BREAKING: “We Won’t Allow It” – Wike Vows to Keep FCT Off-Limits to Protesters
The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared the FCT off-limits for the proposed hunger protests scheduled for August 1st. Wike made this declaration after a security meeting in the capital on Thursday. Speaking to journalists,…
Three die in Lagos building collapse
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency on Thursday confirmed the death of three site workers on a building that collapsed at Arowojobe Estate in the Maryland area of the state. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in…
Governor Adeleke Approves Free Enrollment of All Persons Living With Disabilities On Health Insurance
• Procurement of aiding equipment. In fulfillment of Governor Adeleke’s campaign promise to operate an all inclusive government irrespective of class, religion or political divide and his determination to deliver qualitative healthcare without hindrance to the people of Osun State,…
Construction begins at Midoil refinery
Midoil Refining and Petrochemicals Company Limited has finally performed the turning of sod ceremony, marking the commencement of construction activities in Lagos. The turning of the sod took place at Shekungba, Ikosi/Ejinrin Local Council Development Area of Lagos State recently….
‘It is satanic’, MURIC calls for ban of movie with Nancy Isime in Niqab
The Muslim Rights Concern has called for the ban of the yet-to-be-released movie where popular actress Nancy Isime and other actresses wore purdah, an Islamic full covering popularly called the Niqab, and brandished dangerous weapons. The group described the movie…
LG Polls: Osun NNPP moves to field youth candidates
As political parties in Osun warm up for the council poll, leadership of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has announced it’s readiness to accommodate aspiring youths. In a statement issued by the party’s Chairman and Acting Secretary, Dr. Tosin Odeyemi…
Govs, ministers meet today to stop hunger protest
•Reps ask Federal Government to embrace dialogue as Tinubu sues for peace•Abiodun, Uzodimma, Bauchi govt condemn planned rally, Oba of Benin urges patience The Federal Government says it is open to talks with the leaders of the planned nationwide protests…
Ondo court remands pastor for defiling 14-year-old daughter
An Ondo State Family Court has ordered the remand of a pastor, Adetunji Obatayo, in the Olokuta Correctional Centre for sexually assaulting his foster daughter and procuring an abortion for her three times. It was gathered that the victim had…
Kano banker, three others nabbed for currency fraud
A banker, Kamaluddeen Lawal, and three businessmen have been arrested in Kano, over their fraudulent engagement in recycling and manipulating the specific amount of cash deposited in the bank for savings. The three alleged accomplices include Ismail Ibrahim Ilu, Lamido…
Ex-campaign coordinator sues Jimoh Ibrahim, demands N520m
A former commissioner in Ondo State, Julius Ijabiyi, has dragged the senator representing Ondo South, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged intimidation and threat to life. Ijabiyi, who said he acted as the campaign…