News as it breaks
Miyetti Allah Praises President Tinubu for Establishing Ministry of Livestock Development The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-Cultural Association (MAKHFA). has commended President Bola Tinubu for creating the Ministry of Livestock Development, describing it as a “visionary leadership” move aimed at addressing the longstanding challenges in the agricultural sector. In…
Operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested an 80-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl at Otuokpoti community in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. Gender advocacy groups including Dise Ogbise Foundation, Reigneth Foundation, Starrz Safety Initiative and Collins Cocodia Foundation said the suspect had been…
Plateau State has fixed October 9, 2024, for the conduct of local government elections. The Chairman of the state Independent Electoral Commission, Plangji Cishak, disclosed this on Wednesday during an ongoing meeting with leaders of political parties held at the commission’s headquarters in Jos, the state capital. Plangji said the…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, his wife Hafsat, and six others are set to appear before a Kano State High Court on Thursday. They face charges related to alleged bribery, diversion, and misappropriation of funds amounting to billions of naira. The Kano State Government initiated…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions of the University of Abuja on Tuesday commenced protest over the failure of the government to release the four-month salaries of the university workers during the period they embarked on strike in 2022.…
Celine Dion is contemplating a return to the spotlight despite battling a rare neurological disorder known as stiff-person syndrome, Metro UK reports. The iconic 56-year-old artist has reportedly been offered a prestigious opportunity to perform at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics despite the progression of her illness. The…
The House of Representatives, following an urgent motion by honourable Billy Osawuru, has passed a resolution to carry out a forensic investigation into the resurgence of fuel queues in parts of the country. The house is also to investigate the alleged indiscriminate issuance of licences for the importation of Premium…
Nollywood actress Biodun Okeowo aka Omoborty and her US-based fiancé, Adeniyi Olabiyi, shared their stunning pre-wedding photos. The couple got engaged in March this year. Biodun’s daughter, Ifeoluwa, was incorporated into the wedding photos. Congratulations to them. lindaikejisblog.com
The Kwara State University, Malete has expelled 175 students for various offences. A statement signed by the Ag. Director, University Relations, Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, said the approval of the expulsion followed the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee (SDC), which held sittings between October 2021 and March 2024. It said,…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has demonstrated his commitment to healthcare and education by donating N10 million to the Grimard College of Nursing Sciences in Anyigba, Kogi State. The donation was made during a visit to the institution on Monday. In a statement on Tuesday via X,…
