Author: Akintayo Adams

Ismaila Musa, a pilgrim from Plateau State has died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Alhaji Daiyabu Dauda, the Executive Secretary, Plateau Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday in Jos, the state capital. The deceased, who hails from Mangu Local Government Area of the state, was said to have died on Tuesday after a brief illness. “He was ill and had been on admission at Annur Specialist Hospital in Makka since May 31. ”We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the government and people of Plateau. ”We pray that Allah will…

Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, has nominated caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas in the state. The list was transmitted to the three-member Pro-Fubara Rivers State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Victor Jumbo. In a statement issued on Tuesday night by the Clerk of the House, G.M. Gillis-West, the Assembly invited the nominees for screening on Wednesday by 8:00 am. Full list: 1. Abua/Odua LGA – Madigai Dickson 2. Ahoada East LGA – Hon. Happy Benneth 3. Ahoada West LGA – Mr. Daddy John Green 4. Akuku Toru LGa – Otonye Briggs 5. Andoni LGA…

Francisco Conceição scored a last-minute winner, helping Portugal come from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their opening game of the 2024 UEFA European Championship Group F in Leipzig. On a memorable night for star player Cristiano Ronaldo, who was making his start in a sixth Euro tournament, Portugal dominated but conceded a goal to the Czech Republic shortly after the hour mark. The game seemed destined for a draw until Conceição, who had been on the field for just two minutes as a substitute, scored the decisive goal. This victory marks only the second time Portugal has…

The Rivers State Police Command has taken over all the 23 Local Government Area secretariats. This is sequel to the regthe death of a policeman and a member of a local security outfit in Eberi-Omuma in Omuma Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday. Police Public Relation Officer in the state, SP Grace Iringe Koko, confirmed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Tuesday evening. She said the move was necessary due to the breakdown of law and order in the various Local Government Council Secretariats. In the early hours of Tuesday (today), Governor…

The National Agency for Food and Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians against keeping their cooked meals in a refrigerator for more than 72 hours. Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, the DG of NAFDAC gave the admonition at the 2024 World Food Safety Day with the theme, ‘Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected’. Het speech, however, was contained in a statement signed by the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, on Tuesday. According to the statement, cooked food stored in the refrigerator for days will be exposed to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, leading to food-borne diseases that can lead to death.…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has convened a security council meeting with heads of security agencies to prevent escalation of violence in the state. This is sequel to an order by the Governor earlier today asking the LG Chairmen to hand over to Heads of Admin in their respective LGAs following the expiration of their tenure. The meeting was held behind closed doors at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. After the meeting, Governor Fubara told pressmen that discussions with the security chiefs s centred on strategies to contain the invasion of local government secretariats. He further cautioned…

For the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Ilorin Emirate Council is organizing a Durbar in Kwara State’s capital. Numerous riders are being guided by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. The Durbar is aimed at showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Ilorin. Earlier, we shared images from the ongoing Ojúde Ọba at Ìjẹ̀bú Òde, Ògùn State. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel. Photo Credit – Daily Trust

MultiChoice has readjusted its subscription prices for DStv and GOtv. This is sequel to a court order mandating the pay television company to halt its move to hike prices. DStv: Old vs New Prices DStv subscribers can now pay ₦29,500 instead of ₦37,000 for the Premium package. For the Compact+ package, subscribers can pay ₦19,800 instead of the new rate of ₦25,000. Compact Bouquet subscribers can now pay the previous rate of ₦12,500 instead of ₦15,700, while Confam package subscribers must pay the old price of ₦7,400 instead of the increased rate of ₦9,300 per month. Yanga package subscribers’ prices have…

Justin Timberlake has reportedly been arrested for driving while intoxicated. The star is claimed to be currently in custody following the incident that allegedly stemmed from a type of traffic incident. It’s reported the star, 43, had went to meet friends at a hotel Monday night in Sag Harbor. At around 12:30 AM, it’s said he got back in his car to drive back to his residence. It’s then he was reportedly pulled over as he started driving. TMZ reports that Timberlake was involved in a traffic violation in the early hours of Tuesday. It’s said he will appear in…

The Ìjẹ̀bús are back with the Ojúde Ọba, which is an annual event that takes centre stage two days after Eid-El-Kabir. Ojúde Ọba simply means the Frontage of the King. It is a way by which the people celebrate the rich Ìjẹ̀bú culture, pay homage and acknowledge the role played by the King, Awùjalẹ̀, in the development of their associations, personal lives and Ìjẹ́bú in general. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel. Photo Credit – FotoNuggets, PoojaMedia, Timothy Tosin, Abdullah Ayofe Liberator