Foreign

Horniman Museum to Return 72 Artefacts to Nigeria

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A London museum says it has agreed to return to Nigeria artefacts looted in the 19th Century from the Kingdom of Benin. The Horniman Museum said ownership of 72 objects would be transferred to the Nigerian government. Report says, items include 12 brass plaques, known as Benin Bronzes, a brass Continue Reading

Foreign

Ukraine War: Four More Grain Ships Leave Ukraine

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Four more ships carrying grain and sunflower oil have left Ukraine ports via a safe maritime corridor. According to report, millions of tonnes of grain have been stuck in Ukraine due to Russian blockades, leading to shortages and higher food prices in other countries. But last week the first ship left Ukraine’s ports since February. […]Continue Reading

Crime

Suspected Thug, Rashidi Oko Ilu Arrested in Osogbo

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Ede born suspected thug, Rasheed Hammed, popularly known as Rasidi Oko-Ilu , has been arrested. Oko-Ilu who had been declared wanted by the Osun State Police Command over alleged various criminal activities, including murder was arrested on Saturday night at a hotel in Osogbo, Osun state capital. Radio Nigeria learnt that it was the combined […]Continue Reading

Security

Osun CP Disbands Surveillance Squad

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Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olawale Olokode, has ordered the immediate disbandment of Commissioner’s Surveillance Squad. The dissolution is coming on the heels of complaints of unprofessional conduct exhibited by the personnel of the squad. According to a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, Mrs Opalola Yemisi Olawoyin, the dissolution Continue Reading

Sport

Amusan Sets New Record, Wins Commonwealth Gold

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Tobiloba Ayomide Amusan has made history as the first Nigerian track and field athlete and the second in history to successfully defend a Commonwealth Games 100m hurdles title. The 25 year old also set a new 12.30 seconds Games Record on the way to winning the event’s gold. Amusan, the reigning World champion and world […]Continue Reading

Security

Former IGP, Tafa Balogun Laid to Rest

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Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Tafa Balogun, has been buried in his Ila-Orangun home town on Saturday. The burial was held in accordance with Islamic rites in his country home  in Ila-Orangun, Ila Local Government area of Osun State. The funeral was attended By the Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Alkali Baba Usman who […]Continue Reading

Crime

My father yet to be found – Minority Leader

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Following the report that some armed thugs yesterday attacked members of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP during a ward meeting in Ede, the Minority Leader of Osun State House of Assembly, Akogun Kofoworola Babajide says the whereabouts of his father is still unknown, as at press time.  Akogun Babajide stated this in a telephone interview with […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Confirm Burning of Osun Minority Leader Parents’ House

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Osun Police Command has confirmed the attack on the Ede residence of the parents of the Minority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Akogun Kofoworola Babajide by some hoodlums. In a statement in Osogbo, the state capital, the Police Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola said that the crime was perpetrated by some unidentified hoodlums […]Continue Reading

Crime

Kogi Vows to Rescue 3 Children Abducted at Ajaokuta

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Kogi says it is working vigorously to rescue three children kidnapped at a housing estate in the Ajaokuta Local Government Area of the state on Friday. The abductors have made a demand of N100 million ransom for their release. Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, declared in a statement he issued on Saturday […]Continue Reading

Politics

My Victory at the Poll is Divine, I will Defend it – Adeleke

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Osun State Governor-Elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke says he will defend and retain his electoral victory before the election petition tribunal. In a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed declared that his emergence as Governor-elect is entrenched in total compliance with the law and the will of the people. Senator Adeleke said the July 17th […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Emeritus Professor Awoniyi Laid to Rest

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Christians should live a life worthy of eternal rest as death could come at any time. Reverend Doctor Segun Jayesimi of the University of Ibadan Baptist Church, Ibadan stated this in a sermon at the burial service of Emeritus Professor Timothy Adediji Awoniyi at the First Baptist Church, Ila-orangun, Osun State. Reverend Jayesimi stressed that […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Auto Crash Kills Polish Tourists in Croatia

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Twelve people have been killed after a bus carrying Polish tourists veered off a road in Croatia on Saturday. According to the officials, all 31 surviving passengers were injured, with some fighting for their lives in hospital. The passengers were all adults and all Polish citizens, the Polish Foreign Ministry told local media. They were […]Continue Reading

Tourism

Mammy Water at a River: True or False, Watch!

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Edo-born music legend, Victor Uwaifo was famed for his lyrics “If you see Mami water, never, never run away” Is mammy water real? Now watch the video below. Simeon Ugbodovon Subscribe to ourTelegram channelContinue Reading

Crime

Gunmen Kill Man, Daughter in Osogbo

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Yet-to-be-identified gunmen have killed a man, popularly known as Spanner, in Osogbo, Osun State capital. He was killed on Friday afternoon in the Oke-Ijetu, Ilesa-Garage area of Osogbo. Spanner was a close ally of the chairman of the Osogbo branch of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Kazeem Oyewale popularly called “Asiri Eniba”. […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Dedication to duty will enhance development – Gov Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that there would be overall development in the state if civil and public servants rededicate themselves and see their jobs as a call to duty. Governor Abiodun stated this while inspecting offices at the State Secretariat, Oke-Mosan Abeokuta. While pledging that his administration would continue to give priority to […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Family, Friends Celebrate Life of Late Emeritus Prof. Awoniyi

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There is a time to be born and a time to die.This was a submission of the Pastor in charge, Baptist Church, Ibadan, Reverend Segun Jayesinmi at the commendation service of the late Emeritus Professor Timothy Adedeji Awoniyi. Reverend Jayesinmi said the deceased was full of revelation and a family man to the core. Talking […]Continue Reading

Education

Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Governing Council Dissolved

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa. The dissolution was contained in a memo dated August 4, 2022, which was signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun. The memo, which was addressed to the Chairman of the […]Continue Reading

Economy

Ogun Assembly Passes Supplementary Budget

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Ogun State House of Assembly has passed the year 2022 supplementary Appropriation Bill of 100, 251billion naira into law, increasing the State’s capital expenditure by additional 70.9 Billion naira. The passage of the supplementary bill which has now increased the initial 350.7billion naira 2022 Appropriation law to a new 450.98billion naira, followed the presentation of Continue Reading

Security

Amotekun Intercepts Another truck with 151 Northerner Travellers

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The men of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, have intercepted a truck that conveyed about 151 persons who were suspected to be invaders. It was gathered that the corps made the arrest while acting on intelligence on the incursion of terrorists into the South- West of Nigeria. The suspects […]Continue Reading

Foreign

China Decides to Punish Pelosi over Taiwan Visit

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Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced Friday to sanction US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family members for ignoring China’s serious concern and firm opposition and insisted on visiting China’s Taiwan region. According to the spokesperson, the decision seriously interferes in China’s internal affairs, undermines China’s sovereignty and territorial Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Tafa Balogun For Burial Saturday

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The burial of a former Inspector General of Police, Mr. Tafa Balogun, has been scheduled for Saturday, as the family awaits his remains. Balogun died on Thursday in Lagos, at 74. A younger brother to the late IGP, Alhaji Yekini Lawal, told newsmen that the remains of the police boss were being expected in Ila […]Continue Reading

Sport

CWG2022: Tobi Amusan Makes 100m hurdles Final

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Tobi Amusa has qualified for the final of the Women’s 100m Hurdles at the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games with an easy win after clocking 12.40s. Amusan who is the defending champion from four years ago ran her first race since breaking the world record in Oregon at the World Athletics Championships last month. The final […]Continue Reading

Transportation

4 Burnt to Death on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Mishap

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Four persons have been burnt to death while 16 others were injured when a bus conveying them burst into flame onOniworo – Foursquare camp corridor of Lagos – Ibadan expressway. The lone accident, which occurred 7:50 am on Friday, involved a Mazda bus with registration number APP934XH. Superintendent Route Commander and Public Education Officer, Florence […]Continue Reading

Security

NSCDC Preparing Response Squad for Emergency Security Cases

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has concluded arrangements to establish a Quick Response Squad in Ogun State towards responding to emergency security cases across the state. The New State Commandant of the NSCDC, Mr Niyi Ajibola who made this known at Oke Mosan Abeokuta, when he paid a courtesy visit to Ogun State Governor, […]Continue Reading

Crime

Lagos Policeman Dies from Alleged Torture by Soldiers

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An Inspector serving with the Lagos State Police Command, Orukpe Monday, has died from the torture he allegedly received from soldiers who attacked him and his colleagues in the Trade Fair area of Lagos State on Wednesday. Another Inspector, Igbafe Ojo, who was reportedly tortured by the same soldiers, has been hospitalised at the military hospital […]Continue Reading