When 66 Wards Begin To Speak: MATO and the new grassroots current in Ondo South

Politics in Ondo South is a long-distance race, not a roadside sprint. It demands endurance, organisation, visibility and the ability to keep one’s ears to the ground when the political drums begin to roll. In the current cycle, Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade (MATO) has taken his engagement to the grassroots, moving across the six LocalContinueContinue reading “When 66 Wards Begin To Speak: MATO and the new grassroots current in Ondo South”

She’s mother of the nation, beacon of hope, Olabode felicitates Oluremi Tinubu at 66

Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu is adding a year, turning 66 with aplomb as encomiums have been pouring in from across the country. Sen. Tinubu, who was born on Sept. 21, 1960, is a pastor, former First Lady of Lagos State and former three-term senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District. She is the founderContinueContinue reading “She’s mother of the nation, beacon of hope, Olabode felicitates Oluremi Tinubu at 66”

Sen. Faduyile celebrates First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu at 66

….. Commends her commitment to service, humanity The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Prof. Dayo Faduyile OON, has felicitated with Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, CON, on the occasion of her 66th birthday. In a congratulatory message, Faduyile described the First Lady as a woman of grace, courage, compassion and unwavering commitment toContinueContinue reading “Sen. Faduyile celebrates First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu at 66”

Breaking: Ex-Kogi Gov, Ibrahim Idris is dead

Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, popularly known as Ibro, has died in the United Kingdom at the age of 77. Idris reportedly died on Sunday, Sept. 20,, with reports of his death emerging from sources close to the former governor. Multiple Nigerian media reports have confirmed the development. The late politician served asContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Ex-Kogi Gov, Ibrahim Idris is dead”

Okeigbo Concerned Youths eulogize Akintayo, Adefulire for community projects

The Okeigbo Concerned Youths has commended individuals who have continued to demonstrate genuine commitment to the development of Okeigbo through projects and interventions that directly touch the lives of the people, describing such gestures as investments in the future of the community. The group particularly eulogised Mr. Akintayo Adefiranye for the completed Information and CommunicationContinueContinue reading “Okeigbo Concerned Youths eulogize Akintayo, Adefulire for community projects”

IBB denies ownership of controversial gold mining site after survivor named him

Former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (Rtd.), popularly known as IBB, has denied any connection with the gold-mining site in Niger State where 37 suspected illegal miners were arrested before dying in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The denial followed a claim by a survivor, MalamContinueContinue reading “IBB denies ownership of controversial gold mining site after survivor named him”

Survivor recounts ordeal, causes of death of other miners in NSCDC custody in Niger

A surviving miner has alleged that a substance was sprayed inside a detention cell while he and other suspected illegal miners were in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The miner made the allegation while recounting his experience in custody during a visit to the stateContinueContinue reading “Survivor recounts ordeal, causes of death of other miners in NSCDC custody in Niger”

FG constitutes 10-man committee to investigate deaths of 37 suspected miners, suspends 20 NSCDC officers

The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has constituted a ten-member independent committee to investigate the reported deaths of 37 suspected miners held by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command. The action follows a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for a comprehensive, transparent and unhindered investigation into theContinueContinue reading “FG constitutes 10-man committee to investigate deaths of 37 suspected miners, suspends 20 NSCDC officers”

Atiku slams Tinubu over proposed electricity subsidy removal in 2027

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concerns over plans by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to remove electricity subsidy from 2027. Atiku noted that households and businesses were already struggling with high electricity costs and the removal of fuel subsidy. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate spoke at a news conference in Abuja on Friday.ContinueContinue reading “Atiku slams Tinubu over proposed electricity subsidy removal in 2027”

Ondo Herbal Concortion: Death toll rises to 48, 182 cases as high methanol detected in samples – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has detected high concentrations of methanol in suspected locally prepared alcoholic and herbal concoctions linked to a growing health crisis in Ondo State. NAFDAC said on Friday that the number of deaths associated with the incident had risen to 48, while 182 cases hadContinueContinue reading “Ondo Herbal Concortion: Death toll rises to 48, 182 cases as high methanol detected in samples – NAFDAC”