IWD 2021: Stephanie Linus & UNFPA Release ‘Hey Woman’ Monologue to End GBV and Promote Women’s Rights
As part of activities commemorating the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021, UNFPA and its regional goodwill ambassador for West and Central Africa, Stephanie Linus will release the advocacy video Hey Woman on March 8. The video will be the first in a…
IPMAN rejects scrapping of Petroleum Equalization Fund
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has rejected the proposed scrapping of the Petroleum Equalization Fund (PEF) asserting that it fosters national unity. IPMAN’s President, Mr Chinedu Okoronkwo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in…
Nigerian presidents not prepared for power – Bishop Kukah
The Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has disclosed why Nigeria’s Presidents since independence could not solve the country’s challenges. Bishop Kukah explained that presidents of Nigeria came to power unprepared. He spoke during an interview…
Cocaine and heroin recovered from monarch’s palace
Cocaine and heroin have been recovered by officials of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Anambra State from the palace of a prominent traditional ruler in the state. In a statement issued on Monday March 8 by NDLEA’s…
Tension in Ondo as NURTW members clash, one killed [PHOTOS]
There was pandemonium on Tuesday in Akure, the Ondo State capital following a clash among members of the National Road Transport Workers in the state. Some members of the union allegedly loyal to the NURTW Chairman, Jacob Adebo popularly known…
Law permits me to remain in office till 2023 or 2024, says IGP Adamu
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has faulted argument that his continued stay in office was unlawful having attained the maximum 35 years in service on February 1, 2021. Adamu argued the new Nigeria Police Act gave him a…
‘Were You Silent or Silenced?’ The 5 Biggest Reveals from Harry and Meghan’s Oprah Interview
‘Were You Silent or Silenced?’ The 5 Biggest Reveals from Harry and Meghan’s Oprah Interview. From Harry and Meghan’s secret wedding, to their current relationship with the Queen, here’s what the Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed in their interview…
Ondo Gov, Akeredolu approves 22 new appointments
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu on Monday, approved the appointment of 19 Permanent Secretaries, three Tutors-General and the state Statistician General. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Olabode…
Herdsmen attacks: Video confirms escape of Ogun indigenes to Benin Republic
A video has surfaced online showing some officials of the Benin Republic addressing Nigerians from Yewa axis of Ogun State, who were said to have esacped to the neighbouring country to seek refuge following herdsmen attack. The video was released…
The ghost of Princess Diana needs to give Piers Morgan a dirty slap – OAP Toolz
OAP Tolu Oniru-Demuren appears to be gutted by Pier Morgan’s criticism of Meghan Markel’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey. In the tell-all interview, Meghan made some shocking disclosures about the monarch’s perception about her, her marriage and the racial…