The Niger State House of Assembly has called on the executive arm of government to redirect part of the security funds of the 25 local governments for the procurement of small arms for local councils in the state. This was adopted following a motion sponsored by Joseph Haruna S. Duza, the member representing Munya Constituency,…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said his administration is not immune to mistakes. Admitting that a mistake was made over figures of spending, Sanwo-Olu said his government was committed to public goods. He spoke at the inauguration of the Lagos State Building Control Agency Building, PWD, Ikeja, where he reacted to the procurement…
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has finally spoken up about his rumoured strained relationship with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that led to his abrupt exit from the national team. The 41-year-old lamented that the Nigerian football governing body treated him like a “piece of used material.” In a recent interview with Hot Sports…
In a bid to enhance community safety and contribute to sustainable energy solutions, The Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode (MOK) Foundation has generously donated more solar-powered streetlights to various transformers in Offa, Kwara State. The foundation’s commitment to improving public infrastructure was evident as five solar-powered streetlights were installed at strategic locations. The selected transformers and corresponding…
One Innovation Hub Offa, a leading technology and innovation center, has announced an exciting December promotion – a 3-week UI/UX Design and Web Development Training. The highly anticipated programme aims to equip participants with in-demand skills in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, as well as web development. Registration for the training is…
Nigerian singer, Crown Uzama, aka Shallipopi, has admitted that he is not a “perfect musician”. He said he is neither a “perfect” singer nor a songwriter but has vibes and ‘street lingual’. The ‘Obapluto’ crooner said that was the reason he signed artists who are better than him to his newly-launched record label, Plutomania Records….
The Zamfara State Government and some development partners have designed strategies for the distribution of 3.2 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets in the state. This was disclosed on Tuesday by Faruk Mohammed Lawal of Breakthrough Action Nigeria, who stressed that the prevalence rate of malaria in Zamfara State was too high and needs to be addressed….
Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos High Court, Ikeja, on Tuesday sentenced one Clement Ododomu to death by hanging over the killing of Department of State Services, DSS, officers. The judge also sentenced one Tiwei Monday to 16 years in a correctional centre. Justice Oshodi said he delivered the judgement after considering the facts before…
Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has accused the Nigerian Government of committing “double offense” over the agitator’s arrest. Ejimakor said detaining Kanu after subjecting him to extraordinary rendition from Kenya is a double offense. The special counsel explained that such offense can’t stand. Posting on…
Nigeria head coach, Jose Peseiro has debunked reports that he has applied to coach Egyptian club, Zamalek SC. The 63-year-old was said to have submitted his CV to the Zamalek management for the vacant coaching job. Peseiro however said his focus is on the Super Eagles job. “At the present, all my focus is on…
