The Anambra State Government has dragged popular native doctor, Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, to court.He appeared before the State High Court in Awka allegedly over charges including kidnapping and other criminal offenses.This legal move comes after the state introduced a new law to regulate traditional medicine practices. The Anambra State Indigenous Traditional Medicine Practices Regulatory Agency and Other Related Matters, aims to monitor and control the activities of native doctors and herbal practitioners in the state.Back in February, Akwa Okuko was arrested as part of an investigation into claims that he performed money rituals for clients.A video that went viral…
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The Federal Government has officially reopened the Independence Bridge located on Victoria Island, Lagos.The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, led the reopening and kept his promise to be the first person to drive across the bridge after it was reopened to the public.The reopening comes two days after Umahi directed that the bridge be opened due to heavy traffic congestion around the Ikoyi area.Earlier, the Federal Government had announced the closure of the Marina-bound side of the bridge for major repairs and maintenance, stating it would remain shut until the end of May 2025.
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the state government will collaborate with a private sector arts and culture company, Terra Kulture, to establish a film and entertainment village in the state. The film village, according to the Governor, will help the state preserve the legacies of those who have pioneered and excelled in the fields of music, film, drama, and entertainment. Governor Abiodun made this known when he received the Chief Executive Officer of Terra Kulture, Bolanle Austen Peters, in his Oke-Mosan office in Abeokuta. He stated that the Ogun State Government would be more than…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has released N10 billion to the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, NDCCITMA, to stimulate entrepreneurship and economic growth in the Niger Delta region. Announcing the release of the fund during the inauguration of the NDCCITMA board of directors in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, noted that the N10 billion was the first instalment of the N30 billion that the Commission had promised to invest in the Chamber of Commerce. Ogbuku, who was represented by the NDDC Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye,…
The Obaship ambition of Prince Olumide Ogunleye to become next traditional ruler of Akinale town of Ewekoro local government area of Ogun State under Owu kingdom of Egbaland has received positive boost, as a group consisting of Owu indigenes in the Diaspora endorsed his candidature. The group under the aegis of Omo Olowu Oduru in Diaspora gave the endorsement in a communique issued by the coordinator Engr Oluyemi Ogundele from Vienna, Austria. “A group consisting of Owu indigenes in the Diaspora, acting under the aegis of Omo Olowu Oduru in Diaspora, has endorsed one of their own, Prince Olumide Abimbola…
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the former First Lady, Dame Abimbola Fashola, on her 60th birthday, describing her as an Amazon, a selfless giver and an experienced administrator. He said Abimbola, wife of former Governor of Lagos State and ex-Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), who clocks 60 on Sunday, 6 April, 2025, is beacon of hope, positive energy and development, which she deployed in great proportions towards her pet projects during her tenure as First Lady. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who described Dame Fashola as a ‘compassionate woman’ in a statement issued on Saturday,…
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially presented the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, to the entire world at the Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo. Makinde, while presenting him to the mammoth crowd at Baptist High School in Oyo on Saturday, 5 April, 2025, said, “On the 10th of January, 2025, I applied my signature for the recommendation of Oyo Mesi for Oba Akeem Owoade to be a new Alaafin of Oyo. “And on the 13th of January, 2025, I presented a certificate of office to our Kabiyesi. I have done my work since, but today, I…
On Saturday, 5 April, 2025 Oba Abimbola Owoade was crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo Owoade succeeds the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who died on April 22, 2022, at the age of 83. The coronation event took place at Olivet Baptist High School in Oyo, where Governor Seyi Makinde led a host of dignitaries, including notable Nigerians to present the staff of office to the new Monarch. Dignitaries present at the coronation included; the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye; Oluwo of Iwo,…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculations of a rift between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, rejecting claims that Tinubu is considering a new running mate for the 2027 elections. Despite Tinubu not officially announcing a re-election bid, party loyalists and key stakeholders have reportedly begun mobilizing support for a potential second term. However, recent rumors suggesting discord between Tinubu and Shettima have been described as unfounded by party officials. APC’s National Director of Publicity, Alhaji Bala Ibrahim, refuted the reports, describing them as “beer-parlour discussions” without any credible basis. “This is pure speculation…
Players of Yobe Desert Stars Football Club and officials escaped death on Thursday, 3 April, 2025 when their bus were involved in a road accident while travelling to Birnin Kebbi for a league match. According to a report from the Desert Stars’ Media Team, the accident which occurred in Sokoto, resulted in minor injuries to three officials and a few players, who were treated at a local hospital. The club has called on its supporters and football fans in Damaturu to pray for the speedy recovery of those injured. “We urge our supporters and all football lovers to remain calm…