Prince Williams Adeleye, Chairman of Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival Committee gave a speech at the fund raising Dinner for The Maiden Edition Carnival at Eko Hotel and Suites, in Lagos State on 6th October, 2024. He Firstly acknowledge “His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege 111 Soun of Ogbomosoland and then the Distinguished Guests, the Ladies and Gentlemen and the Press…
Iran warned Israel on Tuesday against attacking any of its infrastructure amid fears of a possible Israeli assault on oil or nuclear sites following Iran’s missile barrage last week. “Any attack against infrastructure in Iran will provoke an even stronger response,” state television quoted Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as saying. He spoke after Israel said…
Kenya’s parliament was set to vote on Tuesday on impeaching Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in a political drama that has exposed a rift in the governing party. Lawmakers have accused the 59-year-old deputy to President William Ruto of corruption, undermining the government and practising ethnically divisive politics, among a host of other charges. At a…
Mainland Chinese stocks ended more than four per cent higher on Tuesday but were well off their early highs as traders were left disappointed by a lack of new stimulus from Beijing and a few details about measures announced last month. The Shanghai Composite Index, which opened more than 10 per cent higher, ended up…
The new Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Katsina Sector Command, CC Aliyu Maaji has warned staff of the Command against extorting motorists.Maaji, who gave the warning when he assumed office in Katsina on Tuesday, said that bribery would not be tolerated and any staff found guilty would be shown the way…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has again assured Nigerians not to panic as it has put in place policies to ensure that all monies deposited in financial institutions across the country are secured. This is contained in a statement by the apex bank’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Ali on Tuesday in Abuja. Ali…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central Senatorial District has expressed concern over the political crisis rocking Rivers State, calling on President Bola Tinubu to immediately intervene. She said the feud between the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and Rivers State Governor, Siminalaya Fubara was not in the interest of Rivers people, insisting that Tinubu should intervene…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, says Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara remains the leader of the party in the state and needs the support of everyone in the party to succeed.George called for reconciliation between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike for peace to return to the State. Recall that…
Rivers-based environmentalist and human rights activist, Ann-Kio Briggs, has slammed the Nigeria Police Force for its operations in the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, on Monday, Briggs said if nobody would defend Rivers people, they would definitely defend themselves. According to her, the police cherry-pick court orders to obey even after the…
Yobe State Government has approved N1.4 billion to support 2024 flood victims across the 17 local government areas of the state.The funding aims to provide relief to those affected by the recent flooding, which has resulted in the loss of lives, widespread injuries, and significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and public facilities. Commissioner of Humanitarian…
