September 2024
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Kogi Assembly seek EFCC chairman’s removal, accuse him of attempt to assassinate Yahaya Bello
By Olamilekan Adigun The Kogi State House of Assembly has alleged the the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, of attempt to assassinate the former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello. This was as they called for the immediate removal of the EFCC chairman. According to the House, the call was […]
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Pro-Fubara caretaker Chairmen dump PDP for APP
The political saga in Rivers State took another turn on Monday as Caretaker Committee Chairmen loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State defected to the Action People’s Party. Their defection was coming ahead of the October 5, 2024, local government elections in the state. Fubara and Wike, who is the governor’s predecessor, have been […]
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Mob set man ablaze for killing brother
A man identified as Odion has been set on fire by angry mob after he allegedly killed his elder brother over family issues. The incident occurred at the Iyekhe community, Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West LGA of Edo State. The suspect was said to have shot his elder brother, identified as Braimah Rasheed, […]
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Governor Adeleke reduces workdays for Osun civil servants, extends palliative payment
In response to high transportation costs, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has approved re-scheduled working days for various categories of civil servants and an extension of payment of palliatives for public servants for the next two months. The approval which was contained in a circular from the Office of the Head of Service, was […]
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NECO summons 40 schools over mass cheating in SSCE
By Olamilekan Adigun The National Examination Council (NECO) has invited no fewer than 40 secondary schools across 17 States for interrogation over alleged mass cheating in this year’s Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The NECO Registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi disclosed this at a press conference in Minna, Niger State capital on Thursday where he announced […]
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One dies in Osun building collapse
By Olamilekan Adigun A woman, identified as Idowu, has died in a building collapse which occurred on Tuesday in Ifetedo town, Osun State. According to report, the collapsed structure was said to be a dilapidated building which suddenly caved in and killed the woman. A resident of Ifetedo, who identified himself simply as Ogunyemi, said, […]
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40-Year-Old commits suicide inside classroom
A 40-year-old man, Jibrin Adamu, has committed suicide by hanging at Jigawar Maroka village in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday evening. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, in a statement in Dutse on Friday, said the deceased, […]
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Police arrest women for selling twins in Lagos
By Olamilekan Adigun The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two women, Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu, over alleged sales of newborn twins. The arrest was confirmed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a post he shared on his X handle @benHundeyin on Friday. Hundeyin noted that the police apprehended […]
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Edo Poll: Security operatives foil assassination attempt on Mercy Johnson’s husband
By Olamilekan Adigun Security Operatives on Friday, foiled an attempt assasination on federal lawmaker representing the Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State, Henry Okojie, by armed men suspected to be political thugs. The lawmaker’smedia aide, Michael Ihaza, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday. He noted that Okojie, the husband of the […]
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Governor Adeleke Approves Appointment of Akinyele Sarafa Adeyemi as new Chairman, Governing Council, Osun State College of Education, Ila Orangun
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has approved the appointment of a tested educationist, Mr Akinyele Sarafa Adeyemi, as the new Chairman, Governing Council of the Osun State College of Education, Ila Orangun. A statement by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the Governor noted that Mr Adeyemi replaces Dr Peter Babalola who resigned his appointment […]