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Oyo teenager kills father, mother arrested for hiding crime

NewsDeskNgApr 29, 2023April 29, 20230

The Oyo State Police Command has paraded an 18-year-old man, Taofeek Adeagbo, for allegedly killing his father. The suspect’s mother, Rashidat, was also arrested for concealing the crime. Parading the suspects alongside 23 others in Ibadan, on Friday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, said the incident occurred...

FG lauds Peace Corps’ contributions to education sector

NewsDeskNgApr 29, 2023April 29, 20230

Federal Ministry of Education, has commended the Peace Corps of Nigeria for its quality contributions to the growth and development of education sector, especially in the areas youth empowerment, peace, security and general maintenance of discipline in schools and colleges across the country. The Principal Executive Officer, Special Duties in...

Labour fumes as FG denies workers use of iconic Eagle Square for May Day

NewsDeskNgApr 29, 2023April 29, 20230

By Michael Paul Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has described as unacceptable the decision of the Federal government to deny workers the use of the iconic Eagle Square in Abuja for their annual workers’ day rally. TUC President, Festus Osifo who addressed journalists on Friday night at the end...

Lady Theresa Chigbue marks 70th birthday in style

NewsDeskNgApr 29, 2023April 29, 20230

By Augustine Aminu It was a day of celebration, funfair, as family, friends and well wishers gathered to celebrate the 70th birthday of Lady Mrs Theresa Chigbue on Friday Nothing was spared by her family to celebrate the beautiful Chigbue’s matriarch, as there so much food, drinks and music to...

‘She Is In Her Husband’s House’, Davido Replies Fan Asking Of Chioma’s Whereabouts

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2023April 28, 20230

Nigerian singer, Davido, has stated that his wife, Chioma, is still in his house, amid infidelity rumours. Davido made this known while replying to a fan who asked about Chioma’s whereabouts on a blog’s Instagram page on Thursday night. Unverified reports had insinuated that Chioma moved out of the singer’s...

Why ladies wear waist beads

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2023April 28, 20230

Waist beads or chain, on the other hand, is also a type of body jewelry worn around the waist. The use of waist chains can be traced back to 4,000 years or more, originating in the Indian subcontinent. Historically, waist chains have been used in India, by men and women,...

Pastor Adeboye Meets Adeleke, Anoints Him

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2023April 28, 20230

The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Wednesday, blessed and prayed for God’s continuous support for the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. This was made known in a statement signed and released by the spokesperson for the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, which was...

North Central Govs, APC Told To Adopt Yusuf Gagdi As Consensus Choice for Speaker

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2023April 28, 20230

Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the North Central, National Assembly caucus as well as other party leaders from the region, have been urged to adopt Hon Yusuf Gagdi as their consensus candidate for Speaker. The North Central APC Progressive Leaders’ Forum made this appeal in a statement...

UN SDG to hold Action Awards, acknowledges young Nigerian anti-corruption crusader

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2023April 28, 20230

The UN SDG is set to hold this year’s edition of its Action Awards. It is slated to hold on July 24, in Rome, Italy. In an article making the announcement, the UN referenced a young Nigerian anti-corruption crusader – Hamzat Lawal. He is the founder of Follow The Money,...

10th NASS: 1,000 Pro-Democracy Groups To Hold Rally For Betara Speakership

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2023April 28, 20230

About 1,000 pro-democracy groups in Nigeria have thrown their weight behind Hon Muktar Aliyu Betara for the position of Speaker in the 10th National Assembly. As a sign of their support for the Borno lawmaker, the groups led by the Parliament Watch Advocates (PWA) said they will hold a rally...