APC senatorial candidate, Adegbonmire condoles victims of Owo killings

By Martins Fasusi The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ondo Central Senatorial District, Adeniyi Adegbonmire, has condoled with the victims and families of those killed in the gruesome attack on the  St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, during worship last Sunday, by unknown gunmen. In a statement, which he signed, he expressed deep […]

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Soludo appoints Dora Akunyili’s son, 10 others into cabinet

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has appointed 11 more individuals into various key positions in the state. The new appointees include Mr. Obumneme Akunyili, the last son of a former Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, late Prof. Dora Akunyili. Obumneme would be taking office as the Director-General, Project Monitoring […]

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Democracy Day: FG declares Monday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 13, as a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day which comes up on June 12. Interior Minister, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made this known in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr M. L. Shuaib Belgore, on Thursday. He congratulated Nigerians and urged […]

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Osinbajo congratulates Tinubu, urges unity

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at the All Progressives Congress presidential primary. He also called for unity among APC members, saying Tinubu’s sterling contributions to democracy stood him out. Osinbajo said this in a statement titled, “VP Osinbajo congratulates Asiwaju Tinubu on his victory at APC […]

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National Security Council says ISWAP behind Owo killings

The Federal Government has fingered the Islamic State, West African Province (ISWAP) as likely responsible for last Sunday’s attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State where about 40 persons were killed and several others injured. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Thursday. Aregbesola, briefed reporters after […]

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Oyo female rep, Akande-Sadipe congratulates Tinubu

Says: ‘It’s victory for internal democracy’ A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has congratulated Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu for winning the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2023 general elections. The lawmaker, who represents Oluyole Federal Constituency, described the APC National Leader’s win at the recently […]

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Police debunk alleged reprisal attack on Hausa community in Ondo

By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Police Command on Thursday debunked an alleged reprisal attack on the Hausa community at Sabo area in Ondo City. In a statement by the police spokeswoman in the state, SP Funmilayo Odunlami, the command described the claimed attack as fake news and “an unhealthy rumour to stir still waters.” According […]

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Chaney Jones debunks reported breakup with Kanye West

Chaney Jones has debunked reports that she and Kanye West have broken up. She shared a montage to Instagram that featured photos of her and West throughout their courtship to celebrate his 45th birthday, and she wrote over it, “Happy birthday baby I love youuuuu.” Also, she refuted reports directly in a comment on TMZ’s […]

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Oyo, firm take waste disposal campaign to Hausa Community

Oyo State Government in collaboration with Mottainai Recycling Africa has taken its sensitisation campaign on proper waste disposal to leaders of the Hausa community in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun. Led by the Commissioner for Environment […]

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