Adeleke congratulates Eno, Sanwo-Olu, Eno, Abba, Lawal, Caleb, Bala on Supreme Court victories

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated his counterparts in Akwa Ibom, Pastor Umo Eno, on the affirmation of his election by the nation’s apex court, describing the verdict as an end to distractions. He also congratulated Governors Kabir Yusuf of Kano state, Bala Muhammed (Bauchi), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Jide Sanwoolu (Lagos), and Caleb Muftwang […]

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Elizade University appoints OAU don Ijadunola VC

By Banji Ayoola Elizade University, Ilara Mokin in Ondo State has appointed an erudite professor of Medicine from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Prof Kayode Ijadunola as its new Vice-Chancellor. This was contained in a statement by the institution’s Head, Public Relations, Mr. Williams Olufunmi. According to the statement: “The Board of Trustees of Elizade […]

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Passport office, Ile Oluji, Ondo State takes off

The passport office in Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, has commenced operations to process the issuance and renewal of international passport. The office is located at No. 2 Old Barracks Street, Court road, besides the Customary court. Opening hours – Monday-Friday between 8am and 4pm. Ile-Oluji is the headquarters of Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government Area. It is easily […]

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Humanitarian ministry: EFCC summons 20 directors, others

As a follow-up to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation probe, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has summoned 20 senior directors and officials of the ministry. Some of the officials, it was learned, were questioned by investigators at the EFCC headquarters on Thursday. This latest development followed a detailed investigation report on […]

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2024 budget: Why we settled for N800/$ benchmark – Minister

• Tinubu briefed on $10b investment prospects in steel sector The Federal Government, yesterday, explained why it settled for N800 to a dollar benchmark in the 2024 budget, saying it was aimed at addressing uncertainties. Speaking to State House correspondents, Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, said that before settling for the initially […]

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Supreme Court affirms Sanwo-Olu’s election

The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. His victory was upheld by the tribunal and Appeal Court in the state. The kernel of the case of the Labour Party candidate in the election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, is on Sanwo-Olu’s running mate qualification. He claimed that the deputy governor, […]

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Wande Abimbola @ 91: How an àbíkú decided to live (2)

By Tunde Odesola Truth and justice are badges of honour Ògún, the god of war and iron, proudly wore when he walked the earth. Unquestionably, truth and justice define the essence of Ògúnwándé. Right from childhood when he became the disciple of Ifa, Wande’s life is a script written and directed by the supernatural; it […]

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Video: I’m alive, Nollywood veteran Ngozi Ezeonu refutes death rumour

Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Ezeonu, has dismissed rumours circulating on social media about her death. In a video posted on her Instagram page on Wednesday, the actress clarified that she is “alive and healthy.” Ezeonu explained that her earlier post featuring a candle was a tribute to a recently departed friend, not an indication of […]

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