Rafiatu Lawal on Thursday in Paris could only muster fifth place position in the women’s 59 kilogramme event of the weightlifting competition at the 2024 Olympic Games. Lawal lifted an average 100 in the snatch and 130 in the clean…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has refuted claims that it raided the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters in Abuja. On Thursday, the security agency used its X social media account to address reports alleging that its personnel conducted a…
By Orifunke Lawal On the 24th of July, 2024, I was greatly privileged to attend the Pre-Summit Investors’ Roundtable organised ahead of the Africa Social Impact Summit, Lagos. At the extremely high-level meeting, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu hosted over 200…
By Saka Laaro, Ilorin The Kwara State Commissioner for health Dr.Amina Ei_Imam has confirmed the death of four in Ilorin due to food poisoning. Dr. Amina El-Ima disclosed this during a news conference on Tuesday in Ilorin. According to her,…
The Federal Ministry of Interior has witnessed the resumption of a new Permanent Secretary. The new permanent secretary,Dr. Magdalene Ajani replaces Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako. The ceremony which held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, marked a new chapter in…
A Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc filling station near Airport Hotel on Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos State, was engulfed in flames on Thursday morning, two adult males suffered severe burns, and others sustained minor injuries in the fire, which occurred…
The University of Benin will reopen on August 11 after being closed due to student protests. The closure, announced by the university’s Senate on July 4, was prompted by student unrest over prolonged power outages on campus. According to a…
Globacom, working in partnership with the Lagos State Government, has introduced M-Agric, an agricultural support service that guides users on the practical, step-by-step procedures of running profitable farming businesses in the key areas of livestock, aquaculture, cash crops, and value-added…
On Thursday, Kenyan police fired tear gas in central Nairobi as small groups of protesters gathered for a planned day of action against President William Ruto. Riot police patrolled the central business district, set up roadblocks on major roads, and…
A tragedy occurred on the waters of Bayelsa State when a wooden boat carrying 20 people, primarily vendors transporting food and goods to coastal communities, caught fire and exploded in the middle of the river. The police confirmed that all…
