Author: News Room
The Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Ondo State, Mutiu Agboke, has called on Nigerian youths to embrace innovation, integrity, and active participation in governance as pathways to sustainable national development. Dr. Agboke made the call while presenting a paper titled, “From Ideas to Impact: Harnessing Youth-Driven Innovations for Sustainable Governance and National Development,” at the Leadership and Empowerment Summit organised by the Students’ Union and the New Dawn Administration of the University of Ilorin on Friday. In his presentation, the electoral commissioner described Nigeria’s youth population as the nation’s “greatest untapped development resource.” “Empowering…
The Chairman of the Accord in Osun State, Pastor Victor Akande, has called on the Osun State Commissioner of Police to order the immediate release of a party supporter allegedly detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department. In a statement issued on Friday, Akande alleged that the party member, identified as Owoeye Muyiwa, had been held in custody for three days on the alleged instruction of Senator Francis Fadahunsi through his police orderly. According to the statement, Muyiwa, described as a supporter of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and a member of the Accord, was allegedly arrested after mounting a…
Imo State Police Command has deployed its personell in search of suspected killers of a female nursing student, Wendy Achumba, who was murdered in her apartment in Umudara Obowo Local Government Area of the State. The spokesperson of the command, Henry Okoye, said that the Command, on getting report of the tragic incident, deployed its special squad to the area to hunt down the assailants. “Following the report, the DPO and operatives promptly visited the scene for an on-the-spot assessment, after which the body was recovered and deposited at the morgue, while investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding…
Barcelona legend, Andres Iniesta, has landed a new coaching job. According to Fabrizio Romano, Iniesta is all set to start his managerial career with his first head coach job agreed. Romano added that the 42-year-old is signing for Gulf United in Dubai, after both parties agreed on terms with signatures to follow. Gulf United FC plays in the UAE First Division. The club was founded in 2019 and achieved back-to-back promotions in 2022 and 2023 to make it to the top-flight in the UAE. In the ongoing season, Gulf United are currently tenth in the table of 15 teams, having…
The leaders of the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa have advised members to always respect and obey the laws of their host country. NICASA stated that Nigerians in South Africa should also ensure proper documentation and maintain valid immigration status. The community made this known in its concluded crime awareness webinar tagged, ‘Living Lawfully in South Africa.’ In a statement made available to Diaspora Tales, the president of the association, Rev Frank Onyekwelu, NICASA urged Nigerians to avoid involvement in criminal activities like fraud, drugs, cybercrime, and violence. “The webinar served as an important platform to educate, enlighten, and…
The Oyo State Police command has debunked false reports on the release of abducted teachers and students kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, last Friday. A statement released by its spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Friday, decried the spreading of fake news and misinformation to create unnecessary panic. He urged the residents to always fact-check their information before releasing it on social media. The PUNCH reports that scores of teachers and students were abducted during coordinated attacks on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, Community Grammar School, and L.A. Primary School, Esiele, in…
Egg freezing has emerged as one of the most important developments in modern reproductive medicine. What once sounded futuristic is now becoming a practical fertility preservation option for women who want to protect their chances of having biological children later in life. It is understandable how this has come to be. Many women carry silent fears regarding parenthood, especially if they have been married for a while without successful conception and a live birth. Sometimes, it is a woman in her early 30s who worries that time is moving faster than expected. Other times, it is a successful professional woman…
The son of a former Governor of Ekiti State Ayodele Fayose, Boluwatife; the Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye; Deputy Speaker, Bolaji Olagbaju; and the Chairman, Ekiti South-West Local Government, Richard Apolola, have emerged All Progressives Congress candidates for the 2027 state assembly election. The Chairman, APC House of Assembly Primary Election Committee for Ekiti State, Lateef Ibirogba, made this known while announcing the winners of the primary election for the 26 state constituencies in the state on Thursday evening. The House of Assembly primary elections were conducted in wards across the state on Wednesday. Ibirogba stated, “The…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said that his administration remains committed to transforming agriculture into a viable and sustainable pathway for wealth creation, food security, and youth development. Okpebholo gave the assurance in Benin City at the flag-off ceremony for the disbursement of working capital and presentation of certificates to 637 beneficiaries of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta project in Edo State. The governor said he recognised that sustainable agricultural development was essential to addressing unemployment, poverty, food insecurity, and rural underdevelopment. He said his administration has continued to place agriculture and food security at…
The ninth edition of the Zenith Bank Inter-School Swimming Gala holds on Saturday at the Swimming Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, with about 20 schools expected to compete in one of the country’s most established grassroots swimming competitions. Young swimmers will contest honours across Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Butterfly and Individual Medley, with races held across age categories for both primary and secondary school participants. The event, which has grown steadily since its debut, serves as a platform for identifying and developing the next generation of swimming talent in Nigeria. Chairman of the Swimming Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, Akinbulejo Onabolu,…
