By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal Road Safety Corps, Atiba Unit Command in Oyo State has confirmed that at least six persons died, while 14 others sustained varying degrees of injuries, in a road accident which occurred on the Ibadan-Oyo Expressway in Afijio Local Government Area of the state on Saturday, 17 June, 2023. It was gathered that the driver of the 18-passenger white Toyota Hummer bus with number plate Lagos JJJ 941 XA, who was at a high speed, took off at the popular Akinyele market in Akinyele Local Government, Ibadan, before he suffered a tyre burst and lost control.…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal office, has arrested a staff of Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta in Ogun, and 47 others for alleged involvement in internet fraud. This is contained in a statement signed by the commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren and made available to newsmen on Friday, 16 June, 2023 in Ibadan, Oyo state capital According to Uwujaren, 48 suspects were arrested in Ogun and three in Oyo State. Uwujaren, who said that the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, 14 June, 2023 at Idi-Aba area of Abeokuta, following intelligence on their alleged fraudulent…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Receiver Manager appointed by the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria for Arik Nigeria Limited, Mr Kamilu Omokide, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged misappropriation and diversion of about N120bn, The Punch reports. According to the medium, the EFCC detained Omokide alongside one Captain Samuel Caulcrick in connection with alleged illegal sale and tearing down of a $41m CRJ 1000 aircraft, which was operated by Arik Air. The medium said the documents it obtained on Friday, 16 June,2023 revealed that the detention of the two top executives was sequel to…
The last Biennial Convention of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) was an epochal milestone in the evolution of the journalism profession in Nigeria. An event that witnessed the election of new officers of the Guild to guide the affairs of the organization for the next two years, it is most gratifying that the outcome was successful and rancor-free despite the intensity of the contest for the various positions competed for. On behalf of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), I congratulate the newly elected President of the Guild, Mr Eze Anaba, Editor…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike At least 13 people were killed in a renewed crisis in communities in Barikin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State as attacks and reprisals continue between herders and farming communities, Daily Trust reports. It was gathered that the latest incident occurred one day after five herders were ambushed in Rawuru community of the Barikin Ladi. Hours after the killing of the herders, gunmen reportedly invaded Rawuru community and gunned down eight persons. The spokesperson for the state police command, DSP Alabo Alfred, who confirmed the second attack on the community, said he was not aware of…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Nigeria’s delegation to Sunday, 18 June, 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying battle with Sierra Leone arrived in the Liberian capital, Monrovia on Friday morning aboard a chartered Air Peace airline Embraer 195. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s Director of Communication, Ademola Olajire, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, 16 June, 2023. Olajire said that the aircraft conveying the contingent of 23 players, technical and administrative staff and a few other officials led by President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, landed at the Roberts International Airport at 11.08am local time (12.08pm in Nigeria),…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, on Saturday, 17 June, 2023, directed Muslims to look out for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 AH from Sunday, 18 June, 2023. Abubakar, the President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) gave the directive in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. Dhul-Hijjah is the 12th and the last month in the Islamic calendar in which Muslims perform annual pilgrimage (Hajj) and celebrate Eid-el-Kabir festival. “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that, Sunday 18th June, which is…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The longest serving traditional ruler in Rivers State, Prince TJT Princewill, Amachree, Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom has been confirmed dead. Son of the deceased, Prince Tonye Princewill, confirming the death of the famous traditional ruler in Rivers State in Port Harcourt on Saturday, 17 June, 2023, saying his father died peacefully. According to Princewill, the Buguma Council of Chiefs and the Kalabari Council of Chiefs had been formally briefed about the death of his father in accordance with the Kalabari tradition. Princewill, a former governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress(AC) in Rivers State said the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike David Beckham’s son Romeo, has joined Brentford’s ‘B team’ after impressing in a loan spell with the Premier League club. Romeo Beckham agreed to a one-year contract to play for Brentford’s second-string side after leaving MLS club, Inter Miami. The 20-year-old, whose father is co-owner of Inter Miami, spent the second half of last season on loan with Brentford B. Beckham helped them lift the Premier League Cup last season, featuring 15 times, while also scoring against National League side Wealdstone in the Middlesex Senior Cup. Brentford B head coach, Neil MacFarlane, hopes the youngster can continue…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa has denied that he influenced the decisions of his wife, Zainab Bulkachuwa, while she served as President of the Court of Appeal. Recall that the Senator who represented Bauchi North Senatorial District in the 9th Assembly caused a stir on the floor of the Senate during the valedictory session of the 9th Senate when he confessed that he used his position to gain some favour for his colleagues from his wife. “I look at faces in this Chamber whom have come to me and sought for my help when my wife was the President…