Former Nigerian national team goalkeeper, Peter ‘Apo’ Fregene, who is fighting for his life at Obule Medical Centre in Sapele, Delta State, currently needs urgent financial assistance for transfer to Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara. The 1968 Olympian and veteran sportsman, has been struggling with health issues, sparking concerns among Nigeria’s sports community. … Read more
The battle to reclaim the National Chairmanship position by the North Central Zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken another dimension, as Engr. Conrad Terhide Utaan, has indicated interest to serve out the tenure of the zone. Recall that since Senator Iyorcha Ayu was sacked by the court as PDP National Chairman, … Read more
By the end of October, the Federal Government will implement the direct transfer of funds into the accounts of local government councils nationwide. The President of the National Union of Local Government Employees, Ambali Olatunji, disclosed this during an interview. This move marks the full rollout of financial autonomy for local governments, ensuring they … Read more
The Ogun State Government has commenced reconstruction and renovation works on the MKO Abiola International Stadium and the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta, ahead of the National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged “2024 Gateway Games.” Speaking after inspecting the two facilities, the Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, assured that the renovation works would … Read more
The Oyo State Housing Corporation has denied allegations that it intends to revoke any land on the Ajoda new town estate, Ibadan from encroachers. Some illegal occupants on the land, accused the corporation of intention to revoke their parcels of land. In a press briefing on Wednesday, the Corporation’s chairman, Demola Omotosho said contrary … Read more
A 28-year-old woman, Fatima Abubakar, and her husband, Abubakar Yuguda, have been charged to court by the Adamawa State Police Command for alleged criminal conspiracy and cruelty to persons. The arraignment followed the arrest of the couple by the police over the allegation of continuous physical abuse of two minors in their custody The … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced plan to ban the circulation of single-use plastics and sachet water starting January 2025. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the upcoming ban during a stakeholders’ workshop on implementing the ban on Styrofoam and single-use plastics (SUPs) for packaging. The move is part … Read more
Nigerians will soon face an increase in petrol prices due to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) decision to terminate its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt. According to a Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) data pricing framework across eight Nigerian cities, obtained from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream … Read more
About 21 passengers are feared dead in a boat accident that occurred at Imore town in the Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos State. The state police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Tuesday in Lagos. Mr Hundeyin said that the police received a distress call about the accident on Monday. He said, “A distress … Read more
The Oyo State House of Assembly has taken the first reading of the Finance Bill, 2024 of the supplementary budget of seven nine billion, seven hundred and thirty million naira (N79,730,000,00:00) only. The bill was read on Tuesday the plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin. The House also considered the … Read more