By OLA MUDOPE, Abeokuta – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 3 persons while seven others sustained injuries in an accident involving two vehicles at Conoil filling station axis on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Saturday. The Public Education Officer of FRSC in Ogun,...
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By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over the failure to arrest and prosecute suspected perpetrators of grave electoral offences in the recently concluded off-cycle governorship elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa...
Throughout his eight years as elected President (2015 to 2023), His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, never for a second, shied away from displaying his strong affection, overwhelming compassion and undiluted empathy for Borno State and its people. From his inaugural speech in 2015 to his actions till he...
By OUR HEALTH REPORTER – The World health Organization (WHO) has called for continued access to address urgent needs in north Gaza. The call came after the staff of the world health body participated in a joint UN mission to Al-Shifa Hospital in north Gaza on 16 December to...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – His Royal Highness, the Shehu of Dikwa Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Umar Ibrahim El-kanemi, CON, has appealed to his subjects across his Emirate to make their children available to health workers for polio immunization. The monarch made the appeal while flagging off the...
By BOLAJI ISREAL, Lagos – It promises to be a spectacular celebration of extraordinary talent as FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier bank takes centre stage as the lead sponsor of the highly anticipated ‘A Night of Queens’ concert. The all-female showcase of musical and creative talents will take...
Lagos State, Nigeria, is a bustling metropolis known for its vibrant culture and economic opportunities. As the population continues to grow, so does the need for housing and infrastructure development. However, before embarking on any construction project in Lagos, it is crucial to understand and adhere to the...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has disclosed that work will soon commence on the dualization of the the Ismaila Abbas petrol station-Akwanga to roundabout, via Lafia road to AYM Shafa petrol station, all in Akwanga. Governor Sule disclosed this during the commissioning of...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The immediate past national chairman of APC, Senator Abdullahi Adumu, Senator Aliyu Wadada, Hon. J.J Umaru and others, have lauded the developmental strides of Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State in the last four years. Gov Sule, got the commendation on Saturday in...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has won this year’s The Whistler Newspaper’s Award for Transparency and Innovation. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Company, Mr. Mele Kyari received the award from the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Alex Otti, on behalf of the...
Gunmen suspected to be bandits killed four farmers and abducted eight others from Nahuta village in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State on Saturday. Police spokesman in the state, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, confirmed the attack on Sunday in Katsina. He said the farmers were harvesting their crops...
In the first part of this write-up, we saw how in 1983, the National Party of Nigeria (NPN), afraid of defeat, capitalised on Shehu Shagari’s perceived likeability and reversed the election timetable and started with a vote for the president. They relied on what they christened...
By BOLAJI ISRAEL – It promises to be a spectacular celebration of extraordinary talent as FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier bank takes centre stage as the lead sponsor of the highly anticipated ‘A Night of Queens’ concert. The all-female showcase of musical and creative talents will take place on Sunday, December...
Renowned Rights Activist, Mr Omoyele Sowore, on Saturday, at a townhall at the Akure City Hall demanded the resignation of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State. Sowore at the meeting said it was necessary to rescue the state from the few individuals allegedly siphoning the resources of the...
Israel on Saturday mourned the deaths of three Gaza hostages killed when troops mistook them for a threat, with the military expressing remorse over a “tragic” incident that sparked protests in Tel Aviv. The Israeli army said Yotam Haim, Alon Shamriz and Samer El-Talalqa — all aged...
Former South African president Jacob Zuma, who was forced out of office over corruption allegations, said Saturday he would not vote for the ruling African National Congress in national elections in 2024. With the party that led the decades-old struggle against apartheid fast losing support, the 81-year-old...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday led a government delegation for the funeral prayer of the Waziri of Borno, Yerima Mustapha Muktar, in Maiduguri on Saturday. Zulum’s delegation included the Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, Minister...
By OLA MODUPE MODUPE, Lagos – The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa has pledged speedy passage of the 2024 budget of Renewed Hope of N2.246 trillion before Jan. 1. The speaker gave the pledge during an official visit by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has announced massive deployment of personnel and materials to ensure security of lives and property ahead of the Yuletide. Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja....
A heavy duty truck, carrying bottled water, on Saturday crashed at Hawan-Kibo, on the Jos-Abuja highway in a lone accident, leaving scores of motorists and commuters stranded in an unusual gridlock. Mr Peter Longsan, the Public Education Officer of the Plateau Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps...