June 27, 2024
Taiwo Kekere-Ekun’s demise: Governor Adeleke pays condolence visit to Fresh FM management, family
By Sunday Okunade Following the untimely death of a popular Osun based broadcast- journalist, Comrade Taiwo Kekere-Ekun, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has paid a condolence visit to Fresh FM, Osogbo and the family of the deceased in Ilesa. Speaking, Governor Adeleke who was represented by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, […]
Hajj: ‘You lack power to query me, Chief Imam not traditional title’ — Ayilara tackles Soun
The Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Sheik Teliat Yinus Ayilara, in a strong-worded response to the query issued by the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, has rejected the monarch’s authority to query him, arguing that the position of Chief Imam is not a traditional title that falls under the authority of the traditional ruler. […]
Oyo speaker dismisses rumours of suspension of 11 lawmakers over alleged disloyalty
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin has dismissed rumours of plans by the state legislature to suspend some members over alleged disloyalty. The speaker who stated this on Thursday while addressing the plenary, noted that suspending any member would only create a vacuum that would make the electorate and the constituents suffer. […]
Yayaha Bello Seeks Transfer Of ‘Money Laundering’ Trial To Kogi
The immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has asked the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to transfer his alleged money laundering trial to Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. At the resumed hearing of the 19-count charges against him, which was fixed for June 27, Bello, through his counsel, […]
BREAKING: Senate extends implementation of 2023 appropriation, supplementary acts till December
The National Assembly comprising the House of Representatives and the Senate has passed a Bill for an Act to Amend the Appropriation Act 2023, to further extend the implementation of the Capital aspect of the Appropriation Act, 2023 from 30 June 2024 to 31 December. It also passed a Bill for an Act to Amend […]
Six Killed As Gunmen Attack Police Station In Ebonyi
Six suspects were reportedly killed during an attack on Ishieke police station in Ebonyi Local Government area of Ebonyi state, by gunmen. The gunmen who stormed the police station around 9 pm on Wednesday, started shooting sporadically, causing panic around the community which led to residents scampering for safety. An eye witness told Channels Television […]
PSC: Tinubu Submits Names Of Nominees To Senate
President Tinubu has forwarded the names of three nominees for consideration and confirmation for appointment as Chairman, Secretary and member of the Police Service Commission (PSC). The names were submitted to the Senate at the resumption of a new legislative session on Thursday. The nominees are; Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Hashim Argungu […]
Just In: UniAbuja appoints 41-year-old acting VC
The Senate of the University of Abuja has appointed the youngest Professor of Law in the institution, Aisha Maikudi, as acting Vice Chancellor. Maikudi who is a Professor of International Law, is the university’s current Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics.Her appointment was announced following her nomination at the valedictory Senate meeting held on Wednesday, according to […]
Sokoto emirate bill: Court halts removal of two district heads
As the proposed traditional institution law controversy rages in Sokoto State, the state’s High Court has issued an order restraining Governor Ahmed Aliyu from sacking two of the 15 District Heads his government had earlier removed from their seats. The order was sought separately by Alhaji Buhari Tambuwal and Alhaji Abubakar Kassim, the District Heads […]
NELFUND approves student loan disbursement
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has approved the disbursement of student loan to successful applicants. NELFUND held its inaugural board meeting on Wednesday, marking a milestone in its mission to support students with financial aid. Under the leadership of its Chairman, Mr Jim Ovia, the board approved the immediate disbursement of student loans to successful […]