By Ibrahim Bello Malam Usman Maigadi, a guard at Orchard Farm owned by the Emir of Yauri, Dr Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi, has been killed by a mother hippopotamus, the News Agency of Nigeria, reports. NAN gathers that the animal may have perceived the deceased as coming to harm its baby, henceContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu/Nefishetu Yakubu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Sen. Monday Okpebholo, candidate of the All Progessives Congress (APC) winner of the Saturday governorship election in Edo. INEC’s Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Faruk Kuta, announced the winner on Sunday in Benin after the collation ofContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to Nigeria, Mr Yanko Yordanov, says that peace is imperative because it is more than a vision for humanity. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ambassador made this known at the celebrationContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran Nigerian actress, Ini Edo, has announced that she is engaged and set to have a fairytale wedding. Edo made this known in a post via her Instagram handle, @iniedo, on Sunday. She wrote: “That bright Sunday morning six months ago, while on vacation, we crossedContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The U.S. CDC says as Nigeria continues to experience multiple disease outbreaks, the need to build public health experts’ capacity in emergency preparedness and response becomes critical. Dr Muhammad Saleh of the U.S. CDC, said this in his presentation at a media roundtable held in LagosContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Saturday penned a heartfelt tribute to the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on her 64th birthday. “My Dearest Oluremi, on this beautiful day, as we celebrate your 64th birthday, my heart is full of gratitude and love for the incredible woman you are. “SinceContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Russian firm, Tyazhpromexport (TPE), the original builders of the Ajaokuta Steel Plant, and members of its consortium in Moscow. The move is part of President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s efforts to resuscitate the steel company andContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Mr Kim Pankyu, Korea Ambassador to Nigeria, has called for stronger synergy with Nigeria to strengthen the cultural affinity that both countries shared, especially in music and dance. Kim made the call at the opening ceremony of the 12th Korean Film Festival in Abuja. Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Thursday flagged off the commencement of the 2024 Olojo Festival, revealing the event’s ancestral and spiritual significance. Ogunwusi spoke at his palace at a news conference on the 2024 Olojo Festival with the theme: “EvolvingContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Chairman, Seyi Vodi Foundation, Mr Seyi Adekunle, has donated N10 million to support Borno State government’s efforts to recover from the recent flooding in the state. The funds are aimed at helping with the rehabilitation and rebuilding of areas affected by the disaster, which led toContinue Reading
