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The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved the selection of Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun-elect of Ogbomosoland. Olaoye is pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Jesus House, Washington DC. The former Soun Of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi…

The management of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a federal government-contracted oil pipeline surveillance firm, has said the Nigerian Navy arrested four of its personnel for chasing suspected oil thieves on the high seas towards its base, and has demanded their release. The…

Kano State Government has directed the immediate sack of another senior medical staff in the state ministry of health for alleged extortion and other related offences. The government had a few weeks ago removed the chief medical officer and eight medical doctors in…

The African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) and Justice Advocate Center (JAC) have commenced moves to put a stop to the $3 billion emergency loan recently secured on papers by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) from the African…

Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, designer of the Nigerian flag, passed away on Wednesday, at the age of 87. His son, Akinkunmi Samuel, announced the death on Facebook. “Life is indeed transient; I can say boldly you live a life with a landmark. Continue to rest…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) yesterday described as fake news, a claim that one of its officers crushed a pregnant woman to death at Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos. LASTMA Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, said in a statement…

Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-Cultural Association Monday vowed to tackle injustice being suffering by its members across the country saying the injustices must come to an end. To this end, the Socio cultural Organization has constituted a 55 member Legal Committee to…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration is currently mapping out strategies for effective funding of projects in the territory. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, at a meeting with contractors on Monday, said there was need to diversify funding options beyond the national budget so…