August 16, 2024
Just In: Governor Adeleke Makes New Appointment
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Alhaji Fatai Abidemi Oyedele (A.K.A Diekola Jagun Aso) as Chairman, Osun State Board for Vocational and Technical Education. The appointment letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye was delivered to the veteran politician early today. A statement by Spokesperson […]
Three drug kingpins, 16 others bag 302 years jail term
Three drug kingpins and 16 other offenders have been convicted and sentenced to a total of 302 years in prison for trafficking and dealing in illicit drugs. The drugs they were accused of trafficking are cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, cannabis, and opioids among others. A statement on Friday by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s Spokesperson, […]
Herdsman granted N800,000 bail for destroying Ekiti farm
The Ekiti State Police Command said it had arraigned a 20-year-old cattle rearer, Mohamadu Bello, before an Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly destroying farm produce valued at N3.8m belonging to four individuals. The police prosecutor, Inspector Elijah Adejare, told the court on Thursday that the defendant committed the offence on August 10 at […]
Gunmen kidnap over 20 medical students in Benue
More than 20 medical and dental students, along with a house officer, have been kidnapped by gunmen in Benue State. The students were travelling to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) annual convention in Enugu when they were ambushed around 5.30pm in the Otukpo area, reports Vanguard. The victims are reportedly from […]
Govt announces two-day diversion on Lagos road
The Lagos State Government has announced plan to divert traffic at the Ikeja Along Bus Stop, between Ile Zik and Conoil Filling Station on the Oshodi-bound lane of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. According to the announcement, the diversion would be for two days, from Saturday, August 17, 2024, to Sunday, August 18, 2024, between 12 midnight […]
Nigerian Police In Kaduna Arrest Two Suspects For Burying Man Alive Over Phone Theft
The Kaduna State Police Command has said that its operatives have arrested two suspects in connection with the horrifying case of a man who was buried alive in the Zaria area of the state. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Mansir Hassan, who made this known in a statement issued on Thursday said […]
Patient blames UCH for irreversible blindness after radiotherapy
A patient, Mr. Ayoola Idowu, is accusing the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, of medical negligence, alleging that improper use of a radiotherapy machine during treatment led to his complete blindness. In a petition entitled: Petition for Justice Against University Teaching Hospital Ibadan Negligence Leading to Blindness Of Mr Ayoola Idowu”, addressed to the Chief […]
FG has turned Nigerians into beggars through palliatives —Afe Babalola
ADO-EKITI—FOUNDER of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, Aare Afe Babalola, yesterday, took a swipe at the Federal Government over the distribution of palliatives, describing it as an attempt to turn Nigerians to beggars and leading them to poverty. He also threw his weight behind the Patriots’ call for a new constitution. Babalola made this known […]
Otti reshuffles cabinet
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, on Thursday, rejigged his cabinet and assigned portfolios to the newly appointed commissioners who were sworn in Wednesday. The governor had, during the swearing-in, disclosed his plans to effect a minor reshuffle of his cabinet and create a few more ministries. As a result, some new ministries were […]
Etsu Nupe leads prayer for rainfall in Niger
The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on Thursday, led the Muslim faithful to seek the face of God to end the drought or the prolonged lack of rainfall in the state. Abubakar was joined by other traditional and religious leaders and farmers at the Eid […]