Gunmen, believed to be kidnappers, executed an ambush on an 18-passenger bus heading towards Ado-Ekiti while it was traveling along the outskirts of Emure-Owo. This distressing incident occurred late on Sunday night near the boundary that separates Ekiti and Ondo states, as the bus was making its return journey from
The Institute of Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN) has recognized Sterling Bank as the “Outstanding Banking Partner for Tourism and Transportation of the Year.” This accolade underscores the bank’s transformative role in unlocking Nigeria’s tourism potential through innovative financial solutions, impactful collaborations, and a steadfast commitment to sustainable national growth.
The Civil Liberties Organization (CLO), Anambra State Branch, has expressed deep concern regarding the escalating crime rate in Anambra, particularly highlighting the recent assassination of Dr. Osita Chinedu, a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. This tragic incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of insecurity in the state.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government will support families of stampede victims across the country. In his condolence message on Sunday in Abuja, Shettima expressed sorrow over the losses and offered prayers and condolences to the affected families. The Vice-President, who described the incidents as a national tragedy, revealed
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has presented service awards to its retiring Directors and other staff for their contributions to the progress and performance of the Commission in the discharge of its mandate to develop the Niger Delta region.Speaking during the ceremony to celebrate the service of retired staff
Former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello was, on Friday evening, released from the Kuje Custodial Centre after meeting the bail conditions set by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja.Spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, Adamu Duza, confirmed the development.He said, “Yahaya Bello has been released
Weeks after he was remanded in a correctional centre, human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, was, on Friday, granted a N30 million bail by a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun, who adjourned until February 13, 2025, asked Farotimi to provide three sureties with a landed property
Ogun State Ministry of Information and Strategy says it will continue to deploy all communication strategies to serve all organs of government in the promotion of government policies and programmes through a two-way communication channels between the people and the government.The Special Adviser to the State Governor on Media and
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market in Abia State over fake and expired products worth N5 billion.This was contained in a statement by the Agency on Wednesday.It said the shops were shut during a two-day operation on
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, on the occasion of his 65th birthday.Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Thursday, praised GOS, as Senator Solomon