Investigation has revealed that the late nollywood actor, Jr Pope was never provided with a life jacket contrary to viral reports that it was made available to him which he rejected while boarding the ill-fated boat that capsized, claiming his life and that of four other passengers on April 10, at Anam river in Anambra…
With just five days to go, the clock is ticking, the atmosphere is frenetic, and excitement is palpable as showmanship and calisthenics set the stage for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Team Nigeria is in top spirits as it prepares to fly its colors at this quadrennial sporting showpiece of global attention. Minister…
In recent times, Senator Ali Ndume has taken the uncharted path of drawing the government’s attention to its failings. Despite being of the same party with the ruling government, Senator Ndume has demonstrated the rare courage to side with the Nigerian People who are increasingly being impoverished by harsh government policies. I commend Senator Ndume…
ISMAEEL UTHMAN Chairman of Osun State Electoral Commission, Hashim Abioye, speaks with ISMAEEL UTHMAN on the limitation of the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy and why the ruling parties always win LG elections in their respective states, among other issues What are the implications of the Supreme Court judgment, which granted financial autonomy…
The police said they have arrested three suspects over housebreaking, robbery of gold, and other valuables in Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this during a media briefing in Abuja. He added that the suspects were arrested following an investigation by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT). Adejobi said further…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has affirmed his commitment to implementing the approved N70,000 minimum wage for civil servants. Speaking through Kolapo Alimi, his commissioner for information and public enlightenment, Gov Adeleke emphasized that the welfare of workers is a top priority for his administration. He said: “Our governor is a lover of workers; his…
A student of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) was feared dead following a lone accident that occurred on the campus on Thursday. The accident involved a ten-seater commercial bus which was carrying passengers from the campus to the town after the day’s work. Reacting to the incident in a statement, Kunle Akogun, the director, corporate…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the removal of Senator Ali Ndume as the Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate. Ndume, the lawmaker representing Borno South in the National Assembly, was on Wednesday sacked as the Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He was replaced by Tahir Monguno (Borno North)….
Hon. George Ibitayo Alabi, the Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, in osun state, marked his one-year anniversary in office with a significant milestone – the commissioning of a motorized borehole in Igbo Owa, Ejigbo. This project is in line with the vision of the Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke Administration to provide basic amenities…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke joined other Dignitaries and important personalities to attend the service of song organised in honour of Mama Florence Saraki, the mother of former President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki. The event was held in Lagos State on Thursday.
