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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has urged Nigerians to embrace the virtues of tolerance, understanding, and good neighbourliness as foundational qualities for transforming the nation and fostering unity. In his Eid-el-Fitr message to Muslims pn Sunday, Oba Owoade also emphasized rededication to both the Creator and the cause of humanity, calling on Nigerians to appreciate the gift of life and cultivate virtues such as tolerance and contentment. According to a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the monarch noted that total submission to Allah’s will symbolizes true obedience, which is the…

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has defended the ratification of the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the National Assembly, saying the decision was taken in national interest. He declared that most of the criticism trailing the action of the National Assembly are politically motivated. The Senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, posited that his colleagues ratified the proclamation in spite of public outcries against it in national interest, and not on the basis of partisanship, or pandering to the whims and caprices of the presidency. The National Assembly, had a…

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has defended the National Assembly’s ratification of the emergency rule in Rivers State, insisting that lawmakers acted in line with constitutional provisions and national interest. Speaking at the 29th convocation of Ekiti State University in Ado-Ekiti, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree, Bamidele stated that the legislature followed due process as outlined in Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The event was attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Jubril Barau, and other key lawmakers, alongside Federal Inland Revenue Service Chairman Dr. Zacch Adedeji and Bank of Industry Governing…

Valencia forward and Super Eagles striker, Sadiq Umar, has condemned the mob killing of 16 Hausa travellers in Edo State, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Real Sociedad loanee lashed out at people’s ignorance following the tragic death of over a dozen northern travellers who were mistaken for kidnappers and lynched in Edo State. Reports confirmed that 16 Hausa hunters, travelling from Port Harcourt to Kano for the Sallah festivities, were brutally attacked and burned alive by a mob after being falsely labelled Fulani herdsmen and kidnappers while passing through a community in Edo. Spanish LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad 0-2…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin, following the March 27 lynching of travellers in Uromi, the Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. The victims, mostly from northern Nigeria, were set ablaze by an angry mob after a local vigilante group allegedly found firearms in their possession while travelling in a Dangote Cement truck. Police rescued 10 others, while the deceased were buried on Saturday. In a statement on Sunday, the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, confirmed Ibadin’s suspension and announced a ban on all…

Janet Ogundepo Skin experts have advised women to refrain from buying used pants and bras regardless of their price and durability, warning that they are prone to bacterial infections. The dermatologists stated that ladies who wear this underwear, especially without properly washing and ironing them, were at higher risk of bacterial infections and skin reactions, among other health complications. They acknowledged that the economic situation in the country has led to an increased preference for imported used clothing and underwear popularly known as ‘Okrika’ due to affordability. The skin specialists advised women to prioritise their health and opt for new…

Maritime stakeholders have decried that lack of funds, unavailability of rail coaches, and lack of patronage to the transport sector, among others, are militating against the progress of the rail sector in the country. The stakeholders raised the concern at a summit organised by the Nigerian Shippers Council in collaboration with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), themed “Limitations to Rail Transportation of Cargo in Nigeria.” The stakeholders, therefore, tasked the Federal Government to develop an effective railway transportation system to enhance the easy movement of cargo to parts of the country with the aim of boosting the economy. One…

President Bola Tinubu, while declaring the State of Emergency in Rivers State, had assured that his action was aimed at restoring peace in the state and preventing the escalation of the crisis. However, with the alleged startling revelations of the former Head of Service to the state, Dr. George Nwaeke, the expected peace under the current emergency regime may not be near, Ann Godwin reports. The current video and script wars going on among citizens of Rivers State, especially from the former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, his wife, and other key players, indicate that the alleged peace…

1 day ago Former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has condemned the killing of 16 northern hunters, calling it “barbaric and cruel.” A mob in Uromi, Esan North Local Government Area, Edo State, lynched and burned alive sixteen northern hunters on Friday. Reports said local vigilantes stopped the victims, who were mostly from the states of… 1 day ago The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC),  Bauchi State Command, has successfully intercepted a stolen Toyota Hilux and apprehended two individuals for human trafficking in separate operations. Mr. Oloyede Oyerinde, Commandant of the Command, who disclosed this at…

Super Eagles striker and Napoli star Victor Osimhen has taken his signature look to a new level by donning a million-dollar mask, Soccernet.ng reports.  The former LOSC Lille forward, who is known for his carbon-fibre face mask, recently revealed a jaw-dropping custom pendant crafted by celebrity jeweller, Bennydajeweller, the same luxury craftsman trusted by Davido and other stars. The piece, designed to mirror Osimhen’s on-field mask celebrates his identity on and off the pitch. Why Does Osimhen Wear a Mask? Osimhen began wearing his now-famous face mask in 2021 following a devastating cheekbone and orbital fracture he sustained during a…