Arsenal have confirmed that defender Mazeed Ogungbo has left the north London club to join Barrow AFC on a permanent transfer. The Gunners disclosed this in a statement via their website on Wednesday. Ogungbo will now play for the League Two side next season. The 20-year-old, who signed his first professional contract for Arsenal in…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja on the civil rights claim filed by the former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde. In a statement by the Commission’s spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua on Wednesday, the…
A former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, has declared that it is not proper for Ibadan high chiefs to wear crowns. Ladoja, who is the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, insisted that it is not part of the Ibadan tradition. He made these declarations while addressing journalists at his residence on Wednesday during the Eid…
As the dusts rages on the orchestrated Eid Day attempt on the life of the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, the Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has cautioned former Senator Ajibola Basiru to watch his conduct, warning that the party and the good people of Osun State…
The Peoples Democratic Party has congratulated Nigerians on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir and urged Muslims to use the occasion to pray for the triumph of justice and the will of God in the affairs of the nation. The party in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba on Wednesday, commended…
President Bola Tinubu has joined other Nigerian Muslims to perform the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Dodan Barracks Praying Ground in Lagos. The president was accompanied by Mr Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Babatunde Fashola, a former Lagos State Governor and other top government functionaries. In…
The Federal Government has introduced a policy where all vehicles are expected to obtain a Proof of Ownership Certificate (POC). Unveiling the new policy at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Lagos, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr AbdulHafiz Toriola, said the certificate which will come into force in Lagos state in July and…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has appealed for calm soon after he escaped an assassination attempt at the Osogbo Eid praying ground. The Governor in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, thanked God for preserving him and his team, directing law enforcement agents to arrest culprits behind the incident. “My good people of Osun, I…
The Lagos residence of the Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero has been gutted by fire. A statement by NLC spokesman said the entire building was razed to the ground without a pin salvaged. In the statement, the NLC said the mystery fire which started from the roof was preceded by some strange noise that…
Osun PDP under the Chairmanship of Hon Sunday Bisi, has rejoiced with Islamic community in the State as the world celebrates Eid el.Kabir. The State Chairman on behalf of the State Working Committee enjoined Muslim faithful to see the annual celebration beyond mere merriment, but as a day to pray for one another in love…
