A series of tornadoes wreaked havoc in central Oklahoma, particularly in the town of Sulphur, where the aftermath left at least four people dead and numerous others injured. The storms inflicted widespread devastation, flattening structures, hurling vehicles into the air, and tearing off rooftops. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, surveying the damage in Sulphur, expressed shock […]
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, issued directives on Sunday for the evacuation of residents from buildings affected by a gas explosion in the Ita-Oshin area of the Abeokuta North Local Government Area. The governor, while conducting an assessment of the damage caused to properties and businesses in the vicinity, emphasized the necessity of conducting integrity […]
Over the weekend, Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, and his wife, Meghan Markle, are scheduled to visit Nigeria in May 2024. According to a statement signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the Director of Defence Information (DDI), the royal couple will meet with military personnel during their visit […]
Paris Saint-Germain secured their Ligue 1 championship on Sunday without even playing a match, as their closest rivals Monaco suffered a 3-2 defeat against Lyon. With this loss, Monaco’s chances of catching up to PSG became mathematically impossible, solidifying PSG’s hold on the title for a record-extending 12th time in French football history. PSG’s path […]
IPMAN, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, stated yesterday that the ongoing petrol scarcity, spreading to more states, is expected to persist for at least two weeks. Despite assurances from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NPCL) regarding adequate stock levels, IPMAN’s Public Relations Officer, Chinedu Ukadike, asserted that the product is currently unavailable […]
The chairmanship positions in all 33 Local Government Areas of Oyo State were clinched by candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), according to the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), which announced the results on Sunday. However, the declaration was made amidst controversy over alleged irregularities during the voting process. The results were unveiled […]
The achievement of Mariam Bolaji, Nigeria’s para badminton player, continues to draw accolades following her historic gold medal win at the Spanish Para-Badminton International 2024 Level 1 tournament in Toledo, Spain. Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, extended his congratulations to the talented athlete, emphasizing the importance of determination and hard work for individuals living with […]
In a recent interview, Gabriel Suswam, former Governor of Benue State and current Senator representing Benue North-East Senatorial District in the 9th National Assembly, expressed skepticism about the capacity of President Bola Tinubu’s government to improve Nigeria’s economic prospects. Suswam lamented the economic challenges facing the nation, tracing them back to the previous administration under […]
