A rainstorm on Wednesday destroyed Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School, Ilase, in Ipokia Local Government of Ogun State, killing a 14-year-old Junior Secondary School Three student, Timothy Amosun, injured five other learners, two teachers, the school food vendor and her seven-month-old child. The Ogun State government confirmed the incident on Wednesday in a statement by Lekan Adeniran, chief press secretary to Governor Dapo Aiodun. The state governor sympathized with the victims of the tragic incident, he described the incident as a rude shock and a painful tragedy for the affected families and the community. The statement partly reads, “The Governor...
House Of Representatives Approves The Declaration Of A State Of Emergency In Rivers State.
House Of Representatives approves the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, along with the six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, deputy and all elected members of the assembly, as announced by President Tinubu.
Ogun State To Focus On Olumo Rock Tourist Center To Harness Economic Potential.
The governor of Ogun State Price Dapo Abiodun visited Olumo Rock Tourist Center on Wednesday in order for the state to make it a development agenda. Abiodun disclosed that his administration is committed to making the center the best in Nigeria, harness its potential while it recognizes its deep culture. In his words: “Our administration is committed to making Olumo Rock, the best tourism destination in Nigeria. As we shift our focus to tourism as a deliberate policy, we aim to harness its immense economic potential. “During our inspection of the Olumo Rock Tourist Center, we recognized its significance in...
Photo news: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Presides Over EXCO Meeting, Approves N2,183,399,860 Contracts
“I presided over the Federal Capital Territory Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting, where contracts totaling the sum of N2,183,399,860 were approved.” Nyesome Wike
Paulo Dybala to Undergo Surgery, Likely Out for the Season
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Paulo Dybala’s season is likely over, as the player is set to undergo surgery for an injury to his left semitendinosus tendon. Roma released an official statement on X, stating: “Paulo Dybala will undergo surgery in the coming days due to an injury to his left semitendinosus tendon. The player and the club have jointly decided that this is the best course of action for an optimal recovery from the injury. We wish Paulo a speedy recovery! We’re waiting for you!” Dybala has been a key figure for Roma this season, making 36...
Raducanu Qualifies for the Next Round of the Miami Open After Win Over Sayaka Ishii
Emma Raducanu qualified for the 2nd round of the Miami Open with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Japanese teenager Sayaka Ishii at the Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday. It took Raducanu only an hour to beat the 19-year-old. It was her second win since January when she beat Amanda Anisimova in the second round of the Australian Open. Raducanu’s coach at Indian Wells, Vladimir Platenik, was not seen at the match. There were reports that his two-week trial period coaching Raducanu is now over. Raducanu told Sky Sports after the win, “I’m very pleased to have got through that. It’s...
Dangote Temporary Suspension Sales Of Petroleum Products In Naira
The management of Dangote Group of Company in a press statement released on Wednesday disclosed its temporarily suspending selling its petroleum product in naira, in order to adjust “sales currency to align with our crude procurement currency.” Its press statement read: “We wish to inform you that, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has temporarily halted the sale of petroleum products in Naira. This decision is necessary to avoid a mismatch between our sales proceeds and our crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars. “To date, our sales of petroleum products in Naira have exceeded the value of Naira-denominated...
