The devastating blast, which occurred around 5pm, was reportedly caused by a leaking 25kg gas cylinder inside a mini shop.
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Highlights of the MoU include the exchange of intelligence, and Saudi Arabia availing the NDLEA of its training academy for joint training.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the mother of the prominent traditional ruler in Kwara State died on Saturday at the age of 94.
Nigeria last hosted a major multi-sport event – the African Games – in 2003 (COJA 2003). hosted in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Monday, ordered the remand of one Ibrahim Abiala, 19, in custody, who is standing trial over alleged murder. The court ordered that Abiala, whose address was not provided, should be held in the Correctional Centre. The Magistrate, Olasinmibo Sanusi-Zubair, who did not take the plea of the defendant for want of jurisdiction, directed the police to send the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice. She thereafter adjourned the case until April 24, for mention. Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp Olagoke Adegbenro told the court that the defendant committed the offence…
On Monday, March 24, 2025, the University of Ibadan honoured one of its most distinguished academic figures, Dr. Adejoke Olamiti, as she retired from active service, bringing to a close a storied career that helped shape generations of computer scientists in Nigeria. As beautifully captured in a tribute originally shared by Dr. Oluseyi Osunade on LinkedIn, the ceremony was filled with heartfelt moments, reflections, and tributes from colleagues and former students. Fondly called Mrs. Olamiti, she was a foundational figure in the Department of Computer Science, especially during its challenging pre-2000 years marked by manpower constraints. Her mastery of data…
This was contained in a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Monday in Akure by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olushola.
This was contained in a statement on behalf of the Coronation Committee by Chief Shola Oshunkeye, Chairman, Media and Publicity Sub-committee.
The federal government’s decisive action to convert the General Hospital Kumo in Gombe State into a Federal Medical Centre is a prime example.
The Director General/CEO of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism said this in a statement he shared with newsmen on Monday.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Commission’s Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onile, made available to newsmen in Ilorin.
The protest, scheduled for Monday, coincides with National Police Day, which is intended to recognise the resilience and dedication of officers and men within the Nigeria Police Force.
The Commissioner made the pledge on Saturday at the seventh edition of the event, held at TR Art Gallery, Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Sanwo-Olu’s congratulatory message was issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, to newsmen.
The MRA commended the government and made the demand in a statement on Monday by its Programme Officer, Timileyin Adams.
For the first time in history, the town witnessed a tremendous surge in the turnouts of dignitaries that were present at the ceremony.
As much as we mourn the untimely death of the Uromi 16, this nation has no right to grow a thick skin to stories of blood flow elsewhere.
The Lagos State Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development made this known in a statement it issued to newsmen on Sunday.
This appears to be the case in the ongoing saga between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
But this is where the problem is. Some stakeholders have already started calling on the President to approach the matter differently.