Corps member’s assault: Soludo sacks vigilantes, orders prosecution
The Anambra State Government has dismissed eight operatives of the Agunechemba Security outfit over the brutal assault and public stripping of a female corps member, Miss Jennifer Elobor. The Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, disclosed this at the agency’s headquarters in Awka on Wednesday. Emeakayi said the government acted […]
Illegal mining funds banditry; costs Nigeria $9bn annually – Police
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale, has revealed that illegal mining has become a powerful cartel-driven enterprise bankrolled by influential Nigerians, fuelling banditry and costing the country an estimated $9 billion (N13.7 trillion) annually. Speaking at a media parley organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council on “The […]
Ranchers Bees FC Sale:Senator Aruwa’s widow disowns alleged sale
Late Senator Muhammed Ahmed Aruwa widow,Hajiya Umma Aruwa, has disowned reports linking the alleged sale of Ranchers Bees Football Club to Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar and Hon. Bello El-Rufai. In a disclaimer issued through her lawyer, T. Y. Danboyi of Moonlight Attorneys, the widow said neither she nor other heirs of the late Senator had consented […]
New Olubadan: Oyo govt fixes Sept 26 for Ladoja’s coronation
Barring last minute change,there are strong indications that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has approved September 26, for the coronation of Oba Rasidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan. The day was chosen after a meeting between the governor and the former governor which held at the Ondo Street Bodija residence of the monarch. It is the […]
Aftermath of Comfort Emmanson Saga: NCAA spokesperson insists Passengers must turn off phones
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, has explained the need for passengers to turn off their phones before flight take off and during landing. Achimugu disclosed this during an interview on Arise Television’s News Night. This is the coming after Ibom Air banned a passenger identified as Comfort Emmanson from flying with its […]
Akpabio condoles APC chairman Yilwatda on mother’s death
The president of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has commiserated with the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda on the passing of his mother, Mrs Lydia Yilwatda. Akpabio, in a condolence message issued for him by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Honourable Eseme Eyiboh, described the late Mama Lydia as […]
Yoruba elders wade in as Alaafin, Ooni feud escalates
Prominent Yoruba elders and leaders on Tuesday called for restraint and intervention of cultural and political figures following the reopening of hostilities between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi. The fresh row began on Monday after the Alaafin faulted the Ooni’s decision to confer the title […]
Groundbreaking Appointment: Professor Idia Nibukun Ize-Iyamu Takes the Helm as UBTH’s First Female CMD
In a historic moment for the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Idia Nibukun Ize-Iyamu as the hospital’s first-ever female Chief Medical Director (CMD). This milestone marks a significant breakthrough for women in Nigeria’s healthcare leadership and cements Prof. Ize-Iyamu’s position as a trailblazer in […]
ITV & RADIO MD Lauds Edo State Deputy Chief of Staff’s Humanitarian Gesture
In a heartwarming display of appreciation, the Managing Director of Independent Television and Radio (ITV), Engineer Elvis Obaseki, led a delegation of management staff to pay a thank you visit to the Edo State Deputy Chief of Staff,office of Edo State Deputy Governor ,Hon Pius Alile. The visit was to express gratitude for Alile’s generous […]
Jakande’s son vows to sustain father’s legacy as LG chairman
Seyi Jakande, the Chairman-elect of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, and son of the late First Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has vowed to adopt his late father’s people-centred governance. Jakande made this commitment in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday after receiving his Certificate of Return from […]
