By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has addressed media reports concerning the ongoing trial of Mr. Nnamdi Emeh, who is facing charges for alleged criminal offenses. In a statement, the NPF explained that Mr. Emeh was lawfully apprehended following credible allegations against him. These claims were thoroughly investigated and subsequently brought before the…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has expressed satisfaction with the performance of security personnel during today’s Ondo State governorship election. According to reports from PSC monitors, police officers arrived promptly at polling centers and effectively upheld their constitutional responsibility of securing the election environment. Monitors praised the officers for being polite, civil, yet firm in…
At least five people lost their lives and dozens sustained injuries when a four-storey building collapsed on Saturday morning in Kariakoo, the bustling heart of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s commercial capital. The building, situated in one of East Africa’s busiest markets, gave way as shoppers crowded the area. Rescuers, including hundreds of volunteers and emergency…
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate surged to 33.88% in October 2024, up from 32.7% in September, representing a 1.18 percentage point increase month-on-month. This was revealed in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday. The NBS attributed the inflationary pressures to escalating transportation costs and higher food…
In a highly anticipated yet controversial return to boxing, 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson suffered a lopsided defeat to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Paul, 27, cruised to a unanimous decision victory, with all three judges scoring the eight-round bout heavily in his favor: 80-72, 79-73, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, was laid to rest on Friday at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja, marking the end of an illustrious career in the Nigerian Army. The burial concluded two days of solemn funeral rites that began earlier in Lagos. The ceremony, attended…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has refuted claims that its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, is set to leave his position. The company’s spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, dismissed the speculation during a conversation with our correspondent on Friday. The clarification followed a report by an international newspaper suggesting that…
By Ayomide Otitoju In preparation for the Ondo State governorship election, Senator Dr. Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), spearheaded a thorough review of the APC Situation Room’s technological systems and personnel on Thursday and Friday, November 2024. The Situation Room, designed to oversee election monitoring, aims to ensure a transparent…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a bid to bolster its service delivery and drive organizational growth, Adron Homes and Properties has elevated distinguished professionals to key leadership positions. These appointments, announced alongside the company’s vision for the future, highlight the contributions of these individuals to the advancement of the Adron brand. New Leadership AppointmentsThe new appointments…
