Crime

8 Die in Cult-related Attacks in Benin

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After what looked like a respite for almost a year, cult-related killings have resumed in Edo State as no fewer than eight persons were feared dead in various parts of Benin City due to rival cult clashes. Although the identities of the cult groups remain unclear, it was gathered last night Continue Reading

Politics

Mattawalle’s firearms advice came out of frustration – Okowa

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The Delta State governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, says the party is poised to take back the governorship seat in the July 16 Osun State election. Governor Okowa, who spoke to State House correspondents shortly after he met Vice President Yemi Osinbajo , at the Presidential Villa, […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Organ-harvesting: Ekweremadu to Reappear in Court July 7

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The Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Thursday adjourned the trial of a former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on charges of conspiracy and organ harvest. Ekweremmadu faces a charge of conspiracy to arrange or facilitate the travel of another person for exploitation under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. With the adjournment, the lawmaker will remain in […]Continue Reading

Crime

Mompha’s Absence Stalls Alleged N6bn Fraud Case

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The absence of social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha popularly known as Mompha, on Thursday has again stalled his alleged 6 billion naira money laundering trial before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Ikeja Special Offences Court. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, charged Mustapha and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd with eight counts bordering Continue Reading

Politics

Osun 2022: Shun vote trading, comport yourselves – Oyetola charges supporters

Web News 30 June 2022 44 0

Ahead of Osun State Governorship election, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola wants royal fathers to talk to governorship candidates and their supporters to pursue the election in a peaceful manner. Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola said this at the palace of Alapomu of Apomu, Oba Kayode Adenikan and Akire of Ikire , Oba Olatunde Falabi while […]Continue Reading

Politics

Voter Registration continues until further notice – INEC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has officially directed all Resident Electoral Commissioners across the country to carry on with the Continuous Voter Registration Exercise, CVR. In a letter issued on Thursday by the Office of the Secretary, INEC Headquarters, Abuja, and made available to Radio Nigeria in Ilorin, the Resident Electoral Commissioners Continue Reading

Crime

Assault Video: Portable Reports at Police Headquarters, Ogun

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The Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command says the hip-hop artist Habib Okikiola popularly called Portable has reported himself at the Command’s headquarters Eleweran, Abeokuta. A statement by the Command’s spokesperson, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi made available in Abeokuta, explained that the artist was requested to report himself following a viral video where he ordered a Continue Reading

Politics

Agriculture will boost Osun economy – Gov. Candidates

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Some Governorship Candidates in the Osun State Governorship Election coming up next month have emphasized that Agriculture has the potential to turn around the economy of the State.  They made this known in Osogbo at a Governorship debate organized by BBC Yoruba in conjunction with Radio Nigeria Gold fm, Rave fm and Osbc.  Candidates of All […]Continue Reading

Economy

Talks between Organised Labour, Ogun Govt Ends in Deadlock

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The meeting between Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun and the leadership of the Organized Labour in the State has ended in a deadlock. The meeting, which started around 12 pm yesterday ended late in the night, with the organized labour resolved to continue the indefinite strike. Ogun State Government will continue negotiations with stakeholders today, […]Continue Reading

Religion

Oyo Grand Mufti Dies at 77

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Grand Mufti of Oyo State, Sheik Alhaji Muhammad Okumeebo is Dead. One of the brothers to the late Grand Mufti, Imam Musbaudeen who broke the news to Radio Nigeria, said that his brother passed away during a brief illness . Installed by the Grand Chief Imam of Oyo State, Sheik Abdulganiy Agbotomokeke as Grand Mufti […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Spain Sends Clear Warning to Russia

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Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday, said that NATO has been “naive” in its relations with Russia over the years. Speaking from the NATO summit in Madrid, Mr Sanchez told CNN that NATO is “sending a clear message to Putin, which is that we are going to support Ukraine, and we are ready to […]Continue Reading

Religion

Sultan Declares Thursday Dhul Hijjah 1, Saturday Sallah

Web News 30 June 2022 529 0

The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Thursday 30 June as Dhul Hijjah 1, 1443AH. This means that Saturday 9 July is the Eidul Adha or Sallah day, coming after Friday 8 July, which is Arafat Day. A statement from […]Continue Reading

Security

Ondo Gives August 1 Ultimatum for CCTV Installation

Web News 30 June 2022 54 0

The Ondo State Government has ordered all public and private institutions in the state to install Close Circuit Television, CCTV on their premises on or before August 1, 2022. This followed the directive of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu that CCTV should be installed in all public and private institutions across the state as part of the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Senate Confirms 7 Ministerial Nominees

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The Senate has confirmed seven persons nominated as ministers by President Muhammadu Buhari Presided over by the Senate President, Ahmed Lawal, the nominees were confirmed on Wednesday following screening by the upper chamber. The development came days after President Buhari appointed the ministers and wrote to the Senate, seeking their confirmation. Four of the Continue Reading

Judiciary

Gov Abiodun Inaugurates Judicial Committee on Land Allocation Review

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Ogun state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated an eight-man judicial commission of enquiry to review Land allocation and documentation across the state.  Inaugurating the Commission at the Executives’ Chamber, Okemosan Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun explained that the Commission would review land dealings from 2011 till date to unravel some of the illegal Continue Reading

Foreign

Israel Set to Get New PM

Web News 30 June 2022 51 0

Yair Lapid is poised to become Israel’s new prime minister, with parliament preparing to dissolve itself and trigger the country’s fifth election in less than four years. Mr Lapid, the leader of the centrist Yesh Atid party and Foreign minister, will take over from Naftali Bennett under an existing power-sharing deal. They formed an unlikely […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Ukraine War: US to Increase Military Presence across Europe

Web News 30 June 2022 44 0

The US will increase its military presence across Europe as Nato agreed a “fundamental shift” in its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A permanent Army Headquarters will be created in Poland, while new US warships will go to Spain, fighter jets to the UK and ground troops to Romania. Mr Biden said Nato was […]Continue Reading

Foreign

R.Kelly Bags 30year Jail Term For Sex Abuse

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US singer, R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women. The R&B artist, 55, was convicted last September in New York of racketeering and sex trafficking crimes. He had faced years of allegations and the judge on Wednesday said he had an […]Continue Reading

News

Broadcast Media Should Prioritize Quality Delivery- FRCN Ibadan ZD

Web News 30 June 2022 56 0

For any broadcasting station to stand the test of time, quality content delivery should be given utmost priority. This was the submission of the Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph at a Two-Day Programmes Planning Conference of Premier Fm in Iyaganku Ibadan The Zonal Director who harped on the […]Continue Reading

Economy

FG Trains Independent Monitors for Social Intervention Programs

Web News 29 June 2022 46 0

Federal Government is collaborating with the Ogun State Government to train independent monitors and integrate them into the structure of ensuring proper evaluation of the government’s poverty alleviation programs.  40 Independent Monitors took part in the Stream 2 training and onboarding for the implementation of the National Social Investment Programmes, Continue Reading

Health

Osun Receives Kudos for Prioritizing Citizen’s Health

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The Federal government has lauded Osun state government for prioritizing the health of the people of the State. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire gave the commendation while speaking at the inauguration of multiple state-of-the-art health facilities in the State. Mrs Adefulire joined Continue Reading

Agriculture

Explore benefits in mushroom – Farmers

Web News 29 June 2022 85 0

Mushroom has immense health  benefits as well as potential for job creation. President,  Pacesetter Mushroom Association, Mrs Stella Oladipo made the revelation during the road walk from Bodija to Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan. Mrs Oladipo who led the road walk, explained that the excercise was aimed at creating more awareness on the benefits of mushroom. […]Continue Reading

Crime

Man Bags 235 Years Jail Term for Fraud

Web News 29 June 2022 79 0

Justice Agatha Okeke of the Federal High Court, Uyo has convicted and sentenced a notorious international fraudster, Scales Olatunji, to 235years imprisonment for internet fraud and money laundering. Olatunji was arraigned on July 2, 2019 on 45-count charges bordering on identity theft, money laundering and conspiracy. He pleaded “not guilty” to the charges, thus setting Continue Reading

Housing

Beneficiaries of FG Housing Programme Get Keys

Web News 29 June 2022 66 0

The Federal Government has handed over keys to the beneficiaries of the sales of National Housing Programme Houses phase 1 in Osun State. At the handing over  ceremony in Abere, Ede North Local Government, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fasola announced that the Federal Government had approved 694 subscribers out of over […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Guber Poll: Stakeholders Call for Orderliness

Web News 29 June 2022 80 0

Former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Lai Olurode, has cautioned politicians in Osun state against fomenting crises during the July 16 governorship election. Professor Olurode gave the warning while addressing Journalists in Osogbo, at a Peace Summit “Omoluabi convergence” organized by the Nigeria Institute of Public Continue Reading