Washington State puts National Guard on standby for election
The governor of Washington state in the north-western United States has activated some members of the National Guard to be on stand-by in case of election-related unrest. A ballot drop box for early voting was set on fire with flammable devices in Vancouver at the start of the week; Hundreds of ballots were destroyed, and […]
Femi Adebayo Emerges Best Actor in Supporting Role
Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo, has emerged the Best Actor in Supporting Role for his historical thriller, “Jagun Jagun”, at the 20th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), held at the weekend. Adebayo’s “Jagun Jagun” which earlier attracted seven nominations, also clinched the Achievement Award in visual effect and in make-up respectively. Actress Elsie Abang won the […]
NSCSC Arrests NNPCL Truck Driver for Diverting 10,000 Litres of Petrol
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun Command, has arrested a Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) truck driver, Afeez Adegbola, for allegedly diverting 10,000 litres of petrol belonging to the company. The state Commandant of the Corps, Igbalawole Sotiyo, who described the act as an economic sabotage and stealing said that the […]
Non-teaching staff Unions in Universities Suspend Strike
The Joint Action Committee of non-teaching staff unions in tertiary institutions, says it has suspended its ongoing strike for one month, effective from Nov. 5. JAC comprises of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities. General Secretary of NASU. Peters Adeyemi, said this in […]
Nigeria Launches Contactless Passport Application
The Nigeria Immigration Service plans to roll out a phased contactless passport renewal system, beginning in Canada, November 1, 2024. Announced via its X account, the NIS says this initiative, designed to simplify and modernize the passport renewal process, allows Nigerians to apply for passport renewals online, reducing the need for in-person visits to Immigration […]
Veteran Nollywood Actor Agbako Dies at 101
Popular veteran Nollywood actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, well known as Charles Olumo or Agbako, is dead. Agbako died the morning of 1st November, 2024 at the age of 101. His demise was announced in a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria , Bolaji Amusan, on Instagram. Nollywood actor, […]
Carabao Cup Holders Liverpool Beat Brighton to Progress To Quarter Final
Holders Liverpool are into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Brighton. The Reds will now face Southampton away in the week of December 16. Tottenham claimed a 2-1 victory over Manchester City and booked a quarter-final tie with Manchester United who beat Leicester 5-2 at Old Trafford. Newcastle United […]
FG Partners With GSK To Boost Local Production Of Drugs
Federal Government has partnered pharmaceutical giant, GSK, to bolster local drug production in Nigeria. Sharing this on his official X account today in Abuja, Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, said that the initiative is to transform Nigeria into a hub for high-quality health product manufacturing and reduce dependency on importation of medical […]
Lagos Govt. Seals Ikeja Golf Club Over Public Safety Concerns
The Lagos State Government has shut down Ikeja Golf Club at Oba Akinjobi Way, GRA, over public safety concerns stemming from multiple instances of negligence. The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) sealed the yesterday until the necessary safety measures are in place, citing risks to lives and property following several complaints. Its Director of […]
2Pac’s Alleged Gunman From Quad Studios Shooting Released After 27 Years In Prison
After spent 27 years in prison, the suspected shooter in the 1994 shooting of 2Pac at New York’s Quad Studios has been released. The New York Times reports that earlier this month, 61-year-old Walter “King Tut” Johnson was freed from prison after the same judge who had originally given him five life terms decided that […]
