September 2024
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PDP Chairmanship: I Stand by the PDP Constitution, says Governor Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke has clarified his position on the raging leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), declaring that he stands by the relevant provisions of the PDP Constitution. This was contained in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed which was obtained by Osun Spring, on Thursday in Osogbo, the Osun state capital. […]
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Landlord beats tenant for hosting relatives without consent
By Olamilekan Adigun A landlord, Wasiu Fatai, has been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly battering his tenant, Bakare Joseph. Fatai was alleged to have battered the victim for allowing his relatives to visit without seeking his (landlord) consent. It was gathered that the incident happened on 8th September 2024 at Oladeraji Street, Ijegun […]
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Diarrhoea kills 10, 300 others hospitalized in Adamawa
By Olamilekan Adigun 10 persons, mainly women, children and the aged, have been confirmed dead following the acute diarrhoea disease in Yola North and Yola South Local Government areas of Adamawa State. The state Commissioner for Health, Mr Felix Tangwami, confirmed the development while speaking to newsmen in Yola yesterday. Tangwami added that 300 others […]
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Seyi Makinde rejects new tax bill, says “people are hungry”
By Olamilekan Adigun The proposed Presumptive Tax Bill passed by the Oyo State House of Assembly has been rejected by the state governor, Seyi Makinde. The Governor cited the current plight of the people as reason for declining assent to the bill. Makinde said the bill of signed, would impose additional burdens on the poor, […]
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Private employers paying below N70,000 face jail term – FG
The Government has warned agencies recruiting for the private sector that failure to adhere to the N70,000 minimum wage, would not be tolerated and could attract jail term. This was as it disclosed that no Nigerian worker, whether in government or private employment, should be paid less than the new minimum wage. The Permanent Secretary, […]
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Police arrest mortuary attendant for selling dead body parts in Ipetu-Ijesa
By Olamilekan Adigun A 43-year-old mortuary attendant in the Ipetu Ijesa area of Osun State, Johnson Daniel, has been arrested for allegedly selling dead body parts. Daniel was arrested by the state Police Command alongside some other suspects. Speaking while parading the suspects on Wednesday at the police headquarters, Osogbo, the deputy Police Public Relations […]
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Reps caucus berates NNPC, Dangote over fuel price
By Olamilekan Adigun The House of Representatives Minority caucus has bemoaned the N980 per litre of pump price, describing it as outrageous and exploitative. Kingsley Chinda, chairman of the caucus, said the development was a burden added to the already struggling Nigerians. The lawmaker in a statement he signed, expressed his outrage over the pump […]
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INEC fails to recognise Abure as LP national chairman
By Olamilekan Adigun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has failed to recognise Julius Abure as the National Chairman of Labour Party. INEC’s position was confirmed in a counter-affidavit filed in the Federal High Court Abuja in response to the Labour Party’s suit, challenging its exclusion from INEC’s refresher training for uploading party agents ahead […]
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EFCC arrests Chinese nationals for illegal mining
By Olamilekan Adigun Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Uyo Zonal Command, have arrested five Chinese nationals for suspected illegal mining activities in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Their arrest was confirmed in a statement released on Sunday by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale. He noted that the […]
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Four die of acute diarrhoea in Yobe
By Olamilekan Adigun The Yobe State Government has confirmed four persons dead from acute diarrhoea in Gujba Local Government Area. The disclosure was made known by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Lawan Gana, made in Damaturu on Monday. Gana said the disease was detected in Jangalawaji and Tadandara settlements in Gujba Ward. According to […]