The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 35-year-old zoo worker, Babaji Daule, who was killed by a lion on Saturday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta. The tragic incident occurred after the lion handler reportedly failed to properly secure the animal’s enclosure before attempting to feed it. Police…
Lebanon’s health ministry reported on Sunday that Israeli airstrikes have killed nearly 60 more people as Israeli forces intensified their bombardment of Hezbollah targets. The strikes follow a major assault on Beirut’s southern suburbs, which killed Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah, an organization engaged in nearly a year of cross-border clashes with Israel. Hezbollah has…
Digital solutions provider, Globacom, has announced its readiness to collaborate with tertiary institutions in Oyo State to enhance productivity, security, and operational efficiency through the adoption of its digital offerings. Speaking during a meeting in Ibadan on Thursday with representatives of private tertiary institutions, Globacom’s Head of Enterprise Business, Mr. Zakari Usman, emphasized the importance…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has handed over 64 100-capacity Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to Organised Labour and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) as part of its efforts to alleviate transportation challenges in the country. The presentation ceremony took place on Sunday at the banquet hall of the State House in…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) emerged victorious in the September 28, 2024, local government elections in Anambra State, securing all chairmanship and councillorship positions across the state’s 21 local government areas and 326 wards. In a press briefing on Sunday, the Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), Genevieve Osakwe, announced that…
The 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) marked a significant moment for Nigeria’s global standing, with Vice President Kashim Shettima representing the country in place of President Bola Tinubu. Despite Tinubu’s absence, Shettima’s leadership at the event underscored Nigeria’s growing influence on the international stage, focusing on multilateralism, inclusivity, and global cooperation. According to Stanley…
Organizers of the planned nationwide protest set for October 1 have reaffirmed their commitment to proceed, despite opposition from the Federal Government and warnings from the Nigerian Police Force. The protest, aimed at highlighting the economic hardship facing Nigerians, will be led by activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. Taking to social media platform…
U.S. President Joe Biden has approved $567 million in defense assistance for Taiwan, the White House announced on Sunday, as China intensifies political and military pressure on the self-governed island. Although the United States does not officially recognize Taiwan diplomatically, it remains a critical partner and primary supplier of military equipment to Taipei—a fact that…
Abubakar Umar, the sixth prosecution witness in the trial of former Benue State governor Gabriel Suswam, detailed before the Federal High Court in Abuja how he converted ₦3.1 billion sent to him by Suswam into $15.8 million, which he then delivered in cash to the ex-governor’s Maitama residence. The trial is presided over by Justice…
