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By Olajide Idowu Osogbo, Nov. 22, 2021 Osun University Teaching Hospital (UTH), on Monday, conducted autopsy on the late Timothy Adegoke, a post-graduate student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the autopsy, scheduled for 11:00 am., did not commence until 2:30 pm., due …

*Aisha Buhari elected President of AFLPM  President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja pledged support to the resolutions of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) aimed at promoting peace and development in the continent. Addressing the opening ceremony of the 9th General Assembly of the AFLPM, the President, according to …

By Olajide Idowu Osogbo, Nov. 21, 2021 The Police Command in Osun says the autopsy on the slain post-graduate student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Timothy Adegoke, is delayed because his family insisted on being part of the process. The Police Public Relation Officer in the state, SP Yemisi …

By TOBA ADEDEJI, Osogbo As emotions  keep rising over the death of Timothy Oluwadare Adegoke  at Hilton Hotel and Resort, Ile-Ife, penultimate  weekend,The Nation has seen a picture of the deceased covered with what looks  like bruises and blood stains. The picture, which is too gory to be published, was …

·         Candidates to check application status on recruitment portal, www.policerecruitment.gov.ng   The Nigeria Police Force has given notice to all candidates who were successful in the recently concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) in the ongoing 2020 recruitment exercise, for the next stage of the recruitment process which is the Medical Screening …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Nov. 19, 2021 Troops of Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have dealt a decisive blow to Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in a failed attack on Damboa in Borno. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in …

President Muhammadu Buhari has given indication that he may facilitate the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The indication was given when he received some Igbo leaders in the State House Friday, November 19, 2021. A statement by Femi Adesina, his Special …

Federal Government will allow the system to exhaust itself, and will, therefore, wait for pronouncements from state governments which set up panels to probe police brutality in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. The President spoke Thursday at State House, Abuja, while receiving in audience Mr. Antony Blinken, United …

By Olajide Idowu/Dorcas Elusogbon Osogbo, Nov. 17, 2021 The Osun Police Command says it has arrested the proprietor of a popular Hotel and Resort in Ile-Ife (names withheld) over the death of a Masters Degree student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). A statement by the Osun Police Public Relations …

 By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov. 16, 2021 Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he convened the 2014 National Conference with the intention to create an environment for Nigerians to address issues pushing citizens towards divisive politics and sowing the seeds of discord. Jonathan stated this in his remarks at the “2nd …

  By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Nov. 16, 2021  Nigeria may resume flights to the United Arab Emirates soon after succumbing to the COVID-19 conditions of the UAE. The National Incident Manager of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, Dr Mukhtar Muhammad , said this on Monday, in Abuja at the …

The missing Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Executive Master in Business Administration (MBA) student, Mr. Adegoke Timothy Oludare, that was declared missing by family, friends and the authorities has been confirmed dead. A release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, commiserating with the Oludare’s family stated that the Vice …

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Durban, South Africa assured participants at the 2nd Intra-African Trade Fair 2021, that his delegation is attending with ‘‘full force’’ to maximize the advantage of the gathering. Addressing the opening ceremony of the event, President Buhari, according to a statement by Garba Shehu, his Senior …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 15, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that the Nigerian government will continue to support efforts that would broaden the economy through multilateral financing. The president, according to a statement by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Monday, stated this when Prof. …

By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, Nov. 14, 2021 A Russian tourist Mr. Michael Benbruce has blamed what he described as the near death condition of the Lion in the Imo state zoological gardens and wildlife parks on the state government’s negligence and poor feeding of the lion. He said going by …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 14, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday arrived Durban, South Africa, from Paris as part of his ongoing socio-economic diplomatic missions aimed at enhancing security and economic transformation of the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian leader is in Durban …

By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Nov. 14, 2021 American business magazine, Forbes, says 44 newcomers joined its list of 400 America’s richest people in 2021, a post on its verified Instagram page @Forbes, on Sunday, said. According to the magazine, the 400 richest Americans are now 40 per cent richer than …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 13, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of Brig.-Gen. Dzarma Zirkusu and three soldiers who paid ”the supreme sacrifice while fighting terrorists in the Northeast zone of the country”. The president, who expressed his feelings in a statement issued by his …

Scores of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have been killed and many others injured by fighter jets of the Nigerian Air Force, PRNigeria learnt. The terrorists were killed on Friday by sustained bombardments of the military jets, when they were holding a meeting with their new …

President Muhammadu Buhari will today, Saturday, leave Paris for Durban, South Africa, at the special invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa, to join other African leaders at the Official Opening Ceremony of the 2nd Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2021 which takes place on Monday. A statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser …

Top officials of the NCRIB and LCCI during the NCRIB special day at the ongoing Lagos International Trade Fair on Friday in Lagos   By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos , Nov. 12, 2021 Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) on Friday said no underwriter or broker in the insurance industry …

REMARKS BY BARR FESTUS OKOYE, SUPERVISING NATIONAL COMMISSIONER FOR ANAMBRA STATE AT THE PRESENENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RETURN TO THE GOVERNOR AND DEPUTY GOVERNOR ELECT OF ANAMBRA STATE ON FRIDAY, 12TH NOVEMBER 2021 AT AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE. I consider it dutiful to welcome you to the ceremony for the presentation …

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Paris, France, urged world leaders and global health institutions to follow a regime of enabling access to the COVID-19 vaccines, admonishing that sidelining countries in terms of reach will undermine the entire effort for safety. Delivering a keynote statement at the Paris Peace Forum (PPF), …