The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has called for increased caution and collaboration among security agencies in the state. His appeal followed a viral video circulating on social media about a physical altercation between personnel from the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps…
…vows to deal with any illegal group… …asks commuters not to board commercial vehicles without OSTMS inscription… Kingsley Omoyeni Osun State Ministry of Transportation has warned any group parading itself as the body in charge of Commercial drivers in the State to desist from such or be ready to face the full wrath of the…
A father, Fernando Vega has been charged with capital murder in connection with the deaths of his twin newborn daughters, Massail and Mirena, who were found dead in their home in Houston on October 4, 2023. If found guilty, Vega could face the death penalty, per report from Daily Mail UK. Vega was initially arrested…
Adeleke University has debunked a recent news report purporting the rape and subsequent death of a 100 level male student by some 500 level male students. According to a statement signed by the University Vice Chancellor Professor Solomon Adebola, on Friday described the rape and death claims as a false news He said, “It has…
The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi has faulted recent statement credited to a former governoship candidate, Mr Goke Omigbodun , describing his assertion on governance priorities and flyover bridges as lacking in facts and a mere parrotting of opposition talks. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner who affirmed the…
In its efforts to tackle the rising challenges of climate change across the world, the Osun state government has expressed its readiness to partner with Non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) that are based in Osun to collaborate and discuss environmental protection across the state. During an interactive session with different NGOs on Thursday in Osogbo, the Osun…
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, has on Thursday, remanded a 57-year-old man, Rasheed Yusuf, in a correctional centre for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl. The defendant, who resides at Illupeju area of Lagos, is facing a one-count charge of defilement. His plea was rejected by the Magistrate, Mrs E. Kubeinje, who ordered the police to…
An Abuja High Court on Thursday admitted a former deputy director of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Yisa Usman to administrative bail. The police charged Usman Usman with character assassination and giving false information to a public servant. Justice H.A. Musa granted him bail after he took his plea and the prosecution also…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has rescued a six-year old girl who was stolen from her parents in 2018. Mr Emmanuel Awhen, the Zonal Commander, NAPTIP Uyo, said that the agency achieved the feat in partnership with the Foundation for Justice Development and Peace. He said in…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a reduction in the number of vehicles and security aides of Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies of the Federal Government. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. According to the statement, a maximum…
