Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said the All Progressives Congress in Osun State is purging itself of unwanted members through expulsion. The APC in Osun had recently expelled a former factional chairman, Rasaq Salinsile, and 83 others belonging to the Omoluabi Caucus led by a former governor, Rauf Aregbesola, while it…
Prince Afolabi Ghandi Laoye has been installed as Soun of Ogbomosoland early Friday morning. Ghandi, a pastor and international businessman arrived Ogbomoso early Friday morning in a private chopper and landed at Ogbomoso grammar school from where he proceeded to the palace. He was at the palace for official installation which was performed at Abata by the…
American tennis player, Coco Gauff shrugged off disruption from climate protesters to reach the US Open final on Thursday as Aryna Sabalenka survived a huge scare to stay on course for a second Grand Slam title. A night of nerve-shredding semi-final drama saw Gauff reach the final for the first time with a 6-4, 7-5…
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate has expressed great concern over the challenges bedevilling the health sector in the country. He made the remark at the opening ceremony of the 13th Biennial Delegates Meeting and Scientific Conference of Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association held in Kano on Thursday. The…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised alarm over the increase of fraudulent electronic messages sent to unsuspecting members of the public by fraudsters who masquerade as bank representatives. Director of Consumers Affairs (NCC) Umar Alkazeem, in his opening address during the campaign, “Shine Your Eyes, No Fall Mugu” in Bauchi on Thursday said it…
Operatives of the Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, have apprehended seven suspects alleged to have vandalized cables at various locations in the State. DSC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, spokesman of the command, confirmed the arrest of the suspects to newsmen on Thursday in Kano. According to him, the arrest…
The United States of America has commenced a major military movement in Niger Republic. The Headquarters, United States Department of Defence, is now repositioning some troops and equipment within Niger. The US will also withdraw a small number of non-essential personnel “out of an abundance of caution.” This is the first major military movement since…
By Michael Adeyemo A Health Expert, Dr Olaniyi Oluwasegun, has recommended to the Oyo State government to provide one doctor, per Primary Healthcare Centres, PHCs, in the state. Dr Oluwasegun made this known on’ Isejoba Rere’ a development agenda weekly programme of Justice, Development and Peace Commission, JDPC, Ibadan with the support of Meserior. Dr…
By: Yetunde Oke The Baale of Ekotedo, Elder Taye Ayorinde has expressed satisfaction over the upgrading of some baales to the position of Obas in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital. Elder Ayorinde, made the feeling known while featuring on Pensioners’ FM Political programme, “The Searchlight”. According to the Chairman of all baales in Ibadan, the…
A female undergraduate student (name withheld) has accused a lecturer at the University of Lagos, Akoka, simply identified as Dr Kadiri, of rape. The undergraduate said the incident occurred when she visited the lecturer in the office to sort out issues about her results. A non-governmental organisation, Inclusive Social Welfare and Empowerment Foundation, where the…