2027: Oyo AA gov aspirant denies stepping down after primary dispute
The Action Alliance governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Olaniyi Ajekiigbe, popularly known as OLA, has rejected claims that he withdrew from the race or conceded the party’s governorship candidacy to Titilola Sodo. Ajekiigbe, in a statement issued by his Head of Publicity Office, Oluseyi Akinwale, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Monday, said that while […]
Two die as flood submerges 18 Nasarawa communities
The Nasarawa State Government has confirmed the death of two persons and the displacement of residents across more than 18 communities following severe flooding in the Doma Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Nawani Aboki, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Lafia, the state capital, on Monday. […]
NAFDAC uncovers N500m suspected Abia fake alcohol factory
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered a suspected counterfeit alcoholic drinks production facility valued at over N500m in Aba, Abia State. The agency said the facility, located at No. 25 Omenazu Street, was operating under unhygienic conditions, with suspected counterfeit packaging materials, empty bottles, ethanol and unidentified liquid mixtures […]
Fire razes 15 shops in Oyo
No fewer than 15 shops were razed by fire at the popular Bodija foodstuffs market in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State on Monday, destroying goods and other valuables worth millions of naira. Investigation by our correspondent revealed that the fire started in one shop before spreading to others in the market. Confirming […]
Robbers cut off Lagos motorcyclist’s ear, victim dies
A motorcyclist identified simply as Mohammed has died after suspected robbers allegedly attacked him with a machete and severed one of his ears in the Baiyeku area of Ikorodu, Lagos State.Mohammed was attacked on Sunday evening when the assailants allegedly attempted to rob him. It was gathered that the suspects had earlier operated elsewhere in […]
Ogun cultists allegedly kill man, sever head in viral video
A man identified as Taiwo Saheed was allegedly murdered by suspected cultists in the Atan area of Ogun State, with footage of the killing circulating on social media. From eyewitness accounts and a video of the incident on Monday that the killing, which occurred on Thursday, was suspected to have been carried out by members […]
Otti mourns ex-Abia APGA gov candidate Ibe
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has mourned the death of the founder of Gregory University, Uturu, and the 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Prof. Gregory Ibe. Ibe died after battling an illness. In a condolence statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, on Monday, Otti said […]
Anambra confirms Lassa fever case, activates emergency response
The Anambra State Government has confirmed a Lassa fever case involving a patient linked to Omasi in Ayamelum Local Government Area, who is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, disclosed this on Monday at an emergency stakeholders’ meeting in Awka, the state capital. […]
NLC strike ultimatum fuels Labour-FG tension
The Nigeria Labour Congress has warned that Nigerian workers remain under severe economic pressure despite the increase in the national minimum wage to N70,000, insisting that its two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government over rising petrol prices and fresh wage negotiations remains in force. The NLC president, Joe Ajaero, made the position clear on Monday […]
