Man breaks wife’s hand, leg for attending clinic without permission

One Malami Gebawa of Durbawa village in Kware Local Government Area of Sokoto State has allegedly broken the right leg and hand of his wife for attending a clinic without his permission. Narrating her ordeal, the victim, Malam Halimatu Sadiya, who is currently on admission at Wamakko Orthopaedic Hospital, said her husband broke her leg …

President Tinubu approves salary increase for Nigeria’s military personnel

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a salary increment for members of Nigeria’s armed forces. Bello Matawalle, minister of state for defence, disclosed this on Friday in a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike. The government also approved the payment of three months’ salary arrears. Additionally, he has released funds to clear outstanding pensions …

Ondo lawmaker calls for woman’s inclusion in LG election

The member representing Ilaje Constituency II and chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Princess Olawumi Fayemi-Obayelu, has called on ward leaders and local government party chieftains to support women in the upcoming local government elections. Speaking to the press at the State House …

OAU to honour Oluremi Tinubu, MTN CEO, others with doctorates

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will receive an honorary doctorate degree at the 48th convocation ceremony of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simeon Bamire, disclosed this during a pre-convocation press briefing held on campus on Thursday. The Vice-Chancellor also announced that the Group Chairman of Mutual Benefits Plc, Dr …

Army presents Electric Motorcycles to soldiers in division 3

The 3 Division of the Nigerian Army in a sustained initiative aimed at recognising exceptional performance within its ranks has presented electric motorcycles to outstanding soldiers of the division. It also said the decision to provide electric motorcycles to deserving soldiers was a strategic move to reduce dependence on fossil fuel by personnel while also …