THE Lagos State Police Command has restricted all Egungun masquerade festival activities to designated outing points and approved venues of celebration only. Command spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. He explained that the directive banned practitioners from engaging in public processions or street parades to safeguard lives, property, […]
ENYIMBA International FC of Aba defeated visiting Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna 1-0 on Sunday during the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match day two at Enyimba FC stadium, Aba. Joseph Abiodun scored the only goal in the 4th minute, bringing joy to the home fans. In spite of many missed chances by both […]
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) Branch, has threatened to withdraw services over alleged unpaid salaries by the state government. The Chairman of ASUU, AAUA Chapter, Dr. Boluwaji Oshodi, announced this in a memo to the university management on Sunday. He said the directive followed the resolution reached at […]
GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on Sunday assured that justice would be served in the killing of an unidentified woman in Abraka by security operatives on Saturday. He extended condolences to the bereaved family and urged security personnel to exercise maximum restraint by strictly adhering to established operational standards to prevent unnecessary harm to […]
BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE THE more things look different, the higher the chances of finding similarities if we look closely. Those at the opposite end of the spectrum are mirror images. If we move too quickly, we are subjected to the parallax effect where everything is moving except us. In this scenario, we are not […]
THE Anambra State Government has commissioned a state-of-the-art Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Medical Oxygen Production Plant at the Enugwu Ukwu General Hospital in Njikoka Local Government Area, to enhance healthcare delivery. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, described the initiative as a critical step towards strengthening the healthcare system by ensuring a steady and […]
THE organisers of The Achievers Awards International (TAAI) have announced that the stage is set to honour global achievers and entrepreneurs, inspiring leadership, growth, and development. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place from October 7 to 11, 2025, welcoming guests at the Golden Tulip Zanzibar in Tanzania. This year’s Under 40 Entrepreneurs Awards […]
NIGERIA’s Afrobeats Queen, Tiwa Savage, has opened up about the challenges of the music industry, describing it as “filled with darkness.” Speaking during an Instagram live session, the ‘You 4 Me’ singer explained that despite the difficulties, her faith in God has kept her grounded and prevented her from falling. “This industry is filled with […]
…Want President To Confront Insecurity, Other Domestic Challenges Dr. Bolaji O. Akinyemi, Convener of the Apostolic Roundtable (ART), has expressed concerns that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s frequent international travels have done little to improve the lives of Nigerians. Speaking with Sunday Independent, the cleric and public affairs commentator argued that while the trips may boost […]
Women in Mining in Nigeria is finalizing plans for its upcoming Gold and Gemstone Conference & Exhibition (GGCE) 2025, aimed at addressing challenges in the mining sector and offering practical solutions. The event is scheduled to take place from November 24 to 28, 2025, in Lekki, Lagos, and will gather key stakeholders across the precious […]