Foreign

Monkeypox cases: Europe, US, Canada under check

By Web News 20 May 2022 12 0

Report says, cases of suspected and confirmed Monkeypox are being investigated in a number of European countries, the US, Canada and the UK. The latest new cases were reported in France, Italy and Sweden. It follows the confirmation of cases in the US, Spain and Portugal on Wednesday, as well as the investigation of 13 […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Ukraine war: US backs Sweden, Finland, for Nato membership – Biden

By Web News 20 May 2022 16 0

The US President, Joe Biden, says, Sweden and Finland have the full total backing of the country in their decision to apply for Nato membership. Report says, both countries submitted their applications to be part of the Western defence alliance this week, marking a major shift in European geopolitics. To join the alliance, the two […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Female Ukrainian confronts Russian soldier accused of killing her husband

By Web News 19 May 2022 35 0

A 62-year-old unarmed civilian,Oleksandr Shelipov, was shot dead on a village street outside his Ukrainian home, during the first war crime. Three months later and the captured Russian soldier accused of killing him is in Kyiv being tried for a war crime. Standing up in court to confront the 21-year-old defendant on Thursday was Kateryna […]Continue Reading

News

Meet ASUU demands – NANS tells Federal Government

By Web News 19 May 2022 40 0

Students of various higher institutions in Ekiti State have decried effects of the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU on their studies. The students from the Ekiti State University, EKSU, Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti stated this in Ado Ekiti during a peaceful protest over […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

Rihanna, A$AP Rocky welcome Baby Boy

By Web News 19 May 2022 79 0

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are celebrating the birth of their first child together, it has been confirmed. According to reports, the singer welcomed a baby boy in Los Angeles on May 13. However, his name has not been confirmed by the new parents. The lovebirds, who were first lined in 2020, have also not shared any photos of […]Continue Reading

Politics

INEC Updates Stakeholders on Activities Ahead of 2023 General Election

By Web News 19 May 2022 87 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says the commission will suspend online registration from 30th of this month to enable registrants complete physical registration at designated centres before suspension of last quarter of the Continous Voters Registration, CVR on 30th June, this year.INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo state, Dr Mutiu Agboke, Continue Reading

Lifestyle

London To Lagos Biker Arrives Nigeria May 25

By Web News 19 May 2022 91 0

A Nigerian man, Kunle Adeyanju, who is riding a bike from London to Lagos as a has announced that he will arrive Nigeria on Wednesday, May 25. Adeyanju, who is currently in Cote D’Ivoire, revealed this on his Twitter handle on Thursday. Adeyanju has been keeping his fans updated about his travel on his social […]Continue Reading

Feature

Gritty Baptism into Manhood in Cultures

By Web News 19 May 2022 55 0

Mandan torture The Mandan Native Americans of North Dakota held a religious ceremony each summer called the Okipa, in which the entire tribe celebrated the creation of the Earth. We say the entire tribe: not so much the young boys. Any aged around 8 would be made to fast for four days, before being tortured. […]Continue Reading

Politics

Wike Makes State Police an Agenda if Elected President

By Web News 19 May 2022 58 0

A Presidential aspirant of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says he will embrace restructuring and advance the creation of state police if elected as the president of Nigeria. He stated this at the Agodi Government House, Ibadan while addressing Oyo State delegates to the national convention of the party slated […]Continue Reading

Religious

Deborah Samuel: Killing unislamic, barbaric- NACOMYO

By Web News 19 May 2022 124 0

National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations, NACOMYO has joined others to condemn the killing of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto State for an alleged blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad. In a statement signed by NACOMYO National President,  Sani Suleiman- Maigoro and the Secretary General,  Mas’ud Akintola, it decries the jungle justice describing it as Continue Reading

Politics

Pics : Faces at Chief Bayo Adelabu Governorship Declaration

By Web News 19 May 2022 46 0

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Politics

I am not too old nor too young to rule – Tambuwal

By Web News 19 May 2022 42 0

The governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has advised the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, delegates to vote for aspirants that will turn the country’s situation around. Alhaji Tambuwal gave the advice when he met with delegates and leadership of PDP in Ondo State at the party’s secretariat in Akure, the state’s capital. He observed that […]Continue Reading

Economy

Fayemi Gives Thumbs Up for On-going Projects  

By Web News 19 May 2022 164 0

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has expressed delight at the pace and quality of work at the Ekiti Cargo Airport, model colleges and other projects embarked upon by his administration with an assurance to inaugurate them before the expiration of his administration in October this year. Dr Fayemi, stated this after inspecting some of the on-going […]Continue Reading

Politics

President Buhari leaves Abuja for Abu Dhabi

By Web News 19 May 2022 62 0

President Muhammadu Buhari will meet the new President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to convey his condolences on the passing of the former president and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. A statement by the senior Special Assistant to the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

State of the Nation : Mrs Oyetola Calls for Prayer

By Web News 19 May 2022 88 0

Intensive prayer is imperative for improved security thereby leading to a better society. Wife of the Osun State Governor, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola stated this during a women inter-religious prayer session held at the state government house, Osogbo. Mrs Oyetola who appreciated those in attendance expressed her belief in efficacy of prayer as prayer can solve […]Continue Reading

Security

Dei-Dei Market Shut Indefinitely

By Web News 19 May 2022 62 0

The Minister of the  Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Mohammad Bello has ordered the closure of Dei – Dei International Market indefinitely. The order came following the clash that occurred between commercial motorcyclists and traders that claimed five lives in Dei- dei on Wednesday. The Minister gave the order after inspecting  the scene of the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Efforts Ongoing to Curb Rigging – INEC

By Web News 19 May 2022 72 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission says it is making progress in its efforts to stamp out rigging. Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun, Professor Abdulganiy Raji made this known at a workshop in Osogbo at a Pre-election Survey Methodology Workshop organised for field agents by The Electoral Institute towards the Osun 2022 governorship election. Professor Continue Reading

Environment

Kano Explosion: Buhari Condoles with Affected Families

By Web News 19 May 2022 54 0

President Muhammadu Buhari, condoled with families of the nine persons who lost their lives in the gas explosion that rocked the Sabon Gari area of Kano State, on Tuesday. This is as he directed the relevant officials to provide adequate treatment for the injured persons who are undergoing treatment. President Buhari’s condolence message is contained […]Continue Reading

Foreign

EU reveals plans to stop using Russian gas

By Web News 19 May 2022 61 0

The European Commission has given more details on how it plans to end Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Russia supplies 40% of the EU’s natural gas and 27% of its imported oil. The EU sends the country roughly €400 billion a year in return.According to report, now, the EU plans to speed up its […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Two towns get new Traditional rulers in Ekiti

By Web News 18 May 2022 52 0

Ekiti State Government has approved the appointment of Prince Adesanmi Adebayo Michael from the Ojopekun Ruling House as the new Ologotun of Ogotun Ekiti in Ekiti South West Local Government Area. Government also approved the appointment of Prince Ojo Amos Idowu from the Ikumoluyi Ruling House as the new Alaaye of Aaye-Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local […]Continue Reading

News

Lekki residents alerted against planned attack by motorcyclists

By Web News 18 May 2022 55 0

The Oniru of Iru Land, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal Abisogun II, has alerted residents of Lekki to plans to attack the area by commercial motorcyclists popularly known as okada riders. The caution was contained in a circular issued on Wednesday, titled, ‘Urgent security alert’, and signed by the Oniru Chieftancy Family Estate Office. The warning is […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Russian soldier pleads guilty to killing civilian during first war crimes trial in Ukraine

By Web News 18 May 2022 41 0

Report says that, Vadim Shishimarin admitted shooting a 62-year-old man a few days after the invasion began. He faces life in jail. The prisoner was brought into the tiny Kyiv courtroom in handcuffs, flanked by heavily armed guards. He looked nervous, and kept his head bowed. The widow of the man killed was sitting just […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Sanwo-Olu Wields Big Stick on Okada Operations in Six Councils

By Web News 18 May 2022 39 0

Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has banned the operations of commercial motorcycles popularly called Okada in six Local Governments. The Governor announced the ban is “indefinite and total” during a meeting with Police Chiefs in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu asked the Lagos Police Command and other security agencies to enforce the ban. The six local governments listed by […]Continue Reading

Crime

AGF Ahmed Idris Suspended over N80bn Scandal

By Web News 18 May 2022 49 0

Minister of Finance Budget and National Planning Mrs Zainab Ahmed has suspended the embattled Accountant General of the Federation Ahmed Idris. The suspension letter marked HMFBNP/AGF/SUSPENSION/5/2022 and dated 18th May, 2022 said the suspension became necessary “to allow for proper and unhindered investigation in to the serious allegations in line with Public Service Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Makinde Plans Immortalization of Alao Akala with Ogbomosho-Iseyin Road Project

By Web News 18 May 2022 93 0

Governor Seyi Makinde has assured that the proposed Ogbomosho-Iseyin road project would be named after the late former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala upon completion.  Governor Seyi Makinde, who gave the assurance during the flag-off ceremony of the 76.67km Ogbomosho-Iseyin road project held at Adeniran Memorial Grammar School Ogbomosho, also pledged Continue Reading