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An Oyo High Court sitting in Awe has adjourned for hearing a fresh suit filed by Oyo kingmakers (Oyomesi) against Gov. Seyi Makinde and two others on the vacant stool of Alaafin of Oyo till Dec. 14. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters were joined in the suit as co- defendants. The claimants in the suit No. HOY/41/2023 are: High Chief Yusuf Ayoola, (Basorun of Oyo), High Chief Wakeel Oyedepo, (Lagunna), High Chief Amuda Yusuf (Akinniku), High Chief Waheed Oyetunji (Aare Ago…
The Police Command in Katsina State has said that the alleged killers of Alhaji Hamza Abdullahi, the former caretaker Chairman of Safana Local Government Area (LGA) of the state were yet to be identified. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Aliyu Abubakar-Sadiq, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina on Thursday. It could be recalled that the former caretaker chairman, alongside two other persons were found dead a fortnight ago at the outskirts of Zakka in Safana, headquarters of Safana Local Government. According to the command’s spokesman, a complaint letter was brought to the police…
Colombian-born Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz’s father has been released by the left-wing guerrillas who kidnapped him 13 days ago, police sources and local media say. Luis Manuel Díaz was handed over to United Nations and Catholic church officials by members of the National Liberation Army (ELN). He was abducted on 28 October in the family’s hometown, Barrancas. The footballer’s mother was also seized, but was freed within hours. Local media said Mr Díaz had travelled by military helicopter to the city of Valledupar, where he would undergo a medical examination before being returned to his family. They also quoted authorities…
The National Industrial Court in Lagos on Thursday ordered the Lagos State University (LASU) and its governing council to reinstate a lecturer, Dr Udegbe Ebarefimia to the post of Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing, Faculty of Management Science. In a ruling by Justice Maureen Esowe, the court also ordered that Udegbe be paid her salary differential with effect from the period of her demotion to the position of Lecturer I to the effective date of her dismissal as well as all her salaries and entitlements from September 2017 when she was dismissed unlawfully on allegations, which turned out…
By Kamil Opeyemi The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress on Thursday blocked the exit and entrance into the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja as part of registering grievances against the government over the attacks on its President Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was last week attacked in Owerri the Imo state capital when he was there to mobilise support for a protest against the government of Governor Hope Uzodinma. As at the time of filing this report, there was commotion in the vicinity of the airport as hundreds either seeking to go out or coming are stranded. On the X handle…
The Police Command in Kaduna State on Thursday said it recovered four arms and ammunition in Dokan Itu, Gamagira village of Soba Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Police Public Relations Officers (PPRO), ASP Mansur Hassan, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Kaduna, confirmed that the recovery was made on Wednesday. He explained that on Wednesday, at about 12 noon, a suspected bandit approached some workers in a maize farm and ordered them to suspend work till the next day. “The workers then called the attention of the owner of the farm who came…
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun said 23,000 pensioners in the state have been enrolled in the health insurance scheme. Adeleke, who made the disclosure during the unveiling of enrollment of the pensioners in Osogbo on Wednesday, said the retirees were enrolled free of charge into the state health insurance scheme. He said the scheme was to demonstrate the commitment of his administration to the wellbeing of the pensioners. The governor said that the situation review of the living conditions of the pensioners in the state conducted by the government revealed that the bulk of their pension goes into managing their…
A Chinese automaker, FAW Trucks has launched their innovative and rugged trucks designed to navigate Nigeria’s challenging road conditions, to tap into the thriving Nigerian market, Mr Allen Lee, Chief Representative, FAW Truck at the product lunch in Abuja on Thursday said Nigeria as the largest market in Africa, is an enticing destination for Chinese brands. He said FAW recognised Nigeria’s dynamic and rapidly developing economy, adding that this was why FAW Trucks officially introduced their products in Abuja. According to him, one of the major roadblocks to transportation in Nigeria has been the country’s poor road conditions, particularly during…
The Chief Executive of Malaria Consortium, Dr James Tibenderana, says Nigeria has made huge progress in reducing malaria prevalence but a huge number of the population still at risk of the disease. Tibenderana said this on Wednesday in Abuja during a media conference to mark the NGO’s 20th anniversary of contributions to global health. Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations involved in the prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations. The chief executive, therefore, said “even though Nigeria has made huge progress in the reduction of malaria…
By Kamil Opeyemi The police on Thursday clarified its directive on the withdrawal of its operatives from Very Important Persons (VIPs) in the country. The Force said that the clarification became necessary in view of alleged wrong interpretations being accorded the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. In a statement released by the Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, which was made available to the NPO Reports, the force said VIPs who are in need of special protections would continue to enjoy the service. “It’s crucial to provide clarifications to address this. First and foremost, let us be clear:…