IJEBU ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to lead a delegation from the Federal Government and other distinguished Nigerians to commemorate the 64th Coronation Anniversary and 90th Birthday of the Paramount Ruler and Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II. Dr. Adekunle Hassan, …

ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA – Justice S. Odili, presiding at the Anambra State High Court in Onitsha, has handed down a landmark verdict, sentencing Mr. Nwachukwu Placidus, a former Bank Manager at First City Monument Bank (FCMB) in Onitsha, Anambra State, to 121 years in prison. Placidus was found guilty …

SAPELE, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA – A tragic incident in Sapele, Delta State has left one Roseline dead after reportedly being pushed into a boiling pot of fresh pepper and tomatoes by her two female acquaintances, as described by one Israel Joe. According to Joe, Roseline, a caterer, met her demise …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has once again raised concerns about the safety of journalists in the country. This alarm follows the reported abduction of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist affiliated with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). Reports indicate that …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Oyo State Government has been commended for its efforts in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS in the State, leading to the drop in the prevalence of the disease in the State. According to a release e-signed by Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for …

IJEBU ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that efforts are in top gear to affiliate the Oba Sikiru Adetona College of Governance with the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, for the training of high ranking government officials. The …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has won the Independent Newspapers Governor of the Year (Tech Innovation) award for the year 2023. The award was presented to the governor, who was ably represented by his Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, on Sunday, May 5, 2024, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IE) has announced reduction on its electricity tariff for customers under Band A. In a circular issue d by the management of the company on its “X” page, on Monday, May 6, 2024, IE said the Band A customers will now pay …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IMASAYI-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Imasayi-Yewa, Ogun State, Alayeluwa Oba (Rtn) Amb. Lukman Olalekan Adeleke Kuoye, Fcim, the Kofoworade Oyesokun V, a monarch renowned for his benevolence, has chosen to withdraw the pursuit of legal action regarding assault, threats to life, and the forcible …

  ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Tinubu has assured Nigerian workers of brighter days ahead. Speaking at the 2024 May Day celebration in Eagle Square, Abuja, Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, expressed gratitude to trade unions for their patience and support during the implementation of government policies aimed at …