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On Tuesday, the Kano State Government announced the withdrawal of accreditation for 14 journalists assigned to cover its activities, instructing them to return to their respective organizations for replacements. In a message sent to the affected reporters on Monday, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, spokesperson for Governor Abba Yusuf, noted the decision amid unspecified recent developments. He […]
A tragic road accident claimed the lives of six individuals and left five others with varying degrees of injuries on Monday morning in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The incident occurred at Oke Eleshin, Amuloko, along Akanran Road, within the Ona Ara Local Government Area. The accident involved a trailer transporting tiles and a […]
The Lagos State Government has dismissed claims circulating yesterday about the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation and the accompanying restriction of movement starting in July. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, issued a statement calling the viral news misleading and the work of troublemakers aiming to confuse the public. Wahab clarified […]
A severe scarcity of bread, one of Nigeria’s staple foods, has struck Kaduna, Katsina, and Kano States, leaving residents grappling with soaring prices and limited availability akin to essential commodities like petrol or gold. News Agency of Nigeria correspondents report that bread, previously abundant and affordable, has become increasingly rare in local markets, prompting consumers […]
In a statement issued by Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, the Nigerian military recounted the tragic events in Gworza Local Government Area, Borno State, where a series of suicide bombings over the weekend resulted in significant loss of life. “Given that we are in a state of war, it must be […]
Port Harcourt, June 13, 2024 — The Renewed Hope Initiative, spearheaded by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, has disbursed ₦10 million to 20 female farmers in Rivers State. This initiative aims to bolster agricultural productivity and ensure the availability of food items at more affordable prices, mitigating the high inflation rate in […]
The annual traditional ‘Oro’ festival in Ikorodu, Lagos State, is scheduled for May 16, 2024, both during the daytime and nighttime, according to a letter from the Ayangburen Palace signed by Oba Kabiru Shotobi, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu. The letter, dated April 16, 2024, addressed to the Medical Director of the Ikorodu General Hospital, advises […]
In a landmark move towards promoting gender equity, President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the #WeAreEqual campaign aimed at advancing gender equality and closing the gender gap across Africa. This endorsement was made during his remarks at the campaign’s launch by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), hosted by First Lady Sen. Oluremi […]
In a decisive move towards sustainable energy, President Bola Tinubu has directed all government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to exclusively purchase vehicles, generators, and tricycles powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), solar, or electricity. This mandate, issued during a Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, underscores the administration’s commitment to energy security, […]
Nollywood actress Evan Okoro has taken to social media to express her distress over the imminent demolition of her property in Delta State, lamenting, “Nigeria has happened to me.” In a heartfelt plea directed at Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Okoro highlighted her efforts to earn a living through ventures like a fish farm and […]