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Oyinlola @ 70: Mimiko Salutes Ex Osun Governor

Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has felicitated former Governor of Osun state, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, as he clocks 70. Ex Osun gov. Oyinlola Mimiko, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, John Paul Akinduro, said "the former Osun state Governor is a detribalised Nigerian whose political...

Just In: Herdsmen Strike In Ondo, Kill Cousin Of Akeredolu’s Aide

Dayo Ibiye, a farmer in Ajowa Community of Akoko area of Ondo state has been alleged killed by Fulani herdsmen. The farmer, it was relaibly gathered that, is a first cousin to the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on new media, Gani Muhammed Ajowa. Dayo Ibiye was killed on...

Iralepo’s Demise: Traditional Rites Begin In Isinkan

Funeral rites for the Iralepo of Isinkan Akure, Oba Joseph Olu Ojo, Arulekolasi I, who joined his ancestors on Sunday, 31 January, 2021 have begun. Oba Olu Ojos body was placed on the throne and his subjects bade him farewell. The palace was filled to capacity, as the chiefs led others...

Just In: Gunmen Kidnap Journalist In His Abuja Home

Gunmen have abducted a Punch journalist, Okechukwu Nnodim, at his house in the Arab road area of Kubwa, Abuja, on Wednesday night. The kidnappers also attacked his neighbours and went away with the two sons of a widow, Mrs Faith Gbeyide. Narrating the incident on Thursday, Nnodim’s wife, Oluchi explained that...

NIDCOM Condemns Killing Of Kidnapped US-Based Nigerian In Edo

The management of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condemned in strong terms the unfortunate death of Mr. Dennis Abuda who was killed on Saturday by his abductors. Abuda, a Nigerian diasporan based in Atlanta- Georgia was abducted along Benin bypass by unknown gunmen alongside other family members while traveling to Lagos to catch...

IG Adamu Gets 3-month Extension

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of Mohammed Adamu as the inspector general of police (IGP) by three months. The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said that the decision of the President to extend...

Igboho Apologizes To Ooni

Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho has tendered a passionate apology to Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, over his outburst against the Monarch concerning the herdsmen crisis on Wednesday. Igboho had lambasted the monarch while speaking during a Town Hall meeting held by Yorubas in Diaspora. He described Ooni, Oyo State...

Insecurity: Let Nigerians Have Access To AK47 – Taraba Gov

Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku on Wednesday, asked Federal Government of Nigeria to allow all citizens own licensed guns in order to secure themselves, insisting that security has degenerated. The governor stated this when 15 Local Government Chairmen in the state paid him a condolence visit following the demise of one of their colleagues...

50% Salary: Ondo Doctors Begin Strike

Doctors in government hospitals in Ondo state have begun indefinite strike over unpaid salaries and poor condition of service. The doctors include assocation of resident doctors, University of Medical of Sciences Teaching Hospital Ondo, Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria government hospitals and National Assocation of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners

Nigeria Gets 20 New Private Universities

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved additional 20 private universities to the existing ones. The new private universities are to be given provisional licenses to run for three years while the ministry monitors and evaluates their growth. This brings the total number of private universities in the country to 99.
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