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Popular content creators Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known as Jarvis, on Saturday held their traditional wedding in a colourful ceremony in Lekki, Lagos State. The couple completed traditional marriage rites before family members, friends and several celebrities after weeks of anticipation surrounding their wedding. They later shared photos … Continue reading “Videos: Peller, Jarvis begin married life after colourful traditional wedding”
The Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has intensified, becoming the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded in the country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. WHO, in a statement issued on Saturday, said the outbreak had spread to five provinces, affecting 49 health zones, with sustained transmission, rising … Continue reading “WHO reports largest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo”
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of Oloye Lekan Alabi, a veteran journalist and public relations icon, on Saturday in Lagos at the age of 76. Oloye Alabi was a prominent figure within Nigeria’s traditional institution, holding the esteemed title of Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, one of the high … Continue reading “Tinubu mourns with Olubadan, Makinde over Oloye Alabi’s death”
By James Ogunnaike The media office of the Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate has accused the state government of allegedly politicising the education sector, following a directive purportedly requiring public school teachers and head teachers to attend a meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola aka Yayi. … Continue reading “Ogun PDP accuses TESCOM of mobilising teachers to attend Yayi meeting”
At least 13 people died when a small plane carrying tourists to view Peru’s famed Nazca Lines archaeological site crashed, police said Saturday. “We have information that 11 passengers and two crew members have died,” Police Major Jorge Andrade told reporters from the crash site in the country’s south. The incident occurred shortly after 1:00 … Continue reading “13 dead after small tourist plane crashes in Peru”
By Soni Daniel Abuja: Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has called on the people of the state and other Nigerians in the United Kingdom to rally behind the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and project a positive image of Nigeria. The governor, who made the plea at a Town Hall meeting … Continue reading “Gov Ododo meets Kogi indigenes in London, urges them to support Tinubu, Nigeria”
By Adegboyega Adeleye Premier League champions Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, with reports indicating growing confidence that a deal could be completed in the coming days. According to BBC Sport, there is increasing expectation that the Brazil midfielder will complete a move to the Emirates this summer … Continue reading “Arsenal close in on £80m move for Newcastle captain Guimaraes – Reports”
Gov. Hyacinth Alia has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the Nigerian Army’s 5 Division Headquarters in Makurdi to boost security and stability nationwide. Alia gave the commendation in a statement signed by Mr Tersoo Kula, his Chief Press Secretary and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. The governor said the approval demonstrated Tinubu’s commitment … Continue reading “Alia hails Tinubu for approving army’s 5 Division headquarters Makurdi”
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has directed the upgrade of the Tactical Training Ground and Obstacle Course of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, to enhance the training, development and operational readiness of the Corps. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this at … Continue reading “Insecurity: FG orders upgrade of NSCDC training facility in Abuja”
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Former Military Administrator of old Imo State, Maj.-Gen. Ike Nwachukwu (retd.), has warned that Africa must not replace apartheid with xenophobia, condemning attacks against Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa. Nwachukwu spoke on Thursday at the South-East Regional Security Summit in Umuahia, Abia State, where he commended President Bola … Continue reading “Xenophobia has no place in Africa, Nwachukwu warns”