The Osun State Police Command has confirmed to have rescued one out of six farmers reportedly kidnapped in a community sharing boundary with kwara state .The Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Yemisi Opalola who confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday said the incident occurred on Monday and it was reported in Okuku, Odo-Otin local government area …
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New Winners Emerge in NUJ Indoor Games, as Jumbo Retains Table Tennis Title. By Chris Mark
Ebizimor Jumbo of Royal FM chapel popularly known as (Doctor Fish), Amatare Mizimo and Akam James have emerged champions in the NUJ indoor games as part of activities lined up to mark the 2023 press week.Doctor Fish beat Addy Cyril of Radio Bayelsa 2-0 in two set 21-12, 21-19 to retain his crown for the third consecutive time while Tosan Enoma …
Read More »Coup in Niger: ECOWAS, Don’t Stir Up the Hornet’s Nest II. By Prof. MK Othman
I must continue to beat the drum of peace as heinous fire is threatening my neighborhood, Niger republic. The Nigeria-Niger border has seven states – Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Jigawa, Yobe, and Borno covering a distance of 1,608 km. Firing one shot in Niger will massively inject colossal wave of refugees into these states and escalate gigantic fire arms and …
Read More »Hon. Bunmi Tunji Ojo, Wike, Oyetola, Others Sworn into Office as Ministers
The inauguration of 45 new ministers into the Federal Executive Council took place Monday at the Conference Centre of the State House, Abuja.The citation of the Ministers was read by Aguri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, while the oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola.The new ministers …
Read More »Subsidy ; Why Should innocent Nigerians paying for evil committed by Few — Bishop Oyejola. By John Dike
The Catholic Bishop of Osogbo Diocese Most Revered Dr John Akin Oyejola caution political leaders not to allow innocent Nigerians to suffer from the effect of removal of Subsidy which was reportedly caused by selected few rich individualsThe Bishop who said 5 billion Naira Palliatives allocated to States will not cushion the effects as many Nigerian can hardly have a …
Read More »Publisher Of Boch Newspaper Performed Traditional Marriage Rite. By Chris Mark
Otuokpoti Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State came alive as the Publisher of Boch Newspaper Chime-Emela Oyagiri performed the traditional marriage rite of his heartthrob Beatrice Okatubo.The event was attended by the Oyagiri’s of Obele Community in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State and the Okatubo’s of Otuokpoti Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of …
Read More »Fallacies of religion, No-man’s-land, and why Nigeria is unbreakable (1). By Hassan Gimba
One of the factors that determined the just concluded elections in Nigeria is religion. Oh, agreed, in our politics, religion has always been a factor in determining winners and losers. But never before was it flagrantly flaunted and made to be the driving force than in 2023.Unfortunately, shepherds led their flocks by the nose, feasting on their ignorance of their …
Read More »Alleged oil theft: Navy hands over arrested vessels to owners, in Bayelsa. By Chris Mark
The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Formoso, on Friday, handed over a merchant tanker vessel, MV TIS IV and Barge Podium, to its owners two and six years respectively, after the vessels were arrested for allegedly engaging in crude oil theft and illegal bunkering, among other crimes.The release of the vessels followed the directive of the Naval Headquarters, in …
Read More »A Carnival of Absurdity: Unpacking the Government’s Paltry Palliatives. By Chidi Ekeh
In the grand theater of governance, where decisions shape the destiny of a nation, the National Economic Council (NEC) has recently taken center stage, dishing out a spectacle of epic proportions. Prepare yourselves, fellow citizens, for a rollercoaster of ludicrous measures and baffling initiatives, as we dissect the baffling ballet that has unfolded on the national stage.Imagine, if you will, …
Read More »SCANDAL: Police Speaks On Arrest Of Bishop As Female Evangelist He Took To Hotel For Sex Dies
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Abia State Command, has officially acknowledged the apprehension and custody of Bishop Timothy Otu, the General Overseer of Agape Evangelical Ministry.The demise of a female Evangelist associated with a Pentecostal church in Aba is suspected to have occurred during intimate relations with General Overseer and Bishop, whose church is situated in Aba, Abia state.In a …
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