The Osun State Police Command on Wednesday paraded three suspects, Fagbuyi Oluwafemi (61), Joy Faseyeku (63), and Alabede Janet (64), for allegedly advocating the secession of the Yoruba Nation. The trio was apprehended at Obada market in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, urging people to join the Yoruba Nation movement. The command’s acting Public Relations […]
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Ige, has pledged his support for UNICEF’s initiatives to safeguard children’s rights in Oyo State. During a courtesy visit from the UNICEF team on Wednesday, the monarch, represented by Chief Olalekan Alabi at the Oke Aremo Palace, expressed his commitment to the cause. Highlighting Ibadan’s leadership in various […]
Adrian Clews, CEO of Hinckley E-Waste Recycling Ltd, revealed on Wednesday that Nigeria, trailing only South Africa, is the second-largest producer of electronic waste in Africa. The country generates over 200,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually, posing significant environmental and health risks. At a press briefing in Abeokuta, Clews announced plans to establish a $5 […]
As Atalanta prepares to face Arsenal in the Champions League, former Gunners star Ian Wright expressed concerns about Ademola Lookman’s potential impact. Since his move from RB Leipzig, Lookman has become a key figure for Atalanta, helping them clinch a major European title with a standout hat-trick in last season’s Europa League final. On his […]
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, originally set to return to Earth in August 2024, will now remain aboard the International Space Station (ISS) until February 2025 due to technical issues with their spacecraft. Initially, the two astronauts embarked on an eight-day mission in June, but problems with their Boeing Starliner, such as helium […]
In a significant legal twist, an EU court on Wednesday overturned a €1.49 billion ($1.65 billion) fine imposed on Google by Brussels, citing missteps in the European Commission’s investigation into Google’s dominance in the online advertising market. The General Court in Luxembourg ruled that the Commission’s assessment overlooked key factors, particularly the context surrounding the […]
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has appeared before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following an invitation from the agency. According to a statement issued by his media office on Wednesday, Bello made the decision to honor the request after discussions with his family, legal team, and political allies. Accompanied by several prominent […]
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) announced Tuesday that Cameroon has begun the gradual release of water from the Lagdo Dam, prompting Nigerian authorities to take precautionary steps. In a statement, NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Mohammed, explained that the controlled water release from the dam would start at 100m³/s (8.64 million cubic meters per day) […]
