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The Police Command in Ondo State says it has disrupted a cult gathering and arrested five alleged cultists in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Akure, the state capital, saying the arrest was carried out by the […]

Agency Report Motorists and residents in the Federal Capital Territory are facing mounting hardship due to the persistent rise in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), triggering higher transportation costs and driving up the cost of living. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that many fuel stations previously sold petrol between N875 and […]

The Kogi State Government has announced the death of Justice Yahaya Adamu of the Kogi State High Court. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Information Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo. “Until his demise, Justice Yahaya Adamu stood as a distinguished pillar of the judiciary, renowned for his unwavering commitment to justice, integrity, […]

Terrorists have attacked Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, targeting two Christian worship centres during Easter celebrations, killing at least seven persons and abducting several others. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, threw the community into panic. The councillor representing Awon Ward, under which Ariko District falls, […]

Former CBN Deputy Governor, Dr Tunde Lemo A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and 2027 governorship aspirant in Ogun State under the All Progressives Congress, Dr Tunde Lemo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for providing the necessary support to states to advance economic growth and prosperity across the country. Lemo also […]

Bayero University, Kano, on Sunday announced the passing of Hadiza Jega, wife of former BUK Vice-Chancellor and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega. In a statement shared on its official social media page, BUK said, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. With total submission to the will of Allah, we […]

The office of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has moved to contain the fallout from his threat to “shoot” Channels Television anchor Seun Okinbaloye. Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, said in a statement on Saturday that the minister never intended physical harm against the journalist. He said the remark […]

All Progressives Congress leaders in Akure are pushing for an indigene to succeed the incumbent Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. Stressing the need for equity, fairness and inclusive political representation, they reaffirmed their loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Aiyedatiwa. Their stand is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a stakeholders’ […]

Bishop Simeon Oluwole Borokini and wife Christianah Raises Peace, Reconciliation Committee headed by Eyitayo Jegede, SAN The Standing Committee of the Akure Diocese of Anglican Church has cleared the Diocesan Bishop and Archbishop of Ondo Ecclesiastical Province, Most Revd Simeon Oluwole Borokini and his wife of corruption allegations levelled against them by some members. It […]

The FUTA Teaching Hospital, Akure has recommitted itself to providing quality health care to Nigerians and all patients brought to the facility. It also defended itself against allegations levelled against it by the institution’s workers union. In a statement by its spokeswoman, Mr Tope Fayehin, the hospital’s management pledged: ‘We remain fully committed to the […]