LAGOS – A high court sitting in Lagos has sentenced Drambi Vandi, the officer involved in the killing of Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer, to death by hanging. Justice Ibironke Harrison, the trial judge, in her ruling on Monday, October 9, 2023, convicted Vandi of a one-count charge of murder. “The …

IBESE-YEWA – The management of Dangote Cement Plc has pledged commitment to complementing the efforts of the Government at all level sto make life more meaningful to the citizenry especially the old people through provision of life enhancement and welfare programmes. Dangote Cement, Ibese Plant Director, Azad Nawabuddin made the …

ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has expressed readiness to organise a hitch free hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and Medinnah for the year, as the Muslim Umar were preparing to perform the 2024 Hajj rites. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Salau Babatunde, who dropped this …

Prominent political figures in Imo State have firmly thrown their support behind Governor Hope Uzodinma, effectively closing the door on a competitive race for the state’s gubernatorial seat. During a well-attended meeting in Owerri, Imo State, respected leaders in the state expressed their unwavering commitment to ensure Uzodinma’s return to …

After losing an election in 2021, a prominent politician in Uganda, Honourable Evelyn Anite, has explained why she retrieved an ambulance donated to her district. It would be recalled that during election campaigns, politicians give out both cash and material gifts in anticipation of massive votes during the election, and …

ABUJA – The Nigeria Police Force hs said that searching through people’s phones by the Nigerian Police is unprofessional and it has not authorized the illegal activity. The Force Public Relations Officer ACP Adejobi who made the call on Monday, October 2, 2023, stated further that citizens and residents should …

ABEOKUTA – In fulfillment of his promise to implement the payment of incremental salary of the 2021 Promotion in September, the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the immediate payment of new salary to beneficiaries of the 2021 Promotion. The State Head of Service, Mr. Kolawole Fagbohun …

OPINION: The Chairman of United Bank For Africa, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has stressed the significance of collective dedication in the journey to transform Nigeria. He emphasizes that this transformation should involve all citizens, regardless of their political affiliations, ethnic backgrounds, or socioeconomic statuses. Elumelu calls for united efforts in nation-building, …

… Brymo Calls It An ‘Artistic Pursuit’ The acclaimed hip-hop artiste Adekunle Gold has accused singer Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, better known as Brymo, of making inappropriate remarks about his wife, Simisola Kosoko, affectionately known as Simi. Allegedly, Brymo threatened to engage in a sexual encounter with Simi before agreeing to collaborate …

Nigerian comedy sensation, Bright Okpocha, widely recognized as Basketmouth, has taken significant steps towards ending a long-standing feud with his fellow comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun, popularly known as AY. The feud between Basketmouth and AY, which had lasted for 17 years, was primarily rooted in issues of loyalty, as Basketmouth …