By Lilian Ibomor Organising career day for students routinely is part of the ways to reshape the path of students in life. This was the submission of the Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor on students’ affairs, Mr Victor Olojede at a career and prize-giving day ceremony organized by Oba Continue Reading
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Barrister Ahmed Raji has debunked a rumour that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kayode Ariwoola was sighted in the United Kingdom in a wheelchair, purportedly in a meeting with the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement in Ibadan, Mr Raji explained that Justice Ariwoola went […]Continue Reading
By Oluwakayode Banjo The court of appeal sitting in Abuja has reinstated Ademola Adeleke as the governor of Osun state. Delivering judgment in the appeal filed by Adeleke on Friday, a three-member panel of justices held that, the election tribunal erred when it ruled that, the 1st and 2nd respondents Gboyega Oyetola and the All […]Continue Reading
The US has carried out air strikes against Iran-linked groups in eastern Syria after a drone attack killed a US contractor, the US defence chief said. Eight pro-Iran fighters were killed, according to a monitoring group. Defence officials said the air strikes happened on Thursday night, hours after the drone attack which US intelligence said […]Continue Reading
King Charles III’s state visit to France has been postponed, as the nation faces further protests over pension reforms. France’s Elysée Palace said the decision was taken because of a 10th day of protests planned for Tuesday. The trip to Paris and Bordeaux was due to begin on Sunday, but both cities saw some of […]Continue Reading
Jigawa State government has reduced the official working hours in the state by two hours during the 2023 Ramadan period. This was contained in a statement signed by the State Head of the Civil Service, Hussaini Kila and issued to newsmen by his Public Relations Officer, Ismail Dutse. According to the statement, civil servants in […]Continue Reading
By Adenitan Akinola The Court of Appeal in Abuja, will today, by 12 pm, deliver judgment on the appeal filed by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to challenge the nullification of his election by the state Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. The appellate court had, on March 23, 2023, reserved judgement in the appeal after […]Continue Reading
The Federal Government is to arraign Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on seven counts bordering on money laundering at a Federal High Court, Abuja. Ojerinde is being arraigned alongside his four children, Mary Funmilola, Olumide Abiodun, Adedayo and Oluwaseun Adeniyi, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Continue Reading
By Victorson Agbenson The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says his Benue State counterpart, Dr. Samuel Ortom will not appear before the National Disciplinary Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP over his alleged involvement in anti-party activities. The Governor has also described the suspension of former Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose and […]Continue Reading
By Victorson Agbenson The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP has suspended a former Governor of Ekiti state, Mr Ayo Fayose , a former Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Ibrahim Shema and former Senate President Pius Anyim from the party. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Debo […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Secretary to the Osun State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye has called on Muslims to exploit the Holy Month of Ramadan to intensify concentrated prayers to the Almighty Allah. While wishing all Muslims a successful Ibaadat (religious obligation), Alhaji Igbalaye, in a Ramadan message, urged them to use the period to rededicate their prayers to Continue Reading
As Muslims around the world observe the month long period of fasting, Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on the muslim faithful to emulate the sacrificial living, self control and intercessory supplications embedded in the teachings of the holy month of Ramadan. Governor Adeleke in a statement reminds Muslims in the state of […]Continue Reading
Dayo Adu Federal government has been urged to mandate multinational companies operating in Nigeria to fund research in the country rather than from overseas. Speakers at a Knowledge Sharing Workshop entitled: “Nigerian Petroleum Industry and Energy Transition: Opportunities for Research, Innovation and Development” made the call in Ibadan, the Oyo state Continue Reading
By Olubunmi Agboola The hustle usually experienced on the eve of Ramadan in Ibadan markets seems to be absent this year as Muslim faithful deserted commercial centres due to the non-availability of naira notes. A few Muslim faithful found in the market arena lamented the difficulties to purchase food items, fruits, and beverages needed to […]Continue Reading
Nashirdeen Sherifdeen Submissiveness to the will of Allah, being grateful for HIS mercy and sustaining good deeds is ways of attaining more bounties from Allah. This is the submission of a renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani-Bello while delivering the 3rd Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Memorial Ramadan lecture held at Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Central Mosque, Continue Reading
Barrister Alexander Cameron, brother to former United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, David Cameron, is dead. Alexander died aged 59 after battling cancer since 2020. Before his death on Wednesday, cancer had forced him to step down from the bar. Alex’s chambers, Three Raymond Buildings, confirmed his death in a statement on Wednesday, according to a UK […]Continue Reading
Former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, his wife, daughter and a doctor have been convicted of organ trafficking, in the first verdict of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act. According to a UK medium, The 60-year-old politician, his wife, Beatrice, 56, daughter Sonia 25, and Dr Obinna Obeta, 51, were found guilty of […]Continue Reading
A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has blamed stakeholders and politicians for a majority of the problems facing the country currently. He said this on Thursday while speaking on “The Morning Show” of a TV station in Lagos. Fayose disclosed that there is a lot wrong with Nigeria, adding that nothing had changed […]Continue Reading
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Gwadabawa Ward of the Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State has suspended the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha. The executives of the ward made this known while addressing the media at the Gwadabawa Ward office in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. […]Continue Reading
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed 16 out of the 35 bills seeking to amend various parts of the 1999 Constitution, which were passed by the National Assembly and concurred with by the required number of State Houses of Assembly. The Constitution amendment bills included those seeking to devolve powers from the Federal Government to the […]Continue Reading
South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has said the government will have to discuss the arrest warrant issued by the ICC against Russian President Vladimir Putin before considering any action. Mr Putin is scheduled to travel to South Africa for the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit in August. The International Criminal […]Continue Reading
People who identify as gay in Uganda risk life in prison after parliament passed a new bill to crack down on homosexual activities. It also includes the death penalty in certain cases. A rights activist told the BBC the debate around the bill had led to fear of more attacks on gay people. “There is […]Continue Reading
The Labour Party candidate, Alex Otti, has been declared the winner of the abia state governorship election following the eventual declaration of the controversial Obingwa Local Government Area results. With the conclusion of the collation of the outstanding results of the election, the Peoples Democratic Party scored 9,962 votes the Labour Party, 3,776 votes. Continue Reading
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Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles were held to a goalless draw by Guinea in their first leg Under 23 African cup of Nations, AFCON Qualifiers. The encounter played on Monday at the M.K.O Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, saw both teams aiming for victory but none could make the most of chances created. The reverse fixture will be […]Continue Reading