Governor Ademola Adeleke has vowed to punish those behind the resurgence of violence around Ifon/Ilobu areas of the state. In a virtual security meeting which continues as at the time of issuing this report, Governor Adeleke said those who ignited the attacks again will be rounded up and arraigned for breaching peace in the area….
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison, less than two weeks before the country votes in an election his party has been hamstrung from contesting. Khan’s sentence was handed down inside Adiala jail, where he has been confined for much of the time since his August arrest and…
There was reportedly a renewed bloody clash between Ifon and Ilobu towns with three persons reportedly dead and many injured on Monday. The latest clash had led residents of the two communities fleeing their own homes for safety. Recall that Ilobu and Ifon had been engaging in bloody clashes over boundary issues over the years….
A British-Nigerian minister, MP Kate Osamor, has been suspended by the United Kingdom. Osamor was suspended after accusing Israel of genocide on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day. The minister sparked outrage after claiming in her weekly newsletter that Gaza should be added to the list of ‘recent genocides’. Posting a photo of herself signing…
A pastor, identified as Segun Adegboyega, has been reportedly killed by people suspected to be herdsmen on his farm in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The incident happened on Monday on the deceased’s farm located at Gege village on Ogbomoso-Iseyin Road. Investigation further revealed that three persons have been arrested in connection with the killing, and they…
Over 300 divorcees, widows, and indigents have celebrated matrimony in a mass wedding sponsored by the Kebbi State Government. The wedding which took place at the Abdullahi Fodio palace in Gwandu Emirate, Birnin Kebbi on Sunday, was organised by the state government under Hajia Nafisa Nasir Idris, the governor’s wife, through her initiative, the Nafisa…
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen, on Monday, killed two traditional rulers in Ekiti State. The incident was said to have happened between Oke-Ako and Ipao-Ekiti in Ajoni Local Government Area of the state. The duo – Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area and Elesun of Esun Ekiti in Ajoni, Ikole Local Government…
● ‘I will adopt a Worker’s friendly Approach Policy, Ensure Unity and Productivity Among The Workforce’ -Ag. Provost, Dr Jimoh Declares ●Labour Union, Student and Community Leaders Commends Governor Adeleke *By Oluniyi Isamotu It was a carnival like atmosphere on Monday in the ancient city of Ila Orangun when the newly appointed Acting Provost of…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended the Transmission Company of Nigeria for completing many abandoned transmission projects across the country, describing the TCN as the heartbeat of the Nigerian electricity system. The Governor was at the TCN headquarters to follow up on the preliminary work already done by his Chief of Staff, Hon Kazeem Akinleye and…
An actress and filmmaker, Jaiye Kuti, created some buzz recently when she stated that many married women, including her, wanted to leave their marriages. According to her, she actually tried to leave her marriage thrice. However, in an interview with Saturday Beats, she stated that the only way to handle challenges in marriage was through…
