The Ondo State Police Command has begun investigation into the reported deaths of some residents of Araromi-Obu and Orita New town in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. DSP Jimoh Abayomi, the command’s police spokesman, made this known while confirming the incident in a statement he signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday.ContinueContinue reading “Police probe death of 24 residents in Ondo communities”
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Ekiti NUJ Correspondence Chapel gets new executives
The Correspondence Chapel of the Nigeria Union Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State council, has sworn-in it’s new executives. A senior reporter with the Nigerian Tribune, ’Yomi Ayeleso, and a senior editor with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Yinusa Ishola emerged Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively. Ayeleso emerged unopposed at the chapel’s election held on Tuesday, alongsideContinueContinue reading “Ekiti NUJ Correspondence Chapel gets new executives”
2027 guber: APC on its way out in Ogun- Ex-LG boss
A former Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun, Wale Adedayo says the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lost touch with the people of the state. Speaking on a television programme on Monday night, Adedayo declared that the ruling party would be dislodged through the ballots in the 2027 governorship election. Adedayo, whoContinueContinue reading “2027 guber: APC on its way out in Ogun- Ex-LG boss”
Olabode hails Ondo power sector law, seeks off-grid solution for Okitipupa
A public affairs analyst, Mr. Omoyele Olabode, has commended the Ondo State Government for the passage of the Ondo Power Sector Law (OPSL), describing it as a bold step toward energy independence and economic growth in the state. Olabode, who spoke in Lagos on Monday, said the law, which liberalises power generation, transmission and distributionContinueContinue reading “Olabode hails Ondo power sector law, seeks off-grid solution for Okitipupa”
NNPC distance itself from truck with 2.145Kg cannabis intercepted by NDLEA in Ondo
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has distanced itself from a truck seized in Ondo State with 2,145kg of cannabis, saying the vehicle is neither part of its fleet nor operated by any of its authorised dealers. The clarification followed reports linking the truck to the national oil company after operatives of the NationalContinueContinue reading “NNPC distance itself from truck with 2.145Kg cannabis intercepted by NDLEA in Ondo”
Prove allegation of killings in 7 days, El-Rufai family tell Defence Minister
The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, demanding evidence for his allegation that the former governor deliberately planned killings in Southern Kaduna. The family made the demand in a statement signed by El-Rufai’s eldest son, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, following comments madeContinueContinue reading “Prove allegation of killings in 7 days, El-Rufai family tell Defence Minister”
Olabode congratulates Olusegun Agagu Foundation for sustainable educational services
An Igbotako born, Lagos based Real Estate Mogul, Mr Omoyele Olabode has described the academic support offered students of Ondo South by Olusegun Agagu Foundation (OAF) as a major boost to empowerment of the people of the district, congratulating the Foundation for sustaining the scheme for 12 unbroken years. Olabode who gave this reaction inContinueContinue reading “Olabode congratulates Olusegun Agagu Foundation for sustainable educational services”
UNGA: Tinubu, family face no arrest risk in US – Jimoh Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has said President Bola Tinubu and members of his family face no risk of arrest or restrictions on their movement in the United States while attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Ibrahim, who is also Chairman of the UN Committee on Budget and Administration,ContinueContinue reading “UNGA: Tinubu, family face no arrest risk in US – Jimoh Ibrahim”
El-Rufai deliberately planned killing of people of Southern Kaduna – Defence Minister
Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa has accused former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai of deliberately planning the killing of people in Southern Kaduna. Musa made the allegation while fielding questions on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday. The minister said El-Rufai’s administration created deep divisions in Kaduna State, alleging that the situation made itContinueContinue reading “El-Rufai deliberately planned killing of people of Southern Kaduna – Defence Minister”
2027: Tinubu’s contenders, even Peter Obi, lacks capacity to improve Nigeria – Baba-Ahmed
The Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, says none of President Bola Tinubu’s major opponents in the 2027 presidential election has the capacity to improve Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed expressed this opinion during an interview on Mic On Podcast. Making reference to his former principal, Peter Obi, Datti said the now NDC presidential candidate leftContinueContinue reading “2027: Tinubu’s contenders, even Peter Obi, lacks capacity to improve Nigeria – Baba-Ahmed”