Abia State Tricycle Operators Union (ASTOPU), Aba Zone Chapter, has confirmed that one of their members died in the billboard accident on Wednesday, 28 May, 2025, at Salad Junction in Aba, just as it also described the incident as a big tragedy. The Aba Zonal Chairman of ASTOPU, Victor Azubuike,who stated this in statement he signed and made available to newsmen, asked the Abia State government to launch a thorough investigation into the incident and to compensate the families of the victims. The union equally urged relevant health authorities to ensure that those receiving treatment get the best possible care…
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A prominent Islamic organisation in Zamfara State has condemned the events that characterised the celebration of Governor Dauda Lawal’s second year in office. The Zamfara Ulama Defence Forum, ZUDF, in a statement made available to newsmen in Gusau, the state capital on Friday, 30 May, 2025, expressed deep concern over what it termed “an orchestrated reintroduction of vices” into a state widely known for its commitment to Islamic law and traditional values. According to the group, the anniversary event held in the state capital featured musical performances accompanied by skimpily dressed female dancers, and the open consumption of alcoholic beverages, acts…
Investors in Nigerian Exchange Limited shed N48 billion to end the week on a bearish note Friday, 30 May, 2025 as NGX data showed that stocks’ key performance indicators dipped by 0.07 percent. Accordingly, the market capitalisation declined by 0.07 percent, or N48 billion, to close at N70.462 trillion from N70.510 trillion recorded on Thursday, 29 May, 2025. The All-Share Index also dropped by 0.07 percent, or 76.07 points, to close at 111,742.01, down from 111,818.08 posted on Thursday, 29 May, 2025. The downward trend was attributed to sell-offs in stocks like Beta Glass, NCR Nigeria, Conoil, Legend Internet, and…
On the morning of Saturday,31 May, 2025, angry commercial and trailer drivers blocked the Ijebu-Ode–Mojoda–Epe Road to protest new tollgate charges introduced by the Ogun State Government. The protesters used tires and wooden planks to barricade the ever-busy dual carriageway, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The protest, which erupted along the Fari Expressway stretched and extended towards Mojoda in Epe, Lagos, disrupting traffic flow and caused a lot pain to motorist as a result of the development. The protesters were seen chanting solidarity songs with placards. Speaking to one of the trailer drivers, he lamented that exorbitant toll gate collection was…
Rev. Pastor Prince Bassey Ajah, General Overseer of Wells of Salvation, Deaconess Vera Duru and Nancy Atoo have been arrested by the operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT in Abuja over alleged child trafficking, reports thegazellenews.com. The FCT Police Command Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh confirmed the arrest of the trio through a statement issued on Saturday, 31, MAY, 2025 According to Adeh, on Saturday, 24 May, 2025, a distress call was received by the Gwagwalada Area Command from officials of Wazobia Motor Park, Gwagwalada, reporting a male exhibiting suspicious behavior while attempting to travel with a young child. She said a Police…
President Bola Tinubu has received with deep sorrow the tragic news of an accident involving members of the Kano State contingent who were returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State. On behalf of the Federal Government, the President extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kano State, as well as to the families and loved ones of those who died in the accident. “This is a devastating blow to the nation. It casts a shadow over the National Sports Festival, a celebration of unity, talent, and excellence. It has long served as a platform…
Twenty two members of the Kano state delegation to Ogun for the National Sports Festival have been confirmed dead after a fatal accident on their way home, reports thegazellenews.com. Reports confirmed that 35 passengers were in the vehicle that plunged into a bridge at Kura Local Government after their games in Ogun state. A survivor from the accident, Ado Salisu Gama, who confirmed the sad development to an online medium on Saturday, 31 May, 2025, said some of his colleagues were confirmed dead on the spot, while others were rushed to Kura General Hospital. Speaking from the hospital on the morning of…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) expresses deep sorrow over the tragic loss of several Kano athletes in an auto crash on Saturday. The accident occurred as the state contingents were returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the athletes, the state government, and the sports community in Kano State and Nigeria. We ask Allaah to repose the souls of the athletes and give succour to their families at this difficult moment. H.E. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Kwara State Governor/NGF Chairman May 31, 2025
By Segun Adewale, Gombe The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Alhaji has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating floods that struck Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, describing the incident as a national tragedy that demands urgent and coordinated action. In a statement issued by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe, on behalf of the Northern Governors which was made available to journalists Saturday, 31 May, 2025, Governor Inuwa Yahaya extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State over the catastrophic flooding…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Sa’adu Zungur University(SAZU) has unveiled a new Career Service Centre, Entrepreneurship Development Centre and Commissioned a 500KVA Generator at Yuli Campus of the university. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, Weekend,Vice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University, Professor Fatimah Tahir said these centres which are set to bridge skills gap and enhance employability, would not serve only the students, but also staff, the university community and by extension the larger surrounding communities. “This projects mark a pivotal moment in our institutional development reflecting our steady progression towards becoming a true Centre of Excellence in Scholarship across diverse…