OAU student murder case: Court of Appeal affirms death sentence for Rahman Adedoyin The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, has confirmed the death sentence imposed on Rahman Adedoyin, the proprietor of Hilton Hotel in Ile-Ife, Osun State, over the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a postgraduate student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). The Osun…
Afe Babalola commissions ABUAD Fertility Centre, offers new hope to childless couples The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has commissioned the University’s Fertility Centre to tackle global infertility challenges among couples. The Fertility Centre, located within the University’s 8-year-old Multisystem Hospital, aims to address the pressing need for accessible, high-quality…
SENATOR NED NWOKO HONOURED WITH MOST OUTSTANDING LEGISLATOR AWARD In a well-deserved recognition of his dedication to good governance and development, Senator Ned Nwoko, the esteemed Member representing Delta North at the National Assembly, was recently presented with the prestigious “Most Outstanding Legislator Award.” This honor, bestowed upon him by the Nigeria Union of Journalists,…
Resident discovers Body of student drowned in Ekiti dam The Corpse of one of the reportedly drowned students of Ekiti State University has been found. This was confirmed by the Police spokesman, SP Sunday Abutu. According to him, the corpse was discovered at about 18:00hrs floating on the Ero Dam by some residents. The Corpse…
MINISTER OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES (OIL) SENATOR HEINEKEN LOKPOBIRI COMMISERATES WITH NIGER STATE OVER TANKER EXPLOSION TRAGEDY The Honourable Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D., has expressed profound sympathy with the Government and people of Niger State following the tragic explosion of a petrol-ladened tanker at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. The…
Ex-Delta First Lady Dies In London Former Miss Nigeria and ex-First Lady of Delta State, Mrs. Edna Ibru (nee Park), has passed away after a brief illness. The sad incident occurred on Wednesday at a hospital in London. The Ibru family of Agbarha-Otor Kingdom, Delta State announced the former first lady’s death in a statement…
President Bola Tinubu Loses a Close Ally President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a former Lagos State head of service and prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akinsanya Ajose. Ajose, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 78, was…
Gov. Fubara Approves N50m For Widows Of Fallen Soldiers Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved ₦50 million support for widows of service personnel who died defending Nigeria. This was made known during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Port Harcourt, on Wednesday. Governor Fubara, while addressing legionnaires and service personnel, emphasized that…
Cabinet dissolution: Ex-Commissioner, Barr Olaniyi lauds Aiyedatiwa’s visionary leadership, pledges continued support Former Commissioner for Physical Planning, Barrister Gbenga Olaniyi, FCA, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Ondo State Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, for the privilege of serving in his administration. Speaking shortly after the dissolution of the Ondo State Executive Council…
Aiyedatiwa dissolves Ondo cabinet, exempts two Commissioners DISSOLUTION OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council, with immediate effect. However, the Governor has exempted two members of the cabinet from the dissolution, due to the critical nature of their duties….
