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By Hallimah Olamide The Oyo State Government on Friday in Ibadan described news of a reported outbreak of cholera in some parts of the state as mere rumours. Rotimi Babalola, the Director of Press and Public Relations in the state’s Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, said in a statement that there was nothing like any outbreak. He said the Permanent Secretary in the state’s Ministry of Health, Dr Olusoji Adeyanju, affirmed that medical team had been put on alert to prevent unforeseen circumstances. “Surveillance and notification officers in the state and local government areas have been put on alert…
By Hallimah Olamide The Kwara Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps said 10 persons died in Thursday night’s multiple fatal accident at the Ile Pupa area on Jebba-Bode Saadu Expressway. The command disclosed this in a statement issued in Ilorin by the Sector Commander, Mr Frederick Ogidan, and made available to newsmen on Friday. According to the statement, the accident, which occurred at about 6:30 p.m., was caused by wrong overtaking and speed violation. It explained that 17 persons, including 12 male adults, two female adults, one male child and two female children, were involved in the incident.…
By Kamil Opeyemi The National Judicial Council (NJC) on Friday recommended 23 nominees for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court (FHC) of Nigeria. Among is the son of the Chief Justice of the Federation, Olukayode Ariwoola. Mr. Soji Oye, the Director of Information of the Council disclosed this on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the recommendation for the appointments was made at the 103th meeting of the Council presided over by the (CJN) Justice Olukayode Ariwoola and held in Abuja. Aside from the 23 nominees for the Federal High Court, the NJC also sought the appointment of…
By Kamil Opeyemi President Bola Tinubu is to participate in the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (5thMYCM) of the African Union (AU) on Sunday in Nairobi, Kenya. This is contained in a statement by Mr Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, in Abuja on Friday. The meeting will also be for the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and the African Union Member States. As the Chairperson of ECOWAS, Tinubu will join other Heads of State and Government, Foreign Ministers of the AU Member-States, and high-level dignitaries at the meeting. The…
By Kamil Opeyemi A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) FT-7NI trainer aircraft crashed at about 4.15p.m. on Friday in Makurdi, Benue, while on routine training exercise. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Gabkwet said the two pilots on board survived the crash after successfully ejecting from the aircraft. According to him, there was no loss of lives or damage to any property around the area of impact. “Both pilots are currently under observation at NAF Base Hospital, Makurdi. “Meanwhile, the Chief of Air Staff, AVM…
By Kamil Opeyemi Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) ,Ibadan Zonal Command, have arrested an ex-cybercrime convict and 54 other suspects for alleged internet fraud in Oyo town. This is contained in a statement issued in Ibadan on Friday and signed by the commission’s Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren. Uwujaren recalled that Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State had on Feb. 15, 2022 convicted and sentenced the ex-convict to seven months imprisonment without an option of fine for his involvement in cybercrime. He said the ex-convict was arrested alongside 54…
By Kamil Opeyemi The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) has reserved judgment in the petition by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) against President Bola Tinubu over his choice of running mate, Kashim Shettima. APM is seeking the nullification of Tinubu’s election on the grounds that his running mate, Kashim Shettma, was not qualified to contest having allegedly engaged in double nomination. After parties adopted their final written addresses, the chairman of the Panel, Justice Haruna Tsammani announced that judgment was reserved until a date to be communicated to parties. Justice Tsammani added that the court plans to deliver judgment…
By Kamil Opeyemi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted over 64, 863.5 kilogram consignments of nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing at the Apapa seaport in Lagos and in Imo state. This comes barely 24 hours after the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) had directed that all commands and formations of the Agency to begin an immediate clampdown on illegal sale and use of the gaseous substance following its abuse by people who use it for recreational purposes. Disclosing this in a statement on Friday, the agency’s…
By Halimah Olamide National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says the indefinite suspension of Max Air domestic operations by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will not affect the ongoing transportation of Nigerian pilgrims back to the country. The commission’s Deputy Director, Information and Publication, Malam Mousa Ubandawaki, made the clarification in a statement on Thursday in Makkah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Max Air is one of the Nigerian airlines approved by the Federal Government to transport 16,326 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia and back to the country after the 2023 hajj ritual. Ubandawaki said that the clarification became necessary…
….declared state of emergency on food security By Kamil Opeyemi President Bola Tinubu has ordered immediate action to stem rising food prices and ensure sustainable food security in the country. At a briefing on Thursday in Abuja by Mr Dele Alake, Presidential Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Tinubu said the interventions were meant to have immediate impact on the most vulnerable Nigerians. “As a hands-on- leader who follows developments across the country everyday, Mr. President is not unmindful of the rising cost of food and how it affects the citizens. “While availability is not a problem, affordability has…