Obasanjo commends Obaseki, urges focus on human capital devt
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday described Governor Godwin Obaseki as a builder who impacted on the lives of his people. He, therefore, urged political leaders to focus on human capital development. The former President, who stated this at the the inauguration of the rebuilt and expanded 250-bed Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin City, the […]
Ondo poll: INEC tests BVAS at mock accreditation
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday conducted a mock accreditation exercise ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. The Chairman of the commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu; state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola and other officials of the commission monitored the exercise at some local government areas in the state. Some […]
We are not guilty, ‘Yoruba Nation’ agitators tell court
search buttonMost Widely Read Newspaper The Yoruba Nation agitators who invaded the Oyo State Government Secretariat at Agodi in Ibadan, the state capital, have pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to them before an Oyo State High Court. On Wednesday, the agitators were all paraded before Justice K. B. Olawoyin. The offence was […]
We were starved, locked up with criminals – Minors
•Police deny maltreatment as released protesters narrate three-month ordeal behind bars After being granted reprieve by President Bola Tinubu on Monday, several minors, aged between 14 and 17, who were arrested during August’s #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests against hardship in the country, have shared their harrowing experiences while in custody with The PUNCH. On Friday, 76 […]
Kano gov pledges support for released minors
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Tuesday night promised to rehabilitate released minors and support their education. The governor also stated he was unaware of the minors’ arrest until their arraignment at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Yusuf visited the Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital, where a team of medical professionals was assigned to […]
Makinde mourns COAS Lagbaja
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday described the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, as a significant loss to the country. Makinde, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital, described Lagbaja as “a patriot and one of the […]
EPL: Ex-Chelsea player, Dempsey is dead
Former Chelsea player, John Dempsey is dead. The Blues disclosed this in a post via their official X account on Wednesday. “It is with tremendous sadness that Chelsea Football Club announces the passing of our former FA Cup and European Cup Winners’ Cup winner John Dempsey,” Chelsea said. “We are sending our heartfelt condolences to […]
Adeleke mourns COAS Lagbaja
Governor Ademola Adelele has described as a sad loss the untimely exit of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoheed Lagbaja, calling his transition “a huge misfortune” “A huge misfortune has befallen the people of Osun State, the Nigerian army and the great Lagbaja family of Ilobu. We lost a rare breed, a gentleman […]
Oyebanji appoints acting chief judge
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has appointed Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as acting Chief Judge of the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Olayinka Oyebode, disclosed this in a statement released in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday night. Oyebode stated that the appointment “is in furtherance of the powers conferred on the Governor by […]
Donald Trump projected to win third battleground states-as part to victory dwindling for Kamala Harris
Votes are still being counted, but early projections look positive for Donald Trump. Donald Trump is closing in on victory in the race for the White House as he is projected to win the crucial swing states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia. Kamala Harris still hopes to become the first woman US president – […]