Detained IPOB Leader, Kanu Promises To End insecurity in South East in two minutes If Released Embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has vowed that he will end the insecurity in the South East in two minutes, if released from detention. Kanu said nobody in the South East can counter his orders concerning the security situation in the region. The infuriated Biafra agitator spoke while addressing journalists within the courtroom of the Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday. Kanu said, “I suspect that some people in government are making money out of insecurity in the…
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OID Condoles with Makinde Over Passage of 42nd Olubadan A professional group, Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID), has commiserated with the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council, the people of Ibadanland, and the entire state over the passing of the Olubadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmadell, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. According to the release signed by the group’s spokesperson, Barrister Ayotomiwa Adebayo, the late Olubadan was described as an erudite scholar, a philosopher, an editor, a businessman, politician, consummate management consultant, and a distinguished senator who has contributed immensely…
Nigeria Will Overcome Beneficiaries Of Old Subsidy – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu says his administration is deploying resources to critical sectors and areas with significant impact on the welfare of Nigerians, emphasizing that the nation’s treasury is sacrosanct and must not be abused. Speaking at a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) at the State House in Abuja on Friday, the President assured Nigerians that his government is working around the clock to improve their living conditions, and asked leaders at the grassroots level to encourage citizens to get their National Identification Number…
Olubadan of Ibadanland Laid To Rest The remains of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday afternoon laid to rest at his Aliwo ancestral family home. The late monarch, who reigned for two years, joined his ancestors at the age of 81 on Thursday night at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, after a brief illness. The Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Agbotomokekere led the Muslim faithful to pray for the late monarch before he was interned. Dignitaries at the event include the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal who led executives of the Oyo state government, Elder…
Late Olubadan, Olalekan Balogun Was ‘A Visionary And Committed Leader’ – Olaoluwa Mourns Olubadan Of Ibadan A Stalwart of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Peter Olaoluwa has mourned the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun who passed away on Thursday night at 82. Olaoluwa in a statement by his Media office in Ibadan commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State, the Royal Family, the Olubadan-in-council, the President General CCII, Ibadan indigene and described the late monarch as a visionary and committed first class king. Olaoluwa stated that the late Kabiyesi was a visionary and patriotic leader, who…
Late Olubadan Lived A Life Of Service And Exemplary Royalty, POJ Mourns Fallen Olubadan The Mogaji Ojo Eweena, Oke Offa, Baba Sale, Mogaji (Engr) Popoola Olukayode Joshua popularly called POJ on Friday joined the people of Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria to mourn the passage of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun. Mogaji Popoola in a release on Friday morning through his media office in Ibadan and made available to journalists described departure of the first class monarch as great loss not only to Ibadanland but Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole. He explained that late Olubadan during…
Osi Basorun of Ibadanland Mourns As Olubadan Of Ibadan Joins Ancestors At 82 The Osi Basorun of Ibadanland, Prince Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has described the Thursday night death of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Mahood Lekan Balogun, as shocking and unexpected at this time. Adeduntan in a release through his media office on Friday morning expressed shock on the death of the Monarch who recently celebrated his 82nd birthday. He described the late Olubadan as a brother and leader who he enjoyed great cordial relationship with ,while he was alive. The International Cardio Vascular Surgeon prayed for the repose…
Just In: Nigeria Opens Land Air Borders With Republic Of Niger, Lifts Other Sanctions President Bola Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect. This directive is in compliance with the decisions of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at its extraordinary summit on February 24, 2024, in Abuja. ECOWAS leaders had agreed to lift economic sanctions against the Republic of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. The President has directed that the following sanctions imposed on…
Nigerian Senate Suspends Ningi ..senate now Object Of Ridicule – Akpabio ..image badly damaged Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, March 12, lamented that the integrity of the Senate has been totally damaged following allegation by Senator Abdul Ningi that the 2024 budget was padded. Akpabio said the upper chamber has been subjected to ridicule as Nigerians continued to bash the parliament. President of the Senate who spoke during an open session he presided over, faulted Ningi’s earlier interview and for also granting a follow-up interview where he purportedly justified his initial claim of budget padding. Akpabio recalled that President…
FG Mulls Legislation To Sanitise Health Sector The Federal Government said it will soon come up with legislation that would regulate the healthcare sector to eliminate quacks and ensure improved service delivery. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated this on Friday when he paid a courtesy call on the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun at the Presidential Lodge, Abeokuta. Alausa decried the unwholesome practice where untrained people are allowed to operate in the health sector. He also lamented the prevalence of quacks from where heinous act, such as organ harvesting takes place. The minister: “We…