Tag: Event
Breaking: Ese Brume jumps to victory, wins first 2020 Olympics medal for Nigeria
Long jump athlete Ese Brume on Tuesday morning won the very first medal for Team Nigeria in the long jump event in the ongoing 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo Japan. …
Breaking: Ese Brume jumps to victory, wins first 2020 Olympics medal for Nigeria Read MoreUNGA: Yoruba group petitions UN, others against pro-Igboho groups
A coalition under the aegis of the Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF) has petitioned the United Nations, its five permanent members, the European Union (EU), the African Union (AU) and other …
UNGA: Yoruba group petitions UN, others against pro-Igboho groups Read MoreOyetola, Aregbesola plan parallel congresses in divided Osun APC
The rift between Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun state and his predecessor, Rauf Aregbesola, the Minister of Interior, may once again manifest on Saturday as factions of the All Progressives …
Oyetola, Aregbesola plan parallel congresses in divided Osun APC Read MoreSallah: NEMA launches Operation Eagle Eyes for hitch – free celebrations in Niger
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Sunday launched Operation Eagle Eyes towards ensuring hitch-free Sallah celebrations in Niger state , advising motorists to avoid drinking while driving. The director-general …
Sallah: NEMA launches Operation Eagle Eyes for hitch – free celebrations in Niger Read MoreCongresses: APC state chairmen lament ‘use and dump’ methods by governors
State chairmen of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have lamented what they called “use and dump” method of the party leaders, especially the state governors. The lamentation came at …
Congresses: APC state chairmen lament ‘use and dump’ methods by governors Read MoreFire disasters: Gombe ‘ll invest more resources to safe lives, property – Gov Yahaya
Gombe state governor, Alhaji Inuwa Yahaya, has pledged his administration’s commitment to safeguard lives and property of citizens by investing more resources to combat fire outbreaks in the state. Governor …
Fire disasters: Gombe ‘ll invest more resources to safe lives, property – Gov Yahaya Read MoreBreaking: Buhari’s minister Katagum slumps in Bauchi
There was pandemonium on Monday in Bauchi state as the minister of state for industry, trade and investment, Maryam Yalwaji Katagum, slumped as she delivers speech at an event in …
Breaking: Buhari’s minister Katagum slumps in Bauchi Read MoreBreaking: Nigeria’s Elizabeth Anyanacho knocks down tough Uzbekistan opponent, wins gold at Beirut Open
Nigeria’s Elizabeth Anyanacho has eventually won won gold at Beirut Open after defeating Uzbekistan’s Alijonova Gulsanam 22 – 16 in the very tough semi-final of G-2 Taekwondo ranked competition. To …
Breaking: Nigeria’s Elizabeth Anyanacho knocks down tough Uzbekistan opponent, wins gold at Beirut Open Read MoreGroup to organise seminar for the disabled in Enugu
A non-governmental organisation, Initiative for the Eradication of Poverty and Empowerment of the Disabled (IFEPED) will on Thursday, June 24, 2021 hold a one-day workshop at Agbani, the headquarters of …
Group to organise seminar for the disabled in Enugu Read MoreConstitution review: Why Tallen demands gender inclusive, federal character – Perm Sec
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affiars, Amb. Anthonia Ekpa, has given further insights into the decision of her minister Dame Pauline Tallen, to back the proposal to include gender …
Constitution review: Why Tallen demands gender inclusive, federal character – Perm Sec Read MorePantami: Nigeria begins production of SIM cards, Smartphones
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, said the country now has capacity to produce SIM cards and iPhone for the continent of Africa. The minister said henceforth importation …
Pantami: Nigeria begins production of SIM cards, Smartphones Read MoreOyetola emerges Blueprint Newspaper’s Governor of the Year 2020
Governor of The State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, was on Thursday named the Blueprint Newspaper’s Governor of the Year 2020. The Governor was presented with the award by the Estu …
Oyetola emerges Blueprint Newspaper’s Governor of the Year 2020 Read MoreHappening Now: Ayade storms #BlueprintAt10 event
Cross Rivers state governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, has arrived the venue of #BlueprintAt10 event taking place at Transcop Hilton in Abuja. Ayade, who recently joined the ruling All Progressives Congress, …
Happening Now: Ayade storms #BlueprintAt10 event Read MoreCall for secession ‘ll cause hunger, suffering – Oluwo says
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba AbduRasheed Adewale Akanbi, Wednesday said the call for secession will not bring any development except hunger and suffering that the agitation will cause. He alleged …
Call for secession ‘ll cause hunger, suffering – Oluwo says Read MoreBreaking: Juventus sack Pirlo, reappoints Allegri
Juventus have reappointed former boss Massimiliano Allegri just hours after sacking Andrea Pirlo. Former Italian international Pirlo, 42, was a surprise choice when he took over from Maurizio Sarri last …
Breaking: Juventus sack Pirlo, reappoints Allegri Read MorePDP in denial of its problems, control by godfathers, says APC group
A new group of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged, known as the APC Legacy Awareness & Campaign (APCLAC), describing the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as one …
PDP in denial of its problems, control by godfathers, says APC group Read MoreCTA condemns attacks on INEC offices, rallies stakeholders for support
The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has condemned the recent spate of attacks on the South-east offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that if not checked such …
CTA condemns attacks on INEC offices, rallies stakeholders for support Read MoreInsecurity: In justification for establishing NUPEC
In this piece, BODE OLAGOKE, takes a look at the recent presentation to the Senate Committee on Interior on the need for the establishment of the National Unity and Peace …
Insecurity: In justification for establishing NUPEC Read MoreTinubu, Akande, other South-west APC leaders back govs’ ban on open grazing
The All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in the South-west region have expressed their total support for the open grazing ban as decided by the Southern governors, even as they also …
Tinubu, Akande, other South-west APC leaders back govs’ ban on open grazing Read MoreVIDEO: Justice Ayotunde Phillips re-elected into FIFA ethics committee
Nigeria’s Justice Ayotunde Philips has been re-elected into another 4 years as a member of the FIFA Ethics Committee. He was re-elected at the 71st FIFA Congress which held …
VIDEO: Justice Ayotunde Phillips re-elected into FIFA ethics committee Read MoreBreaking: ‘Yahoo boys’ protest in Osun, block major roads
Some irate youths suspected to be yahoo boys Tuesday morning barricaded Lameco area, Osogbo, Osun state. Reason for their protest could not be ascertained as their presence has caused tension …
Breaking: ‘Yahoo boys’ protest in Osun, block major roads Read MoreHow Igboho’s footsoldiers, DSS operatives clashed at Ataoja’s palace – Sources
Fresh facts have emerged over last Saturday’s clash between the supporters of Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho and some operatives of the Department of …
How Igboho’s footsoldiers, DSS operatives clashed at Ataoja’s palace – Sources Read MoreImo police arrest killers of police sergeant
Five notorious armed robbers who murdered Sergeant Joseph Nwaka, attached to the Department of Operations and collected his arms have been arrested. According to a statement issued by the Imo …
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