Designating bandits terrorists: FG should do the needful, act decisively against criminals, not bore us with nomenclature —Afenifere

Acting Afenifere National Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo The pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, said it was not interested in whether or not bandits are designated as terrorists but insisted that the Federal Government should do the needful by protecting Nigerians from insurgents. Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Jare Ajayi said: “Afenifere is not interested in […]

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Two Lagos pupils hit by truck still hospitalised, says commissioner

Mrs. Adefisayo (with the microphone) standing with other officials while addressing pupils at the Babs Fafunwa Millennium Senior Secondary School complex Two of the pupils hit by a truck last December 7 in Ojodu areas of Lagos State are still hospitalised, Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, said on Tuesday. Two pupils died in the […]

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Tension in Imo as Uzodinma moves to uncover alleged sponsors of insecurity

Uzodinma. Photo/Facebook/govtofimostate There’s is tension in Imo State, as Governor Hope Uzodinma disclosed that the state government has uncovered alleged sponsors and financiers of killings, unknown gunmen and insecurity in the state. Following the development, the governor will brief the people today during the sixth edition of the stakeholders interactive meeting. It was also learnt […]

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Labour unions strategise ahead planned fuel subsidy removal

Fuel pump. Photo: Getty Images ASCSN begins mobilisation against the move Coalition plans another Occupy Nigeria Protests on 10th anniversary Ozo-Eson advocates phased removal Govt must create enabling environs for youths to excel, Esele The year 2022 is loaded with a lot of expectations, especially the Federal Government’s planned removal of petrol subsidy. With the […]

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IPOB bans Nigerian anthem in South East schools, use of cows at ceremonies

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has banned the singing of Nigeria’s national anthem in schools and the use of Fulani cows during festive seasons in the South East region. Its Head, Directorate of State, Chika Edoziem, who made the announcement in Enugu, yesterday, urged IPOB members to prepare for a global protest with a […]

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Legal hurdle clouds Olubadan succession

Lekan Balogun not qualified to be Olubadan, ex- Oyo AG writes Ladoja absent as Ibadan chiefs hold meeting at Balogun’s house Elevation of high chiefs to Obas doesn’t alter Ibadan succession process, says Olubadan-in-Council Twenty-four hours after the passage of Oba Saliu Adetunji, some Ibadan chiefs, yesterday, held a meeting at the home of the […]

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The Guardian MD/Editor-in-Chief loses dad

To be buried on January 14 The Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian, Mr Martins Oloja, who lost his father, Elder Michael Oloja Lemikan on September 14, 2021, has announced final burial arrangements, which will be rounded off on Friday, January 14, at his hometown, Ajagba in Irele Local Government, Ondo State. He joined his ancestors […]

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Malami says govt will soon designate bandits as terrorists

Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) on Tuesday said the government will soon designate bandits as terrorists. The Federal High Court in Abuja had declared bandit groups as terrorists. Speaking during a Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) programme on Tuesday, Malami said: “Government has a responsibility to act but within the context of acting, you’re […]

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Olubadan: Succession crisis gets messier as Ibadan chiefs disagree

Olubadan Oba Saliu Adetunji who has joined his ancestors Ladoja’s lawyer says Balogun not qualified Kingmakers to follow traditional guidelines The succession crisis over the Olubadan of Ibadan vacant tool gets messier by the day as Ibadan chiefs are divided while a high ranking chief and former Governor of the state, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, is […]

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