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By Abimbola Ogunnaike Popular Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, has disclosed why she waited for long before getting married at the late age of 48years. Recall that Dominic tied nuptial knot with her heartthrob, Fidelis Anosike in April 2022. Speaking in a recent interview with Joy 99.7 FM, Dominic explained that she didn’t marry early because she wanted to be sure she was marrying for “the right reasons” and not because of societal pressure. She said she was under pressure for years to get married but she turned deaf ears to it until it was convenient for her. “Why did I…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across the world on the commencement of the month of Ramadan 1445. The Governor, who described the holy month as a blessed month in which Allah rewards the worship of the Muslim Ummah, charged Muslims to increase their prayers for the country and the state. Governor Makinde called for increased prayers for the country amid the economic hardship facing the people, noting that though leaders have been doing everything to turn the situation around, prayers are of greater essence at this time. He equally charged Muslims…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Abuja Zonal Command on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested at Jahi, Dawaki and Gwarimpa axes of Abuja following actionable intelligence about their activities. Items recovered from the suspects include six vehicles, 20 laptops, 66 mobile phones, six international passports and 1 Apple wristwatch. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters in the Office of the Vice President, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on his steady reform in the Commission in spite of attendant challenges. He gave this commendation on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the EFCC Management Retreat while making a presentation themed “Making a Success of the Anti -Corruption War in the Face of Daunting Challenges”. The Presidential aide admitted that the weak and disjointed value system in the country has made it easy for corruption…

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has expressed the readiness of his administration to fully resolve all issues and make the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs functional again, stating that it has become imperative to restore the body. Governor Makinde made this disclosure on Friday, 8 March, 2024, when he met with traditional rulers across the state, at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, noting it has become expedient to resolve all issues so that the Council could contribute its quota to the development of the state in its official capacity. Though the Makinde government has been carrying along the…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Nigerian Army has confirmed that its troops on Friday, 8 March, 2024 killed three terrorists during a raid on Sambisa forest in Borno State, just as it also destroyed terrorist hideouts in the forest. The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday, 9 March, 2024. According to Nwachukwu, after destroying the terrorists’ camp in the forest, two AK-47s and a suicide vest were recovered. The statement read, “Nigerian Army troops deployed to the North East as part of the ongoing counter-insurgency operations on Friday, March 8, 2024, conducted…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike As parts of efforts to prepare the Super Eagles of Nigeria in good shape ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic in June, the team have been scheduled to face perennial rivals Ghana and Mali in friendly matches later this month. It was gathered that the friendlies will take in place Marrakech, Morocco. Super Eagles clash with Ghana will take place at the Stade Grande de Marrakech on Friday, March 22, and four days later, the three-time African champions will trade tackles with on Mali at the same venue. The…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike An 85-year-old mannamed Ibrahim Usman, of Yar’adua quarters, Rimin Kebe, Ungogo local Government Area in Kano State has arrested by the operatives of the State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp(NSCDC) for allegedly abducting three year-old boy. The Command’s spokesman, Ibrahim Abdullahi, who disclosed the arrest of the suspect in a statement issued on Saturday, 9 March, 2024, said the suspect abducted a 3-year-old boy in his neighbourhood. According to him, the suspect attempted to hide him in his friend’s residence situated at Hotoro bye-pass in Kano State but upon suspecting foul play, the friend…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The presidency has congratulated Anthony Joshua, for knocking out Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia heavyweight clash on the night of Friday, 8 March, 2024. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Joshua might face Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk next. Joshua defeated the Cameroonian born boxer in the first round with a powerful right hand and then again early in the second with a right-left hook combination. Ngannou got to his feet, but was quickly put back down by another strong right hand, leading to the referee putting a stop to the…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Jurgen Klopp, coach of English Premier League giants, Liverppool and his counterpart in Manchester City,  Pep Guardiola are will engage themselves in final last dance on Sunday, 10 March, 2024  at the iconic stadium of Anfield, home tuff of the English most successful club in history. The tie, tagged clash of the titans, is special in the hearts of the two coaches who have shaped the face of English football in the last decade.  English Premier League title is on the line for two coaches who have defined an era in English football. Klopp’s Liverpool top  Guardiola’s Manchester City by…

Today, on International Women’s Day, I celebrate every woman – Daughters, Sisters, Aunts, Mothers, Grandmothers and also Great grand Mothers, for your resilience, passion, courage that brought us thus far. The theme this year resonates deeply – “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”. It’s a call to action. This is the time to invest in women more than ever. Accelerating progress in any sphere requires that women have to be more involved. That is why I see investing in women, not as charity, but a strategy to build the future of our dear nation, Nigeria. Equipping you with education, resources and…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike As part of efforts to curb the menace of drug abuse in Nigeria, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have both agreed to partner on the conduct of drug tests for footballers in the country This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Media and Advocacy of NDLEA, Femi Babafemi and made available to media houses. Babafemi noted that this was one of the high points of discussions between the leadership of the agency and the football league. This development happened when the Chairman of the NPFL…

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON has congratulated women on the occasion of the 2024 International Day of Women, saying they deserve all the respect. Akpabio, in a statement to celebrate the women signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh singled out Nigerian women for praise saying they are a full package and a special breed. Eulogising the resilient spirit of the Nigerian woman, Akpabio appreciated their daily struggles describing them as resilient, industrious, and unwavering. He said the theme of this year’s celebration “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress” was apt…

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has called on state Governors and Lawmakers to prescribe capital punishment for kidnapping. She also described as heart rendering, the act of kidnapping innocent children who she described as the future of the Nation. The First Lady said this on Friday, 8 March, 2024, during a meeting with the Women Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by the National Women Leader of the party, Dr Mary Idele Alile at the State House, Abuja. She described the kidnappers as coward for majorly taking hold of women and children saying they inhumane…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Friday said his administraOgun To Immortalize Former Finance Minister, Soleyetion plans to immortalize the late former Minister of Finance, Dr. Onaolapo Soleye. Governor Abiodun made this known during the final burial ceremony of Dr. Soleye at Owu Baptist Church, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Abiodun acknowledged the contribution of Dr. Soleye to the development of the Western Region, noting that Oodua Investment Group was birthed during his tenure as Commissioner for Industries. He also contributed to the success of Ogun State as Commissioner for Trade, Industries, and Cooperatives as well as Works and Housing and…

The Federal Government said it will soon come up with legislation that would regulate the healthcare sector to eliminate quacks and ensure improved service delivery. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated this on Friday when he paid a courtesy call on the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun at the Presidential Lodge, Abeokuta. Alausa decried the unwholesome practice where untrained people are allowed to operate in the health sector. He also lamented the prevalence of quacks from where heinous act, such as organ harvesting takes place. The minister: “We will be pushing for a new regulation…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that over 500 surgeries have been performed on patients under his administration’s Free Surgical Intervention Programme in the last one week. Governor Abiodun made the disclosure when he received the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on Thursday. The governor said the free surgery programme was designed to provide succour to the poor and vulnerable who could not afford medical bills at this difficult time. He said his government has also done…

The Federal Government has announced a N150,000 cash reward for every exhibitor at the 2nd edition of the national Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) clinic. A grant of N100,000 will also be given to over 200 owners of new stores at the Modern Adire Shared Facility at the Adire International Market, Asero, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Tuesday at the 2nd Extended National MSME Clinics, held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. He further disclosed that the national Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) clinic would serve as…

The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Urban Development and Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has finalized plans to synergize operations with the private sector in the built industry for better service delivery. The synergy which is to be christened “Accredited Certifiers Program” is aimed at strengthening the capacity of government officials in monitoring and enforcement of building regulations in the state. Disclosing this at the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) headquarter in Ikeja, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Electronic Geographical Information System(e-GIS) and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde said that the recommendation…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Four students of Kwara State University, KWASU, are currently cooling –off in one of the cells of the State Police Command for allegedly beating their fellow student to death. The command’s spokesman, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the arrest to newsmen on Friday, March 8, 2024 in Ilorin, the state capital, adding that investigation into the alleged killing was ongoing. It was gathered that some KWASU students allegedly beat their fellow students to death for videoing them. The incident allegedly occurred in a private hostel outside the campus.