Group empowers Edo women, advises on illegal migration
PHOTO: EWDI A group, Edo Women Development Initiative (EWDI), has called on mothers and leaders to meaningfully engage their female children in productive ventures to curb human trafficking. Chairman...
View ArticleAvi-Cenna donates N7.5m to kids living with cancer, sickle cell
Chairman of Avi-Cenna International School, Darwish Foudeh (left), Dr. Adeyanju and Dr. Akinsete of Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria and the principal of the school, Mr. David Ogburn during presentation...
View ArticlePregnant woman, five others, die in Ogun accident
No fewer than six persons, including a pregnant woman, have died while two others were injured in an accident along Ajebo Road, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. The accident, which occurred on Tuesday...
View ArticleLovers nabbed for strangling their eight- month-old boy in Ebonyi
Ebonyi State Police Commissioner, Titus Lamorde • Mother, four others arraigned for trying to sell baby Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested one Ahmed Ajibore, 36, and his 17- year-old lover-girl,...
View ArticleOver 120 suspects renounce cultism, surrender arms
Some repentant cult members Over 120 suspected cult members of two notorious confraternities, yesterday renounced membership of their respective cult groups. They surrendered their arms to the Lagos...
View ArticleOndo Assembly approves repayment of N27bn bond by 3 years
Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday approved three years extension for the repayment of the state government N27 billion bond inherited from the previous administration. The House’s resolution...
View ArticleFalana sues FCDA for failure to cover manhole in Abuja
Femi Falana Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has sued the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) over “failure to cover up the manhole on Abuja streets. The suit filed yesterday before the...
View ArticleMachete –wielding man hacks three pupils to death in Borno
Three children were killed and a teacher injured when a man armed with a machete stormed a primary school in Kwaya Kusar, in the southwest of Borno state, two residents told AFP yesterday. The attack...
View Article‘Federal Government is working to end Apapa gridlock’
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said the Federal Government is working to resolve the traffic situation experienced by Lagos residents on the Apapa port axis.Osinbajo made this known in Abuja...
View ArticleOyo set to construct 38-km light rail
Abiola Ajimobi, Governor of Oyo State. PHOTO: TWITTER To ease traffic congestion in Ibadan, Oyo State government has signed an agreement with a construction company, China Civil Engineering...
View ArticleLord’s Gin thrills celebrities at movie premiere
Guest, Ms. Sade Doherty (left); Veteran Actress/ Producer, Potato Potahto, Joke Silva; Trade Marketing Manager, Grand Oak Limited, Adenike Lawrence and Brand Manager, Lord’s Gin, Adebowale Bojuwade...
View ArticleAt Eid –el - Maulud, Muslims urged to emulate Muhammad
Muslims • MURIC seeks pardon for 54 soldiers • Lagos successes, prosperity due to prayers, says Ambode As Muslims in Nigeria join their counterparts all over the world to mark this year’s edition of...
View ArticleV8 Academy holds Live2Lead leadership simulcast December 9
THE V8 Academy, a world class training and mentorship by V8 Ventures, a platform for accelerated business growth across Africa, will be hosting a leadership simulcast tagged Live2lead at the V8 Valley...
View ArticlePolice restrict movement in Akwa Ibom over council polls
With less than 48 hours to the forthcoming council poll in Akwa Ibom, the Police Command has issued restriction of movement order from 12 midnight on Friday to Saturday 6pm. The order was contained in...
View ArticleDay the palace of Aku-Ukah hosted widows, less-privileged in Taraba
The gate of the palace of Chairman, Taraba State Councils of Chiefs, Dr. Shakarau Angyu Masa-Ibi, in Wukari Council was recently flung opened by the Ayoku Kande Foundation for widows and the less-...
View ArticleMrs. Akeredolu goes pink for breast cancer in Nigeria
Founder, BRECAN and First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu (with flag) flanked by the Deputy Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Iroji Ogundeji and other participants during the...
View ArticleAmbode attends experience, commends church for donating ICT equipment to schools
Senior Pastor, House on The Rock Church and Convener of Experience, Pastor Paul Adefarasin (right); Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode; Mr. Abiodun Adefulire; his wife and Senior Special Assistant...
View Article29 days to 2018: Ambode yet to present budget
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi AmbodeLESS than 29 days to the end of 2017, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode is yet to present the 2018 appropriation bill to the House of Assembly. By this...
View ArticleLagos to mark community day
Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi AmbodeTHE Lagos State Government said it has concluded plans to mark its annual Community Day, which has been slated for December 6 and 7. Special Adviser to Governor...
View ArticleGunmen kill cattle dealer, three others in Bayelsa State
PHOTO: udeytrymedia.com Unidentified gunmen on Saturday killed a prominent cattle dealer in Bayelsa, identified as Alhaji Jubril Abdukareem. He was killed along with three of his workers. News Agency...
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