Ogun
NIMASA donates to flood victims in Anambra
The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) yesterday donated relief materials to victims of 2018 flood in Anambra State.
Woman charged with hacking bank account, stealing N16 million
An Odogbolu, Ogun State-based businesswoman, Wuraola Folashade Oluloye, accused of hacking a First Bank Plc account and stealing a customer’s N16.2million, was on Tuesday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.
Electricians sentenced to prison for theft of transformer cables
An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday sentenced two electricians, Ige Idowu, 27 and Abiodun Abayomi, 30, to two months in prison for stealing transformer cables and accessories, worth N5.7 million.
President Buhari, APC governors meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors Forum.
Two men remanded over alleged armed robbery
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered that two men, Kazeem Odumosu and Adekunle Adegoke, who allegedly robbed a woman at gunpoint be remanded in prison, pending legal advice.
PDP youths want House of Reps principal officer from Oyo
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, youths in the Southwest, under the aegis of PDP Youths Congress, PDPYC, have called on leaders of the party to give the House of Representatives opposition Principal Officer position to any of the ranking members from Oyo State.
Governor Abiodun dissolves NURTW, other unions, constitutes 2019 Hajj Committee
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has dissolved the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and other transport unions in the state.
Obaship: Governor Abiodun inaugurates chieftaincy review committee
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated a Chieftaincy Review Committee and vowed that his administration would not allow any form of assault on or disparagement of traditional institutions.
Governor Abiodun constitutes panel on MAUTECH, Ogun Poly
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has constituted a committee to look into the operational modalities of Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, Abeokuta and Ogun State Polytechnic, Ipokia.
FRSC urges drivers to obey traffic rules
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to have attitudinal change by obeying traffic rules to reduce road accidents in the country.
Yoruba elders urge IGP Adamu to curb police brutality
The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has advised the Inspector General of Police (IG), Mr. Mohammed Adamu, to combat the rampancy of brutality common among policemen in the country.
Gani Adams threatens to attack violent herdsmen, lists hideouts
The Aare Onakakanfo in Council chaired by Iba Gani Adams, on Sunday appealed to the federal government to increase security in the South West.
Governor Abiodun makes key appointments in Ogun
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Saturday appointed Mr Olatokunbo Talabi as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
Governor Abiodun appoints SSG, Chief of Staff
Ogun State governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of Olatokunbo Joseph Talabi as the Secretary to the State Government.
Governor Abiodun pledges to tackle flooding
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has pledged to come up with a comprehensive plan that would address perennial flooding affecting some parts of the state.
AFCON: Why Super Eagles will do well – Deji Okeowo
Mr Deji Okeowo, a sport analyst, has expressed optimism that the Super Eagles of Nigeria would perform well in the forthcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.
Defamation: Muslim cleric demands apology from colleagues
A Muslim cleric Sheik Imuran Abdulmojeed Eleha has asked two other preachers, Jamiu Adegunwa, and one Ismail Salahudeen to retract an alleged defamation and publish an apology in two national daily newspapers within seven days.
Man allegedly detained, extorted for cautioning policemen over reckless driving
An office support staff of the Lagos State Inland Revenue Service (LIRS), Mr. Michael Green, has alleged that he was detained at Makinde Division, on false accusation of being a thief and phone snatcher.
Recent Stories
INEC withdraws certificate of return from APC lawmaker
The Independent National Electoral Commission has withdrawn the Certificate of Return issued to Sina Akinwumi (APC), earlier sworn in to represent Okitipupa Constituency II in the Ondo State House of Assembly.
IYM: Peter Obi must apologise to Rotimi Amaechi over Igbo presidency or…
A socio-cultural group, Ikwerre Youth Movement, IYM, has urged the vice presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Peter Obi, to apologise to the former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, if he (Obi) could not condemn Rochas Okorocha’s statement.
Governor Akeredolu: Ondo agric policies’ll guarantee self-sufficiency in food production
Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has urged support for mechanised agriculture as one of the major ways to ensure self-sufficiency in food production and tackle hunger.
Korean Peninsula: China supports North Korea’s decision
Chinese President Xi Jinping said North Korea is taking the “right direction” by politically resolving issues on the Korean Peninsula in a rare op-ed published by a North Korean state newspaper on Wednesday, a day before Xi visits Pyongyang to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Mo Abudu chairs 47th International Emmy Awards in New York
Mo Abudu, the The EbonyLife TV boss, has been named as the Chair of the 47th International Emmy Awards Gala set to be held in New York on November 25.
Most Popular
Nigerian destroys seven vehicles at high commission in London
A Nigerian identified as Jeffrey Ewohime has allegedly destroyed seven cars and property at the Nigerian High Commission in London over the delay in releasing his passport to him by officials.
PCN seals 231 illegal facilities in Nasarawa
Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 231 drug dispensing facilities in Nasarawa State over illegal practices.
In Pictures: President Buhari, APC governors meet in Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors Forum in Abuja.
Vatican opens debate on married priests
The Vatican has formally opened debate on letting married men be ordained as priests in remote parts of the Amazon where priests are so few that Catholics can go weeks or months without attending a Mass.
Benin police open fire on protesters, kill two
Benin police killed two protesters Saturday while trying to break up a demonstration by people who have erected barricades and blockaded the national road since Tuesday, the city’s mayor told AFP.