Новости за 22.10.2023

The principal of St Michael’s Catholic High School, Akure, Ondo State, Adeniyi Oluyide, who was seen dressed as a pupil in uniform and welcoming newly admitted pupils of the school in a viral video tells PETER DADA about the incident, among other issues When were you employed as a teacher in the state? I was

The Management of the National Youth Service Corps says it has secured the release of one of the seven female prospective corps members abducted in Zamfara. This was made known in a press statement by NYSC spokesperson, Eddy Megwa, on Saturday. According to the statement, the said female corps member was rescued on Friday night

In recent weeks, like in the past, there have been reports of fuel tankers falling on the highways. While most of them spilt their content on the road and into drainages, causing more environmental havoc, some others explode, taking the lives of road users. Many persons who ignore previous warnings not to scoop fuel have

A professor in the Department of Economics at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Abayomi Adebayo, speaks with AYOOLA OLASUPO on the state of the country’s economy and how to bring it out of the woods A recent report released by the National Bureau of Statistics capped the unemployment rate at 4.1 per cent. Is this a

A 40-year-old woman, Mrs Opeyemi Adegboyeya, who recently cried out over the alleged disappearance of her son in the custody of a juvenile Home, Akure under the supervision of the Ondo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, talks to PETER DADA about the incident  You alleged recently that your son went missing in

Bayelsa State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Obo Effanga, tells CHUKWUDI AKASIKE about the preparation of the Independent National Electoral Commission for the November 11 governorship election in the state, among other issues Are you confident that INEC can conduct a credible election in Bayelsa State, come November 11? Yes, I am. The truth is that INEC’s

A Lagos event coordinator from Ogun State, Arigbabu Samuel, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI how he escaped death when a commercial bus he boarded rammed into a truck in the Gbagada area of Lagos last Saturday It was reported that you were one of the survivors of the fatal auto crash in the Gbagada area of Lagos

A 17-year-old automotive designer, Al-Amin Sabitu, from the Danja Local Government Area of Katsina State, tells OLAIDE OYELUDE about his passion for the design of electric vehicles and his ambition What do you do for a living? My name is Al-Amin Sabitu. I am 17 years old. I am from the Jiva ward in the

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration will focus on strengthening technical and vocational training as part of efforts to address unemployment in the state. Abiodun who stated this when he received the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs Oluwatoyin Madein, in his office, at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Saturday, said unemployment

Former Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Agriculture, Dr Glory Edet, tells PATRICK ODEY about her political career, her advocacy for the rights of women, multiple-birth children and their parents How would you describe your experience as a politician who served in two ministries as a commissioner? By God’s grace, I was the

Super Falcons star Onyi Echegini has expressed her delight at scoring against Pittsburgh’s head coach Randy Waldrum, who handed her the international debut with Nigeria. Echegini’s game-winning goal led the Florida State women’s soccer team to a 3-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Thursday at the Seminole Soccer Complex in Florida. This match took on a

Some hoodlums suspected to be political thugs on Saturday attacked the house of the Zonal Chairman, Social Democratic Party, Pastor Sunday Atabo, and destroyed his property at his country home in Aja-Odi Agojoeju, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. This came barely three days after some thugs also attacked and disrupted the governorship campaign

A tantalizing southwest derby awaits Nigerian Premier League fans on Sunday in Ikenne when Remo Stars hosts highflying Sporting Lagos at the Remo Stars Stadium, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Both teams are meeting for the first time in the NPFL and the Sky Blue Stars will be aiming to record an historic league win over

The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment, in its drive for urban renewal and permanent solution to perennial flooding, conducted mass demolition of properties built on a drainage setback in the Lekki Phase II and Ikota areas of the state, GODFREY GEORGE writes on the exercise and implications for residents Mr Sola Akadi watched in

Nigeria’s first indigenous chartered accountant, Akintola Williams, who died at the age of 104 on September 11, 2023, was laid to rest in grand style at the Shell Hall, Muson Centre, Lagos, Thursday. During a sermon at the funeral service, the Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Sunday Makinde, urged family, friends and associates

Nigeria’s oil earnings increased by over N273.8bn in September 2023 following the rise in crude oil production by operators in the sector, Sunday PUNCH findings showed. An analysis of the latest data obtained from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission indicated that Nigeria pumped 40,396,863 barrels of crude oil (excluding condensates) last month. This was

Background I was born on August 14, 1997, in Lagos State, and I am the last of seven kids. I’m from Abia State but I was born and partly raised in Lagos and Abia states. I currently work and reside in Lagos. I’m a graduate of Finance and Banking from University of Port Harcourt, Rivers

A gospel singer, Neon Adejo, has been making waves with his song ‘Eze Ebube’, which also won him ‘Best Inspirational Single’ at this year’s Headies Awards. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Adejo said the song was written in appreciation to God after he had a near-death experience three years ago. “Eze Ebube was written

A filmmaker, Editi Effiong, tells BLESSING ENENAITE about his career and other issues  What inspired you to produce the film, ‘The Black Book’? The Black Book is like a love letter to my country. The movie is said to be the first Nigerian movie to top the Netflix world ranking, having made it to number

 A gospel singer, Rejoice Ewama, has said her personal experience with God inspired her first Extended Play titled, ‘The well’. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, she said, “Everything has been from a personal experience with God and that is how I write the songs on the project. I also draw the biblical story of

 Gospel singer, Temitope Monique, aka Monique, has said deciding to become a gospel singer for monetary gains may lead to disappointment. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Monique said, “If it’s for the money (that one is venturing into gospel music), one will be depressed and disappointed. So, my advice for aspiring gospel artistes is

Actor, Damilola Ogunsi, said though making a decision to transition from banking to acting was quite scary for him, it was the best decision of his life. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, the ‘Gangs of Lagos’ actor said, “One of my biggest joys in life is the fact that I decided to transition from

The Global President of the Kingsway International Christian Centre, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, talks to BLESSING ENENAITE and EMMANUEL OJO about his journey among other issues You have been the Global President of Kingsway International Christian Centre for the past 31 years. How will you describe your journey so far? We have seen God open doors

Ayomide Charles is a baker and the founder of Durabakes and Edibles. She tells MOTUNRAYO AKINRUN about her career and other issues What inspired you to go into the baking industry? It has been an awesome ride as the Lord has been helping me. Besides, my bosses in the industry and my colleagues have also

Many people in Kogi East Senatorial District trooped out on Saturday to show support for the All Progressives Congress’ governorship candidate, Usman Ododo, promising to deliver massively for the APC in the November 11 governorship election. At the rally were many Igala indigenes, especially members of the Social Democratic Party, Peoples Democratic Party, and the