BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA, USA – The Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump was on Saturday, July 13, 2024 escaped assassination, when he was shot in the ear, during a campaign rally. According to the Reuters the bullet streaked Trump’s blood across his face and prompting his security agents to swarm him. He …
Read More »Alhaji Gaffar Alao Idowu: A Pillar Of Faith, Community In Ilaro-Yewa
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED The community of Ilaro-Yewa in Ogun State, mourned the loss of a revered figure, Alhaji Gaffar Alao Idowu, the Otun Musulumi of Ilaro Central Mosque, Ilaro-Yewa, who passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the age of 84 after a brief illness. Known affectionately as “Musulumi …
Read More »Re: Dapo Abiodun and Challenge Of Inherited Infrastructure Deficit
Opinion: BY TUNDE BELLO I was taken aback upon reading an article by Seye Abodunrin that praises Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, titled “Dapo Abiodun and Burden of Inherited Infrastructure Deficit.” I must express my disappointment with the writer for what appears to be a biased article. It is …
Read More »Abiodun Commends Police For Rescuing Kidnapped Victims, Reads Riot Act To Criminals (+photos)
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has warned of a tough time for criminals, saying that his administration would use all means available to chase them out of the State. Governor Abiodun gave the warning on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, when he received officers and …
Read More »TINUBU WELCOMES SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT AFFIRMING CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirming the spirit, intent, and purpose of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the statutory rights of local governments. According to a release e-signed and made available to the …
Read More »Finally, Supreme Court Grants LGs Autonomy, Ruled Against Govs Holding Council Funds
ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Supreme Court has finally granted local government councils in the country the long-sought autonomy, barring State Governors from withholding LG funds. The apex court gave this verdict on Thursday, July 11, 2024, while delivering judgment in the suit instituted by the Federal Government against the 36 …
Read More »Kanayo O. Kanayo Disavows Alleged Kidnapper Actor, Calls for Caution in Media
LAGOS, NIGERIA – Renowned Nollywood actor and lawyer, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has distanced himself from an actor implicated in criminal activities and subsequently killed by the police in Lagos. Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, expressed his dismay over the incident after film producer Seun Oloketuyi linked …
Read More »NNPP Extends Suspension Of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf Until December, Plans Crucial Stakeholders Meeting
KANO, KANO STATE, NIGERIA – The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has announced an extension of the suspension of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf until December, as part of internal disciplinary measures. This decision was confirmed by Oginni Olaposi Sunday, the National Secretary of NNPP, who also disclosed plans for …
Read More »Fuel Shortage Deepens In Lagos, Abuja, Long Queues Persist
NIGERIA – The fuel scarcity crisis in Nigeria has intensified as filling stations in Lagos, Abuja and other areas in the country struggle to meet demand, leading to widespread closures and long queues. In Lagos, motorists faced extensive waits at stations running low on fuel due to panic buying across …
Read More »TUC Stands Firm on N250,000 Minimum Wage Amidst Negotiations
ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Despite ongoing negotiations with the Federal Government, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria maintains its stance that N250,000 should be the minimum wage for workers in the country. TUC President Festus Osifo reaffirmed this position during a recent gathering in Abuja, emphasizing that discussions with …
Read More »