Stella Oduah faults fresh charges by EFCC

Ex-Aviation minister and Senator, Stella Oduah has faulted the fresh charges brought against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Stating that the charges were politically motivated and a gender-based political attack, she said she did not know about the charges which “have no proof of evidence bearing her statement as required by law.” […]

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PDP to Ondo Govt: Prevent spread of beer parlor gossip, disclose Akeredolu’s correct health status

By Banji Ayoola The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has asked the information managers of Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to disclose his true health status and thereby prevent the unhealthy spread of what it called beer parlor gossip and speculations. It criticised them for allegedly mismanaging the information about the correct health status of the […]

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NDLEA orders nationwide crackdown on sale, use of nitrous oxide

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brigadier General, Buba Marwa (retd), has ordered a nationwide clampdown on the sale and use of nitrous oxide also known as ”laughing gas.” Nitrous oxide, also called “N20″ is a colorless gas used for sedation and pain relief by dentists and medical professionals to sedate patients undergoing […]

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I stopped my Ogun monthly pension to avoid getting double pay — Gbenga Daniel

Former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, has disclosed why he asked the Ogun State Government to stop his pensions and allowances as a former governor. He said the reason for the decision was to avoid getting double pay having returned to public service after 12 years. The Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District said […]

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Mr. President, correctional service needs intervention

By Owolabi Alani Your Excellency, It is in the national interest that I write to convey the pains of the subordinate staff of the Nigerian Correctional Service. Sir, let me start by stating that the security agencies in Nigeria, and the staff of the paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior are the poorest paid […]

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Osun records one death in diphtheria outbreak

Adeleke orders reactivation of Emergency Response Centre Following the outbreak of diphtheria infections in some parts of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered the immediate activation of the State Emergency Response Centre to curb any further spread, launch contact tracing, and treat the infected residents. The Governor’s directive according to his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale […]

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Community appeals to Adeleke on alleged neglect in appointments 

The people of Ifon-Osun in Orolu Local Government Area of Osun State have appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke over alleged marginalization in the list of commissioners and special advisers-designate submitted to the House of Assembly for confirmation. They urged him to ensure that the community is represented in the new formation of the executive council […]

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Tony Elumelu to join King Charles, Biden at climate forum

The Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, will join King Charles III of the United Kingdom, and United States President, Joe Biden, at the Climate Finance Mobilisation Forum. The forum, which will hold in London, would help to attract a new generation of capital to combat climate change. A statement said, in achieving the goals […]

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