3500 Ondo youths get FG, IFAD’s agric empowerment
The Federal Government in collaboration with International Fund for Agricultural Development and Niger Delta Development Commission have empowered over 3500 youths in agriculture, in Ondo State through their Livelihood Improvement…
N25.7bn fraud: Supreme Court upholds conviction of Ex-Bank PHB MD, Atuche, after 13 years
After approximately 13 years of trial, the Supreme Court on Friday morning upheld the conviction of the former Managing Director of the defunct Bank PHB Plc, Mr Francis Atuche. In…
Nigerian, Cameroonian make history in 2024 NBA draft
Ulrich Chomche, a standout basketball talent hailing from Cameroon, has achieved a major milestone in his career. Representing NBA Academy Africa, located in Saly, Senegal, Chomche made history by being…
Customs seize cars, rice, cannabis worth N1.12bn in six states
The Nigeria Customs Service, Joint Border Patrol Team Sector 2, said it intercepted 1,410 litres of premium motor spirit worth N30.4m within one week. The Coordinator of the team, Mohammad…
Biden to begin clean-up after debate flop
A badly wounded Joe Biden looked to get his re-election campaign back on track Friday after a debate performance that unnerved supporters and left allies of Donald Trump unable to…
CBN to implement more policies to tackle cybersecurity challenges
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will continue to implement more policies to tackle cybersecurity challenges and foster innovation to ensure the stability and integrity of the financial…
17 died in 16 road crashes during Sallah in Ogun – FRSC
The Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps says 17 persons died in 16 road crashes during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state. Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr…
Lagos to convert general hospital to eye centre
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state government will designate one of its general hospitals as a centre for ophthalmic speciality to improve care for…
VIDEO: Funeral rites for late Nollywood actor Mr Ibu begin in Enugu
The late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, will be laid to rest on Friday, June 28, in his hometown of Amuri, Nkanu West Local Government Area…
Murray, Djokovic cleared for Wimbledon duty
Former champions Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic shrugged off lingering injury concerns on Friday to take their places in the draw for Wimbledon. Murray, the 2013 and 2016 champion, had…