One Nigerian advanced on Saturday to the next round of his event in the table tennis competition of the Rio Olympic Games, while two others dropped to the sidelines. While Segun Toriola advanced to the second round in the male singles, Funke Oshonaike and Edem Offiong could only go beyond the preliminary round of the women’s singles. (more…)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Borno says it has seized more than 20 tonnes of illicit drugs from 87 suspects within two years. The Commandant of the agency in Borno, Ona Ogilegwu, announced this in Maiduguri on Sunday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), stating that the agency made the seizure in Maiduguri from 2014 till date. (more…)
Rauf Aregbesola Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has called for a ban on the export of primary farm produce as part of strategies to ensure food sufficiency in the country. Aregbesola made the call in Osogbo on Sunday in a statement he issued by his media aide, Semiu Okanlawon. The governor opined that the ban would enhance the value chains of the nation’s agricultural investments. (more…)
According to an eyewitness, Okada Riders in Bauchi state are currently protesting against the Introduction of Identity Cards by their union. Each ID card would reportedly cost N3,500 and commercial bike riders in state are against it. See more photos from the protest after the cut... (more…)
Singer Sean Tizzle opened up to The Nation about how the media once ruined the possibility of a romantic relationship between himself and DJ Cuppy. According to him, he had a crush on her but the media blew it out of proportion and she didn’t take it lightly. He also talked about bleaching rumours, his parents, endorsement deals and more. See excerpts below. (more…)
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