Security forces have killed 18 suspected bandits during an overnight operation in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation, carried out around 1:00 am on Monday, followed intelligence indicating that the suspects were preparing to abduct residents for ransom. The security team comprised hunters, members of the Community Watch Corps and local vigilanteContinueContinue reading “Security forces neutralise 18 bandits in Katsina, recover rifles, motorcycles, others”
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FG set to announce new minimum wage – Shoretire
The Federal Government is working towards announcing a new national minimum wage to help reduce the economic hardship faced by Nigerian workers. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr Kamil Shoretire, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja. He spoke at a capacity building workshop organised for labour correspondents. Shoretire said discussions wereContinueContinue reading “FG set to announce new minimum wage – Shoretire”
Examine plights of Ondo residents over coastal highway diversion, Tofowomo urges Tinubu
Former senator, Nicholas Tofowomo has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to examine the plights of Ilaje people over alleged diversion of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway from Ilaje, in Ilaje LGA. Tofowomo, who represented Ondo South at the National Assembly from 2019 to 2023, made the appeal on Wednesday in Okitipupa. The Lagos-Calabar coastal highway spansContinueContinue reading “Examine plights of Ondo residents over coastal highway diversion, Tofowomo urges Tinubu”
Police begin probe over missing Ondo party guest found dead in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a man identified as Tosin, whose body was recovered from a river days after he reportedly went missing in the Ijede area of Ikorodu. Tosin, who was said to have travelled from Ondo State to attend an event in Egbin, reportedly leftContinueContinue reading “Police begin probe over missing Ondo party guest found dead in Lagos”
Diverting tithes, offerings, zakat to private businesses criminal – EFCC boss warns religious leaders
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has warned religious leaders against diverting tithes, offerings, zakat and other funds belonging to religious organisations into their private businesses. Olukoyede described such diversion as criminal, urging churches and mosques to establish clear regulatory compliance mechanisms to prevent the misuse of funds entrustedContinueContinue reading “Diverting tithes, offerings, zakat to private businesses criminal – EFCC boss warns religious leaders”
Olabode salutes Ondo Ministry of Education for rehabilitating unruly SS3 students
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr. Omoyele Olabode, has commended the State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology for adopting a rehabilitative approach in handling the 17 final-year students involved in unruly sign-out celebrations in Akure. The Ministry had earlier sanctioned students of Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas College andContinueContinue reading “Olabode salutes Ondo Ministry of Education for rehabilitating unruly SS3 students”
Olabode charges Aiyedatiwa on security, hails vacate order to criminals in Ondo forest reserves
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr Omoyele Olabode, has charged Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa to match his 14-day vacate order to criminal elements in the state’s forest reserves with decisive action, saying security remains the foundation for economic growth in the state. Olabode who commended the governor’s ultimatum to kidnappersContinueContinue reading “Olabode charges Aiyedatiwa on security, hails vacate order to criminals in Ondo forest reserves”
Ondo govt, varsity unions reach agreement over wage dispute
The Ondo State Government and labour unions across the state-owned universities on Monday reached an agreement over the wage dispute over the implementation of the new Federal Government and Varsity Unions’ wage structure and allowances. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan. The statement saidContinueContinue reading “Ondo govt, varsity unions reach agreement over wage dispute”
SWAN set to honour sports icons as Ondo marks 50th anniversary
Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ondo State chapter, has concluded plans to honour distinguished personalities who have made outstanding contributions to the development and promotion of sports in the State since it’s creation, 50 years ago. The personalities will be recognised at the Ondo Sports Icon Award of Excellence, scheduled to hold on Wednesday,ContinueContinue reading “SWAN set to honour sports icons as Ondo marks 50th anniversary”
Tinubu directs Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to 81st UNGA
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice-President Kashim Shettima to represent him and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. The development ends weeks of speculation over whether Tinubu would personally attend the annual gathering of world leaders. Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s envoy to theContinueContinue reading “Tinubu directs Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to 81st UNGA”