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A military armoury in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown came under attack on Sunday, the government announced, as it imposed an immediate national curfew. The government said those attempting to break into the armoury had been repelled. Witnesses told AFP they heard gunshots and explosions in the city’s Wilberforce district. The information ministry said in a […]
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omonoba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II on Sunday noted that the promotion of diversity and unity is key for the development for the country. The Oba who made the remarks during a visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, at the Lagos House, Marina, said the diversity […]
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday, said the country was almost comatose when President Bola Tinubu came into power. Abiodun disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He said, “The President Tinubu-led administration has been very bold and audacious. “They’ve taken the bull by the horns. They’ve done what no […]
A lone car crash claimed the life of an officer of the Kebbi State Police Command, on Sunday. According to the command’s image maker, SP Nafiu Abubakar, the lone accident reportedly happened along Koko/Jega road. He explained that a police Toyota Land Cruiser jeep with registration number 5465D was conveying nine officers to a crime […]
Davido’s logistics manager, Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, has disclosed that ladies are trooping to his DM to apply as a replacement for his estranged wife, Sheila. Newsmen recalls that Israel recently confirmed his separation from his wife, alleging that she and her family, especially her mum, defrauded him and that she left […]
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes has explained why he passed up the chance to take a penalty in their 3-0 win over Everton. The Red Devils had already taken the lead through Alejandro Garnacho’s wonder strike. Anthony Martial scored the third late in the match, but there were eyebrows raised over the second which came […]
Newsmen report that Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo is a strong contender to beat Victor Osimhen, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and a host of other stars to this year’s Best Men’s Player Award at the Global Soccer Awards. Osimhen was nominated for the award alongside 29 other football players including superstars like Ronaldo, Ballon d’Or winner, […]
President Bola Tinubu has apparently apprehended the lingering rift between the Ondo governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, following hours of peace meeting at the presidential villa, Abuja on Friday night. Both sides have now resolved to embrace amity and maintain status quo as Aiyedatiwa promised to carry along members of the […]
Nigerian chef and former Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, philanthropist Prada Uzodinma, and real estate entrepreneur Bright Shekoni have received nominations for the Under-30 Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) Awards. The awards, organized by CEOs Network Africa, aim to recognize and foster the growth of young African talents, showcasing the achievements of outstanding individuals. Mrs. […]
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), an NGO has trained HIV women of childbearing age called mentor mothers in Nassarawa state to eliminate transmission of the diseases to children. Mrs Christy Awunor, State Nursing Coordinator, AHF, said the training was necessary in view of the 2020 National guidelines for HIV prevention, treatment and care, which showed increase […]
