Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde Nigerian First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has, yesterday, paid a condolence visit to Turai Yar’Adua, wife of later Nigerian President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, following the death of her mother-in-law. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Senior Special Adviser to the First Lady, Busola Kukoyi. According to the statement, the first lady, in company of the wife of the the Vice President, Nana Shettima, and other lawmakers’ wives visited the Abuja residence of the former President where they met with the Yar’Adua family to mourn the death of Hajia Dada Yar’Adua. Addressing the family, Oluremi pointed out…

The man who allegedly set fire to Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei last Sunday has also died from injuries he sustained in the fatal attack on the Ugandan athlete. Cheptegei, 33, suffered multiple organ failure last week and tragically passed away in a hospital in Eldoret, Kenya, days after she sustained 80% burns when ex-boyfriend Dickson Ndiema threw petrol on her and set her alight amid a bitter argument. Ndiema also received considerable burns and was rushed to the same hospital, where Kenyan police said he would be detained once he had recovered enough from his injuries. But officials at…

Safiu Kehinde  The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) has declared that those found guilty of corruption should not get State pardon. Fagbemi made this declaration at a roundtable meeting organised by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for state Attorneys General (AGs) on Monday in Abuja. As contained in a statement by Kamarudeen Ogundele, Special Assistant to the President on Communication and Publicity, office of the minister, Fagbemi solicited the cooperation of all stakeholders, especially the AGs in the fight against corruption. “I will suggest in our next constitution…

Safiu Kehinde  The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said that detention of its leader, Joe Ajaero is illegal, and an affront to rights of workers and democratic principles of freedom of movement and expression. The was contained in the communique issued by the Congress’ Vice President, Adeyanju Adewale, at the end of an emergency meeting of the National Administrative Council (NAC) of the Congress on Monday in Abuja. Adewale said that the detention of Ajaero was an attack not just on the NLC leadership but on the rights of all workers and citizens to organise, protest and express themselves freely.…

Safiu Kehinde A suspected ritualist has been caught by angry mobs over alleged murder of two individuals at Ibadan yesterday. This was disclosed in a now viral video shared on X. The suspect, identified as a self-proclaimed Muslim cleric who specializes in selling human parts, was caught at Apete area of Ibadan. As seen in the video, residents stormed the apartment of his said victims who were lying lifeless on a bed. Meanwhile, Oyo Police command is yet to confirm the incident as at the time of filing this report.

Safiu Kehinde  A petition by Air Peace Airline over alleged extortion by the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC may have been one of the “strong evidences” the security agencies are working on to charge Mr. Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja on Monday by offiicials of the Department of State Security. While the motive behind his arrest was unknown yesterday, a report has, however, emerged from PR Nigeria stating that Air Peace had petitioned the security agencies over a case of alleged extortion by Ajaero. It was not clear if only Ajaero…

Safiu Kehinde  The Department of State Service (DSS) has, on Tuesday,released detained Nigeria Labour President, Joe Ajaero. This was confirmed in a post on NLC’s official X handle. The Congress had earlier demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Ajaero before 12am. NPO Reports the arrest of the NLC President at Abuja airport by operatives of the DSS yesterday. However, the news of his release came around 2am, as seen on NLC’s official X handle. Meanwhile, as part of the resolution held by the NLC at yesterday’s emergency meeting, another meeting is slated to hold today over Ajaero’s arrest

Safiu Kehinde  As preparation for the Edo State Governship election intensifies, the All Progressive Congress (APC) Chieftain, Adams Oshiomole, has thrown jibe at the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, whom he tagged as ‘artificial human’. Speaking at the Edo APC campaign earlier today, Oshiomole taunted Ighodalo over his nativity as he challenged the PDP candidate’s claim claim of being an indigene of Essang. Using his name initials, AI, Oshiomole labelled Asue Ighodalo as an artificial intelligence who cannot prove his descent. “What’s the meaning of AI? Instead of parading a human being, we have an artificial human being…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigeria Labour Congress has ordered the release of its President, Joe Ajaero, before 12 midnight. This was contained in a communique issued by the Congress’ Deputy President, Adeyanju Adewale. Sequel to the arrest of Ajaero earlier today by the Department of State Service while on trip to the UK earlier today, NLC’s National Administrative Council (NAC) held an emergency meeting. The outcome of the meeting saw the NAC condemning Ajaero’s detention while ordering for the release of their leader before 12am. As stated in the communique, NAC reiterated that Joe Ajaero is not a fugitive or a…

Safiu Kehinde The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has raised alarm over Dove Bar Soap product containing harmful chemical. As disclosed in a public alert statement issued by NAFDAC on Monday, the brand identified as Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with with batch number 81832M 08, is said to contain Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is prohibited in cosmetic products due to its risk of harming the reproductive system, causing harm to the health of an unborn child and may cause skin sensitization. NAFDAC noted that the product manufactured in Germany does not comply with the…