Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde The United States Marshals have placed $25,000 reward for information on a 48-year-old Nigerian, Olalekan Olawusi, wanted for alleged murder. This was contained in a publication issued by the US law enforcement agency. According to the publication, Olawusi had been declared wanted since 2017 over the alleged murder at Rhode Island. The case outline accused O of first degree murder and two counts of inflicting serious bodily injury on a child. The US Marshall claimed he had fled to Nigeria to avoid prosecution. “The United States Marshall Service (USMS) is requesting assistance in locating Olalekan Olawusi. Olawusi is…

Safiu Kehinde Barely two months after his election, Senator Monday Okpebholo has been officially sworn-in as the new Edo state governor. The inauguration event which occured at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Tuesday ushered in Monday Okpebholo as the new governor of Edo State, and Dennis Idahosa as his deputy. Presided over by the Chief Justice of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, Okpebholo took his oath of office alongside his running mate Dennis Idahosa as administered by the Okungbowa, marking the formal transition of leadership in the state. Following his swearing-in, Okpebholo becomes the sixth governor of Edo…

Safiu Kehinde A Kaduna High Court has, on Tuesday, remanded two brothers in a correctional centre for alleged culpable homicide and armed robbery. The police charged Hamza Jibrin, 27 and Yusuf Jibrin 24, with conspiracy, armed robbery and culpable homicide. Earlier, the Prosecutor, James Edward, said that the defendants and two others at large, while armed with matchete and other dangerous weapons along Airport Road, Kaduna, on Nov. 7, robbed and caused the death of a 26-year-old man, Rabiu Sani. He said the defendants stole the deceased’s HP laptop, two cell phones, his wallet which contained two ATM cards and…

Safiu Kehinde Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged to complete projects initiated by his former boss, the late Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu. Aiyedatiwa stated this on Monday in Owo at the palace of Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, during his campaign to the local government area of the state. The governor is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State. Aiyedatiwa, who lauded the people of Owo for their solidarity since his assumption of office, pledged to complete all legacy projects initiated by Akeredolu across the state. He said that his administration…

Agency Report The Cross River Government has handed a four-week period to the Joint Public Service Negotiating and Implementation Committee for the N70,000 Minimum Wage to conclude its assignment. The Commissioner for Information, Dr Erasmus Ekpang, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Monday. Ekpang said that the committee, inaugurated on Monday and chaired by the Head of Service, Dr Innocent Eteng, should agree on modalities to fashion out an acceptable minimum wage for the state civil servants. Ekpang, however, said that the new wage that would be agreed upon should be…

Safiu Kehinde Benue state governor, Hyacinth Alia, has pardoned the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mnyim while lifting his suspension. Alia announced the reinstatement Mnyim on Monday in Makurdi during the state executive council meeting, which he presided over. NPO reported that the AG was suspended on October 23. His suspension came under the heels of his unilateral decision to include Benue as a party in the suit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Sir Tersoo Kula, the…

Agency Report The Head of Lagbaja Family of Ilobu kingdom, Mr Demola Lagbaja, says it is regrettable that the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, did not enjoy life outside the military. The family head spoke on Monday while receiving the St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo, Old Boys Association, who paid condolence visit to the Lagbaja family house in Ibadan on Monday. He said that the expectations of the family was that their late son, would after serving his tenure, retire to enjoy the fruit of his labour. Lagbaja said the family had submitted to the will…

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has picked Thomas Homan, his one-time acting immigration chief, to serve as “border czar” and fulfill his campaign vow to deport large numbers of undocumented migrants, potentially millions, back to their home countries. Trump said on his Truth Social media platform late Sunday that the 62-year-old Homan would be “in charge of our Nation’s Borders,” south to Mexico and north to Canada. He added that he has “no doubt” that Homan “will do a fantastic, and long-awaited for, job.” “I’ve known Tom for a long time, and there is nobody better at policing and controlling our…

Safiu Kehinde No fewer than 13 persons have been confirmed dead following a mining site collapse in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau state. Joshua Riti, the Chairman of the LGA, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday in Jos. Expressing sadness over the number of deaths recorded, Riti said that the incident occurred last Saturday. According to reports, the collapsed mining site is located at the boundaries between Bassa, Jos South and Jos North LGAs. Riti disclosed that seven of the deceased hailed from Bassa LGA. “This is an unfortunate incident, these young people were only out in search…

Safiu Kehinde In commemoration of the 2024 Ogoni Matyrs Remembrance Day, President Bola Tinubu has pledged to solve historical grievances by fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and healing among all ethnic nationalities. The President, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment towards actively addressing the historical grievances and building a united and prosperous nation for future generations which will be realised through constructive engagement and mutual respect. Tinubu pledged solidarity with the National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) and all Ogoni citizens to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice…