The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecasted a mixture of sunshine and thunderstorms across the country from Monday to Wednesday. In its weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday, NiMet predicts sunny conditions for Monday, accompanied by some cloud cover in northern cities and a chance of thunderstorms in parts of Taraba later in the day. The forecast indicates sunny skies with scattered clouds over the North-Central region, along with the possibility of morning thunderstorms in the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kogi, and Kwara states. “Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi…
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Initiator Mayodele David, of the Crocslake Business Pitch Marathon, has announced intentions to pursue two Guinness World Records concurrently. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Sunday, David outlined plans to set records for the longest business pitch and highest fundraiser via livestream worldwide. David emphasized that the event, slated for October, aims to equip Nigerian entrepreneurs with resources and expertise to bolster their businesses. His ambitious targets include a three-day marathon for the longest business pitch and raising $15,000,000 in funds. “The forthcoming event – Crocslake Business Pitch Marathon is both a crowdfunding platform and a business pitch…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a commercial bus conveying N3.2 million counterfeit cash in Lokoja, Kogi. This is contained in a statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja. Mr Babafemi said the counterfeit cash was owned by three suspects, eight-month pregnant Favour Peter, 24, Esther Adukwu, 27, and Ochigbo Michael, 39. He said the suspects were arrested at Jabi Park in Abuja in a follow-up operation on Tuesday, April 9, leading to seizure of the fake naira notes. He also said that NDLEA officers, in collaboration with…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have intercepted a Volkswagen bus containing stolen bags of flour and sugar. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this on his official X handle on Sunday. According to Mr Hundeyin, the suspects abandoned the vehicle on sighting the police patrol team, adding that investigation revealed that the goods were stolen from a shop burgled in Iba area of the state. He wrote, “Patrol officers from Elere Division stopped a Volkswagen bus containing bags of flour and sugar at about 3:40am. Upon sighting the police, the occupants abandoned the vehicle and fled. Investigation…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the “large-scale attack” launched in Israel by Iran. In a statement, Mr Guterres urged maximum restraint by all parties and warned that neither the region nor the world could afford another war. According to the latest reports, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles from its territory toward Israel, with most intercepted on Saturday. Several missiles reportedly struck within Israeli territory, one of which damaged an Israeli military facility in the south of the country. “I call for an immediate cessation of these hostilities,” he urged. The UN chief said he was deeply alarmed…
The national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will today issue certificates of clearance to the 16 gubernatorial aspirants in the Ondo elections. This was confirmed by the Deputy Organising Secretary of the APC, Nze Chidi Duru, in an exclusive phone chat on Sunday evening. “Yes, all the aspirants (Ondo) will be coming to the party secretariat tomorrow for their certificate of clearance. They are expected to be here by 4.00 pm and I am aware they have all been informed,” he said. It was also gathered that the state chapter of the party will on Monday hold a…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa says his administration will give premium attention to construction of roads, improved agriculture and more employment opportunities The governor stated this when his campaign train visited Ita-Ogbolu,Iju and Idanre. The Ondo state APC 2024 governorship primaries is scheduled for 20th April 2024. Addressing the crowd , monarchs market women and artisans, the governor expressed satisfaction with the massive support from the people of the state towards his aspiration and promised not to disappoint in delivering more dividends of democracy. Governor Aiyedatiwa charged APC members to be law abiding , loyal to the party and support him to…
The Olojoda of Oda kingdom in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Julius Ajayi Adewumi Omomo, Okunbadejo II, has passed away at the age of 83. Oba Omomo, who assumed the throne on May 30, 2023, following the passing of his predecessor, passed away after a brief illness. During his tenure, the late monarch was instrumental in driving development initiatives and fostering peace within the local community, leaving a notable legacy of progress. Confirming his demise, a family member, Chief Prince Ade Adelakun, described Oba Omomo as a humble, compassionate leader who was deeply committed to the…
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday continued his tour of the local government areas of the state to meet party members ahead of next Saturday’s governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC). On the second day of his tour, the Governor was warmly received by enthusiastic supporters as he visited Ondo West, Ondo East and Ileoluji-Okeigbo local government areas. Addressing the crowds, Governor Aiyedatiwa said he has been hugely impressed with the wonderful support from party members, promising not to take the support for granted. The campaign tour started at Ondo West where party leaders spoke…
Ahead of next Saturday’s governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state, Olayide Adelami, the deputy governor of the state, on Thursday, took a tour of the political wards in Owo, to bolster the chances of the governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The campaign train took off at Ehin Ogbe ward 1 at about 11 am and ended at Isaipen ward 8 by 7pm. Moving round the wards, the deputy governor was accompanied by the party apparatchiks and stalwarts in Owo as he met with unit leaders in every ward in the local government. Among them were, Owo…