Ekiti State Government To Assist Rainstorm Victims

NewsNigeriaEkiti State Government To Assist Rainstorm Victims

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 7, 2023

Ekiti State government is the victim of a rainstorm that destroyed about 105 buildings mostly residential in the Oke-Ako community in the Ikole local government area in the state. Governor Biodun Oyebanji stated this while assessing the level of damage caused by the rainstorm in the community and condoled with them over the disaster. Represented by his deputy, Mrs. Monisade Afuye, was conducted around the affected areas by the Regent of the town, Her Royal...

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Edo: 500 indigent persons to benefit from NAS free medical care

HealthNewsNigeriaEdo: 500 indigent persons to benefit from NAS free medical care

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 7, 2023

Indigent persons numbering 500, are to benefit from its free health care services in Edo State, courtesy of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), popularly called Pyrates Confraternity, with over 250 beneficiaries in the first phase. Mr Dirisu Odion, the Edo North branch Capoon Hybrid Deck, who disclosed this on Monday during the flag-off of the association’s medical mission in Ososo, Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo state  said, the programme, tagged “NAS Medical...

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Eleven Years After Ban On Use Of Motorcycles, Yobe State Government lift ban

NewsNigeriaRegionsEleven Years After Ban On Use Of Motorcycles, Yobe State Government lift ban

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 7, 2023

The Yobe State government has lifted the ban on the use of motorcycles in 7 local governments, following the improvement of the security situation across Yobe State. Recall that the state Government had banned the use of motorcycles across the state in the last 11 years due to the activities of Boko Haram. Brigadier-General Dahiru Abdulsalam (Rtd), Special Adviser on Security Affairs to Governor Mai Mala Buni in a statement on Monday in Damaturu, said...

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2023 world wildlife day emphasises preservation of environment

EnvironmentLifestyleNewsNigeria2023 world wildlife day emphasises preservation of environment

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 5, 2023

The 2023 world wildlife day has emphasized the importance of preserving nature’s environment, during the commemoration held in Benin, the Edo State capital over the weekend. Ogba Zoological Garden and Nature Park, Benin City played host to stakeholders across the Wildlife, Forestry, and Conservation Biology sectors who converged to mark the 10th anniversary of the UN celebration, with the theme, “Partnership for Conservation” The UN promulgated March 3rd of every year as the World Wild...

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Watch video of lady sewing torn Naira note

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWatch video of lady sewing torn Naira note

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 4, 2023

A video posted on TikTok has shown a Nigerian lady using a sewing machine to stitch a torn N100 note. From the caption, “Not this period, abeg”, it was obvious that the lady resorted to that alternative due to the lingering cash scarcity in the country. However, replying to someone who enquired if she had spent the money a few hours after sharing the video, the lady said she’s been unable to. The video generated...

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Tinubu’s Victory is Victory for Democracy, Heralds a New Dawn for Nigeria – Uzuegbuna Okagbue

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu’s Victory is Victory for Democracy, Heralds a New Dawn for Nigeria – Uzuegbuna Okagbue

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)March 1, 2023

Uzuegbuna Okagbue, a former senatorial aspirant in Anambra State and a frontline supporter of Bola Tinubu’s candidacy, has described his emergence as Nigeria’s next President as a victory for democracy. In his congratulatory message to Bola Tinubu the candidate of the APC in last Saturday’s presidential election, which he has now been declared winner, Okagbue described Tinubu as a leader in his own class. One who shall move the country forward toward a desirable future....

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IrokoTV CEO loses N1m bet as Peter Obi records zero votes in APC lawmaker’s polling unit

NewsNigeriaPoliticsIrokoTV CEO loses N1m bet as Peter Obi records zero votes in APC lawmaker’s polling unit

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 27, 2023

The co-founder and CEO of iROKOtv, Jason Njoku, has lost a N1 million bet to the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) House of Representatives member, Hon. Akin Alabi. Alabi, the lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal constituency of Oyo State and seeking re-election, had boasted in July 2022 that the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would not get up to 15 votes in his polling unit at Egbeda Local Government Area, Ibadan. Alabi had tweeted, “Labour Party...

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Rihanna will be performing ‘Lift Me Up’ at this year’s Oscars

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaRihanna will be performing ‘Lift Me Up’ at this year’s Oscars

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 25, 2023

Rihanna will take the stage at the 95th Academy Awards to perform her Oscar-nominated original song ‘Lift Me Up’ from ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ The singer’s upcoming performance was announced on Thursday by The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Twitter The nominees for this year’s awards were announced on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 ahead of the ceremony scheduled for Sunday, March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles Rihanna became a...

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4 supporters of Kwankwaso assassinated in Kano

NewsNigeriaPolitics4 supporters of Kwankwaso assassinated in Kano

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 23, 2023

The Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso has lost not fewer than four of his supporters assassinated by yet to be identified thugs along Kano /Zaria road on Thursday. It was reported that the supporters were on their way to Kwana Dangora 110km south of Kano to receive their presidential candidate when they ran into a ring of ambush. The tragedy led to the death of four of his supporters,...

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BON condemns Attack on Atlantic Television

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBON condemns Attack on Atlantic Television

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 23, 2023

…seeks deployment of security to broadcast houses The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) has condemned the attacks and destruction of the Atlantic Television Network and Wish 99.5 FM stations in Port-Harcourt, the River State capital in the early hours of today. A statement by the Executive Secretary of BON, Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose, described the attack as callous, barbaric and highly uncivilized. He said, “Any attack on any media organisation is an attack on the entire...

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