Oyo: One dies as family of six allegedly eats poisoned cassava flour in Ogbomoso
One person has died as a result of complications experienced after allegedly eating poisoned cassava flour used to prepare Amala (a popular meal in South West) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.…
Accord Party chieftain, Peller joins PDP in Oyo
The Oyo North senatorial candidate of Accord Party during the 2023 general elections, Shina Abiola Peller has joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo state. Peller joined the…
Nigerian Army debunks report seeking financial demands
The Authority of the Nigerian Army has debunked reports requesting financial demands. Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, in a statement, described the online report as fraudulent,…
Jigawa tripartite committee on minimum wage submits report
The Tripartite Committee constituted by the Jigawa State Government to develop a position paper on the new national minimum wage has submitted its report to the Secretary to the Government…
Democracy improving in Nigeria, Africa despite challenges – Report
The Global State of Democracy (GSoD) 2023 Report has revealed that democracy is improving in Nigeria and other African countries despite major challenges. The report noted that countries in Africa…
Gun trucks not for law-abiding citizens but criminal elements – Audi
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ahmed Audi, has instructed his men that the human rights of all law-abiding Nigerians must be respected, insisting that…
NGX records impressive gain as equities surge by N360bn
The Nigerian Exchange Limited recorded an impressive gain on Thursday as the value of equities surged by 390 billion, reaching N54.71 trillion. This positive performance in the market was primarily…
NAPTIP intercepts 12 trafficked victims in Nasarawa
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has intercepted 12 trafficked children who were on their way to Lagos State. The victims, who were intercepted in…
Customs intercept fake drugs worth N1.7 billion
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted fake pharmaceutical products with Duty Paid Value of N1.4 billion at its Oyo-Osun Area Command. The Area Controller, Dr Ben Oramalugo, told newsmen on…
Senate recognises Kogi as oil producing state
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday recognized Kogi State as an oil producing State. The recognition followed a matter of personal explanation relating to the oil producing status of Kogi State,…