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Court Denies Ooni’s Former Wife, Broadcast Outfit Boss, School Principal Bail Over Fatal Stampede

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan An Oyo State High Court siting in Ibadan, the state capital, on Tuesday, January 7, denied the bail applications of a former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola; chairman of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat; and the principal of Bashorun High School, Abdullahi Fasasi. Their bail applications are now to be decided on January 13,2024. The trio is facing charges related to the tragic children’s festive party held in December 2024, which resulted in a stampede that claimed the lives of at least 35 children. The suspects were represented in court by Alhaji Waheed…
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Makinde To Review Pensioners’ Wages, Eliminate Banditry

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has promised to review pensioners’ wages and gratuities, clear the backlog of arrears and revisit the operations of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in the state. He also vowed to get rid of banditry and other crimes, charging traditional rulers to oversee and exercise authority in their domains with a view to helping government improve security in the South-West state. Gov. Makinde made these remarks at the 2025 Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, the 6th edition since 2019, held at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The governor commended the state’s workforce and labour…
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Enugu Police Spokesman,Borno Gov’s ADC Decorated With New Rank

Enugu Police Spokesman,Borno Gov’s ADC Decorated With New Rank

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu, and Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna This appears to be a good season for some police officers as career promotions came their way, in a move seen as fitting reward for their hard work and dedication to duty. In Enugu State Police Command, spokesman of the Command, Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Daniel Ndukwe, has been lifted to become a Superintendent of Police (SP). He was decorated by the state Commissioner of Police (CP), Kanayo Uzuegbu, and billionaire businessman/philanthropist, Prince Arthur Eze. Another SP emerged in the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to Borno state governor, former DSP Ashigar Baba Kulbu, who was…
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Criticism Of Tinubu: Obi Raises The Alarm Over Threat To Life, Family,Associates, Refuses To Be Silenced

Criticism Of Tinubu: Obi Raises The Alarm Over Threat To Life, Family,Associates, Refuses To Be Silenced

For criticizing the President Bola Tinubu administration, Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Monday alleged that his life is under threat. Recall that in his New Year’s Day message on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, Obi lambasted Tinubu, alleging that “corruption has been deeply entrenched in government” even as he said “nepotism has become the norm on Tinubu’s watch." Furthermore, the LP standard bearer carpeted Tinubu over the prevailing hunger, inflation and socio-economic difficulties in the land. But, responding to Obi's viewpoint, during an interview with Arise TV, National Publicity Secretary of ruling All Progressives…
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Ogun Guber 2027: Egba Coalition Group Denies Endorsing Senator Adeola

Ogun Guber 2027: Egba Coalition Group Denies Endorsing Senator Adeola

By Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta An Egba coalition group, Egba Lokan Agenda 2027, said it has not endorsed Solomon Adeola, senator representing Ogun West senatorial district, ahead of the 2027 governorship poll in the state. On December 29, 2024, Kayode Oladele, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun state, South-West Nigeria, Kayode Oladele, praised the group for recognising Adeola, better known as Yayi, as one of Egba hopefuls to lead the state. One of the group’s founding members, Yemi Oke, had said Egba Lokan identified likely aspirants including Yayi; former Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Dimeji Bankole;…
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APC Stalwart, Felix,Meets Tinubu,Gushes With Praises

APC Stalwart, Felix,Meets Tinubu,Gushes With Praises

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The youngest presidential aspirant in the history of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Nicholas Felix, has heaped praises on President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a leader fully prepared for the job and deeply committed to Nigeria’s progress. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Ojo Moore of the Tinubu Media Centre (TMC) and made available to journalists on Monday. According to the statement, Felix spoke in response to a remark during an unrelated event by renowned columnist and former presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati. "After a meeting with the President at his residence…
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Sokoto SSG Loses Daughter,3 Grandchildren To Inferno As Deputy Gov Leads Strong Condolence Team

By Shafa'atu Suleiman, Sokoto Sorrow engulfed Sokoto, North-West Nigeria, following a tragedy which rocked the ancient city early on Monday. The development came when a deadly inferno claimed the lives of the daughter and three grandchildren of Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Muhammadu Bello Sifawa.  The fire engulfed the residence of the SSG's daughter, a housewife married to the Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Alhaji Muhammadu Yusuf Bello. The fire, which broke out while the family was asleep, quickly spread through the house, killing the housewife and her three children. Her husband,…
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Kano Gov Commemorates Birthday With Heartfelt Visit To Father’s Grave

Kano Gov Commemorates Birthday With Heartfelt Visit To Father’s Grave

By Sani Bala Karo, Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State marked his 62nd birthday in a unique and reflective manner by visiting the grave of his late father, Alhaji Kabiru Yusuf, at Dandolo graveyard in Kano,North-West Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawaki Tofa. The visit was a heartfelt moment for the governor as he paid tribute to the man who shaped his values and inspired his journey into public service. The late Yusuf was a prominent member of the regional parliament in Kaduna and a seasoned administrator known for…
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WAEC Starts Resit Examinations Jan-Feb 2025 For Students With Poor Results,Others

By Shehu Abdulkareem Huge relief has come for students who failed or performed poorly in some subjects in external examination organized by West African Examinations Council (WAEC) as the council has introduced resit examinations for such candidates. Under this refreshing policy, the affected students can resit their West African Senior Secondary Examinations (WASSCE) papers as early as January and February 2025. A massive boost for the students, it marks a tremendous shift from prior decades where candidates were forced to wait for the next private exam cycle. WAEC Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, disclosed these while speaking on a…
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