Author: Akintayo Adams

A military plane carrying Malawi’s vice president and nine others has gone missing, the president’s office has said. However, a search is under way. Vice President Saulos Chilima, 51, reportedly left the capital, Lilongwe, in the aircraft on Monday but failed to make its scheduled landing at Mzuzu International Airport, which is about 370km (230 miles) to the north around 45 minutes later. A statement from the office of Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera revealed Aviation authorities lost contact with the plane when it “went off radar”. “All efforts to make contact with the aircraft since it went off radar have…

Sèyí Mákindé, Governor of Oyo State has distanced self from the delay encountered in installing a new Aláàfin of Oyo town. Mákindé, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun Olayiwola, cleared the air at the Oba Adeyemi Mini Stadium, Ode Aremo in Oyo Town, while presenting the Part II Recognised Chieftaincy certificates to 12 baales, who are now lesser Obas in their different domains. “I am assuring you people of Oyo town that Governor Makinde has no anointed candidate. God Himself, the Almighty knows. The governor never thought of it. To him, Oyo,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesman, who announced this in a statement on Monday, said IGP Solomon Arase (Rtd) has been replaced. “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). “The President has also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as Member of the Commission. “The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Other members of the Police Service Commission will…

Armed bandits have reportedly attacked a military base in Niger State. It was gathered that no fewer than two soldiers sustained injury when the terrorists attacked the military base in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. One of the bandits was reportedly killed in the gun duel with soldiers during the attack that happened on Tuesday. Reports have it that rhe terrorists were moving towards Mashegu and Wushishi Local Government Areas when they launched the attack. Chairman, Rafi Local Government Council, Alhaji Ayuba Usman Katako, who confirmed the incident, said the injured soldiers were responding to treatment at…

Reverend Father Gabriel Ukeh, the kidnapped parish priest of Saint Thomas Catholic Church, Zaman Dabo community in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State has regained his freedom. He was abducted from the Rectory of St Thomas Parish, Zaman Dabo, Zango Kataf in the early hours of Sunday, June 9th, 2024. Confirming the release of the Priest, the Director-General of Communications, Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, Reverend Father Gabriel Okafor confirmed that he was freed at about 9 pm on Monday. He lauded the efforts and prayers which ensured the speedy release of the Priest. Get instant and latest news updates…

Officers of the Lagos State Police Command have rescued an American citizen from attempting suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The incident happened on Monday (Today). This was made known in a statement shared by the police command via its X handle. “An American citizen, name withheld was at 1:23 p.m. today restrained from committing suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos,” it read. “The American, who is in his early 30s was driven to the Third Mainland Bridge by his Baby Mama in company of his daughter. He directed the lady who was unaware of his motive…

The tripartite committee on the minimum wage has submitted its report to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by Segun Imohiosen, director of information and public relations in the office of the SGF. The statement noted a formal presentation of the report will be made to President Bola Tinubu soon. A formal presentation of the report will also be made to representatives of organised labour and the private sector, who are currently at the ongoing International Labour Organisation (ILO) conference in Geneva, Switzerland, it further revealed.…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are in danger of not playing at the 2026 World Cup following a 2-1 defeat to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. The Super Eagles, looking to claim their first win of the qualifying series started on a good note, thanks to Raphael Onyedika’s excellent finish in the first half. However, Finidi George’s men went into the break behind, as the Beninese scored twice before the interval thanks to Jodel Dossou and Steve Mounie. The win places Benin Republic at the top of Group C with seven points, while Nigeria remains fifth with three points. Get instant and…

The Nigeria Labour Congress has moved to clear the air over its intended strike action scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday. The Congress, through its President, Joe Ajaero, ruled out the strike due Ajaero made this known on Monday during the ongoing International Labour Conference taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. He revealed the organised labour cannot embark on strike tomorrow because the figures presented by the Tripartite committee on minimum wage are with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He also clarified that the submission of ₦62,000 as proposed by the government and the Organised Labour proposing ₦250,000 does not translate to the acceptance…

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, on Monday emerged the new chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum. He replaces Rotimi Akeredolu, the former Governor of Ondo State, who died in December, 2023, and was buried in February 2024. Sanwo-Olu was elected by his counterparts from the region during the meeting held at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday. Governors Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Dàpọ̀ Abiọdun (Ogun), Sèyí Mákindé (Oyo), Ademola Adélékè (Osun) and Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) were in attendance. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.