Federal Government and the manufacturers, which was called by the Minister of Works Senator David Umahi in Abuja. The manufacturers expressed their…
During a thanksgiving service by Senator Barinada Mpigi in Koroma, Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, spoke about the state of Nigeria’s economy. Akpabio claimed that the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu inherited a Nigerian economy in a mess, which he said was caused by policies carried…
Tuchel expressed confidence after the game, stating, “The defeat today was undeserved. We were incredibly unlucky.” Bayern Munich suffered a surprising 3-2 loss to underdog Bochum on Sunday, marking their third consecutive defeat for the first time since 2015 and placing them eight points behind Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga title race. This result followed…
The court ordered the defendant to be held in the EFCC detention center until her bail conditions are met. The Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC has charged Oluwabiyi Peace, a businesswoman, before Justice O.A. Adeyemi of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan for allegedly issuing a dud cheque worth N13m. She and her…
The Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the apprehension of twenty-six individuals suspected of internet fraud. The arrests, conducted on February 13, 2024, spanned various areas within the Federal Capital Territory, including Kurudu, Jahi, Kubwa, and Gwarimpa, based on credible intelligence. Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, confirmed the arrests and…
Reporting: Mohammed Jinadu The Federal Government is working to establish a National Commodity Board as a measure to the escalating food inflation in the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this known on Tuesday at a two-day, high-level strategic meeting on climate change, food systems and resource mobilization organized in Abuja. Shettima explained that the…
The Nigeria Police Force reasserted its commitment to enforcing laws and implementing anti-crime measures to tackle illegal activities at ports and economic hubs within the country. This dedication was restated in a press release by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Recently, the Eastern Port Police Command announced the apprehension of five individuals engaged…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced a reward of N20 million for anyone who provides information that leads to the capture of criminals in the FCT. He made this announcement during a parade of suspects of kidnappings, one Chance, and other criminal activities by the FCT police command in Abuja….
A shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally left numerous people injured and caused panic among the large crowds of fans. Kansas City police reported that two armed individuals were apprehended at Union Station, just yards away from where Chiefs players had addressed supporters. Local police announced on X, previously known as…
The Labour Party (LP) has suspended its National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara, for six months, as announced by the party’s spokesman, Obiora Ifoh, at a conference at the LP national headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Ifoh stated that the suspension is effective immediately. He refuted allegations of abuse made by Opara against the party’s leadership, claiming…
Godwin Emefiele stands accused of impersonating the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in order to unlawfully acquire $6.2m. Onyeka Ogbu, a Deputy Director responsible for Branch Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria, informed a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja that he was aware of a $6.2 million payment request for…
The opposition governors expressed concern about the high cost of living in the country and the value of the naira. Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) restated their support for state policing as a solution to the country’s worsening security situation. They also raised concerns about the free fall of…
The gunmen targeted the home of Patrick Ndubeze, the lawmaker representing Imo North Senatorial District. The Imo State Police Command confirmed an attack on a Correctional Service Farm Settlements in Umualomoke community in the Okigwe Local Government Area. This resulted in the release of seven inmates, the abduction of the officer in charge of the…
Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police Affairs, oversaw the examination of the monitoring dashboard for the Police Character Certificate, a component of the Nigeria Police Specialized Services Automated Project (POSSAP), aimed at enhancing service delivery to Nigerians. This inspection took place at the Police Service Department within the Ministry’s…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 42-year-old man transporting thousands of concealed opioid pills to an insurgents’ stronghold in the Banki area of Borno State. This arrest was part of a larger operation that led to the apprehension of 24 individuals accused of drug trafficking across the country. In total, over…
The Nigerian football team seemed to be on their way to repeating their earlier 1-0 win against Ivory Coast during the group stage of the AFCON 2023 tournament. The captain, William Troost-Ekong, who had scored a penalty to win the first match, rose to head in the opener late in the first half. However, despite…
The Niger State Police Command has reported the arrest of Aisha Jibrin, a 30-year-old woman who led women and youths in a mass protest on Monday, February 5th, 2024, over the high cost of living in Minna. The protest was initiated due to the rising cost of living and biting hardship in the country. The…
