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A student of the Obada Idi-Emi High School in the Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State, identified simply as Ariyo, has died after a teacher allegedly beat him with 162 strokes of the cane for breaking a dustbin. An activist identified as Adetoun shared the incident on Instagram on …

Gospel artiste, Yinka Ayefele and his wife, have welcomed a baby girl.  The singer shared the good news on his Instagram page last night, as he shared a lovely photo of his baby girl with her name.   This would be the fourth child of the couple. The Ayefeles welcomed a set …

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction and sentence of 15 internet fraudsters before Justice A. N. Erhabor of Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City. The convicts include Nosa Gift, Igbinosa Eghosa, Nosazee Nosakhare, Imumonlen Jude, Promise Ogheneghere, Osadiaye …

The Presidency on Wednesday said that the absence of President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in the country does not create any leadership vacuum. While Tinubu departed for the country on October 2, 2024, for a two-week working leave, Shettima left Abuja on Wednesday for Sweden on a two-day visit to represent Nigeria …

Bishop Thomas Aremu has stated that he has no plan to open his own church following his retirement from the Living Faith Church. NigeriaUs Media recalls that Bishop Aremu and David Abioye recently bowed out of office in line with the guidelines of the Mandate, the operational manual of the …

The Federal Government has announced Tuesday, October 1, 2024, as a public holiday This is to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the government.In a statement issued by Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad, praising …

Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II yesterday decried what he described as the frustration of Dangote Refinery on account of vested interests. The emir said with the emergence of a privately owned indigenous refinery, Nigeria is supposed to be benefiting from an end to fuel importation. Sanusi stated this during …

Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo, presents numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs to thrive.       With its large population and strategic location, businesses can tap into the city’s vibrant market. Here are six lucrative business ideas to explore in Ibadan: 1. Recharge Card Business The demand for recharge cards is consistently high …

The organizers of the scheduled October 1st nationwide protest have written to the Nigerian Police to seek for adequate security for their members. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Education Rights Campaign (ERC), Movement for Fundamental Change (MFC), Youth Rights Campaign (YRC), Joint Action Front (JAF), …

Prison experts have clarified why controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was separated from other inmates at the correctional centre while denying claims of a VIP section. Speaking on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on Friday, the Director General of the Prison Rehabilitation Mission, Bishop Kayode Williams, explained …