An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of two suspects Adekunle Fatai, 40, and Sabitu Kolapo, 33, in a correctional facility in Ibadan, for allegedly cutting a dead woman’s breast and unlawfully possessing a gun. The duo whose addresses were not given were charged with conspiracy, interfering with…
The management of the Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State, has announced the expulsion of 27 students following their alleged role in a protest that occurred on the campus during which properties were vandalised. According to Punch report, some students of the polytechnic, displeased with the arrest of some of their colleagues, living in Owode, a…
Following the recent judgement by the Supreme Court granting financial autonomy to the 774 Local Governments in Nigeria, Osun State House of Assembly today has begun the process of amending its existing laws. The bills slated for amendments include the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (Amendment No 1) Bill, 2024, and the Osun State Local…
The Senate on Tuesday speedily passed the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (Amendment Bill). The bill, which scaled second and third readings, just minutes after it was transmitted by President Bola Tinubu, was instantly passed by the upper chamber. In a unanimous vote after a clause consideration in the Committee of the Whole, the National…
Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, a Nigerian disc jockey and daughter of businessman Femi Otedola, has announced the death of her maternal grandmother. DJ Cuppy made this known in a post via her X page, where she expressed her gratitude for her mother’s upbringing, who in turn raised her. The billionaire heiress further…
The First lady of Osun State, Her Excellency, Chief Mrs Titilola Adeleke, has identified brotherly love as a missing factor needed to work upon by women to collectively succeed. Mrs Adeleke gave this stance while addressing the women wing of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities in the State (JONAPWD), who were on…
In acknowledgment of her commitment to the fight against gender based violence, stellar leadership approach, transparent achievements and integrity through women empowerment, the Transparency Africa, a non governmental organization with total emancipation against corruption in Africa, has conferred Transparency Africa Award on Osun state First Lady, Mrs. Titilola Adeleke. Delivering the organisation’s Executive Secretary speech,…
The Federal High Court sitting in Benin City has convicted and sentenced a businessman, Olabinjor Ajobor, to seven years imprisonment for duping one George Ezomo of 12.5 million naira. This was disclosed in a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, obtained by our correspondent on Tuesday. According to the EFCC, Ajobor was jailed…
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports Development, have appointed Tobi Amusan as the Nigerian flag bearer and Anuoluwapo Opeyori as the General Team Captain at the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of NOC who will serve as the Press Attaché to…
Nigeria Singer, Davido Adeleke popularly known as Davido was named the Brand Ambassador for CIG Motors Yesterday. According to videos seen online, the event was held in Lagos. Among dignitaries present at the event are; Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Osun House of Assembly Speaker, Wale Egbedun, Billionaire Businessman Obi Cubana, Osun Chief of Staff,…
