The Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Mr. Wasiu Adesina, has presented bursaries to 100 students of Ikorodu extraction. He said one of his campaign promises was to assist students in higher institutions to overcome their financial challenges. Ade...

By Tajudeen Adebanjo Lagos state government has called for cooperation with the federal agencies to curb drug abuse among the youth. At a Stakeholders’ Forum On ‘THEMES Agenda at Alausa, Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relat...

My administration is tackling insecurity and protecting lives and property, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said. He spoke at the weekend at the 27th Annual Synod of Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Lagos Mainland. The Synod, hosted b...

By Joseph Jibueze International advocacy organisation Global Citizen has said that it will cost $19billion to provide 1.8 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines for the world’s poorest. Through the VAX LIVE campaign, it is calling on businesses to dona...

The traditional ruler of Nnanano Nkwerre Autonomous Community of Imo State, His Royal Highness Eze Ngozi Anyaehie, has urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to scale up its activities in reducing crashes in the country. He spoke when the Orlu Un...

By Alao Abiodun Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka, has admitted he met President Muhammadu Buhari with three contractors. He however said he never stood to gain anything personally from the contract, which he said was...

By Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin   Officials of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested 26 suspected cable vandals in Kwara State. The suspects vandalised electric armoured cables and other items in Ilorin, the state capital, the NSC...

By Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri   A student of Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, Kingsley Chiwueze, has been found dead, five days after he went missing. Chiwueze, a 300-level law student, was declared missing on Monday and his phone lines were ...

By Precious Igbonwelundu   Seven persons died yesterday morning in auto crash on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has said. The accident occurred about 1am. The deceased comprising two men and five women were r...

Cross River State Government has warned head teachers of secondary schools against extorting pupils. It said they should not demand from them beyond approved government charges. The Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade on Education, Mr. Castro Ezama...