Oluwo of Iwo under fire for uncovering head in Makkah
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has faced criticism after a video surfaced showing him praying with his head uncovered during a trip to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The Oba was seeking peace of mind, long life, and mercy for…
Ekiti Governor Appoints New Head Of Service
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has approved the appointment of Dr Olufolake Olomojobi as the new Head of Service in the State Civil Service. Dr Olomojobi, until her new appointment, was the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education. She takes…
JUST IN: Tinubu appoints Bisi Akande as chair of University of Ibadan governing council
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Chief Bisi Akande, former governor of Osun State and the first chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Ibadan (UI)…
Gbenga Olawepo Hashim puts smile on workers faces, gifts them 7 cars
• Tasks govt on provision of shuttle buses Olawepo-Hashim on thursday in Abuja gave out seven cars to members of his staff to ameliorate their sufferings and security concerns. He also urged govt, especially at the local level to provide…
Just In: Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Monday 17, Tuesday 18, public holidays
The federal government has declared Monday 17, and Tuesday 18 June, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha (Sallah) celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on Friday, June 14, on behalf of the federal…
Putin demands Ukrainian troop withdrawal in exchange for peace
Russian President, Vladimir Putin on Friday said the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the territories annexed by his country is a prerequisite for any settlement of the ongoing war. Putin said this during a visit to the Foreign Ministry in…
Tragedy Strikes On Kwara Road: 5 Children, 14 Adults Killed In Horrific Crash
A devastating road crash occurred on Thursday at 20:00 hours on the Olooru new Jebba road in Kanbi village, Kwara State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported that the accident resulted in the loss of 19 lives. According…
Court upholds deposed Emir’s rights, awards N10m against Kano govt
The Federal High Court in Kano has delivered a significant verdict, upholding the rights of movement and freedom to civil liberty of the deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. The court also ordered the Kano State Government to…
Angry Abuja Residents Burn Robber’s Corpse After Policeman’s Death
A brazen armed robbery attempt on Thursday in the Abaji area council of the, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) turned deadly, resulting in the killing of a police officer and the death of two suspects. The robbers, who arrived at…
Two more Kwara Hajj pilgrims die in Mecca
Two additional pilgrims from Kwara State, Salman Alade and Ayishat Ologele, have reportedly died while on pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims were among the thousands of Nigerians who travelled to the holy land to perform the Hajj pilgrimage….