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Alaafin of Oyo to confer ‘Akosin of Yorubaland’ chieftancy title on Habeeb Okunola
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba (Dr.) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, has conferred the chieftancy title ‘Akosin of Yorubaland’ on Habeeb Okunola, MD/CEO TILT Group of Companies Limited. The conferment of the Chieftancy title was reached after the Alaafin consulted the Oyomesi (the King makers and traditional cabinet of the Alaafin), a statement issued by Solomon
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Coalition wants EFCC to prosecute ASD, Shehu Sani
The Civil Society Group for the Defence of Human Rights, Justice and Equity has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately arrest and prosecute Alhaji Sani Dauda (ASD) over the alleged corruption case involving him and a former Kaduna State Senator, Shehu Sani. The spokesman of the organisation, Adamu Kabiru Matazu, at
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JUST IN: Abducted Customs officers released in Katsina
The two abducted Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officials have regained freedom after four days in captivity. The spokesman of the 17th Brigade, Nigerian Army based in Katsina, Capt Kayode Owolabi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Captain Owolabi said “the bandits after testing the might of the Nigerian military have unconditionally released the two
Daily Trust.
APC can’t guarantee national stability – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot guarantee national stability. The party, in a statement on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, claimed that the APC had done more harm than good to Nigeria. The party lamented the spate of killings in the country and flayed
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PDP urges Obaseki to disclose state’s debt
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state has urged the state governor, Godwin Obaseki, to disclose the state of indebtendness of the state to the people before and after he assumed office. The PDP chairman in the state, Dan Orbih, stated this on Sunday in Fugar, Etsako Central Local government of the state, during
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Police arrest woman for pouring hot water on 12-yr-old girl in Kogi
Kogi State Police Command has arrested a woman, Mrs Ketim Idenyi for allegedly maltreating a 12 year-old girl under her care. The suspect, who is a staff of a Chief Magistrate Court in Ajaokuta town in Ajaokuta local government area of the state, was picked by men of the Command on January 10, over the
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Ortom reverses increased mock fee for SSCE
Governor Samuel Ortom on Sunday ordered the Benue State Examination Board to revert to the old registration fee for mock Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) in secondary schools in the state. Ortom, who made the announcement through his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, directed that the board stick with the old registration fee of N4,500
Daily Trust.
Taraba: Tivs, Jukuns desert Dananacha as soldiers, Police take charge
Tiv and Jukun communities have deserted Dananacha town in Gassol local government area of Taraba state following renewed hostilities between the two ethic groups. Daily Trust gathered that the two ethic groups have been on each other’s throat since the attempted change of name of the town from Dananacha to Kwararafa which led to violence
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I didn’t meet with Tinubu, Atiku over 2023 – Labaran Maku
A former minister of Communication, Labaran Maku, has denied meeting with the APC national leader, Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar toward floating a new political party ahead of 2023 polls. He had exclusively told Daily Trust that the news that Senator Bola Tinubu and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, among others met in his
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Buhari reiterates commitment to youth inclusion in government
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated that his administration is committed to youth inclusion in the current government to ensure good governance. The President disclosed this when the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) led by its president, Bello Bala Shagari, paid him a courtesy call at the State House in Abuja. In
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Wanted cult leader nabbed in Lagos
Detectives from Bariga police station in Lagos State have arrested a 23-year-old Olowolayemo Sodiq, a notorious traffic robbery suspect and alleged cult leader, who had been on wanted list. This was contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Lagos police command, DSP Bala Elkana, and made available to newsmen on Sunday.
Wanted cult leader nabbed in Lagos
PDP hints on who will emerge as Edo governorship candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will field young governorship candidate in the forthcoming election in Edo State. The party Chairman in Edo State, Chief Dan Orbih, made this known on Sunday at a rally in Etsako Central Local Government area of the state. Orbih said that the emerging interests were young and intelligent
PDP hints on who will emerge as Edo governorship candidate
How man killed neighbor over house gate – Police
The police in Lagos State have arrested one Sheriff Balogun, 35, for allegedly killing his neighbour, Mr Peter Elebo, over an altercation over the locking of their compound’s gate. DSP Bala Elkana, Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos police command, said in a statement on Sunday that the suspect, a car wash operator who lives at
How man killed neighbor over house gate – Police
Mineral resources alone can’t take Nigeria to prosperity – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Sunday said Nigerian Armed Forces has sacrificed heavily including making supreme sacrifices for the peace and unity of Nigeria. Makinde, who spoke during a church service in respect of the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, held at Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan, said that education and
Mineral resources alone can’t take Nigeria to prosperity – Makinde
Border closure: Nigeria Customs reveals target
Mohammed Garba, the newly appointed Coordinator for the Joint Border Operations Drill, North central Zone, Ilorin, Kwara State, says Federal Government policy on border closure was targeted at illegal businesses. NAN reports that he spoke at the palace of the Emir of Yashikira, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara on Sunday when he led his
Border closure: Nigeria Customs reveals target
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Livescore from Spanish Super Cup final
Real Madrid will take on city rivals Atletico in the final of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday. Zinedine Zidane’s men qualified by beating Valencia 3-1, while Atleti saw off Barcelona. This final will be contested by two sides who failed to win any domestic honours last season. Kick off is 7pm West African time.
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Livescore from Spanish Super Cup final
Soleimani’s killing: Emir visits Iran over rising tension between US
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has visited Iran amid rising tension between Iran and the US. The visit followed the killing of an Iranian general, Qassem Soleimani in a drone airstrike, Anadolu Agency reports, according to Middle East Monitor. This was contained in a statement by the Qatari Royal Court, which revealed
Soleimani’s killing: Emir visits Iran over rising tension between US
Workers’ sack: JOHESU suspends planned strike
The Joint Health Sector Unions(JOHESU), Ekiti chapter, on Sunday, shelved the strike already scheduled to commence by staff of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) on Monday over the sack of over 200 staff of the hospital. The health union, which stated that the suspension was to display respect for Governor Kayode Fayemi, had
Workers’ sack: JOHESU suspends planned strike
Amotekun: NBA declares position on establishment of security outfit in South West
As controversy rages over the establishment of a joint security outfit codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun’, the Nigerian Bar Association(NBA), Ado Ekiti chapter, has declared that the Southwest Governors, had not breached any section of the 1999 constitution for establishing the security network. The legal association added that the governors only exercised their rights under the law,
Amotekun: NBA declares position on establishment of security outfit in South West
Murder of Enugu nurse: CSOs renew 14-day ultimatum
A Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Enugu State, on Sunday, said there was no going back on the ultimatum it issuued over the murder of a senior nurse, Dr. Mrs. Maria Amadi. DAILY POST reports that Amadi, who until her death was the head of nursing services, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, was murdered by
Murder of Enugu nurse: CSOs renew 14-day ultimatum
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