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A multiple crash that occurred at about 7:20 am on Wednesday around Iju bridge, Ota-Idiroko road, Ogun State, reportedly claimed one soul while two persons were injured. Two of the vehicles were also said to have plunged into Iju River. The vehicles involved with registration numbers were an IVECO truck …

The National Universities Commission has approved two additional courses for the Centre for Continuous Education, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State. The Director, FUOYE CCE, Omolade Adeleke, an associate professor, said that with the addition of Biochemistry and Microbiology, the centre would now offer 24 programmes in the six faculties. …

The Ebonyi State Election Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, affirmed the election of Francis Nwifuru as the Governor of the state. The tribunal also dismissed the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Ifeanyi Odii. The three-member panel headed by Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, …

The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has dismissed the petitions filed by the governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party in the state, Senator John Udoedehe, challenging the declaration of Umo Éno of the Peoples Democratic Party, as the state governor by the Independent …

The United States President, Joe Biden, has appointed two professionals who are of Nigerian descent as special advisers. Both Osagie Imasogie and Chineye Ogwumike were part of the 12 members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. The appointment was contained in a statement …

The National President of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, Ambali Olatunji, has chided President Bola Tinubu for his economic policy, which he said, is hurting the masses. Olatunji, who spoke in Benin City, Edo State, during the opening session of a two-day National Youth Conference organised by the …

An Ondo State Chief Magistrate Court, sitting in Odigbo, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state, has ordered the remand of a man, Kayode Ojo, in prison for attempting to commit suicide inside a police cell. The defendant was earlier arrested by the men of the state police command, for …

The Niger State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Fatima Adamu, has disclosed that insecurity is one of the major challenges militating against the promotion of tourism sites in the state. The commissioner said there were tourism sites in some Local Government Areas that could have been opened as tourism …

East African leaders on Wednesday hailed the awarding of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to a joint bid by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It is the first time the premier sport event on the continent will be staged by three countries after Ghana/Nigeria (2000) and Equatorial Guinea/Gabon (2012) co-hosted …

The Ondo State Police Command, on Wednesday, said it had begun a manhunt for a middle-aged woman, Mrs Tayelolu Solomon, for allegedly killing her husband, Mr. Felix Solomon, in Ondo town of the state. Tayelolu was reported to have hit her 67-year-old husband with a pestle last Saturday at the …

The Association of Contributory Retirees in Delta State has accused the Association of Local Government of Nigeria Delta State of deducting N4 million from each of their take-home benefits. The retirees in a protest letter signed by the Chairperson, ACR (Primary School), Chief Mrs. Ejeih Chionye, and Secretary, Prince Otuwede …

A former Chairman of the Committee on Prosecution of Bandits Related Offenses, Sani Shinkafi, has labelled the remarks made by the state governor, Dauda Lawal, with respect to the abduction of some students of the state’s Federal University, as “out of context.” Shinkafi noted that the responsibility to protect the …

The United Kingdom’s first official drug consumption room for illegal drugs will open in Scotland after receiving approval Wednesday, after years of arguments over the controversial harm-reduction policy for addicts. The £2.3 million ($2.8 million) facility in Glasgow will allow users to take their own drugs in a clean environment …

The leadership of the Biafra Independence Movement and Movement for Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra said police raided its regional office along Awkuzu/ Otuocha Road, Ifitedunu in Dunukofia Local Government Area of the Anambra State. The group said the pictures of the late Biafran warlord, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, …

A lawyer, Mr Donald Ayibiowu, has called on Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, to stop the impeachment move by the state’s House of Assembly against his deputy, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa. He made the call in an open letter he wrote to the governor and a copy made available to newsmen …

An Osun-based civil society group, The Osun Masterminds, on Wednesday, urged the governor, Ademola Adeleke, not to embark on the construction of two flyovers in Osogbo as planned. Instead of constructing flyovers, the group suggested that funds that would have been expended on such projects should be used to make …

Tanzania has culled millions of quelea birds to prevent them from destroying rice fields, using drones and planes to monitor commercial farms, the country’s plants and pesticides watchdog said Wednesday. The Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) which is also responsible for controlling desert locusts, killed five million quelea …

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Wednesday, called for global peace and harmony on the occasion of the Eid-el-Maulud. Tuggar, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Alkasim Abdulkadir, prayed for peace and security in Nigeria, most especially in the Economic Community of West African States and …

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Wednesday, called for global peace and harmony on the occasion of the Eid-el-Maulud. Tuggar, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Alkasim Abdulkadir, prayed for peace and security in Nigeria, most especially in the Economic Community of West African States and …

A video has emerged showing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen shaking hands with team manager Santoro, while snubbing teammates, Piotr Zieliński and Diego Demme as he arrived at Napoli’s team hotel ahead of Udinese game. The video posted by sports journalist Fabrizio Romano on Wednesday afternoon has the caption, “Victor Osimhen …

The Christian Association of Nigeria Wednesday congratulated the Nigerian Muslims in commemoration of the birth of Prophet Mohammed. The CAN president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a felicitation message to the Muslim faithful on behalf of the association and the Christian community, called for the promotion of mutual respect, understanding and …

Amid the most severe diphtheria outbreak in recent global history, the United Nations Children’s Fund Nigeria is sounding the alarm about the urgent need for widespread vaccination. The outbreak has so far resulted in 11,587 suspected cases, 7,202 cases across 105 local government areas in 17 states and the Federal …

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has joined in felicitating the Muslim faithful on the occasion of celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad. In his Eid-El-Maulud message.Akpabio, on Wednesday, enjoined the Muslims to pray for the national leaders and the country itself. Akpabio’s goodwill message was issued by his Special Adviser …

The Abia State government has vowed to retrieve dilapidated Federal Government tourist centres in the state and turn them into profitable ventures. The Senior Special Assistance to Governor Alex Otti, on Tourism and Entertainment, Martins Justice, said the move was geared towards revamping the state economy through tourism. Justice who …

The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party and the ruling All Progressives Congress have engaged each other in a war of words over the claims by Governor Abdulraman Abdulrazaq that the enrollment figure of students in public schools in the state had increased in the last four years. …

The Ebonyi State Election Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a petition by the All Progressives Grand Alliance and its governorship candidate, Prof Benard Odoh, challenging the election of Francis Nwifuru as the governor of the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared Nwifuru of …

The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James Lalu, has threatened to seal off public facilities and organisations that do not comply with the commission’s accessibility laws. Lalu said the law mandates organisations and other business premises to make their facilities accessible to persons with disabilities in …

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25, 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has sent a goodwill message and felicitation to Muslims as they celebrate the birthday of the Holy Prophet Mohammed. In a statement released on Wednesday, Obi asked the Muslims to use the period to …

Eid-El Maulud: Obi felicitates with Muslims The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25, 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has sent a goodwill message and felicitation to Muslims as they celebrate the birthday of the Holy Prophet Mohammed. In a statement released on Wednesday, Obi asked the …

…Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania named joint hosts of 2027 AFCON Nigeria has lost the joint bid with the Benin Republic to host the African Cup of Nations in 2027, as Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are named joint hosts of the 2027 tournament, AFP reports. This comes after the Minister of Sports …

The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr. Yakubu Pam, on Wednesday, enjoined Muslims to emulate the virtues of Prophet Muhammed as they celebrate Eid-el-Maulud. Pam, in a statement signed by NCPC Spokesperson, Celestine Toruka, also urged Muslims to adhere to the teaching of Prophet Muhammed by imbibing the …

The Sokoto Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has fixed September 30, 2023, to deliver judgment on the suit challenging the election of Governor Ahmed Aliyu. The NewsTimes247.com reports that the tribunal had in August reserved judgment in the petition against the governor and his Deputy, Idris Gobir, filed by Sa’idu Umar …

The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah and wished Nigerians a wonderful Eid-el-Maulud celebration. His felicitation is coming barely an hour after President Bola Tinubu also urged Islam devotees to extend a hand of fellowship to the needy and vulnerable in society. Eid-el-Maulud …

Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, on Wednesday, said it rescued an Asthmatic patient and a driver in a car accident at Ajala inward Abule Egba, Lagos State. This was contained in a statement issued to NewsTimes247.com Metro by its Public Relations Officer, Adebayo Taofiq. According to the …

Calls have grown in recent months for a regulation governing social media and e-commerce, with offline sellers seeing their livelihoods threatened by the sale of cheaper products on TikTok Shop and other platforms. “This trade regulation has been in force (since yesterday),” Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan told a news conference …

“The ambassador and six colleagues left Niamey around 4:00 am (0300 GMT),” a diplomatic source from the French embassy said. A source in the Niger interior ministry confirmed the departure and said the plane was headed towards Chad. It comes two months after a coup in Niger ousted its pro-Paris …

Ukrainian football teams will boycott all competitions featuring Russian sides, their federation said on Wednesday in response to UEFA re-admitting Russia’s youth team to international competition. “The UAF confirms that it will not take part in any competitions involving Russian teams,” it said. It also called on other UEFA members …

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen, has urged Islamic adherents to emulate the Prophet, noting that his life and teachings will continue to inspire more generations to come. Abbas made this call while congratulating Muslims Ummah across the country on the occasion of the 2023 Eid-el-Maulud, to …

Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry will undergo an operation Wednesday for a fractured lower arm, an injury that will set him out for “several weeks”, coach Thomas Tuchel said. Gnabry suffered the injury during a German Cup game late Tuesday against third division side Preussen Muenster. “It’s bitter. He is …

The committee of Vice-Chancellors led by the Vice-chancellor, University of Benin, Prof. Lilian Salami, has presented a report on the challenges encountered by universities in the country to the minister of education, Prof. Tahir Mamman. A statement issued by the committee on Wednesday morning in Abuja and signed by the …

The West African Examination Council has said a viral amendment price list did not emanate from the Council. WAEC Public Relations Officer, Moyosore Adeyegbe in a chat with our correspondent also noted that WAEC did not amend the date of birth. On Tuesday morning, an amendment price list document bearing …

France’s ambassador to Niger left the capital Niamey early Wednesday, a French diplomatic source and a Nigerien government source said, after weeks of the post-coup military leaders in the West African country demanding his expulsion. “The ambassador and six colleagues left Niamey around 4:00 am (0300 GMT),” the diplomatic source …

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Wednesday described the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, as a shining light in Christendom. Abiodun, in his goodwill message to mark Oyedepo’s 69th birthday, described the Bishop as a great man of God and an educationist worth emulating. …

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has deleted Napoli-related posts on his Instagram page. This is coming after a contentious ‘mockery’ video was posted by Napoli’s verified TikTok handle. As observed by NewsTimes247.com Online on Wednesday morning, Osimhen’s Instagram page is left with one post in which he wore a Napoli jersey, …

Commander, the Biden family’s two-year-old German Shepherd, has bitten yet another Secret Service agent. The attack happened on Monday night and the officer was treated at the scene, the Secret Service said in a statement on Tuesday. This is the 11th time the dog has bitten a guard at the …

The new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has said he will prioritise clearing the apex bank’s backlog of unsettled foreign exchange obligations in the near term. He said this on Tuesday during the screening session of members of the Senate. Cardoso promises to enhance transparency, fix …

At Oyexious Designs Studio, we are not just a creative design agency; we are the artisans behind the digital masterpieces that breathe life into brands. Founded and spearheaded by the visionary Johnson Oye, who is equally the CEO of 3001 Autos, our journey has been a testament to the power …

The Nigerian Air Force fighter jets under the air component of Operation Udo Ka II, on Tuesday, destroyed the armouries and hideouts of the Indigenous People of Biafra combatants in the Anambra and Imo states. The fighter jets conducted several air strikes on the IPOB fighters enclaves in  Mother Valley …

The United States of America presidential hopefuls prepared Wednesday for the second 2024 Republican primary debate, with runaway frontrunner, Donald Trump, once again reducing the event to a sideshow after refusing to take part. A month after he snubbed the first showdown — irritating his rivals with an oxygen-sucking media …

Smirnoff, the world’s number one vodka brand announced the launch of its vibrant new campaign WE DO WE earlier this month. The new campaign aims to champion the power of the collective and celebrate the magic power of ‘WE’ that is created when different people, ingredients, and flavors come together! Last Saturday, 23rd of September …