Enoch Odesola

Disaster

Fire Incident Ravages Polytechnic Ibadan Staff Quarters—Oyo Fire Service

Ibadan, Nigeria — A midnight fire outbreak has devastated parts of the staff quarters at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, resulting in the destruction of property valued in millions of naira. The incident, which occurred around 2:00 am on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, affected three out of four rooms in the quarters. The Oyo State Fire Service […]

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Religion

RCCG’s Adeboye Visits Plateau, Declares End to Bloodshed

Jos, Nigeria — The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Plateau State Government over recent violent attacks, while declaring an end to the cycle of bloodshed. The revered cleric made the statement during a courtesy visit to Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, at the […]

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Football

Flying Eagles Seal Quarter-final Spot After Draw With Kenya

Cairo, Egypt — Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team, the Flying Eagles, have booked a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations following a thrilling 2-2 encounter against Kenya in their final Group B match. The qualification was confirmed on Wednesday, with goals from Kparobo Arierhi and team captain Daniel Bameyi […]

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Economic

Mercy Chinwo: EFCC Arraigns EeZeeTee on New Charges

  Lagos, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn earlier allegations of fraudulent conversion of funds against gospel music producer Ezekiel Onyedikachi, popularly known as EeZeeTee, filed by gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. In a statement following court proceedings on Wednesday, the EFCC confirmed the filing of a revised eight-count charge against […]

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News

Mystery Surrounds Death of Pregnant Woman in Anambra

Anambra state, Nigeria: A yet-to-be-identified pregnant woman was found hanging from a cashew tree in Anambra State’s Idemili North local government area, sparking widespread shock and concern A video of the scene, which has gone viral on social media, appears to show the woman’s lifeless body dangling from the tree, with her phone and slippers […]

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News

“Nasarawa toLaunch 9,000-Tonne Lithium Battery Plant inJuly”

Nasarawa state, Nigeria: Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has announced that a new lithium battery production plant with a capacity of 9,000 metric tonnes annually is set for commissioning in July 2025. This development marks another step in the state’s efforts to position itself as a hub for energy innovation and industrial growth. Governor Sule […]

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News

FG inaugurates Gashua Water Scheme in Yobe

Yobe state, Nigeria: The Federal Government has officially commissioned the Gashua Water Supply Scheme in Filin Tanda, Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring access to clean and safe water across Nigeria. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, who led the inauguration, described the project as […]

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News

NIDCOM, IOM partner to curb irregular migration

ABUJA, NIGERIA:The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing irregular migration through enhanced collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The renewed partnership also includes plans to review Nigeria’s diaspora policy and build institutional capacity. This was revealed by NIDCOM Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, during a high-level strategic meeting with […]

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News

WHO donates Eight emergency response vehicles to FCT

ABUJA , NIGERIA — In a significant boost to Nigeria’s emergency health infrastructure, the World Health Organization (WHO) has donated eight emergency utility vehicles to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) as part of efforts to enhance rapid response capabilities in Abuja. The handover ceremony, held under the WHO-led Avoca Surge flagship initiative, underscores the […]

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Dangote Group donates 20,000 bags of Rice to Plateau state

Plateau state, Nigeria:The Dangote Group has donated 20,000 bags of 10kg rice to Plateau State as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at supporting the less privileged and vulnerable members of society. The official handover ceremony took place at the Old Government House in Rayfield, Jos. Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who received the donation, […]

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