President Bola Tinubu would on June 12 confer national honours on selected legislators in commemoration of Democracy Day. This is contained in a statement by the House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi Jr., in Abuja on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the leadership and members of the House of Representatives will participate in a…
National Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles on Sunday amid ongoing protests against immigration raids, despite that California Governor Gavin Newsom’s objections. Newsom formally requested the Trump administration rescind the order to deploy the troops. The governor requested a letter to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, which he then shared on social media handle. “We…
A leading figure in the “Oyo N Pe O” movement and a House of Assembly aspirant for the Ibadan North State Constituency 2, Hon. Adetunji Teslim Adedayo, popularly known as Odayo, has extended warm greetings to Muslims in celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. Speaking to newsmen shortly after observing the Eid prayers and the symbolic…
The Niger Delta Rights Advocates, NDRA, has expressed optimism that there is hope for a better Nigeria. NDRA, a political pressure group in the Niger Delta region, made this remark in reaction to the action of a Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, officer, Ugochukwu Orji, who reportedly rejected a bribe from a suspected ritualist, Levi Onyeka…
As Muslims across Nigeria mark Eid-el-Kabir, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged citizens to offer prayers for the nation’s peace, stability, and continued progress. In a message to commemorate the annual festival, the First Lady emphasised the spiritual significance of the Eid celebration, calling on citizens to embody the values of the season. This is…
President Bola Tinubu called on Nigerians to be patient with his administration’s reforms, assuring that the toughest days are behind us. Tinubu gave the assurance in his message to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. He insisted that his economic reforms had already started yielding positive results even though the journey had not been easy. Read…
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has ordered immediate investigation into alleged by some of the patrol operatives of the Corps. The Corps Marshal issued the directive in response to a media report alleging corrupt practices by some corps operative. He has also ordered immediate recall of the entire patrol team…
By Michael Adeyemo The Chief Executive Officer of YES FM, Ibadan, Mr. Yemi Sonde, has called on journalists to maintain integrity and uphold their responsibility as gatekeepers of truth in the face of growing concerns over fake news. Delivering a lecture entitled “Fake News and Media Integrity” at an event organized by the Department of…
President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to police officers against intimidation and abuse of the masses they are paid to protect, noting that they must uphold the rule of law and reject all forms of misconduct. The President gave the warning at the 2nd Annual IGP’s Award and Commendation Ceremony in Abuja. The…
A public health expert has raised serious concerns over the increasing health risks posed by the consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in Nigeria. The expert warned that the country is facing a growing crisis of obesity, diabetes, and other diet-related diseases. The newsmen in an exclusive interview with Abayomi Sarumi, Associate Director at Corporate Accountability…