By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Fatal tragedy: Deaths and coma reported after drinking concoction at Ondo festival Two individuals tragically lost their lives, and another fell into a coma, following the consumption of a native concoction during the annual Ibogbe festival in the historic town of Ipe, located in the Akoko South East council area of Ondo […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Fagbemi pledges review of sentencing for suicide attempts The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has committed to reevaluating the law concerning sentencing for suicide attempts. He made this pledge during a meeting with representatives from the Asido Foundation, an NGO focused on advocating for […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Lagos cracks down on Noise Pollution: Churches and Hotels sealed The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has taken action against noise pollution, temporarily closing down five churches and 19 hotels between March 23 and April 26, as reported by reporters on Saturday. During this period, LASEPA also shut down four […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Pastor, Passengers Kidnapped in Oyo State. Abduction Alert: RCCG Pastor, Others Taken by Gunmen in Oyo In a disturbing incident, Olugbenga Olawore, a pastor with The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), along with several passengers of a 14-seater bus, has been abducted in Oyo State. The kidnapping took place on […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Ooni of Ife urges Nigerians to disregard Yoruba nation agitators The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has advised Nigerians to pay no heed to individuals advocating for the creation of a Yoruba nation, describing them as mere attention seekers who do not represent the interests of the Yoruba race. Speaking during […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Abduction crisis: Kidnappers demand N100m for release of Ortom’s ex-aide’s wife and maid The wife, Mrs. Abigail Orbunde, and housemaid, Patience Ogute, of Terwase Orbunde, former Chief of Staff to the ex-governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, have been abducted, with the kidnappers demanding a ransom of N100 million. Tahav Argezua, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Emir of Kano urges traders to lower food prices ahead of Ramadan The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero, has called on traders to reduce the prices of food items and other commodities to ease the burden on the masses during the upcoming Ramadan period. Speaking on Sunday in Zaria during the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Monarch asserts invincibility against banditsThe traditional ruler of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has boldly declared his immunity against kidnapping or assassination attempts by bandits or any criminal elements. Speaking from his palace in Iwo, Oba Akanbi emphasized his reliance on divine protection rather than traditional deities, urging fellow monarchs to do the […]
Mrs Aremu-Cole. Image: punchng.com The wife of the murdered Kwara ruler returns home. The reported incident involves the wife of the slain Olukoro of Koro Ekiti in Kwara State, General Segun Aremu-Cole (retd), and two other individuals who were kidnapped. According to the information provided, they have now regained their freedom, having been released […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Sultan urges vigilance: Muslims advised to watch for new moon. In a directive from Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muslim Ummah is advised to be vigilant and observe the new Moon of Rajab 1445 AH, starting this Friday. […]