The Ogun State government, on Saturday, stated that the invitation of its officials to the Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday was not connected to a petition allegedly filed by Wale Adedayo, a former Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, who was removed from office over allegations of financial misappropriation. The government clarified that contrary to claims made by certain media outlets, the officials were not summoned over any alleged diversion of local government funds. This clarification was provided in a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the State…
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged traditional rulers in the state to strengthen unity among themselves. Adeleke made the call during the coronation of his wife, Mrs Ngozi Adeleke, as the Erelu Soludero of Erinmo Ijesa. Represented by the State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Tola Faseru, Adeleke praised the Elerinmo of Erinmo Ijesa, Oba Odunayo Ajayi, for bestowing the title upon his wife, describing it as a clear demonstration of affection and respect for his family. A statement from the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, issued in Osogbo on Saturday, included Adeleke’s remarks: “I must congratulate my dear wife for…
A former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Dumebi Kachikwu, has urged President Bola Tinubu not to concede to calls by a former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku, and other elder statesmen in the country to change the 1999 Constitution. Kachikwu made the appeal at a press conference in Abuja on Saturday. His plea comes barely 24 hours after The Patriots, a group led by Anyaoku, met with Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa. Anyaoku, who addressed State House correspondents after Friday’s meeting, begged the president to forward an executive bill to the National Assembly to legislate on…
The Lagos State Government has announced that the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line will from Monday, August 12, 2024, increase its number of trips from 54 to 72 per day. In a related development, the government announced a 25 per cent discount in fare for commuters travelling within the off-peak period set at 10am and 4pm daily. “However, the current schedule for Sunday operations remained unchanged,” a statement from the state Ministry of Information and Strategy made available to our correspondent on Saturday read. According to the statement, the Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Mrs Abimbola…
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has decried the poor infrastructure at the Naval base in Gombe. This is as he appealed to the Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, to assist in improving the infrastructure at their base in the state, making it more conducive. Abubakar made the call on Saturday during a courtesy visit to Yahaya at the old banquet hall at the Gombe State Government House. According to Abubakar, his visit was to solicit the governor’s support for the naval base. In his remarks, he said, “This will enable us to operationalise and enhance…
The Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie, has resigned to pursue his political ambition. Ogie, who tendered his resignation on August 9, 2024, is the running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in the September 21 election, Asue Ighodalo. Ogie said his resignation is in conformity with the electoral law which Read More Source link
There was pandemonium in the Ibule Soro Community in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State as some members of the state police command allegedly entered the town and disrupted the annual New Yam Festival celebration. The New Yam Festival is celebrated annually to mark the beginning of the yam-eating season. During the celebration, some policemen allegedly arrived at the venue and began shooting sporadically to disperse the crowd and prevent the continuation of the festivities. It was reported that many residents were injured as they fled for safety, and both social and economic activities in the area were paralysed…
#EndBadGovernanceInGovernance protesters were absent on the streets of Port Harcourt and its environs as the protest wound up on Saturday. Organisers of the protest had said there would be a one-million-man March on Saturday to signal the end of the 10 days of protest against economic hardship. But it was the third day in a roll that protesters have refused to come out over fear that the protest would be hijacked by hoodlums. This came as the operatives of the Rivers State Police Command were in a show of force on Saturday morning coupled with a huge presence in strategic…
Manchester City avenged their FA Cup defeat against Manchester United by winning the Community Shield 7-6 on penalties on Saturday, following a 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium. The match came to life in the final 10 minutes as Alejandro Garnacho gave United the lead, but Bernardo Silva equalised before City emerged victorious in a marathon shoot-out. Sudden death was required, with City clinching the victory when Jonny Evans chipped the ball over and Manuel Akanji converted. AFP More to come… All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or…
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has explained that the Nigerian Air Force deployed aircraft in Gombe State after the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest was hijacked by unscrupulous elements, stating that the situation necessitated additional security measures. He added that the aircraft was deployed for reconnaissance missions and that the service’s regiment forces joined other security services in quelling the unrest. A statement on Saturday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, revealed that Abubakar disclosed this in Gombe while meeting with the State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya. Gabkwet said, “Speaking on the wanton destruction…