Adejuwon Toyese, 19 and two others, Endurance Benedict and Arowolo Seun who are believed to be members of Eiye Confraternity have been arraigned before an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court for murder. They were arraigned on four counts bordering on murder and membership of an unlawful society. According to the police prosecutor, Idoko John, the three…
Abdulsalami Cautions Politicians Over Election Violence
Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd), has charged politicians in the country, especially those seeking elective positions to do everything possible to ensure there is peace in the forthcoming general elections. He made the call at a one-day peace conference organised by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Abuja, with the theme: Peaceful Elections…
Scientists Achieve Breakthrough In Banana, Plantain Varieties In Africa
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA, says a team of scientists has achieved a major breakthrough in their efforts to develop improved banana and plantain varieties that are resistant to banana streak virus (BSV).The virus is one of the diseases hampering the crops production in Africa and threatening the food and income of millions…
Tinubu Ends Ambode’s Impeachment Plot
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, has assured that the feud between Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and the Lagos State House of Assembly would not lead to the impeachment of the governor as widely speculated. Tinubu stated this on Sunday after a meeting with members of the Governor’s Advisory Council, GAC in…
Obayan, Former Covenant Varsity VC is Dead
Aize Obayan 59, former Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University Ota, and a Professor of Guidance and Counselling has been reported dead. Obayan, whose cause of death is yet unknown, was the Director of Covenant University’s Africa Leadership Development Centre (ALDC). That was her second duty post after retiring as the vice chancellor of Covenant University in…
IGP Retires 7 DIGs, Nominates New Ones
Acting Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, has retired all the Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, DIGs and in their place, recommended new ones to the Police Service Commission, PSC, for consideration and approval. The retired DIGs, who were Adamu’s seniors, served under the former IGP, Ibrahim Idris. The affected officers are DIGs in charge of Finance…
Ezekwesili Denies Allegations by ACPN
Presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, ACPN, Obiageli Ezekwesili has denied allegations made against her by the party following her withdrawal from the presidential race. She described the allegations as lies, stating that she decided to immediately sacrifice her candidacy to uphold her values by withdrawing. “As for the defamatory statements made…
INEC: Too Late For Candidates to Withdraw
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC says it is too late for any candidate to withdraw from elections. This was disclosed by the Commission’s Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi. He said this while reacting to the withdrawal of the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, ACPN, Oby Ezekwesili. The INEC…
Acting Inspector General of Police Disbands FSARS
The Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the immediate disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. The new IGP also disbanded all quasi-investigation and operations outfits, including the Special Investigation Panel, Special Tactical Squad, IG Monitoring and Intelligence Team, among others. Adamu who met with Command Commissioners of Police and other senior officers…
Minimum wage: FG to Send Proposal to NEC
The N30, 000 new National Minimum Wage proposal will be presented on Thursday by the Federal Government to the National Economic Council, NEC for further consultations. The NEC is chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. This was the conclusion of an extraordinary meeting of the Federal Executive Council, which ended in Abuja on Tuesday night. President Muhammadu Buhari…
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