The body of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could be used as a “bargaining chip” in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza, Israeli sources tell CNN. Sinwar’s remains are currently being held in a secret location in Israel, according to local media reports, after he was killed on Wednesday by Israeli…
The state Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee set up by Governor Ademola Adeleke will soon complete its assignment for necessary approval by the State Governor, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi has disclosed. Responding to recent news reports on the nationwide implementation of the new minimum wage, the Commissioner stated that the…
A 24-year-old man, identified as Dada Opeyemi Adesonye, was found dead after reportedly hanging himself from a tree in the Afami area of Imasayi, Yewa North Local Government Area, Ogun State. The discovery was made on Friday morning by a worker near the scene, according to Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, who…
The Lagos State Police Command, on Friday, confirmed that no case of stealing was established against Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin-Lawal, who was accused of stealing gold at the Oba Akintoye Market in the Lagos Island area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development to our correspondent, who requested…
The approval of the Fund’s fifth loan review brings the total amount disbursed to Ukraine since then to $8.7 billion. The IMF’s executive board approved a $1.1 billion payout for Ukraine on Friday, which it says will be used to provide budget support to the war-torn country. The loan disbursal is the latest tranche of…
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will roll out starkly contrasting celebrity back-up this weekend in Pennsylvania and Michigan -– among the most prized of the battleground states set to decide the tightest of US presidential races. Pop star Lizzo will throw multi-Grammy award winning glitter behind the vice president’s campaign in Detroit, while the world’s…
Governor Ademola Adeleke today paid a working visit to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi in Abuja, delivering reports on the state of federal and state roads while seeking further federal interventions. Accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Hon Kazeem Akinleye, the Governor briefed the minister on his administration’s multi- billion naira infra projects which…
Osun State helmsman, Senator Ademola Adeleke has bagged an award of excellence as the 2024 Best Civil Service Loving Governor in Nigeria. Presenting the award to the Governor in his office, the President, Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) who also doubles as the Vice-president, Nigeria Labour Congress,(NLC) Southwest Zone, Comrade Oluwole Adeleye said the award…
Governor Ademola Adeleke today paid a working visit to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahia in Abuja, delivering reports on the state of federal and state roads while seeking further federal interventions. Accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Hon Kazeem Akinleye, the Governor briefed the minister on his administration’s multi- billion naira infra projects which…
The Bus Rapid Transit driver, Andrew Ominikoron, standing trial for allegedly raping and murdering 22-year-old fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwole, on Thursday, opened his defence. Ominikoron, who testified in his defence before the Lagos State High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square, told the court that he did not rape nor kill Oluwabamise. He testified that he…
