The Olu of Owode in Obafemi/Owode Local Government of Ogun State, Oba Kolawole Sowemimo, on Saturday, confirmed his suspension for two months without salaries by the Egba Traditional Council over alleged abuse of naira notes. Speaking with our correspondent, Sowemimo said the suspension was announced during the traditional rulers meeting on Friday. “They said the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested 26 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja. Dele Oyewale, spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, said the suspects were arrested at Kurudu, Jahi, Kubwa and Gwarimpa areas of the federal capital territory (FCT). He said the suspects were taken into custody after operatives of the agency…
Ayra Star, a Nigerian superstar singer and Marvin’s signee, has defied expectations once more by reaching the top of Apple Music’s Nigerian Top 100 songs—the coveted No. 1 slot. This accomplishment serves to validate the singer’s other moniker, “Celestial Being” and the “Sabi Girl” of her era. She has accomplished this feat multiple times, and…
It is anticipated that the full-length film will premiere in April 2024. Ajosepo’s creators have unveiled a teaser that offers a taste of the turbulent family drama to come. Mike Afolarin and Tomike Adeoye attempt to start a family in the brief clip that was made public earlier today, Friday, February 16, 2024. However, their…
Nollywood actress and reality TV personality Bisola Aiyeola has shared how having a mother influences the roles she takes on. The single mother of one claimed that, as a result of her child, she is constantly mindful of the acting parts she takes in the film industry. “I have a growing child and sometimes some…
As Nigerians grapple with the devastating impact of rising commodity prices, a stark reality emerges: the basic human need for food is increasingly becoming a luxury that many can ill afford. The surge in prices of essential commodities, including food staples, has triggered a hunger crisis of alarming proportions across the country. The Escalating Cost…
The Defence Headquarters on Friday said troops in the South-South region recovered stolen crude oil and other related products valued at N2.6 billion. According to the DHQ, a total of 3,282,250 litres of stolen crude oil, 224,050 litres of illegally refined AGO, and 5,925 litres of DPK were recovered between January 27 and February 16. …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 30 for judgment in the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria’s protracted leadership crisis. The court disclosed this after its proceedings on Friday. ALGON had been enmeshed in a leadership crisis after the National Executive Council of the association sacked Akolade David as its president, claiming…
A middle-aged man, Sule Gwamnati, has been shot dead by gunmen who attacked his family house in the early hours of Friday in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was learnt that after shooting Gwamnati, the attackers suspected to be kidnappers went away with his wife, Blessing. Sources said that Gwamnati, who…
Osun State House of Assembly has extended the tenure of office and re-appointed caretaker committees of 30 Local Government Areas and 39 others running Modakeke Area Office and Local Council Development Areas in the state. The extension was subsequently secured for the caretaker chairmen, vice chairmen, scribes and their members’ fresh six months tenure, beginning…
