Men of the Osun State Police Command have arrested three suspected kidnapers: Barri Galadima, Muhammadu Abdullahi and Hussain Abdullah. The state Commissioner of Police, Kehinde Longe confirmed the arrest of the suspects. The suspects were arrested by the command’s Anti-kidnapping Squad in their hideout at a remote village in Oyo State. The policemen voided the attempt by the kidnappers to abduct one Alhaji Idris Aliu who is also a Fulani man. Two of the suspects: Galadima and Abdullahi confessed to the crime while the third suspect, Hussaini who is a Seriki Fulani in Afijio Local Government area of Oyo state…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
I wish to add my voice to the various opinions being expressed by many on the vexed issue of which part of Kogi State should produce the next Governor, it has become imperative for me to let Kogites know my stand irrespective of my decision not to participate in the primaries for reasons I stated earlier. For equity, justice and fairness, it is only reasonable to lend my voice to the call by many that our great party, the All Progressives Congress should ensure the candidate for the Governorship election emerged democratically from Kogi West. For a heterogeneous State such…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Ekiti State police Command have commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a middle-aged man identified as Tunde Akindunbi found dead under a mango tree in the Dallimore area of Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. It was gathered that the incident happened on Friday at midnight, 7 April, 2023. The spokesman for State Police Command, DSP Sunday Abutu said confirmed the development, saying an investigation has commenced into the matter. Abutu disclosed that two persons have been invited for questioning to assist the command with necessary information on the matter. The cause of his death could…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Hajiya Rabi, the wife of elder Statesman and business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, is dead after a prolonged illness. The deceased, who was popularly addressed as Mama Rabi is the mother of one of the popular children of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, Tajuddedn Dantata. Mama Rabi was the second wife of the foremost elder statesman. According to a family source, she died at a hospital in Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, 8 April, 2023. She died in her late 70s and left behind her husband and six children, among whom are: Tajjuddeen Dantata, Batulu Dantata, Hafsa…
Canadian rapper Drake has won $2.7 million after Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira at UFC 287 to reclaim the middleweight title. The award-winning rapper placed two huge bets on Adesanya to beat Pereira at UFC 287 and he pocketed a massive $2.7million as ‘Stylebender’ reclaimed his belt. Adesanya won back the 185lb title just five months after he lost it to his bitter rival Pereira, who has previously beaten him twice in kickboxing. Drake lost $1.6million after backing Adesanya to win in that fight but he made amends for the rapper in his rematch with Pereira. ‘Drizzy Drake’ placed…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Pope Francis celebrated the festive Easter Vigil commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Holy Saturday condemning war and injustice in the world According to Italy’s ANSA news agency, around 8,000 spectators attended the celebration. In his homily, the Pope condemned the “icy winds of war” and the “rampant injustice” that he said prevailed in the world. However, the Pope said Easter inspires people and gives them hope. “It motivates us to move forward, to leave behind the sense of defeat, and to look to the future with confidence because Christ…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Nigerian-born UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya has described his victory over Alex Pereira as a sweet revenge. Pereira had before the latest match defeated 33-year-old Adesanya in a shocking fifth round technical knockout win inside Madison Square Garden. One fierce punch from the Nigerian-born had knocked out Pereira’s lights and handed the UFC middleweight title belt back to Adesanya on Sunday, 9 April, 2023, handed the belt back to the Nigerian. Speaking after the fight, the UFC fighter said the hunter had become the hunted. In a post fight interview, the Nigerian-born said: “This is a sweet sweet…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Samuel Chukwueze was the star of the match as Villarreal came from behind to beat reigning champions, Real Madrid 3-2 in Saturday, 8 April, 2023 La Liga fixture. Just 16 minutes into the game at Santiago Bernabeu, the Yellow Submarine found themselves behind, no thanks to defender Pau Torres’ own goal. Nigerian born Chukwueze restored parity for the visitors when he raced past Nacho Fernandez to score his first goal in the 39th minute. Brazilian winger, Vinicius Junior put Los Blancos in front again seven minutes later. Substitute Jose Morales equalized for Villarreal in the 70th. Chukwueze…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Paris Saint-Germain mercurial forward, Lionel Messi, has surpassed Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo’s record as he scored in the French Ligue 1 away clash against OGC Nice. Messi, on Saturday, 9 April, 2023, netted in the 26th minute of the encounter to give the Parisians the lead. The Argentina World Cup winner has now scored 702 goals in Europe’s top five leagues, one more than Ronaldo. Messi has reached the mark in 105 fewer games than the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star. The 35-year-old scored 672 goals in 778 games during his spell at Barcelona. The…
Former Minister of Justice and ex-Judge of the International Court of Justice, Abdul Jabbar Bolasodun Abiola is dead reports thegazellenews.com. The well respected jurist died early Sunday, 9 April, 2023 at the age of 89. News of his death was broken by one of hjs sons, Adesegun Abiola, SAN. Below is the full press statement from the family: Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raaji’uun. Truly to Allah we belong and unto Him is our final return. This is to announce the passing on of our revered and dearly beloved father, His Excellency Judge AbdulJabbar Bolasodun Adesumbo Ajibola (SAN, KBE, LL.D,…