Category: News
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CVR: INEC Declares Registration of Over 100,000 Voters in Osun, Ekiti Invalid
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared registration of no fewer than 106,280 voters in Ekiti and Osun States invalid for flouting the guidelines stipulated for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. In Ekiti State, a total of 40,234 new voters were registered out of which 17,640 were voided representing 43.9% of the completed…
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Impeached Ex-OAU SU President Arrested Over Alleged Withdrawal of N720,000
Impeached former Great Ife Students’ union President, Ibukun Oyediran Oyekan indicted by the document released by the United Bank of Africa, OAU branch, have been arrested for allegedly masterminding the withdrawal of N720,000 from the union account. Oyekan arrest was contained in a release issued by the public relations officer of the union, Ogunperi Taofeek…
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Raging Husband Beats Pregnant Wife To Stupor Over Ramadan Pre-dawn Meal in Ibadan
A raging husband, Taofeek Gbolagade, on Tuesday morning, beat his pregnant wife, name withheld, to stupor over her failure to prepare pre-dawn meal, Sahur, for him. According to Vanguard, the disturbing incident happened around 4a.m at their residence in Ogbere housing estate in Ibadan, Oyo State. An eyewitness said: “This man always beats his wife…
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The Prevailing Economic Challenges in Nigeria by Ishowo Malik Ayomide
By: Ishowo Malik Ayomide. We all understand that in Nigeria we are currently faced with so many challenges too numerous to mention, and one of the major challenge faced in Nigeria is “Poverty”. While some people will say bad leadership, others will say unstable electricity, lack of basic amenities , and still others would say…
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Invasion going ‘calmly’, Putin – Latest Updates You Should Know
The coast is yet not clear for Ukraine, as Russian troops besieged the embattled city of Mariupol, with Kyiv saying thousands of Ukrainians have been killed by the invading army. Here are some latest developments in the war in Ukraine. – Invasion going ‘calmly’ -Putin – President Vladimir Putin says Russia’s offensive is proceeding “calmly”…
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Consider UTAS, or Academic Activities Remain Paralyzed in Varsities, ASUU Tells FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Lagos chapter, has insisted that unless the government considers its own payment platform, University Transparency and Accountability Solution, UTAS, academic activities in public varsities will remain paralyze. The union warned that it won’t back off from the ongoing strike until the government addresses the adoption of UTAS, implements…
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OAU Students Storm Bank Over Withdrawal of N700,000 From Union, as Bank Indicts ex-union Officer (Video)
Some students of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, including the union president, Olayiwola Folahan Festus “Reform” alongside other executives of the union on Monday stormed United Bank of Africa, OAU branch to raise questions over the disappearance of over N700,000 from the union account. The alleged “unauthorised withdrawal according to reports by Eagles post happened…
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Nigerians, Other Nationals Banned From Buying Properties in Canada
The Canadian government has unveiled its plans to ban Nigerians and other foreigners from buying homes for two years as prices of real estate properties skyrocket in the country. The measure will help the country provide billions of dollars to spur construction activity in an attempt to cool off a surging real-estate market, Bloomberg reported…
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Nigerian Military Intercepts N60,000,000 Ransom, Rescues Kidnapped Victims in Kaduna
Nigerian Military has intercepted N60,000,000 meant to be paid as ransom for the freedom of some captives in the custody of bandit terrorists in Kaduna State. According to PRNigeria, some of the couriers of the ransom payment are suspected to be security agents. The troops in the intelligence-driven military operations also rescued kidnapped victims including…
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Russian Launches Numerous Overnight Strikes in Ukraine
The Russian military claimed that it launched strikes on 32 military targets in Ukraine during the night. The spokesman for the Russian DefenCe Ministry, Igor Konashenkov made the announcement on Tuesday. He said a Buk-M1 anti-aircraft missile system, as well as an ammunition depot and an aircraft hangar with Ukrainian air force technology, were destroyed,…