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A devastating windstorm has swept through Gwadabawa and Kware Local Government Areas of Sokoto State, claiming five lives and causing widespread destruction. The disaster, which occurred on Tuesday, affected over 1,400 homes and vital public infrastructure, including schools and government buildings. According to officials from the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has met with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, party stakeholders, and local government candidates at the State House, Marina, as part of intensified preparations for the July 12 local government elections in the state. The closed-door meeting brought together key figures in the Lagos APC, including the state party chairman, […]
8Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a woman attempting to travel to India for fibroid surgery with 2.20 kilograms of cocaine in her possession. The arrest was made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos during routine outbound clearance of passengers travelling to Mumbai, India, on a […]
Tragedy struck in Benue State over the weekend as Aondoakaa Yaiyol, the local commander of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services (NHFSS) in Tarka Local Government Area, was reportedly assassinated by unknown gunmen. The incident, though yet to be widely confirmed in national media, has sparked tension and concern across the state, […]
Israel was rocked by fresh waves of Iranian missile strikes on Sunday, triggering widespread destruction across several cities and sending first responders scrambling to rescue civilians trapped under rubble. The attacks, which represent a significant escalation in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, left at least six people dead and dozens more injured. The Israeli military […]
Tragedy struck in Osara, a village in the Obantoko area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday, when a powerful lightning bolt killed no fewer than 32 cows during a heavy afternoon downpour. The freak incident occurred around noon amid intense rainfall that swept across parts of the state. According to eyewitnesses and local leaders, […]
Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella has moved to put an end to speculation about his future by stating firmly that he has no intention of leaving Bayer Leverkusen this summer. The 24-year-old, who joined the German club from Southampton in 2023, expressed contentment with his role and life in Germany, declaring that he is […]
Nigerian sprinting star Favour Chukwuka Ofili has formally initiated the process of switching her international sporting allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey, in what appears to be a significant move driven by frustration over repeated administrative failures within Nigerian athletics. The application, which was filed with World Athletics on May 31, comes just months ahead […]
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate shutdown of the Oko-Oba meat market, one of the largest abattoirs in the state, over mounting concerns about public health violations, environmental hazards, and unacceptable operating practices by market operators. This development was confirmed by Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, during […]
The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has commended students of Michael Tansi Memorial Secondary School, Aguleri, for winning the National Quiz and Debate Championship, which served as the qualifier for the UK-Nigeria Debate Exchange Programme. Speaking during a reception held in honour of the students, Mrs Soludo described their victory as […]
