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In an alarming development, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, has announced a severe cholera outbreak that has already claimed the lives of 15 people within the state. With 350 suspected cases reported and 17 confirmed cases of cholera, authorities are on…
In a recent development, the Nigerian Police have firmly refuted the claims made by Senator Shehu Sani regarding the detention of youths since the 2020 EndSARS protests. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, issued a statement on Sunday debunking Sani's…
The Executive Chairman of Kajola Local Government, Hon. Mustapha Akeem has extended his best wishes to Muslim communities across Kajola Local Government and the people of Oyo State at large on the ocassion of Eid-Kabeer celebration The Chairman in his speech addressed today…
Archbishop of the Aba Ecclesiastical Province and leader, Southern Nigeria Bishops Conference, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Dr Isaac Nwaobia, has declared that there is no hope for the country under the Bola Tinubu administration. The cleric made the comment in an…
Ogun State Government has adopted the victim whose private part was burnt by a woman who inserted firewood in her private part. The State Government made it known today by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Motunrayo Adijat as read in part: “We are heartened by the…
The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party in Oyo State has announced the death of Hon. Jacob Ajesola, the newly sworn in vice chairman of Atisbo Local Government. According to the statement released by the acting publicity secretary of the Party, Mr Michael Ogunsina,…
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) is calling on the general public to exercise caution over the recent cholera outbreak in some states across Nigeria. In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Friday 14th June, 2024, the Director General of NBMA…
The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has ended about two decades of feud between legendary actor, Alhaji Kareem Adepoju (Baba Wande) and legendary producer/cinematographer, Mr. Tunde Kelani. Ooni Ogunwusi made the stride on Thursday,…
In a move to strengthen the education sector, President Bola Tinubu has announced new appointments to the Governing Councils and Boards of Federal Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education across the country. FORMER DEPUTY GOVERNOR, MINISTER, AND HOUSE OF…
The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ui-Adha celebration. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He said the Minister of Interior,…
The Lagos State government has called for heightened vigilance and the adoption of precautionary measures as the state records a cholera outbreak resulting in five fatalities. Akin Abayomi, the state Commissioner for Health, warned in a statement on Wednesday that the state…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man, Yusuf Adenoyin, for being in possession of eight human skulls in Isua, the headquarters of the Akoko South-East Local Government. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, on Wednesday, explained that…
….Rural Roads In Oke-Ogun Need Urgent Attention, Says Adeola. The Honourable Member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency, Hon. Dele Adeola has called on Executive Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to expedite action on his promise to reconstruct the suspended lake of…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commuted the death sentence of 45 condemned prisoners to prison terms. He also granted pardon to 41 other inmates serving in different Correctional Centres across the state. Speaking at the 2024 Democracy Day, held at the June 12…
The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Kehinde Ejibunu, on Thursday, announced the seizure of 26,950 litres of petroleum products being smuggled out of the country into the Republic of Benin. The seizure is said to be worth…
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved the recruitment of 7000 teachers into the service of Oyo State Post-Primary School Teaching Service Commission TESCOM and also the recruitment of 7000 teachers in primary schools. He said the directive to…
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has made it known to the public that the reason why the state is recording progress in economic development and the peaceful political firmament is a result of freedom of political participation as against the usual norm…
Pastor Idowu Olusola Iluyomade, former senior pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Region 20, City of David and Head of the Apapa Family, has resigned from the church. The flamboyant pastor was recently removed from headship of the high flying COD following…
