The Ikare Muslim Community has removed Alhaji Sirajudeen Ibrahim (a.k.a Batuta) as the Mufassir of Ikare.This was disclosed in a letter titled: ‘ Report of the Un-Islamic Activities of Alhaji Sirajudeen Ibrahim (a.ka. Batuta) written to the Chairman of the League of Imams and Alfas (LIA) of Ondo State and copied the State Governor, and organisations.The letter dated 30th of …

Bayelsa State new Commissioner of police is Romokere Ibani, psc+ fsi, according to a a press release by SP Asinim Butswat Police Public Relations Officer Bayelsa State Command, the new CP Romokere Ibani holds a Bsc. Hons Sociology and LLB, BL from the University of Port- Harcourt and Imo State University, respectively.The statement solicits the cooperation and partnership of the …

The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described Osun State University as a shining light among other universities in the world.The Governor stated this while receiving a team of College of Law of the University, led by the provost, Professor Mojeed Alabi in his Office at the State Secretariat, Abere.He said he is proud about the institution being …

Workers Are Society’s Backbone, Says Diri*Labour Honours Bayelsa Gov With Excellence, Peace Awards.Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said workers remain the backbone of society for their invaluable contributions to socio-economic development.Senator Diri stated this on Monday during this year’s Workers Day celebration at the Peace Park in Yenagoa.The governor said the celebration was a reminder that alongside government …

Yeah, today 2nd May,2023 marks the 6th year of your painful departure from this world.Each day is filled with the memories of your disciplined life, the worthy and enviable legacies that money cannot buy that you gave to us graciously.Under your mentoring, God breathe on us and today we can joyfully sing and appreciate God for all fruitfulness in every …

In its determination to reconcile party members in Osun State chapter of All progressive Congress APC who were aggrieved by the failure of the party to win the last Governorship Election in the State ,immediate past Governor Gboyega Oyetola has appealed to all aggrieved members to put their differences aside and come together.Oyetola spoke while inaugurating11-man Committee on the repositioning …

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has declared that his administration is determined to make the welfare of workers in the state a priority through prompt payment of salariesThe Governor who said he is committed to workers’ welfare lamented the tough moment and hardship which Osun Workers have been subjected to by previous government.Adeleke spoke during the maiden edition of …

Workers in Ondo state have described the “Most Workers’ Friendly Governor Award” conferred on Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as not politically motivated as might be perceived by some people, but as a gesture of workers appreciation for the love and commitment as demonstrated by the Government.Speaking at this year’s May Day celebration held on Monday, May 1st, 2023 , the NLC …

The role of Traditional Rulers in ensuring sustainable peace cannot be easily overemphasized and as must be respected ,included in scheme of thing especially as it borders in safety of lives and property of the peopleTo this end ,Community policing must be encouraged and police must partner with host communities in fighting crime in the land .Assistant Inspector General of …

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has lauded the efforts of the Nigerian workers on the occasion of this year’s International Workers’ Day.Mr Speaker who stated this in a press statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisisaid the Nigerian workers have paid their dues over the years, therefore, they deserved to …

Nostalgically, my hope of a better tomorrow for Katsina state was kindled in 2008 when I joined experts from ABU Zaria who were commissioned to make a project proposal for revamping agriculture in the state. On that note, I subconsciously dreamt of Katsina state gloriously galloping ahead of its peers at the envy of Kano and Kaduna states. The revamping …

In a moive normally seen in Hollywood spy thrillers, Tukur Mamu, publisher of Kaduna-based Desert Herald and an aide to Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a popular Islamic cleric, was arrested in September last year at the Cairo International Airport on his way to Saudi Arabia for lesser Hajj, and detained for 24 hours before he was repatriated back to Nigeria.Perhaps Mamu’s arrest was …

The paramount traditional ruler of Obudu Local Government Area in Cross River, Joseph Davies-Agba, is dead.The passage of the Monarch was announced in a statement by his son, Kjay Jedy-Agba, on Sunday in Calabar.“It is with a heavy heart that I communicate to you the passing away of my beloved father, His Royal Majesty, Joseph Davies-Agba, OON, the “Uti Item …

No fewer than 16 people were said to have been burnt to death in a road accident that occurred in Odeomu, Osun State Friday nightA resident of Odeomu, Fatai Lasisi, who was close to the scene of the accident, said the two vehicles involved had a collision.Lasisi said a commercial Mazda bus coming from Osogbo had a collision with a …

A building apartment within the courtyard of the Palace Of The Ooni Of Ife was at about 11:30pm yesterday engulfed in flames of fire incident triggered by power surge which exploded through electrical appliances in the affected apartment.The inferno did not spread beyond the affected building located at a section of the palace premises as it was swiftly put off …