The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of former Ogun State Television broadcaster, Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo. The suspects, including a former security guard who once worked for the deceased, were apprehended following what police described as extensive intelligence gathering, forensic analysis and technicalContinue reading "How ex-guard, 2 others mastermind murder of ex-OGTV broadcaster – Police"
Don seeks govt. varsities collaboration to end food insecurity in Africa
A don, Prof. Edwin Momoh, has called for collaboration between government and universities to tackle the effects of climate change and food insecurity bedevilling Africa. Momoh, a Professor of Crop Science, made the call on Thursday while speaking at the third series of Distinguished Public Lecture of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH),Continue reading "Don seeks govt. varsities collaboration to end food insecurity in Africa"
Finally, Senate pass State Police bill, moves Policing to concurrent list
.......Governors to appoint police commissioners as constitutional amendment advances The Senate on Wednesday passed the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish State Police across the country, marking a significant step toward decentralising Nigeria’s policing system and strengthening security at the sub-national level. The landmark legislation, which scaled third reading during plenary, seeks to amend relevantContinue reading "Finally, Senate pass State Police bill, moves Policing to concurrent list"
Olabode backs State Police creation
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain from Ondo State, Mr. Omoyele Olabode has thrown his weight behind the Senate's bid to effect the bill on the creation of State Police. He gave this indication about his support for State Police in an exclusive chat with newsmen on Thursday. Olabode in his frank reaction to theContinue reading "Olabode backs State Police creation"
Amotekun arrest couple for invading ex-Speakers house in Ondo
Men of the Ondo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, have arrested a couple for allegedly invading the residence of a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon Jumoke Akindele, and carting away valuables. The suspects allegedly invaded the country home of Akindele, in Okitipupa, the headquarters of the Okitipupa Local Council Area ofContinue reading "Amotekun arrest couple for invading ex-Speakers house in Ondo"
Customs seizes 146 contrabands with DPV of ₦4.6bn in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, says it has seized 146 illicit goods with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) N4,628,591,16, in various locations of the state from April 1 to June 23. The Command’s Area Comptroller,Mr Olukayode Afeni, disclosed this during a news conference on Wednesday in Idiroko. Afeni saidContinue reading "Customs seizes 146 contrabands with DPV of ₦4.6bn in Ogun"
Sen. Faduyile takes oath of office, resumes plenary
The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Prof. Dayo Faduyile, on Wednesday formally took the Oath of Office and Allegiance at the Red Chamber marking the official commencement of his legislative duties in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Following the swearing-in ceremony, Faduyile participated in plenary proceedings for the first time, signifyingContinue reading "Sen. Faduyile takes oath of office, resumes plenary"
Your guber victory is a confirmation of your acceptability, Olabode tells Oyebanji
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Mr. Omoyele Olabode has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji for his re-election victory on June 20 governorship election. The incumbent governor garnered 319,224 votes to clinch his second term bid. He bear his rivals Wole Oluyede of People's Democratic Party (PDP) who got 40,543 votes and Dare Bejide ofContinue reading "Your guber victory is a confirmation of your acceptability, Olabode tells Oyebanji"
Police recover 47 sacks of military uniforms, suspected drugs in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have intercepted a truck conveying a large cache of military camouflage uniforms and substances suspected to be illicit drugs, leading to the arrest of three suspects. Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, disclosed that the operation was carried out by detectives attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit following credible intelligence.Continue reading "Police recover 47 sacks of military uniforms, suspected drugs in Lagos"
Senator-elect receives certificate of return, dedicates victory to Ondo South constituents
By Steve Ovirih Prof. Dayo Faduyile, the Senator-elect, Ondo South Senatorial District, has received his certificate of return. He received the certificate at the Headquarters of Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), on Tuesday in Abuja. Faduyile, flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the June 20 Ondo South Senatorial by-election with a staggeringContinue reading "Senator-elect receives certificate of return, dedicates victory to Ondo South constituents"