Author: Yetunde Ogunmola
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Police place N50 million bounty on two hardened bandits
By: Ade Phillips The Katsina State Police Command has announced a reward of N50 million for individuals providing credible information leading to the apprehension of suspected bandit leaders, Modi Modi and Jan Kare. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, the police allege that the…
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JUST IN: Hoodlums break into Abuja warehouse, carts away food Items
By: Ade Phillips Thugs forcibly entered a government storage facility in Gwagwa town, located within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Sunday, and proceeded to loot stored food items. Residents, who recounted the incident stated that a group of young individuals from the community broke into the warehouse around 7 am,…
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N’Assembly Sets to Review 2024 Budget
By Miracle Ogunde Citing the incessant fall of the naira against the United States dollar, the National Assembly has stated the need to review the 2024 budget. The Senate said that there was a need to revisit the N28.77tn 2024 budget, considering the recent rise in the fall of the nation’s currency. Speaking in…
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Govt moves to safeguard hippopotamus
The Nasarawa State Government has announced its efforts to safeguard the hippopotamus population within the state, aiming to prevent the animals from facing extinction. Dr. Abdullahi Musa, the Director of Veterinary Services at the state’s Ministry of Agriculture, revealed this during a statement on Sunday in Lafia. Statistics suggest that the global population of…
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Update: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Mr Ibu is Dead.
Mr Ibu, a Nollywood veteran has died. The actor whose real name is John Okarfor was 62. According to multiple reports from sources close to him, the veteran comedian passed away at Evercare Hospital. Many fans have shared condolences on X, reminiscing about movies the late actor has featured. Details surrounding the cause of death…
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Breaking: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Mr Ibu Is Dead
By Yetunde Ogunmola Less than 24 hours after the demise of Quadri Oyebamiji popularly known as Sisi Quadri, another Veteran Nollywood Actor, John Okafor with the moniker, Mr Ibu is dead. The Comic Actor who had undergone surgeries that led to the amputation of his leg finally succumbed to the cold hands of death.…
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Ondo PDP youths, students march in solidarity for Akingboye Gubernatorial Ambition
By Yetunde Ogunmola A group of peoples democratic party( PDP) members under the aegis of Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria, comprising students and youths across the 18 local governments area of Ondo state have held a solidarity walk in support of a leading gubernatorial aspirant, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA) ahead of the November 16, 2024,…
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Lassa Fever Breaks Out In Adamawa NYSC Camp
The Adamawa State Ministry of Health and Human Services has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state. The outbreak of the highly infectious disease was confirmed after a corps member tested positive at the Damare National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp. While confirming the development, Permanent Secretary of…
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Celebration Greets Aiyedatiwa’s Homecoming In Igbokoda
By Our Correspondent In joyous display of unity, hundreds of residents in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, welcomed home Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday. This marked the first return of Governor Aiyedatiwa to his hometown since assuming office on December 27, 2023. Accompanied by a jubilant crowd, the Governor…
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‘Your Offering Should go to the Poor, Unemployed, not Church’ – Kumuyi Advises Christians
By Miracle Ogunde Doctor William Folohunso Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, says Christians should not spend all their money on building churches but also help their poor neighbours who cannot afford basic life needs. Kumuyi who made the statement in a viral video while addressing his…
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Appointments: Group Decries Marginalization of Irele Zone II By Aiyedatiwa
—CPS Calls for Patience By Miracle Ogunde A group under the aegis of Irele People’s Alliance (IPA) in Irele local government area, has decried the one-sided nature of political appointments in the local government by governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The group, through its Secretary, Hon Sola Olaoluwa, in a statement on Friday, expressed dissatisfaction of the…
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Sisi Quadri’s body arrives Iwo for Burial
Mourners in Iwo, Osun state thronged Agbowo area, residents of Sisi Quadri to receive his body as it arrived in the community for the final burial rite. The Popular actor, Qodri Oyebamiji died on Friday, March 1, 2024, throwing the entertainment industry into mourning. Youths and residents of Iwo, theatre practitioners and other dignitaries were…