18-year-old secondary school leaver goes missing after writing examination in Ondo – Report
Families of an 18-year-old girl, Stella Gabriel yesterday cried out over the whereabout of their daughter after sitting for an entrance examination at the Ondo State School of Health Technology, Akure, Ondo state two week ago. Stella was declared missing by her family on the 18th August, 2021. The whereabout of the young secondary school leaver had become a source of concern to the family members. Speaking with newsmen in Akure, the Ondo state capital, on behalf of the family, her guardian, Mr. Abass Babatunde Oladejo said that “Stella left home at Gods Own Estate, Araromi Phase
2023: Atiku, Tambuwal, Saraki, others in race for PDP’s presidential ticket
As the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, finally resolved its internal squabbles ahead of the October 31 national elective convention, no fewer than five persons have reached advanced state of consultations to vie for the Presidential ticket of the party in the 2023 election. The party at the end of its 92nd National Executive Committee, NEC meeting last week approved October 31 to elect national executive members as the tenure of incumbent chairman, Prince Uche Secondus gradually inches to an end. Nominations to the various committees of the convention are expected to be submitted on September 9 for ratification by
Streets deserted in Nnewi, markets under lock and key despite suspension of sit-at-home order
The Monday weekly sit-at-home directed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in solidarity with its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, continued in Onitsha and Nnewi despite its suspension by the leadership. Roads and streets in Onitsha, the commercial city and Nnewi the Industrial town of the state were completely deserted as people either willingly or out of fear stayed indoors. All markets in the two cities as usual were under lock and key, including the Onitsha Main Market and Nkwo Nnewi while banks located in the areas also shut down for customers. A group, Balance and Equity Group (BEG)
BREAKING: Court extends order restraining DSS, AGF from arresting Igboho
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan on Monday extended an interim order restraining the Department of State Services, and the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), from arresting, killing, or harassing Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho. The court presided over by Justice Ladiran Akintola also extended the order stopping the DSS and AGF from freezing the accounts of the embattled activist facing trial in Cotonou, Benin Republic. Lead counsel for Igboho, Yomi Aliyu (SAN), confirmed the development to The PUNCH on Monday after the ruling. He said, “The judge said the
BREAKING: DSS releases 8 out of Igboho’s detained Aides
The Department of State Services, DSS, on Monday, released 8 out of the 12 persons it arrested at the residence of Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, Starnews Nigeria has gathered. Starnews Nigeria reports that after meeting bail conditions, the Security Agency has refused to let them go even after Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja had signed their Release Order on August 23, 2021. It was gathered that the aides were released to Olajengbesi following the threat of filing a case of contempt. The names of the 8 persons would be
FG implements cooking gas imports tax, price jumps by 100%
The Federal Government has implemented a 7.5 per cent tax on imported Liquefied Petroleum Gas, popularly called cooking gas, as the cost of the commodity leap by over 100 per cent within eight months. It was gathered on Sunday that the government implemented the VAT on LPG imports about three weeks ago and some dealers were also mandated to pay the tax for commodities imported several months ago. Operators told our correspondent that Nigeria imports about 70 per cent of the commodity, while the rest was mainly supplied by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas company. It was also gathered that
BREAKING: Sule sacks commissioners, political aides
Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule has dissolved the State Executive Council. Sule announced this at the Government House Lafia after an expanded meeting of the Executives, which includes Commissioners, Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants. The Governor thanked the commissioners and the aides for their sacrifices and contributions to successes of his administration so far and wished them well in their future endeavors. Details shortly…
Man United: Solkskjaer announces date for Ronaldo’s second debut
*Man United: Solkskjaer announces date for Ronaldo’s second debut* Portuguese star forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who has transferred from Juventus to Manchester United, will make his debut at the English club on September 11. AFP quoted Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as saying this on Sunday. On that day, the Manchester team will host Newcastle in the fourth round of the English Premier League. Ronaldo had played for Manchester United from 2003 to 2009 as well. Ronaldo’s move back to United must be completed before the summer transfer window closes on Tuesday night and Solskjaer is
Avoid financial inducements, journalism lecturer charges reporters
*Avoid financial inducements, journalism lecturer charges reporters* A journalism teacher, Prof. Oloruntola Sunday, has advised practicing journalists against prioritizing financial inducements in the discharge of their duties. Sunday, a Professor of Mass Communication at the University of Lagos, gave the advice in Lagos on Sunday during the August meeting of Journalists For Christ, a faith-based professional association. He spoke on the topic, “My Newsroom to Classroom Story – Lessons and Opportunities.’’ He urged aspiring and practicing journalists to be focused and hardworking, instead of running after money in discharging their duties. “If you are in journalism because of
Update; JMK, Sammie, Maria evicted from BBnaija season 6
Maria, Jumoke (JMK) and Sammie have been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 6 Shine YA Eye Show. The 23-year-old lawyer, Jumoke Adedoyin (JMK) was the first housemate to leave Biggie’s house, of the nominated lot that includes Pere, Maria, Cross, Queen and Sammie. However, she said, she was a convenient choice, as friends had been made before she got into the house. Recall that JMK was one of the surprises of the last eviction night when Biggie introduced a new set of housemates. In a chat with Ebuka, she says she felt like she was a convenient
