Author: Akintayo Adams

Mr Tony Aziegbemi, the Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been kidnapped by Gunmen suspected to be Kidnappers. Reports has it that Azeigbeme was kidnapped few metres to his residence located on Government Reservation Area, Benin City, the Edo State capital. It was learnt that the kidnappers, who were reportedly trailing Azeigbemi in two Toyota Corolla cars, overtook his car at a speed bump close to his house around 11pm and whisked him away to an unknown destination after leaving a meeting at the government house without a police escort. His driver said, “Few minutes later…

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has confirmed the birth of a boy & girl on Saturday (Today). The birth of the prince was confirmed in a statement on the Facebook Page of the Reverred Monarch. “To God be the glory great things he has done. Hearty congratulations to the entire House of Oduduwa and Olori Tobiloba, who today birthed a Prince and Princess to the Royal throne of Oduduwa. Mother and children are doing well to the glory of God Almighty,” the statement read. The twins were brought to life by Olori Tobiloba Philips-Ogunwusi, one of the Monarch’s Wives…

Sixteen Nigerian soldiers have been killed on a peace mission to halt clashes between Okuoma and Okoloba communities in Delta State. Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Army Spokesperson said the troops from the 181 Amphibious Battalion deployed in the Bomadi region, had responded to a call on the conflict in the Okuoma community before they were killed on Thursday. “They were surrounded by some community youths and killed,” according to Gusau. “The reinforcement team led by the commanding officer was also attacked, leading to the death of the commanding officer, two majors, one captain and 12 soldiers,” he said. Speaking further,…

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that his administration is deploying resources to critical sectors so as to impact the welfare of Nigerians significantly. This was disclosed in a statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale who said Tinubu’s government would not allow the abuse of the nation’s treasury. He made the pledge at a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives’ Congress, APC, led by its National Chairman & Former Governor of Kano, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, at the State House on Friday in Abuja. The President assured that the government is leaving no stone unturned in its…

The launch of ‘Ounjẹ Èkó’ food markets, offering discounted prices on essential food items across Lagos State, beginning from Sunday, March 17, 2024 has been announced by the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. He made the disclosure through the official Lagos State government X handle (formerly Twitter) on Friday night. The idea, as revealed is aimed at alleviating the economic burden on the populace amidst rising food prices. “In order to prevent sharp practices and ensure the foodstuff reaches a large number of Lagosians, a voucher system will be introduced as the pilot scheme kicks off,” reads the statement. “Independent payment solution…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been advised by the Pan Niger Delta Forum to consider opening the border shared with the Republic of Benin. This was stated by PANDEF spokesperson, Ken Robinson, where he argued that opening the border shared with Republic of Benin is more beneficial than opening the ones in the North East region of the country. “If any other border will be opened, it is that of the Benin Republic. We will suggest that the border with the Benin Republic be opened for ease of business because I don’t think there have been challenges of insecurity in…

The Government of Niger State allocated ₦976 million for feeding the citizens during the Islamic month of Ramadan. This was made known in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Binta Mamman on Friday. According to him, assorted grains are waiting to be distributed to all the 25 local government areas, emirate councils, religious leaders, security agencies, and political parties in the state. “Each of the LGA will receive 1,000 bags of 10kg rice, 184 bags of 25kg rice, 2,000 bags of 10 kg maize, 490 bags of 25kg of maize, 1,200 bags of 10kg millet, as well as…

In fulfilment of its feeding programme intended to provide meals for poor and vulnerable persons in the state during the Islamic month of Ramadan, the Jigawa State Government has set aside ₦2.83 billion. This was revealed in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Sagir Musa, who said the programme will be implemented at 609 feeding centres, with a focus on providing three different food items to 182,700 poor and vulnerable people daily. The feeding programme would be implemented for three weeks and approximately 3.8 million vulnerable persons would benefit from it throughout the Ramadan period, according to the…

The appointment of Brigadier-General Lawal Isa (retd.) as Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education has been approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled, ‘President Tinubu appoints Executive Secretary of National Commission for Almajiri Education and aide on Chieftaincy Matters,” the appointment was announced to the public. In the same vein, the President also approved the appointment of Tijani Abbas as his Senior Special Assistant on Chieftaincy Matters. The President anticipates that the new appointees will “bring their vast experience…

The Northern Elders Forum has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to accede to the request of Kaduna-based Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, to meet with bandits who abducted about 287 schoolchildren from Kuriga Government Secondary and LEA Primary Schools in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State about a week ago. In the words of the forum, Gumi may be the key to securing their release and preventing future occurrence. “To bring about a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Kaduna,” Gumi should be backed, according to Abdul-Azeez Suleiman who spoke on behalf of the Forum. “While some…