Boy With Missing Intestines, Akin-Bright, Is Dead Wednesday September, 20, 203 Adebola Akin-Bright, the boy whose intestines got missing in the process of a surgery, has passed away. PUNCH Metro gathered that the boy died on Tuesday evening. A source close to the family of the deceased told our correspondent that he developed complications and was rushed to the Intensive Care Unit of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital where he was thereafter pronounced dead. The Lagos State House of Assembly had earlier on Tuesday called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct the Ministry of Health to release funds for…
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There Are Two Things; He Lied Against Me As The Governor, He Lied against me as Dapo Abiodun – Ogun Gov Drags Impeached Council Boss To Court Wedneday September 20, 2023 Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has emphasized the need to instill party discipline within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure that members of the party are accountable for their actions. Governor Abiodun made this known during a meeting with leaders of the APC in Ijebu East Local Government, led by a former member of the House of Representatives, who represented Ijebu North, Ijebu-East and Ogun Waterside between…
Tribunal Sacks NNPP’s Abba Yusuf, Declares APC’s Gawuna Winner In Kano Wednesday September 20, 2023 The Kano State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on Wednesday sacked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasiru Gawuna, winner of the March 18 governorship poll. Reading of the judgment was transmitted virtually via Zoom, a teleconference service as the panel members were not physically in court. The ruling came weeks after lawyers of both parties made their closing arguments on behalf of their clients on 21 August Recall the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared that…
President Tinubu To Africa Union: Nigeria Is Behind You And We Will Not Let You Fail To Secure Stability And Prosperity For Africa • AU seeks close coordination with Nigeria on all continental matters • President Tinubu tells OIC: Islamic leaders in Africa must learn to accept will of Allah • OIC hails President Tinubu’s “bold” leadership on economic reform and geopolitical stability Tuesday, September 19, 2023 President Bola Tinubu asserted that the African Union (AU) is strategically positioned to secure consensus positions for the continent on economic and socio-political relations with the world, particularly with Nigeria’s stalwart backing, as…
Tinubu Advances Stronger Economic Ties With South Africa; Seeks Reform O Bretton Woods Institution To Strengthen Econmic Resilience Of Developing Democracy Tuesday September 19, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has on Monday advanced his economic development diplomatic drive for investment attraction as he engaged extensively in a bilateral discussion with South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, in New York City, ahead of the United Nations General Assembly. President Tinubu asserted that Africa must have a consensus view that the hundreds of billions of dollars spent through International Development Finance Institutions over the years must meet the specific needs of developing democracies in…
Ogun Govt Restricts Movement In Sagamu Monday September 18, 2023 Following recent clashes among rival cult groups in Sagamu, the Ogun State government has announced restriction of movement from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. The government, therefore, urged residents of the town to abide by the restriction order pending the time the security of the area will improve, as police and other security agencies are on top of the situation to restore normalcy. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Lekan Adeniran, a copy of which was made available to newsmen in…
NUJ Congratulates New BCOS GM Monday September 18, 2023 The BCOS chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has sent a congratulatory message to one of its own, Mr Goke Adelakun on his appointment as General Manager of the Corporation. In the message signed by the BCOS NUJ Chairperson, Dupe Fehintola and Secretary, Olaposi Oshola,the union described the appointment as due reward for hardwork,excellence in service and unwaivering commitment to duty. BCOS NUJ noted that Mr Adelakun, an exemplary gentleman who is also a level-headed and highly committed and loyal officer, is a round peg in a round hole. The…
Alleged Ridicule of Obas: Analysts Ask Obasanjo To Tender Public Apology … is a desecration of our core value Sunday September 17, 2023 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been called upon to tender an unreserved public apology to the traditional rulers particularly those in Yorubaland. This is to ameliorate the consequences of the desecration of our core values that his reported ridiculing of monarchs last Friday amounted to. This call was contained in a statement by the National Association Public Affairs Analysts (NAPAA) issued in the wake of alleged ridicule of over a dozen monarchs at Iseyin, Oyo State at…
School Resumption: Mogaji Gbolagade Advises Parents On Quality Education For Children Sunday September 17, 2023 Mogaji Olubadan, Lato Compound, Professor Gbolagade Abiodun has admonished parents to ensure quality education for their children not minding the current econmic reality in the nation. Mogaji (Prof) Gbolagade Abiodun gave this admonition in a statement on Sunday through his media office in Ibadan. He stated that education remains the best gift a parent can bequeath to their children hence the need for them to ensure they put in their best in giving their children the very best. Gbolagade Abiodun who was a special adviser…
President Tinubu Nominates New Ministers For Federal Ministry Of Youth Sunday September 17, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth, pending her confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President has further approved the nomination of Mr. Ayodele Olawande to serve as the Minister of State for Youth, pending his confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim is a young medical doctor and most recently served as the President of the Progressive Young Women Forum (PYWF).…