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By Halimah Olamide The Department of State Security on Thursday said it has taken over the medical expenses of two victims of shootings which took place at the Garki Market in Abuja last week. NPO Reported that officials of the service had visited the market after a disagreement with a tailor who was shot in his shop. A stray bullet had also hit another woman in the process. Officials of the DSS had hurriedly driven out of the market when those present made efforts to apprehend them. In a statement by Peter Ifunaya, spokesman of the service on Thursday, he…
By Kamil Opeyemi Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has said that Nigeria is set to benefit from the ongoing Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC 2023) Conference in areas of Energy security, sustainable development, investment opportunities, knowledge sharing and capacity building and clean energy transition. This was disclosed by Adelabu at the ongoing KOAFEC 2023 Ministerial conference in Busan, Korea. The Conference which has as its theme: ‘Embracing a sustainable future: Just Energy Transition and Agricultural Transformation in Africa’, is being co- hosted by the African Development Bank ( AfDB) with the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of…
By Kamil Opeyemi The chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State Wale Adedayo has accused the leader of the House of betraying the people. Adedayo , while reacting to reports of his impeachment which allegedly took place on Thursday, said he was aware that the Leader of the House Akin Faseyi, was up for a mischief. He said Faseyi had disallowed a video recording of the proceedings but added that the meeting was still recorded in audio format. He accused Faseyi of being used by Gov Abiodun to sidestep the probe of the allegations of funds…
By Kamil Opeyemi Councillors of Ijebu East Local Government area of Ogun State, on Thursday, impeached the embattled chairman of the council, Mr. Wale Adedayo, over allegations of financial misappropriation. Adedayo had earlier been suspended after he authoed petition where he accused governor Dapo Abiodun over alleged diversion of the revenue aiiocation to local government area of the state. Abiodun had denied the allegation. Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon. Fasheyi Akindele, in a statement on Thursday, said Adedayo was impeached after he appeared before the councillors, following an invitation extended to him over allegations of fund mismanagement According to…
By Halimah Olamide The palace of Oba Saheed Elegushi on Thursday disowned Sam Larry, the musician promoter who has been fingered as being behind the attacks on late singer Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly named Mohbad. In a statement released Thursday by the Palace, the Royal Family denounced any involvement with the music promoter. The statement reads, “The Elegushi Royal Family of Eti-Osa wishes to put on record the misinformation on the media space involving Samson Erinfolami Balogun (AKA Sam Larry). “Samson Balogun is not a member of the royal family and does not work for the royal family or…
By Kamil Opeyemi A petition submitted by late singer Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba over threats to his life has surfaced. The petition which was addressed to the Assistant Inspector General of Police was dated June 27, 2023. In the petition, Mohbad had asked the police to save his life as he explained how some people invaded the location of a video he was shooting with another artiste. Zlatan. Titled “Petition of Threat to Life, Malicious Damage to Properties, Valued (sic) the Sum of Five Million Naira, Assault Occasioning Harm, Oppression and Conduct Likely To Cause Breach of Peace Against Samlarry Elegushi,…
By Halimah Olamide The Nigerian Police Force on Thursday said it’s set to investigate the death of singer Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba. The police however warned individuals and groups against making statements that are capable of jeopardizing its works. In a statement obtained by the NPO Reports the police said it understand the concerns surrounding the whole issue just as it expressed sympathy with the family of the deceased. “We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, who tragically passed away recently. We understand the concerns surrounding his untimely…
Minister of Power Speaks By Halimah Olamide There is relief across the country on Thursday after electricity was restored following about 18 hours of total blackouts. NPO Reported earlier that the National grid had collapsed leading to a nationwide blackout. The collapse had happened at about 12:40am. Some of the electricity distribution companies had informed their customers of a national grid failure. Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, who is far away in Korea, attributed the collapse to a fire in Niger state. “The fire has been fully arrested and over half of the connections are now up and the…
By Kamil Opeyemi President Bola Tinubu has on Thursday asked the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Services Mr. Mohammed Nami to proceed on terminal leave. He has been replaced with the Special Adviser on Revenue to the President Zacch Adedeji who will be in acting capacity pending his confirmation as substantive Chairman of the service. Nami had succeeded Mr. Babatunde Fowler. A statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, quoted the President as directing the erstwhile FIRS Chairman, Mr. Muhammad Nami, to proceed on 3 months of pre-retirement leave, as provisioned by…
By Hallimah Olamide Apple has disputed the findings of France’s regulator claiming iPhone 12 emits electromagnetic radiation above standard for exposure. The discontinued smartphone, which was first released in 2020, has a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) that is above the European Union standard of 4 watts per kilogram, according to France’s National Frequency Agency (ANFR). Corrective updates to iPhone 12 should be made, or Apple would have to recall phones, ANFR said earlier on Tuesday. Reacting, Apple in a statement argued that iPhone 12 is certified by multiple international bodies and recognised as compliant with all applicable SAR regulations and…