BREAKING: How next Olubadan will emerge, Gov Makinde breaks silence
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1, where he announced that the departed monarch will get a royal and befitting burial. The governor, while addressing the widow and family members of the late monarch at his Popo Yemoja palace in Ibadan, also said that the next Olubadan of Ibadanland will be appointed using the “original” ascendancy system. He clarified that Ibadan traditional institution must revert to its original concept. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo
AFCON 2022: Super Eagles of Nigeria defeat Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0
AFCON 2022: Super Eagles of Nigeria defeats Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 in their group stage encounter at the ongoing 33rd Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday in Garoua, Cameroon. Super Eagles, who top Group D with the victory, were dominant and impressive throughout the game. With today’s victory, Nigeria broke Egypt’s unbeaten record. Pharaohs were unbeaten in their last 16 group matches at the Africa Cup of Nations. Before now, Egypt’s last defeat in the group phase dates back to the 2004 tournament when they lost 2-1 against
Yoruba People Should Start Using Chicken, Home-grown Goat for their Social Functions
The umbrella body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua (IOO) Worldwide has thrown its weight behind the suggestions of the Chairman of Southwest Governors' Forum and Governor of Ondo-State, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, that the Yoruba people should start using chicken and home-grown goat at their social functions instead of patronising "health-threatened" cows. In a statement signed by the Deputy to Alana-in-Council of the organisation, Professor Wale Adeniran, and made available to Newsmen by the Group's Communications Secretary, Mr. Maxwell Adeleye, IOO said the Yoruba people should start developing the ideology of *Grow What You Consume* before the actualisation of
Halftime Report: Nigeria 1, Egypt 0 in AFCON 2022
The biggest match of the Africa Cup of Nations takes place this afternoon as Group D heavyweights clash in an intriguing tie in Garoua. It was the most exciting encounter so far in the AFCON 2022 when the goal came after a lot of tussling and hustling between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt. Cross ball from Moses Simon but not well cleared by Egypt Defense before Aribo headed the ball to Kelechi Iheanacho who played a fabulous goal into the net of the Pharaohs of Egypt leading to 1 goal in favour of Nigeria in
EFCC re-arrests Mompha for alleged N32.9bn money laundering
The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has re-arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Ismailia Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, for laundering funds obtained through unlawful activities and retention of alleged proceeds of crime. Mompha, who was arrested on Monday, is currently standing trial alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, on an amended 22-count charge bordering on cyber fraud and money laundering to the tune of N32.9 bn brought against him by the EFCC. The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed this in a statement, titled, ‘EFCC re-arrests Mompha for alleged money laundering.’ Mompha had earlier been arrested
BREAKING: Former Nigerian leader Ernest Shonekan is dead
Chief Ernest Shonekan, the former head of the Interim National Government that succeeded the military junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, is dead. Shonekan, a boardroom guru before his selection to head the Interim National Government, died in Lagos at the age of 85, according to TVC. He was the Chairman of the interim National Government between August 26 and November 17 1993 when he was ousted in a palace coup led by late General Sani Abacha who was Secretary of Defence. Details later…
Vehicle road worthiness certificate policy not a revenue generation drive -Lagos govt
The Lagos State government has said the newly introduced ‘no-vehicle inspection, no road-worthiness’ policy is not an exercise targeted at generating money for the state. This is as it appealed to car owners in the state to come forward with their vehicles as the cost of inspection is already inclusive in the total package they paid for the renewal of vehicle particulars. The Director, Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), Engr. Akin-George Fashola, said this during a radio programme as revealed in a statement issued by the state government. He said the old format of issuing a roadworthiness certificate and then expecting
Yabatech introduces device to aid learning in computer village
The Yaba College of Technology has presented a device named Aptus Pi to aid the training of apprentices learning mobilie phone repairs, computer hardware repairs and maintenance at the Computer Village Ikeja. A statement signed by Yabatech Media Relations Officer, Felix Alade, said the Mobile Learning Aid would enable learners to access learning materials online without the need of internet and having to pay for data subscription. “The device can accommodate up to 40 learners within 40km radius of its location. The Aptus Pi was donated by the Commonwealth of Learning under the Skills in Demand Project that involved the
Akeredolu asks south-west to stop eating beef, says region losing N2.5bn daily
Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, says the south-west region is losing N2.5 billion daily to the consumption of beef. Beef is meat from cattle. TheCable could not immediately verify the governor’s claim. The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) had recently banned the consumption of beef and the keeping of cows in the south-east. Speaking at a meeting with stakeholders in the state’s education sector in Akure, Ondo capital city, Akeredolu said people in the south-west should consider using chicken meat for their ceremonies. Represented by Akin Olotu, his special adviser on agriculture, the governor said chicken meat is
2023: Don’t contest, age not on your side – Ohanaeze chieftain tells Tinubu, Atiku, Osinbajo
Chuks Ibegbu, a former National Publicity Secretary of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, should not run for President in 2023. Ibegbu said Tinubu and Atiku should drop their ambition due to their age. Speaking exclusively with DAILY POST, Ibegbu said Atiku, Tinubu and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo should pick a credible presidential candidate from the Southeast. He noted that the rigorous nature of the Presidency wouldn’t allow the likes of Tinubu and Atiku to perform optimally at their age. Ibegbu’s comment
