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 …
NNPC begins petrol export from Port Harcourt Refinery to Dubai
The PH Refinery ships its first export of petroleum products to Dubai. The company is expected to load the cargo in the coming days onboard the Wonder Star MR1 ship, signalling the commencement of operations at the plant and the exportation of petroleum products. The ship will load 15,000 metric tons of the product, which …
Property destroyed as fire guts Lagos home of Mercy Aigbe
Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has confirmed that fire gutted her residence in Lagos State. Mercy confirmed the sad incident in a post on her Instagram page on Wednesday. She posted a video showing the damages caused by the fire. According to her, she is devastated but grateful to God that no life was lost. …
Jay-Z tops Forbes’ greatest rappers of all time list
American rapper, Sean Carter aka Jay-Z, has been named the greatest rapper of all time by Forbes. The publication recently released its 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time list, celebrating the best in the hip-hop world. Jay-Z topped the list, followed by Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, J. Cole, and Tupac at numbers 2, 3, 4, …
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 …
Security guard fakes own kidnap in Edo, demands N50m
A local security guard at Rubber Estate in Ose River, Ovia South West local government area of Edo state, Akpooh Edet, has been apprehended after he allegedly faked his own kidnap. While making an attempt to demand the ransom of N50 million from his employer, Edet, 35, was nabbed by personnel of the Amotekun Corps. …
Fire raze secretary’s offices in UI female hostel
Fire has razed a section of Queen Elizabeth Hall, one of the students’ hostels at the University of Ibadan. The hostel is occupied by only female undergraduates in the institution. Queen Elizabeth Hall is the first female hall of residence in the institution. Our correspondent learnt that the fire incident occurred in the early hours …
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 …