A 38-year-old man, Akinwale Akinfolarin, who allegedly abducted and defiled a 17-year-old girl, was on Friday remanded in custody by an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Akinfolarin is standing trial on a three-count charge, bordering on abduction and defilement. The…
An entrepreneur, Elizabeth Etete, says that Nollywood needs an unbiased platform where producers, filmmakers and artistes could thrive without let or hindrance from established societal norms. Etete, who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director, Innovative Creative Experts…
The Chairman, Ido-Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodimeji Adeola, on Friday cautioned farmers against burning bushes in their farms during the dry season. Adeola said this in an interview with the Newsmen in Ido-Ekiti. He said such…
The Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Initiative in Nigeria says precautionary measures against the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases must include eating right. The National Coordinator, Dr Olugbenga AdeOluwa, made the assertion at the organisation’s stakeholders’ forum in Abuja on…
The Federal Government on Friday handed over a two- kilometer rehabilitated road to the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM). The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, said the project was one of the numerous ongoing projects of…
Prof. Titus Ibekwe, Faculty Secretary, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, has advised parents and school authorities against use of school bus to convey children, so as to prevent further spread of Covid-19. Ibekwe, also a public health professional, in…
Mrs. Josephine Nmabuese, the mother of Nigerian singer Alariwo, is dead. Alariwo confirmed the sad news via his Instagram account. Sharing a photo of his mother, he wrote: MY BELOVED MUM LEFT WITHOUT SAYING GOODBYE! I was home watching a…
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has assured the management of the State-owned Polytechnic, Dakingari, of government’s assistance towards rebuilding hostels that were recently burnt in the institution. Bagudu made the pledge when he addressed students of the institution during his…
By Ola W. Halim (for all albinos battling skin cancer) i. my skin eats itself daily until all left of it is mincemeat ii. my skin is a sketch work of shiny reds, charred browns, pulpy whites, and fruity pinks…
Ms Ankio Briggs, an environmental and human rights activist operating in the Niger Delta region has called for attitudinal change toward the running of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Briggs made the call while fielding questions from journalists after receiving…
