By Aderemi Bamgbose Omo’oba Abayomi Adesanya, the Caretaker Chairman, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo has offset the medical bill of Veronica Akinsuroju, a stranded patient in the State’s Specialist Hospital, Okitipupa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the council boss made this pledge when he visited his aged mother, Mrs Alice AdesanyaContinueContinue reading “Ondo LG boss offsets stranded patient medical bill”
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Auto Crash: Gov. Makinde congratulates Ondo Senator for escaping death
By Aderemi Bamgbose Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has congratulated Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, for escaping death in a ghastly auto crash on Sept. 6, at Igbara-Oke along Akure-Ilesha expressway. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sen. Tofowomo, Mr Banji Okunomo, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirantContinueContinue reading “Auto Crash: Gov. Makinde congratulates Ondo Senator for escaping death”
Mysterious thunderstorm kills 36 cows in Ondo community
No fewer than 36 cows were reportedly killed on Saturday by a mysterious thunderstorm at Oke Owa in Ijare community of Ifedore local government area of Ondo state. According to Nigeriancable, the cows were said to have died for desecrating the mountain where sacrifice is made every year by the town’s monarch. The monarch ofContinueContinue reading “Mysterious thunderstorm kills 36 cows in Ondo community”
VAT increase must pass through NASS before implementation, Falana tells FG
Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana , has called on the Federal Government to propose a Money Bill to the National Assembly before the implementation of the increase in Value Added Tax . Falana told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja that the National Assembly erred by inviting the Minister of Finance and the ExecutiveContinueContinue reading “VAT increase must pass through NASS before implementation, Falana tells FG”
DPR seals 12 petrol stations in Sokoto, Kebbi
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), says it has sealed 12 filling stations in Sokoto and Kebbi states for under dispensing and operating without valid licence. Mr Muhammad Makera, the Zonal Operations Controller of DPR in charge of Sokoto and Kebbi states, made the disclosure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday inContinueContinue reading “DPR seals 12 petrol stations in Sokoto, Kebbi”
Fed Poly shut over students unrest
The Federal Polytechnic , Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State has been shut down as a result of students ’ unrest that had paralysed the activities of the institution . In a statement signed by Hajiya Hauwa Abubakar on behalf of the Registrar, Alhaji Salisu Abubakar Chiroma , the students have been directed to proceed onContinueContinue reading “Fed Poly shut over students unrest”
Liverpool paid settlement to City over scouting hack – Report
Liverpool paid Manchester City a £ 1 million ( $ 1 . 25 million ) settlement after their Premier League rivals complained their scouting system had been hacked, according to reports on Saturday . The Times claimed the confidential agreement took place in September 2013 after City employed computer -espionage experts to see if theContinueContinue reading “Liverpool paid settlement to City over scouting hack – Report”
PSG to play Lyon without Icadi, Sarabia – Coach Tuchel
Paris Saint – Germain ’s injury problems worsened on Saturday as forwards Mauro Icardi and Pablo Sarabia were ruled out of Sunday ’s Ligue 1 game at Lyon . Star striker Kylian Mbappe has also failed to recover from a thigh injury suffered in August , leaving PSG coach Thomas Tuchel without five attacking playersContinueContinue reading “PSG to play Lyon without Icadi, Sarabia – Coach Tuchel”
Okada rider impersonates late naval officer to evade levies
A 27 -year – old commercial motorcyclist popularly known as okada rider , Mohammed Tukur , has run of luck after he was caught with an identity card of a late naval officer in the Mushin area of Lagos . Tukur had reportedly ridden his motorcycle on Agege Motor Road against the traffic and wasContinueContinue reading “Okada rider impersonates late naval officer to evade levies”
Gov. Abiodun suspends N3,700 levy in Ogun schools
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Friday said he needed to be given more time to fulfil his campaign promises. Abiodun made the appeal at the Education Summit organised by the Ministry of Education , Science and Technology at the Cultural Centre , Kuto , Abeokuta. He said his administration was working hard to developContinueContinue reading “Gov. Abiodun suspends N3,700 levy in Ogun schools”