Hoodlums looted our office, stole PPEs, says WHO

THE World Health Organisation said on Thursday that one of its offices in Nigeria was looted, adding that pieces of Personal Protective Equipment were stolen from the stores. The African…

Lagos, Ondo, Osun reopen schools Monday

The Lagos, Ondo and Osun states governments have approved the re-opening of all public and private schools from Monday, November 2, 2020. However, boarding students in Lagos public schools were…

We’ll cancel third term if private schools don’t reduce fees – Kano

The Kano State Commissioner for Education, Muhammad Kiru, on Thursday, threatened to cancel the third term in the state if proprietors of private schools fail to reduce their school fees…

OPC pledges to assist Osun recover loot in hiding

The leadership of Oodua Peoples Congress in Osun State, on Thursday, vowed to assist the state government to recover items looted by hoodlums in different parts of the state last…

TVC recounts station destruction, says 250 workers jobless

No fewer than 250 staff of Television Continental at Ikosi, Ketu, Lagos State, have been rendered jobless after arsonists burnt the station. The Chief Executive Officer of the station, Mr…

Free meter distribution begins in Kano, Kaduna, Lagos today

The free distribution of electricity meters to Nigerians will commence today (Friday) with the simultaneous inauguration of the scheme in Kano, Kaduna, Eko and Ikeja electricity distribution companies’ franchise areas.…

Sympathisers rescue 67-year-old man who jumped into Kwara river

A67-year-old man, Abraham Olayinka,  has been rescued alive after jumping into Asa River on Abdulwahab Folawiyo, Unity Road, Ilorin, Kwara State.  Findings showed that the incident occurred around 11.30am on…

Policemen killings: IGP begins commands’ tour, Force admits cops’ morale low

28 officers killed in Lagos, Abia, Rivers, Oyo, Anambra, four states in one week We won’t return to duty, respond to distress calls, aggrieved policemen threaten The Inspector-General of Police,…

I’m not in politics for money, but to serve, says Obaseki

The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said politicians must prioritise governance to benefit the people. Obaseki, who said this in Benin City on Thursday, added that he was…

Yoruba groups’ meeting ends in disarray, members harass convener

The second meeting of the Assembly of All Yoruba Groups Worldwide in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Thursday, ended in disarray. The meeting was held at the House of Chiefs, Oyo…