The Oyo State Police Command says it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged death of 32 children during a stampede at a funfair in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday. It was learnt that the stampede occurred when participants rushed to gain access to the venue of the event reportedly organised by the ex-queen […]
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As the country continues to grapple with the effects of insecurity , President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that one of his administration top priority is to tackle security challenges nationwide. The President made this known while presenting the 2025 Budget to the national assembly on Wednesday. ” To secure our nation, security is the
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President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly complex for the 2025 budget presentation. Tinubu got to the N’Assembly at exactly 12:10 pm on Wednesday amid heavy security. On Monday, the Federal Executive Council approved the 2025 budget proposal. This follows the Senate’s endorsement of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework 2025 – 2027 on November
Nigerian star, Ademola Lookman has been named the African Player of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Confederation of African Football Awards. The announcement was made during a glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, celebrating the finest talents in African football. The Atalanta forward had a sensational year, dazzling fans with his incredible skill, blistering pace,
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A devastating fire engulfed a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday night, reportedly trapping several worshippers inside. The incident occurred at about 9:30 pm at Wisdom Estate, Road 1G, Olohunda Road, in the Lagelu Local Government Area, sources confirmed to PUNCH Online on Saturday morning. Eyewitness accounts revealed that
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The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Friday, pleaded not guilty to the 18-count charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The charge is bordering on money laundering, breach of trust and misappropriation of public funds to the tune of about N80.2 billion. After the charge was read
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Legal luminary, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has taken a step further in the expression of his anger against Lagos-based legal practitioner, Dele Farotimi over the alleged defamation of his character. The elder statesman, through his law firm, has written a petition to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, LPDC, asking that Farotimi’s name be removed from
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The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has issued a stern warning to state governors bypassing the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy, threatening to seek a contempt of court suit if the defiance continues. Fagbemi stated this in Abuja, on Thursday, at the 2024 annual conference
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Oyo State Governor, His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde has acknowledged the giant strides being made at LeadCity University. The governor who was ably represented by the commissioner for Education in Oyo State Prof Salihu Abdulwaheed Adelabu said that indeed the institution has been able to impact knowledge, critical thinking as well as leadership development thus
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The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, on Thursday, said Nigerians who are expecting his ministry to provide jobs would be disappointed because it is not part of their mandate. The minister made the clarification at the annual conference of the Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations in Abuja.
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