Residents of Oyo State have been assured of even distribution of rehabilitation, as the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency, OYSROMA, continues to make efforts to rehabilitate roads in the State. The Chairman, OYSROMA, Mr. Raphael Ogunlade gave the assurance in Ibadan while inspecting some ongoing rehabilitation projects on Thursday. There have been numerous concerns from Oyo residents in other zones ... Read More »
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“IGP Orders Investigation and Increased Security in Amagba Amidst Rising Tensions Between Communities”
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) strongly condemns the recent violence in Amagba Community, Edo State, resulting in the tragic death of Mr. Israel Ogbeide. His body was discovered on October 19, 2024, at approximately 2:00 pm, bearing a fatal gunshot wound. Preliminary investigations suggest that this unfortunate incident is connected to a longstanding dispute between the Amagba and Obagie communities. ... Read More »
Alleged Defamation, Cyberstalking of GTCO, CEO: Defendants Are Serial Blackmailers, Witness Tells Court
As the trial of four bloggers charged with alleged defamation and Cyberstalking Guaranty Trust Holding Company as well as its Management resumed today, the Investigating Police Officer, IPO, Mr Yaqob Sule informed the court that the first defendant in the case, Mr Precious Eze is a serial blackmailer. The IPO, the first prosecution witness In the matter, made this known ... Read More »
Deji Adeyanju Condemns Efforts to Undermine EFCC, Labels Lawsuit a Shield for Corruption
I strongly condemn the political efforts to delegitimize the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This lawsuit is a blatant attempt to weaken an institution crucial to fighting corruption in the country. Those behind this move are either corrupt or working to shield corrupt practices in Nigeria. I welcome the stance of the, Benue state’s Governor Hyacinth Alia’s as it ... Read More »
Sikorsky SK76 Helicopter Crash: Three Bodies Recovered, Five Still Missing in Port Harcourt
Three bodies have been recovered, and five passengers are missing, in an incident described as a helicopter accident in Port-Harcourt, Rivers States on Thursday. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, confirmed the incident on Thursday. The helicopter, with registration detail 5NBQG, left the Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) to the NUIMANTAN oil rig. It did not arrive at ... Read More »
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Donates ₦40 Million and Food Items to Victims of Jigawa Tanker Explosion
First Lady OF Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated forty million Naira, along with various food items to victims of tanker explosion in Majiya village of Jigawa State. The donation was presented on her behalf by a delegation led by Wife of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Hajia Fatima Tajudeen Abbass at the Government House Dutse. Handing over the cheque ... Read More »
LCDAs Have Come To Stay, Lagos Speaker says
…as Assembly holds public hearing on proposed local govt law The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has said there are no plans to scrap the 37 Local Government Development Areas (LCDAs) of the state. Dr. Obasa, represented by Deputy Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, said this at a second public hearing on the bill ... Read More »
Lagos Assembly Intervenes in Model College Fee Hike as parents protest
Following a protest by some Lagos parents over the increase in the boarding fees of the state’s model colleges, the Lagos State House of Assembly has directed the Chairman of its House Committee on Education, Hon. Mosunmola Sangodara, to invite all the concerned stakeholders and report back within a week. This directive came after the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, ... Read More »
Bobrisky and the Academics: Exploring Trends Through a Scholarly Lens by Babafemi Ojudu
I hear that Prof. Ebenezer Obadare is assembling leading academics from around the world to examine the Bobrisky phenomenon. I am not surprised. His sharp intellect and ability to uncover deeper meaning in seemingly unconventional topics are well-known. Just read his compelling book on Pentecostalism to understand the depth of his analysis. Joining him is Prof. Femi Taiwo, a renowned ... Read More »
INEC Announces Mock Accreditation for Ondo Governorship Election on November 6th
In continuation of preparations for the Ondo State Governorship Election holding on Saturday 16th November 2024, the Commission is test-running the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and result upload to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal for the election using live voters in select locations in the State. For this purpose, the Commission has designated 12 Polling ... Read More »