The National Youth Service Corps in Benue State has confirmed the withdrawal of corps members from Mbaa community in Kwande Local Government Area due to ongoing attacks. The Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations of NYSC in the state, Yahuza Adamu, stated this in a statement signed and made available to journalists in Makurdi…
The Federal Government has resolved the passport printer crisis at Nigeria’s consulates in New York and Atlanta, United States. Following directives issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in January 2025, the Nigeria Immigration Service delivered and installed new passport printers at both consulates on Tuesday The move follows recent calls from Nigerians in…
The Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Muhammed Abba, has confirmed that six persons were killed in the chaos that happened over control of Local Government secretariats in the state. CP Abba who spoke through the Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Mrs Yemisi Opalola disclosed this to Newsmen in Osogbo. “The event…
Justice Ladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court, Ring-Road, Ibadan has adjourned till the 10th of March 2025 the arraignment of the former wife of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, a broadcaster, Oriyomi Hazmat, and Principal of Islamic High School, Basorun, Abdullahi Fasasi. The defendants are facing trial for their alleged involvement in the…
By Michael Adeyemo Some traditional rulers in Osun State have praised the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, for his exceptional leadership and developmental contributions to Ede Kingdom and its surrounding areas. The traditional rulers, Alaassan of Ilaasan, Oba Mulkaila Tijani; the Olorigo of Origo, Oba Morufu Adeagbo; and the Onipara of Ipara Land, Oba…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, former Federal Commissioner of Information and respected leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. According to President Tinubu, Clark had an illustrious life marked by dedicated service, at different times, to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Corporate Affairs Commission have agreed to deepen collaboration in the fight against corruption. Through this collaboration, both agencies will work together to strengthen their efforts in curbing fraudulent activities, ensuring that businesses operate with integrity, and ultimately creating a more stable economic foundation for the country. This…
The former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader’s death was confirmed in a statement by a representative of the family, Prof. C. C. Clark, today. The statement read, “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON on Monday, 17th…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, effective Monday, February 17, 2025. In a statement, the PSC spokesperson, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, said, “CP Jimoh, before his appointment, was the Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority, Eastern Ports.” CP Jimoh, a native of…
There was tension inside the chamber of the Lagos State House of Assembly as officials of the Department of State Services confronted legislative workers on Monday. The DSS officials, dressed in black jackets and helmets and armed with weapons, struggled with the workers at the door. The situation led to pandemonium in the House. Punch/…