Author: Akintayo Adams

The citizens and residents of countries in North America -United States, Mexico and Canada- would experience a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). “Safety is the number one priority when viewing a total solar eclipse. Be sure you’re familiar with when you need to wear specialised eye protection designed for solar viewing by reviewing these safety guidelines,” stated NASA while making the announcement. According to the information on safety, it is not safe to look directly at the sun without specialised eye protection for solar viewing, with the exception of…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Lagos State for the Eid-El-Fitr celebrations marking the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan. He was welcomed by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos state at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport. On Saturday, Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale had in a statement said “the President will observe the moment in prayers for Nigeria and with family”. “The President will continue official duties during and after the Eid-el-Fitr holidays.” In the same vein, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 as holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.…

Peter Obi, a Former Governor of Anambra State and the 2023 presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), has dismissed rumours making waves that he is leaving the party, reaffirming his commitment to the peaceful resolution of crisis within the party. He made this known on Sunday at an event marking his borehole donation to Pantami Sheep Market in Gombe State. “I am for peace, I believe that we are one. We are one people and our concentration should be on peace and I believe we will resolve all issues,” Obi said when asked about the leadership squabble that has…

The Defence Headquarters, in a statement on Sunday, said a lieutenant of the Nigerian Army was killed while four other military personnels sustained injuries of different degrees in the hands of daredevil Terrorists in Borno State on Friday, April 5. However, the statement revealed that six of the terrorists were also killed by troops of Operation Hadin Kai during the encounter described as bloody. AK 47 rifles and 103 rounds of the 7. 62mm special ammunition were also recovered. “On April 5, 2024, at about 0935hrs, troops of Operation Hadin Kai encountered a terrorist ambush along Road Buratai – Buni…

The Rivers State Police Command has warned politicians to seek a lawful means to address differences rather than resort to verbal attacks that can cause violence in the state. The warning comes on the heels of recent verbal attacks between Governor Similanayi Fubara and Nyesom Wike, his predecessor and godfather, who is now Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Although Tunji Disu, the police commissioner, made no mention the names of the Governor and his predecessor, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Grace Iringe Koko, quoted him as saying the command will not watch the state erupt…

Pelumi Nubi, the sensational travel content creator has completed her solo road trip from London, United Kingdom, to Lagos, Nigeria. Her arrival was announced by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile, through a post via his X account on Sunday. “Lagos State Government gives a hero’s welcome to peluminubi_ , a Nigeria-British citizen who who did a solo drive from London to Lagos,” he wrote. “Pelumi was received at the Nigeria-Benin Republic border on behalf of Lagos State Government by the Commissioner of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka; and the…

The decisions of 20 state governors that are yet to speak on the proposed establishment of state police are expected to be made known in the coming weeks, according to a statement by the Director-General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Asishana Okauru, who spoke in an exclusive interview with one of Nigeria’s national dailies, Sunday PUNCH. 16 out of 36 Governors had earlier spoken out of their support for the launch of the State Police which has been a bone of contention over the past decade. Speaking, Okauru said, 20 governors were already in the process of submitting their reports,…

Halilu Kundila, a member of the Kano State House of Assembly, has been pronounced dead. Kundila, a member of the All Progressives Congress representing the Shanono/Bagwai State Constituency, died on Saturday at the age of 59 after a brief illness, according to a family member. The funeral prayer for the deceased lawmaker was held on Sunday morning at Kundila in the Shanono Local Government Area of the state, the relative further revealed. “The lawmaker died on Saturday night after a brief illness and had since been buried in his hometown, Kundila.” He is said to be survived by four wives…

The All Progressives Congress (APC), through Nze Chidi Duru, its Deputy National Organising Secretary, has pledged to win the forthcoming governorship- election in Edo and Ondo states. Duru also assured the 16 candidates jostling for APC’s ticket so as to be the chosen one of a fair, open, and transparent primary election that will be conducted on April 20. Speaking, he said, “Edo has become a test case. They know that the party is resolute in determining, through a process that is free, who the candidate of the party would be. “The few who felt they would need to go…

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine has cried out that the country could run out of air defence missiles in its war against Russia. The President issued the warning in remarks aired on Saturday. “If they keep hitting [Ukraine] every day the way they have for the last month, we might run out of missiles, and the partners know it,” he said in an interview that aired on Ukrainian television while making reacting to Russia’s intense long-range bombing campaign. He, however, revealed that they have started receiving some from allies to defend itself. Join our WhatsApp community via https://goquick.ly/cj8q2 for instant and latest…