The Fakehinde Bakare Divine Hand Foundation has extended a gesture of love, compassion and community support to over 100 elders and widows in Irewolede LCDA through a food palliative outreach organised as part of the celebration of the 60th birthday of Hon. (Mrs.) Dupe Bakare. The initiative was designed to put smiles on the faces…
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has warned residents across 16 states of possible severe flooding over the next seven days, urging communities located on floodplains to prepare for possible evacuation to safer, higher ground. NiHSA said rising river levels were expected to trigger flooding in several communities during the forecast period.The agency stated, “High…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has offered to support the education of a teenage gold miner in Niger State whose account of alleged shootings at a mining site has gone viral on social media. Atiku also appealed for the safety of the teenager, warning that his public statements should not expose him or his family…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, will on Monday present newly acquired operational vehicles to security agencies in the state as part of efforts to strengthen security and combat crime. The presentation ceremony will be held at the Osuntokun Pavilion, Government House Grounds, Ado-Ekiti, where the vehicles will be formally handed over to the heads of…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Ogun State Government and the State House of Assembly for enacting the Ogun State Education and Skills Trust Fund Law. The students’ body said the legislation would provide a more sustainable funding framework for education and skills development in the state, with potential benefits for…
Members of the Ekiti East Core Group have declared their total support for the political ambition of Hon. Olufemi Bamisile, popularly known as BAFEM, during a courtesy visit to his residence in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. The group pledged to mobilise support and engage stakeholders across Ekiti East and beyond to advance BAFEM’s political…
Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ekiti North Senatorial District have condemned the alleged vandalisation of the campaign office of the party’s senatorial candidate, Prince Dr. Funso Ayeni, in Ido-Ekiti. The campaign office, which was recently commissioned, was reportedly vandalised by suspected hoodlums, prompting calls from party members for a thorough investigation by…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in partnership with the Edo State Drug Control Committee, on Saturday held the maiden edition of the Okpebholo and Marwa Mini-Marathon Race Against Drug Abuse for secondary school students in Edo State. The initiative brought together students from four secondary schools and was supported by the Department of…
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigerians should begin to experience lower transportation costs from October 1, 2026, as the Federal Government intensifies the implementation of the National Affordable Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, Transit Programme. The President’s promise was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga….
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 47 persons accused of posing as state-owned security operatives during the bye-election in Disina State Constituency, Shira Local Government Area. The suspects were reportedly found at different polling units with firearms, cutlasses, sticks and other dangerous weapons. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed the arrests…
