Written by Suspected herdsmen have killed thirteen people in Azege settlement, Mbaya, Tombo Ward, Logo Local Government Area, Benue State. The attack was said to have occurred on Sunday morning around 7 a.m The attacks have led to numerous deaths, arson, and the destruction of farmlands and crops. Azege is the hometown of Hon. Benjamin Uzenda, the […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid a heartfelt tribute to two illustrious elder statesmen from Katsina State, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, former Executive Secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO), and Ambassador Ibrahim Zakari, ex-Director General of the Nigerian Intelligence Agency (NIA), who passed away recently at 93 and 81 respectively. In a statement issued by […]
The Arewa Professionals for Democracy and Development (APDD) has cautioned former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar over his recent criticisms on the loan request by President Bola Tinubu. The National Assembly approved a $2.2 billion foreign loan request from President Tinubu. This development was greeted with many reactions from Nigerians. One of the critiques of the foreign […]
A total of 519 students from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), have bagged First Class degrees for the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions. This announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adenike Oladiji, during a pre-convocation press conference on Friday. Prof. Oladiji revealed that 6,404 students will be awarded first degrees, while 960 […]
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, will lead maritime industry stakeholders and guests to the 3rd edition of African Maritime Arts Exhibition (AMAE) in Lagos. Ezinne Azunna, Programme Director for AMAE, disclosed this in a press statement disseminated on Wednesday, stating that AMAE 2024 will commence with a formal opening on Friday, […]
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has hung up his racquet in an emotional farewell to the sport and his fans. In his last professional match on Tuesday, after he was knocked out of the Davis Cup in Spain’s quarter-final defeat to the Netherlands in Malaga. Holding back tears during a nearly 15-minute-long speech, he thanked […]
Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 contestant, Chidimma Adetshina, has returned home to a grand welcome after securing the first runner-up spot at the just concluded pageantry in Mexico City. In a video circulating online, Adetshina was seen being received in grand style with fans chanting thanksgiving songs in various dialects to celebrate her victory. Recall that […]
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Navy, Yusuf Gagdi, on Monday said Nigeria needs to have a marine corps due to its vast maritime resources and the increasing threats to maritime security. The lawmaker said establishing the Nigerian Marine Corps is a strategic initiative to enhance the country’s maritime prowess, protect our […]
By Victoria Amadi and Ebube Ojukwu Ikorodu Doyen Lions Club District 404 A3, in partnership with Nonye Ventures on Call Blood Glucose Monitoring System, has created awareness on diabetes and granted free health screening to over 100 residents of Ikorodu community, This was done to commemorate World Diabetes Day. The event with the theme: ‘Diabetes […]
Two hours after the close of polls in the Ondo governorship election, about 47.7 percent of the election results have been uploaded to the INEC Election Viewing portal. The Nation observed as of 4.10pm, results from about 1876 polling units out of the 3933 units have been uploaded on the portal. Idanre local government area […]