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NSCDC sensitise Kwara students on rape, sex education

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has sensitised Kwara students on sex education and how to shun all forms of immoral acts that could affect their future. The sensitisation was organised by the corps on rape, sex education and juvenile delinquency for primary pupils and secondary students at...

2023: Oshiomhole lauds Buhari for exhibiting genuine support for APC, Tinubu

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

Former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for demonstrating genuine support and the desired goodwill for the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Oshiomhole made the commendation while addressing State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with...

EFCC to appeal against dismissal of grass cutting fraud leveled against Babachir Lawal

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

EFCC says it will appeal against Friday’s ruling by Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which dismissed a case of corruption against former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Babachir Lawal. Ruling in a no-case submission made by Lawal and his co-defendants, Justice Agbaza held...

2023: We are preparing for possible rerun elections – INEC

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is already making plans and preparations for the conduct of a run-off presidential election, where no candidate meets the conditional requirements for declaring a winner from votes cast on Feb. 25, 2023. The INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education...

Throwback: Wilson Oruma, Our Hero Past, One of the best midfielder in Super 🦅 🇳🇬 History.

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

In his time Oruma was part and Captain of the Nigeria under-17 team which won the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championships. As a midfielder he was the tournament’s top goalscorer with 6 goals and his compatriot Nwankwo Kanu the second highest scorer.💃 He played 19 times international matches over 11...

POLICE ARREST EX-CONVICT HOURS AFTER RELEASE FROM PRISON

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Saturday morning arrested an ex-convict hours after he was released from prison. The suspect, Yakub Yusuf aged 23 was arrested around 0800hrs on Saturday after regaining freedom following his one-month prison sentence for stealing at Lagos State fuel dump, Alausa, Ikeja. Learning that...

Asake’s Fans Laments Concert Ticket Prices

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has been trending after the prices for his Lagos concert surfaced online. The concert which is scheduled to hold in December had prices for tables and VIP only. No regular tickets. Tickets for tables will sell for between three million naira to...

Portable’s Signee, Manny Monie, Speaks After Assault

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

The artiste, Manny Monie, signed to Portable’s Zeh Nation record label, has spoken after he was assaulted and insulted by the latter. In a video trending online on Friday, Portable accused Manny Monie of being ungrateful and said he employed two music distributors without his (Portable) knowledge. Hours after the...

NYSC DG sacked

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has reportedly sacked the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier-General Mohammed Fadah. When contacted, the NYSC spokesman, Eddy Megwa, simply asked our correspondent to wait for an official statement that would be issued on Friday. The Cable, however, quoted sources saying...

Aisha Buhari Kicks Off APC Women’s Campaign

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

First Lady, Aisha Buhari, on Thursday, kicked off the campaign of the women’s wing of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Ilorin, Kwara State. Presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie, shared visuals from the campaign kick-off and said, “Campaign mode activated. APCWomenCampaign Kick Off in Ilorin. Patron of the Tinubu/Shettima Women Campaign...