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Kingmakers Announce Lekan Balogun As Olubadan-Elect

Ten of the 11 members of the Olubadan-in-Council have endorsed the nomination of Dr Lekan Balogun as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland. The Council also denied that a legal tussle could scupper the succession to the Olubadan throne. The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland,…

05/01/2022

Southwest Govs: Police Officer’s Disrespect To Sanwo-Olu Unacceptable Intrusion

The South-West Governors’ Forum has frowned at the ‘disrespect’ displayed by a Chief Superintendent of Police, Abimbola Oyewole, who openly defied the order of the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, which required he and his men to vacate the Magodo Phase…

05/01/2022

Uzodimma Recants, Fails To Name Sponsors Of Insecurity In Imo

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State on Tuesday failed to name sponsors of insecurity in Imo as promised. Uzodimma had said that he would use the occasion of the stakeholders’ forum to name those sponsoring insecurity in the state. However, speaking at the…

05/01/2022

Four Killed As Inmates Attempt To Escape From Prison In Osun

Four inmates on Tuesday reportedly lost their lives in Kosere Correctional Centre, Ile Ife, Osun State, during an attempted jailbreak by some of the inmates. A top security source, who spoke with our correspondent, said some inmates had planned to escape during the…

05/01/2022

Air Force Announces Appointment Of New Branch Chiefs, Air Officers’ Commanding

The Nigerian Air Force yesterday announced the appointment of New Branch Chiefs and Air Officers Commanding (AOCs) and other senior officers. A statement issued by NAF headquarters stated that the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, approved the appointment. The statement…

05/01/2022

Police: 97 Kidnapped Victims Regain Freedom in Zamfara

The Nigeria Police Zamfara State Command said police and other security agencies have rescued 97 kidnapped victims in the state. The Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state Ayuba Elkannah stated this at press briefing at the command headquarters in Gusau. Elkannah disclosed…

05/01/2022

Lagos Maid, 14, Flees With Boss Two-Year-Old Son, Arrested In Ogun

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 14-year-old maid, Iwuozor, for allegedly abducting her mistress’ two-year-old son in Lagos State. The suspect was arrested on Monday in Sagamu, Ogun State, where she was accommodated by a good Samaritan who…

05/01/2022

Fleeing Rivers Ex-Vigilantes Commander Nabbed Over 2020 Killings

The former commander of a vigilance group, OSPAC, in Igwuruta, in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Promise Nnawale, who was declared wanted for allegedly killing two indigenes, has been arrested. The police had said Nnawale was the prime suspect in…

05/01/2022

AMCON Lists 7,912 Names Owing N4.4tn As Deadline Expires Today

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria is set to publish the names of 7,912 debtors owing it a total of N4.4tn, it has been learnt. The move follows the expiration of the 30-day ultimatum given by the National Assembly to debtors to…

05/01/2022

Oyo Awaits ex-AG’s Petition On Olubadan, Govt Pledges Smooth Transition

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, promised the people of Ibadan that the process leading to the emergence of the new Olubadan will be peaceful. The governor made the promise at the third day interfaith prayer service held in honour of the…

05/01/2022

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