By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Dignitaries, family, friends and associates from all walks of life gathered at Bako area of Omi-Àpáta, Ibadan in Ido local government area of Oyo State to grace the inauguration of a new filling station, Spy Oil and Gas Nigeria limited. Commissioning the project, the Aare Ona kankanfo of Yorùbaland, Iba Gani Adams,…
Scores of demonstrators on Thursday clashed with security operatives outside the premises of the national headquarters of the All Progressives Congress a few hours before the inauguration of the new zonal officers of the party’s National Working Committee. The protesters engaged the stern-looking policemen in a shouting match after they were stopped from gaining access…
FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales on Thursday after the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the Women’s World Cup final last weekend. “The FIFA disciplinary committee informed Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Association, today that it is opening disciplinary proceedings against him based…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities following a National Executive Council meeting held at the University of Maiduguri has asked the Federal Government through the office of the Accountant General of the Federation to release outstanding promotion arrears owed its members in the interest of industrial peace and harmony in Nigerian universities. The ASUU in…
At least, four people were killed and six wounded in a mass shooting on Wednesday night at a landmark biker bar in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County (in southern California). The law enforcement sources said made this known on Thursday. Authorities descended on Cook’s Corner on Santiago Canyon Road after the shooting was reported around…
The Imo State Police Command has arrested an Inspector of Police seen in a viral video assaulting a young man. The incident, which happened in Owerri, the state capital, had elicited reactions as many condemned the inhumane act meted out to the victim. Responding to a call for the arrest of the erring cop, the…
The management of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has advised new students to stay away from night parties after their matriculation. Mr Joe Ejiofor, the Head of Public Relations of YABATECH, gave the counsel in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. Ejiofor said such gatherings could expose the newly admitted students to unpredictable situations that…
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has qualified for the final of the 100m hurdles event at the ongoing World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Amusan, running in lane seven, won the second semi-final with a time of 12:56 seconds despite having a slow start. Ackera Nugent enjoyed an early lead before Amusan snatched victory at the finishing line….
BRICS, the bloc of five major emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has announced new members on Thursday. According to report, the 15th BRICS Summit of Heads of State and Government started Tuesday, August 22, and is to end Thursday, August 24 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. The…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has urged citizens with prepaid meter to update them before November 2024. The regulatory body said users who fail to update their meters before the said date won’t be able to recharge their prepaid meters. NERC, in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, said updating the meters…