The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment over the misappropriation of public funds amounting to about N33.8 billion. The conviction followed his prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of money laundering and conspiracy linked to funds earmarked forContinueContinue reading “Just In: Court sentence ex-power minister to 75 years imprisonment over N33.8bn fraud”
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Olabode charges Ikale politicians to allow calm, peace during, after primaries
Ondo South All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Mr. Omoyele Olabode has appealed to Ikale politicians to see the need to allow peace across Ikaleland during and after the forthcoming APC Primaries scheduled to commence this coming weekend. Olabode made this known in an exclusive chat with newsmen on his view on the political development inContinueContinue reading “Olabode charges Ikale politicians to allow calm, peace during, after primaries”
2027: Fubara dumps APC, joins NDC
Gov. Siminalanye Fubara has dumped the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) The political landscape in Rivers State is taking shape as Blessing Fubara Snr., a political stakeholder and relative of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has officially defected from the All Progressives Congress(APC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress(NDC). Fubara was received in Abuja by Seriake DicksonContinueContinue reading “2027: Fubara dumps APC, joins NDC”
Breaking: Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo dies at 40
Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo has repodly died on Tuesday at the age of 40-years-old after a brief illness. The actor reportedly passed away after complications from an illness at a hospital in Lagos, according to emerging reports from multiple media platforms. Though unconfirmed reports on social media suggested he had been battling terminal cancer beforeContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo dies at 40”
Adeleke deposes Osun traditional ruler convicted in US
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has disposed Oba Joseph Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu. The deposition comes after the receipt of a Certified True Copy of the Ohio court judgment, which convicted the monarch. This action is a direct result of Oloyede’s guilty plea to charges of wire fraud, filing false taxContinueContinue reading “Adeleke deposes Osun traditional ruler convicted in US”
Pa Fasoranti @100: Shettima, Aiyedatiwa leads national tributes as Nigerian’s celebrate Yoruba icon
Nigeria on Monday rose in celebration of elder statesman and foremost Afenifere leader, Chief Dr. Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, as Vice President Kashim Shettima, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, traditional rulers, political leaders and admirers from across the country gathered in Akure to honour the revered nationalist on the occasion of his 100th birthday.ContinueContinue reading “Pa Fasoranti @100: Shettima, Aiyedatiwa leads national tributes as Nigerian’s celebrate Yoruba icon”
You remain a symbol of integrity, Faduyile tells Pa. Fasoranti on his Centenary celebration
Ondo South All Progressives Congress (APC), Senatorial Rerun hopeful, Prof. Dayo Faduyile, OON, has congratulated Pa. Reuben Fasoranti on his centenary birthday. The amiable sage and Yoruba iconic statesman from Akure clocked 100-years-old on May 11th, In a congratulatory statement personally signed by Faduyile, a copy of which was obtained by newsmen, he said PaContinueContinue reading “You remain a symbol of integrity, Faduyile tells Pa. Fasoranti on his Centenary celebration”
Olabode greets Centenarian, Pa Fasoranti, says 100-years looks good on him
By Steve Ovirih Ondo South All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Mr. Omoyeie Olabode has congratulated Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti as the sage turns 100-years-old. Olabode who endorsed an official birthday statement to serenade Baba Fasoranti noted that the Akure born Progressive and Leader of thought has beaten the life expectancy threshold in Africa armsContinueContinue reading “Olabode greets Centenarian, Pa Fasoranti, says 100-years looks good on him”
Police arrest 2 for stealing wire cable at Ondo hospital
The Police Command in Ondo State has arrested two persons linked to the theft and destruction of government property at the General Hospital, Igbotako in Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh stated this in a statement on Sunday in Akure. “The incident was reported on 6th May, 2026ContinueContinue reading “Police arrest 2 for stealing wire cable at Ondo hospital”
2027: Embattled Malami picks ADC gov’ship form for Kebbi
Embattled former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has officially obtained the governorship nomination form of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State. Malami said his decision to contest was motivated by what he described as worsening insecurity, poverty, weak healthcare services, and the declining standard ofContinueContinue reading “2027: Embattled Malami picks ADC gov’ship form for Kebbi”