The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four siblings in connection with the alleged killing of a private security guard during an attack on a farm in Jama’are Local Government Area of the state. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, said the incident occurred in the…
The Oyo State Government, through the State Agribusiness Development Agency, is set to commence the disbursement of loans to young farmers across the state. The Director-General of Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency, Debo Akande, who announced this during a press conference in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday, said the initiative is aimed at empowering…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, in Oyo State has deployed 1,705 officers to strategic locations across the state to strengthen security arrangements ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The State Commandant, Augustine Padonu, announced the deployment while addressing personnel prior to their operational assignment, stating that the officers have been positioned to ensure…
By Michael Adeyemo A Natural Healthcare Expert, Pastor Israel Taiwo, has advised men from the age of 35 and above to take proactive steps toward their health to reduce the risk of developing Prostate Cancer later in life. Pastor Taiwo gave the advice during an interview with Pensioners FM shortly after featuring on the station’s…
Gunmen numbering six on Wednesday kidnapped four cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in the Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria gathered that some of the kidnapped victims were at the institute for a familiarisation visit. A cocoa farmer who managed to flee the scene recounted that the gunmen…
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced that the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, will lead the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr Durbar in the state. Newsmen reports that the latest development was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. The statement…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, has joined senior government officials in London to receive President Bola Tinubu ahead of a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s education and skills development sector. The visit, which precedes the President’s official state engagements in the United Kingdom, is expected to focus on strategic partnerships…
The Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football has acknowledged CAF’s Appeal Board ruling following the disputed AFCON 2025 final. In a statement on its official website, the federation said its appeal was aimed at ensuring proper application of competition rules, not disputing the sporting merit of any team. “The Federation reiterates that its approach has always…
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that the current administration under President Bola Tinubu is killing Nigerians. This is as he alleged that the president has failed to protect the lives and property of Nigerians. Amaechi said this in a statement on Tuesday through his media office, condemning the Monday night bombing in…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government has advised residents and farmers across the state to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to government advisories to prevent flooding and safeguarding lives and property as the rainy season approaches. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Engr. Ademola Aderinto, and made available…