13 dead after small tourist plane crashes in Peru
At least 13 people died when a small plane carrying tourists to view Peru’s famed Nazca Lines archaeological site crashed, police said Saturday. “We have information that 11 passengers and…
Ogun PDP accuses TESCOM of mobilising teachers to attend Yayi meeting
By James Ogunnaike The media office of the Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate has accused the state government of allegedly politicising the education sector, following a directive…
Tinubu mourns with Olubadan, Makinde over Oloye Alabi’s death
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of Oloye Lekan Alabi, a veteran journalist and public relations icon, on Saturday in Lagos at the age…
I’ll continue to guarantee freedom of religion – Tinubu
By Ishola Balogun President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s continued commitment to guaranteeing freedom of religion as entrenched in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as…
Nigeria needs leaders who respect public office – Tunde Bakare
Pastor Tunde Bakare, Founder and Chairman of the Citadel School of Government (CSG), on Saturday said that his greatest desire is to witness a Nigeria that works for every Nigerian.…
Veteran journalist, ex-Oyo gov’s spokesman Lekan Alabi dies at 76
By Adeola Badru Veteran journalist, renowned public relations practitioner and former Chief Press Secretary to several Oyo State governors, Oloye Lekan Alabi, is dead. Alabi, who held the traditional title…
Jang shaped my political journey, says Gov Mutfwang
By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Saturday said former governor of the state, Senator Jonah Jang, played a defining role in shaping his political journey, describing the…
Crisis looms as FCDA authorises metal market inside 3 Karsana estates
…We have withdrawn permit but we can’t shut the market – AMMC claims …Traders to begin trading on Sunday, August 2 By Soni Daniel A major test of power play…
Prosperity gospel driving youths from faith, priest warns
A Catholic priest, Fr Paulinus Odozor, has warned that the growing emphasis on prosperity preaching is driving many young people away from the Christian faith by presenting a distorted understanding…
PHOTOS: Flood takes over homes, major roads in Ondo
A torrential rainfall that swept across several parts of Ondo State on Wednesday submerged a section of the Lagos–Ore–Benin Expressway in Odigbo Local Government Area, displaced residents, and destroyed properties…