March 4, 2025
Ramadan: Katsina Explains schools Closure, Promises Smooth Academic
The Katsina State Government has defended its decision to close schools during the holy month of Ramadan, citing the need to balance religious observance with academic continuity. According to Sani Danjuma, Public Relations Officer of the state Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, the move is aimed at minimizing academic disruption while recognizing the challenges […]
UCLA Beats Northwestern 73-69
Tyler Bilodeau scored 19 points, Aday Mara came off the bench to register his second career double-double and UCLA held off a furious, late game rally in a 73-69 win over Northwestern on Monday in Evanston, UCLA (21-9, 12-7 Big Ten Conference) went on an 8-0 run late in the second half, building a 12-point […]
Duke Basketball Defeats Wake Forest 93-60
Cooper Flagg scored 28 points in the last home game of his freshman season as No. 2 Duke dominated the second half in a 93-60 victory against visiting Wake Forest on Monday night at Durham, N.C. Kon Knueppel had 17 points and Tyrese Proctor, who was back after missing the last 1 1/2 games with […]
Ogun State Gov Issues Warning to Drivers Over Flammable items
Following a tragic explosion on the Abeokuta-Sagamu expressway that claimed 16 lives, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has cautioned commercial vehicle operators against transporting flammable materials. The governor emphasized the need for stringent handling and transportation protocols to prevent such incidents. A commercial vehicle, a white Mazda bus with registration number KJA949YJ, was carrying a […]
EFCC Arrests Ex-Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel Over Alleged #700bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Udom Emmanuel, the former governor of Akwa Ibom State, over an alleged N700 billion fraud. Emmanuel, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, was taken into custody after honoring an EFCC invitation to answer allegations of money laundering, diversion of funds, and stealing. A civil […]
Hotel Room Mystery: Ex-Immigration Boss Parradang Found Dead After Female Guest’s Visit
In a shocking turn of events, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has debunked rumors that former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and killed. Instead, the police revealed that Parradang was found dead in his hotel room after a visit from a female guest.
Kaduna Gov Promise Youth Development Ministry after Seyi Tinubu Visit
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has pledged to propose the creation of a Ministry of Youth Development to the Kaduna State Executive Council. This promise was made during a courtesy visit by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, who led his Renewed Hope Youth Engagement team to the governor’s office on Tuesday. Governor Sani’s […]
Woman Attacks 9-Year-Old Son with Pestle, Sparks Outrage
A disturbing incident has come to light in Ekiti State, where a 43-year-old woman, Damilola Ajenifuja, has been arrested by the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps for allegedly attacking her nine-year-old son with a pestle, causing serious head injuries. According to Abiodun Adeleye, the Head of Communication for Ekiti Amotekun, the incident occurred on Saturday, March […]
Makinde’s Approval of New Eleruwa of Eruwa
The Kingmakers of Eruwa convened and unanimously selected Prince Adebayo Adegbola from the Akalako Ruling House as the sole candidate to fill the vacant stool of Eruwa. This appointment of Prince Adebayo Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa land has been approved by Engr. Seyi Makinde, who is the Governor of Oyo State. The […]
Enugu Women Shut Down Highway, Protest Herdsmen Attacks
Women from Eha-Ohala, comprising Mgbuji, Umujove, and Abor autonomous communities in the Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, staged a peaceful protest on Tuesday against persistent attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The protesters blocked the Nkalagu-Eha-Amufu-Ikem-Obollo-Afor Federal Highway, carrying green leaves and singing lamentation songs to draw attention to their plight. The women accused […]