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The Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, is dead. PUNCH Online learnt that the monarch died shortly after observing the Eid prayers on Wednesday. The Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area, Olasoju Adebayo, confirmed his death in a statement seen by our correspondent. He stated that the deceased monarch would be

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has approved the immediate employment of two first-class law graduates of the Imo State University, Owerri. Uzodimma made the announcement when the duo, Chinonso Oparaji and Chipuruime Udeh, were presented to him at the Government House in Owerri, the state capital. The duo graduated with first-class honours from IMSU and

The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has announced the arrest of the suspected perpetrators of last week’s crisis that rocked Bagana in the Omala Local Government Area of the state. Last week, gunmen invaded the community, resulting in the death of no fewer than 25 people and the destruction of property worth millions.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has clarified that there are no conflicts surrounding the Olubadan stool. He cautioned individuals who thrive on sowing discord to desist for the betterment of the state. Makinde made these remarks while welcoming Muslim faithful, including members of his cabinet and other high-ranking government officials, to his Ikolaba residence

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Nigeria’s First Lady Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. “I am so proud of all your achievements. “Your journey doesn’t end here; it’s just the beginning of an even greater adventure,” Mrs Tinubu said in a statement she personally signed on Wednesday. On

The Ondo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Tola Alabere, has urged members of the party to work together towards achieving victory in the forthcoming poll. The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed November 16 for the upcoming Ondo governorship election while the party slated its primary for April 25. No fewer than

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has enjoined the people of the state to work together to ensure peaceful coexistence among diverse interests in the state. The governor made the call in his message to the people on the occasion of the Eid El-Fitr celebration. Speaking at the Okene Central Eid Prayer ground, Ododo restated his

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Police operatives from the Bode Thomas Division, Lagos, have rescued two individuals suspected of theft from a mob. This was made known by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on his X handle on Wednesday. He wrote, “While a passerby was making a phone call at about 11pm, five young men in a

The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has rejoiced with the President,  Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his 67th birthday. Yusuf described  Dangote as an illustrious son of Kano, whose philanthropic gesture breeds life and livelihood to millions of households in Nigeria and Africa. This is contained in a statement by the governor’s Director-General, Media

The Czech parliament on Wednesday voted to toughen legislation on rape, with stricter definitions that classify all sexual abuse of children under 12 as rape or assault. The amendment, which has to be passed by the Senate and signed by the president to take effect, was approved by lawmakers across the chamber. An AFP report

The Ebonyi State Police Command has dismantled a child abduction ring, culminating in the rescue of six kidnapped children. This was made known in a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, shared on the command’s X account on Tuesday. The statement read, “On January 21, 2024, one Nkwuda Francis reported

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has enjoined Muslims across the country to exercise moderation and not discard the lessons of Ramadan on the altar of celebrations. “We should be modest in our celebration and continue to extend love to others,” Mrs Tinubu said in her maiden Eid-el-Fitr message as First Lady to end the month

The Nigerian Bar Association, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to contribute their quota to national development by ensuring a peaceful nation as the world celebrates the Eid-el-Fitr. The NBA President, Mr Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), said this in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Mr Habeeb Lawal, in Lagos. Maikyau urged Muslims to use the

South African police, on Wednesday, said they have arrested six suspects for the murder of footballer, Luke Fleurs, who played for popular Johannesburg club, Kaizer Chiefs. The 24-year-old defender was gunned down last week as he refilled his car at a gas station in a northwestern suburb of the city, in the latest incident to

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for unity and peaceful coexistence among residents of the state and the country at large. He also urged Muslims, as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, to continue to pray for his administration. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday in Osogbo. He

The wife of popular Nigerian comedian AY, Mabel Makun, has said that her silence on the recent breakup with her husband should not be misunderstood, stating that she has faith in a brighter future. She also regretted that her dreams of a lifelong marriage have taken a different direction. This was disclosed in a post

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 8, 2024, for hearing on the suit challenging the emergence of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo. The suit was filed by one of the aspirants who participated in the primary election, Anamero Dekeri. Dekeri is urging the court

The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed condolences on the death of a retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, Ahmad Belgore. The governor’s condolence message was contained in a statement made available to journalists by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Wednesday. The statement read, “Belgore, who was until his recent retirement

A retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore, is dead. The Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association, Ilorin Branch, Kwara State, Kamaldeen Gambari, announced his death on Tuesday. “Information reaching me now indicates that Hon. Justice Ahmad Olarewaju Belgore, PCJA (retd.) is dead. May Allah forgive his shortcomings,” Gambari said in a

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has commended Nigerians for their perseverance and resilience in the face of the current economic realities. In a Sallah message on Wednesday in Bauchi, the governor described the economic situation as a national problem. According to him, the state government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, is providing palliative

The impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has written to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, to obtain a complaint form to file a formal petition against the Chief Judge of Edo, Justice Daniel Okungbowa. Shaibu was impeached on Monday by the state House of Assembly, following the adoption of the

THE Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, on Tuesday, declared that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is still ill and not physically fit to rule at the moment. The revered Olubadan stool became vacant on March 14 after the demise of Oba Lekan Balogun, who reigned for two years and died at the age

The Kaduna-South Senator, Sunday Katung, on Wednesday called for unity of purpose to surmount the nation’s challenges as Muslims mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. Katung, who stated this in his Sallah message made available to journalists in Kaduna, said that though the challenges confronting the country look intimidating, but he is optimistic that with unity of