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Following the election of former Osun Deputy Governor, Prince Adesuyi Haastrup as Owa-Obokun elect by Ijesa kingmakers, security operatives thronged streets of Ilesa to forestall any breach in the town. This is as Governor Ademola Adeleke approved his election as the new Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland with immediate effect. The 48th Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Aromolaran joined his ancestors in September 2024 after reigning for 42 years, subsequently, a mourning […]

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has immortalised his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu as he announced that the new High Court complex to be constructed in the state would be named after the departed ex-governor. Aiyedatiwa became the Ekiti governor after Akeredolu’s death on December 27, 2023. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of the new high court complex also called the Judiciary Village in Akure, the state capital, on […]

The Chief Magistrate Court, sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, has granted bail to the human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, in the alleged defamation suit against him by the police. Farotimi was arrested on December 3, 2024, in Lagos by operatives of the Ekiti State police command over allegations of defamation against him. He was accused in a 14-count charge of defaming a renowned lawyer and founder of […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, and the Olubadan-in-Council have condemned the tragic and untimely death of children, as well as injuries sustained during a stampede at a children’s carnival held at Islamic High School, Basorun, in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Olugbemiga Ayoade, in Ibadan, the state capital, the Olubadan commiserated with the families of the deceased. Reports say […]

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Friday, pleaded not guilty to the 18-count charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The charge is bordering on money laundering, breach of trust and misappropriation of public funds to the tune of about N80.2 billion. After the charge was read to him, Bello responded that he was not guilty of all 18 counts. When the […]

The Senate on Thursday approved President Bola Tinubu’s loan request of $2.2 billion to partially finance the ₦9.7 trillion budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year. The approval followed the presentation of a report by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Aliyu Wamakko, during plenary. Presiding over the session, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau commended the committee for its swift action and thorough examination of the loan […]

The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed a suit filed by 19 states challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit. The 19 states involved were Kogi, Kebbi, Katsina, Sokoto, Jigawa, Enugu, Oyo, Benue, Anambra, Plateau, Cross River, Ondo, Niger, Edo, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Ebonyi, and Imo. Although Ogun and Nasarawa […]

The family of the late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, has formally announced her burial arrangements. The burial is scheduled for 29th November 2024, with a funeral service at her country home in Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium LGA. Her husband, Governor Umo Eno, along with the bereaved family and the State Government, finalised these arrangements to honour her impactful life and enduring legacy. […]