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The Traditional Religion Worshippers Association in Oyo State, on Friday, renewed its call on the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, to follow the steps of other governors in South-West that have given approvals for the Isese Festival holiday in their respective states. A statement by its state Secretary, Fakayode Fatunde, and the Public Relations Officer, Taiwo […]
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has dismissed the case against the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court described the EFCC’s charges of fraud and abuse of office as an abuse of judicial process. The presiding judge, Justice Yusuf Halilu, premised […]
The Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, Rashidi Ladoja has dragged the Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde; the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun, and his ten newly elevated beaded crown-wearing Obas to court over the chieftaincy title. Ladoja dragged them to Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan last Thursday. It was exclusively […]
Some road fittings installed on the newly inaugurated Second Niger bridge have been stolen by vandals. A source in the works ministry confirmed the theft on Wednesday, saying that the expansion joint walkway on axis 330 of the bridge had been stolen. The source said, “Unfortunately, It’s true. The stolen fitting is an […]
President Bola Tinubu, has written to the National Assembly seeking an amendment to the 2022 supplementary appropriation Act. The amendment, he said, was to allow the Federal Government to source N500 billion for palliative to cushion the effect of subsidy removal. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, read the president’s […]
The Osun State House of Assembly has repealed the Osun State Anthem, Crest, and Flag Law of 2012. The Speaker of the Assembly, Adewale Egbedun during plenary on Tuesday said the action was taken in compliance with the judgment of a Federal High Court of December 14, 2017. The Speaker said, “Understanding, however, […]
A total of six students scored 01 in the 202: National Common Entrance Examinations conducted by the National Examinations Council. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Andrew Adejo, made this known while giving a breakdown of scores in Abuja on Wednesday. Adejo said, “A total of (72,865) pupils registered compared […]
Barcelona have announced the signing of Victor Roque from Club Athletico Paranaense for €30 million plus add-ons. The deal could potentially rise to €61 with add-ons related to performances, goals, and titles for the club and Roque. He signed a contract until the 2030–31 season. The 18-year-old will join Barcelona in 2024. According […]
Veteran Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke has died. Her death was announced by her colleague, Joseph Okechukwu, in a post on his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday. Okechukwu wrote, “REST IN PEACE, Nwanyi oma. I’m shattered beyond words. The fact that I was about to pay for your flight ticket to come to finish […]
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is recuperating in a hospital abroad and is expected back in office soon, Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said. Aiyedatiwa, the state’s acting governor, said in a statement Tuesday that he is in constant touch with the governor. “I am in touch with him, the latest being […]
