In response to the tragic petrol tanker fire disaster at Dikko Junction in Niger State, the National Emergency Management Agency has distributed food, non-food items, and medical supplies to support the treatment of injured victims and provide relief to the affected families. The agency disclosed this in a statement today. The tanker explosion occurred on…
China’s foreign ministry said on Monday that the Myanmar military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, MNDAA signed a formal ceasefire agreement. According to the ministry, the ceasefire began on Saturday halting fighting near the border of both countries. During a regular news briefing, the ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the two sides held…
The Federal Government has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, expressing optimism that it will bring an end to the widespread civilian suffering in Gaza. The agreement, reached after 15 months of conflict, also provides relief for families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons. This was stated…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has completed the Houston Half-Marathon, braving freezing temperatures of 1°C. Governor Makinde finished the 21-kilometre race in two hours and 53 minutes, improving on his previous record at the 2022 Berkeley Half-Marathon in San Francisco, California. Sharing His achievement via his Social media page, Governor Makinde expressed satisfaction with his…
The Federal Government has appointed Dr Kevin Okonna as the acting Rector of Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) Oron in Akwa Ibom. The appointment takes immediate effect, following the resignation of the former rector, Commodore Duja Effedua (rtd) from the academy. This is contained in a statement issued by the Head of Public Affairs of…
Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of one Adeyemi Adewale while participating in a football competition in Osogbo, the state capital. The deceased said to be a player of the Ilesa West Local Government Area football team, reportedly slumped on the field and was rushed to a hospital. It was further learnt that,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that 7,746 deceased voters were removed from the national voter register in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as of December 2022. The Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Etta-Messi, disclosed this to our correspondent on Thursday. “Seven thousand, seven hundred and forty-six decreased persons across…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday, imposed a fresh curfew on Ilobu and Ifon communities, following the outbreak of another clash between the neighbouring towns. The umbrella body for the indigenes of Ifon-Orolu in Osun State, Ifon Progressive Union, had alleged that some gunmen from Ilobu stormed the Apiponroro area shooting, causing panic among…
By Adebayo Yusuf A Board member of Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency, Mrs Adebobola Agbeja has urged career women to create balance between work and their family. Mrs Agbeja made this known in an interview with Pensioners FM. According to her, creating a balance would give room for nurturing and bonding within the…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated six distinguished Diaspora Nigerians named among the 400 Presidential Early Career Award recipients for Scientists and Engineers in the United States. According to report that the prestigious recognition, established by former President Bill Clinton in 1996, is the highest honour bestowed by the United States government on outstanding scientists and…