Afenifere demands state police, restructuring before 2023 elections, commends Akeredolu as pride of Yoruba race

From left: Former Ogun State Governor and member, Yoruba Socio-Cultural Group, Afenifere, Otunba Gbenga Daniel; the group’s Deputy National Leader and Olu of Alago Kajola, Oba Oladipo Olaitan; Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu; National Leader of the group, Chief Ayo Adebanjo; former Secretary to the Federal Governmen and ex-Finance Minister, Chief Olu Falae; Secretary to […]

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Killers of Afenifere leader’s daughter, Funke Olakunori, sentenced to death

The three convicts To die by hanging or firing squad By Banji Ayoola An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure on Friday sentenced to death three out of the four-man gang who killed Olufunke Olakuonri, daughter of Afenifere Leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti. The three, including Mohammed Shehu Usman, Lawal Mazaje and Adamu Adamu, are […]

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Kaduna confirms 32 killed, denies helicopter attack

Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai Kaduna State Government has confirmed that gunmen killed 32 persons in four of its communities. The four communities are Ungwan Gamu, Dogon Noma, Ungwan Sarki and Maikori, all in Kajuru council. But it denied that the attacks were launched or aided by a helicopter gunship. The locals had said a […]

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Femi Kuti: my 60th birthday gift is bigger than Grammy

On Sunday, June 5, 2022, history was made when FK Management, an international events company owned by Funke Kuti, staged a breath-taking Afrobeat concert tagged Father & Son The Experience. The event, co-headlined by Femi and Made Kuti, left several celebrities and attendees breathless and in awe. An elated Femi Kuti couldn’t hide his joy […]

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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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