The streets of Osogbo, capital of Osun State are deserted in compliance with the 7pm to 7am curfew imposed on the state. All through the afternoon on Friday, there was a heavy deployment of security personnel to different parts of the state. One could read the excitement of policemen as they were driven away in…
Fellow candidate declares for Omisore
Abdulrafiu omo-Aje, chairman, Action Alliance, and running mate of Babatunde Oralusi, AA candidate, has joined the PDP supporters to mobilise support for Iyiola Omisore. Omo-Aje urged members of the party to vote massively for the PDP candidate. Prior to the change of gear, AA had been having some crisis, as Niyi Fadahunsi, its candidate chosen…
Jega Cautions Politicians against sharp practices in Osun
Attahiru Jega, chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said giving inducement for electoral purpose is an offence. He said this at a stakeholders forum organised by the commission in Osogbo, Osun State. The meeting had in attendance candidates for this Saturday’s governorship election and other political leaders. He said, “we expect security agents to…
Insecurity: Nigerians Now Refugees in Chad
Thousands of Nigerians have fled their homes in Kolikolia, Borno State to evade attacks from the dreaded Boko Haram sect. The refugees were said to have arrived the uninhabited Island of Choua in Lake Chad. The Island, which lies in the Chadian waters, is about four kilometres from an intersection that borders Chad, Nigeria and…
Eaton Opens Corporate Office in Lagos
In a bid to get closer to it’s teeming customers and combat imitation of its products, Eaton International Industries Limited, a global power management company and maker of electrical appliances, has commenced operations in its Lagos corporate office. Shane Kilfoil, managing director, Africa, electrical sector of the company, explained that the development represents another important…
Ebola Virus: Health Officials visit Synagogue Church
As part of efforts to prevent the spread of the Ebola Virus disease into the country, a Federal and Lagos State Health Delegation, on Sunday visited Temitope Joshua, the general overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, to explore ways of preventing him from encouraging Ebola victims from other countries to visit his church…
Ayangburen of Ikorodu dies at 83
Oba Salaudeen Oyefusi, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, and Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, has died in London on August 2, aged 83. Oyefusi was born on July 8, 1931, ascended the throne in 1971 and ruled the Ikorodu kingdom for 43 years. Babatunde Fashola, Governor of Lagos State, expressed…
Amalaha to Face Doping Ban
Chika Amalaha, Nigeria’s suspended weightlifter at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has failed a B sample drug test. It will be recalled that Amalaha, who won gold in the women’s 53kg category on Friday, July 25, had earlier tested positive to an A sample test which revealed traces of diuretics and masking agents. While…