72-year-old, two others arraigned over alleged land fraud
A 72-year-old man, Ayoade Johnson and two others: Fesojaye Ogundana, 67 and Kehinde Adebiyi, 32 were on Monday, arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court Ibadan over alleged land fraud. The defendants, whose addresses were not disclosed, are facing a four-count charge of conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence, and stealing. They, however, pleaded not guilty […]
Promote Yoruba culture, tradition, Sanwo-Olu urges Alaafin
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba AbdulAkeem Owoade, to use his position to promote the historic Yoruba culture and tradition. The governor, in a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu, described Alaafin’s appointment as well-deserved. Sanwo-Olu, who is […]
President, PDP governors mourn Olunloyo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conveyed his deepest condolences to the government and people of Oyo State following the passing of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, the former governor of the old Oyo State. The president, on behalf of the Federal Government, extended sympathies to the Olunloyo family and all who knew and respected the late […]
Tinubu eulogises Mrs Fashola at 60
President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to Dame Emmanuella Abimbola Fashola, the former first lady of Lagos State, on her 60th birthday on April 6. Dame Fashola, wife of Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), former Governor of Lagos State and ex-minister of Works and Housing, is renowned for her dedication and contributions as an […]
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Serges Kamga: Pains, Pleasures, and Pathways
By Toyin Falola (I) – Aríkúyẹrí On a cold morning, a tender heart watched Jericho fall again with scars that wouldn’t fade, reminding him of the memory of loss When sorrow dwells in the body of a man, life becomes a dice, but after a decade of plight, a man learns how to find answers […]
Court bars Akpoti-Uduaghan, Akpabio, others from media interviews
The Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja on Friday, restrained Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan; the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and others from granting media interviews while the suit filed by Natasha is still pending before the court. The new judge, Justice Binta Nyako, gave the order during the hearing of the suit filed by the suspended […]
Businessman allegedly pierces another’s eye with car key
Mr Olanrewaju Àdelegan, the Chief Magistrate, Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State, on Friday ordered remand of a businessman, Ogooluwa Monehin, for allegedly piercing another man’s eye with a car key. Adelegan said that Monehin, 34, should be kept at the Okitipupa custodial facility pending review of the facts of the case. He adjourned […]
Use tourism to boost foreign exchange earnings, Nwoko tells govt
Senator Ned Nwoko has urged the Federal Government to explore Nigeria’s rich tourism potential to boost its foreign revenue earning. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, said this on Friday during the inauguration of MNS Travel Agency and Tours Ltd. He said, “Tourism is one of the most powerful tools […]
Makinde’s performance may pose challenges for his successor, says Oyelade
The Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has said the level of the success so far achieved by Governor Seyi Makinde may be an albatross for his successor. Speaking at the maiden matriculation of students of Impact School of Broadcasting and Communication (ISBC) in Ibadan, the Commissioner who had worked with […]
