Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji on Monday, 21 October, 2024, through her pet project, the Widows, Aged, and Orphans Hope (WAOH) Support Foundation, empowered over 400 widows and orphans in the state with working equipment and financial support. Dr Oyebanji, through the pet project awarded scholarship to 50 pupils from primary school to University level, presented education support cheques of N100,000 each to 50 undergraduates students as well as provide over 300 widows and orphans with working tools they would need to fend for themselves. The equipment range from freezers, grinding machines, sewing machines, hair dryers, processing…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has hailed Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s statesmanship disposition to governance, urging him to continue with his leadership style. The President also promised to stand by the in order to make more greater positive impact in the lives of the people of Ekiti State. President Tinubu gave the assurance in Ado Ekiti, on Sunday, 20 October, 2024, during a thanksgiving service commemorating Oyebanji’s second anniversary, held at the Cathedral Church, Anglican Communion, Okesa, Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State Capital. Most thrilling to the congregation was the presence of former Governors Niyi Adebayo, Ayodele Fayose and Kayode…
In a dramatic turn of events, actress Halima Abubakar has officially filed a lawsuit against Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), following her controversial suspension for allegedly spreading fake news. The actress, known for her vibrant roles and outspoken nature, claimed the decision was a targeted attack on her character. The AGN made waves on Friday, 18 October, 2024, when it announced Halima’s indefinite suspension, citing a two-year investigation that found her guilty of leaking unfounded rumors about fellow actors and prominent figures in the entertainment industry. The Guild accused her of orchestrating…
The Security Director of Nibo community, who is also the commander of the community’s vigilante and a survivor have narrated what happened on Sunday, 20 October, 2024 in the town, that left about 12 persons dead. The security director, who simply identified himself as Wadada, said the men came into Nibo through Amawbia while the community was holding its Ọnwa Asaa festival, which signifies its new yam festival. “The men came in two vehicles, a Lexus Jeep and Sienna vehicle, both without number, they came into Nibo through Amawbia, passing through all the police checkpoints and the governor’s lodge and…
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a popular radio presenter Chinonso Ubah also called Nonsonkwa who was accused of engaging in what the command described as cyberstalking, character defamation and inflammatory statements. Confirming the arrest, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye informed that the presenter was arrested by the Operatives of the Command on Sunday, October 20, 2024, following a written petition from a concerned citizen regarding viral videos, where the presenter allegedly engaged in Character defamation, spreading misinformation and inflammatory statements against him. The citizen also alleged that Uba’s statement led to the burning of…
Operatives of the Yobe State Police Command have arrested a 54-year-old woman from Jakana town, Konduga LGA, Borno State, for trafficking ammunition from Buni Yadi to Damaturu. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim confirmed the arrest of the woman through a statement issued to newsmen on Monday, 21 October, 2024 in Damaturu. According to Abdulkarim, on October 20, 2024, at about 18:30 hours, ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters, Damaturu, received credible intelligence regarding a suspected gunrunner en route to Damaturu. “Swift action led to the interception of a Golf 3 saloon car, and a thorough search revealed 350 rounds of…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) on Monday, 21 October, 2024b warned school owners and other stakeholders to desist from enrolling candidates for its examinations by proxy. The acting Director, Information and Public Relations of NECO, Azeez Sani stated this through a statement signed and made available to newsmen in Abuja, the nation’s capital on Monday, 21 October, 2024 Sani said that the Council had observed that such fraudulent practice often resulted in identity theft and subsequent parade of fake results. In a bid to eradicate all forms of examination malpractices, he said that the Council had put in place some…
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has directed the state Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources to handover all the facilities of Nazari Livestock Development Centre in Jakusko LGA to leaders of the Fulani herdsmen. The Ministry’s Chief Information Officer, Aishatu Tijjani, stated this in a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Monday, 21 October, 2024. The governor stated that the handing over became necessary as the multi-billion naira project is ready for occupation and usage. He said his administration, in collaboration with the Federal Government, had invested billions of naira in the construction of the reserve which…
An investigative panel has disclosed that there was no evidence that famous Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye ,aka Bobrisky slept outside the prison during his six-month jail term. The Executive Director and founder of Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action, Uju Agomoh, made this disclosure while reading the phase one report of the panel at the Federal Ministry of Interior. Thegazellenews.com reports that Bobrisky was released from prison on 5 August, 2024 after she was sentenced to six months on 12 April, 2024 for naira mutilation. Uju Agomoh Popular activist, VeryDarkMan had accused Bobrisky of spending his jail term in a lodge…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated 480 Amotekun Forest Rangers, promising that his government will continue to give priority attention to the security of residents of the state. He explained that plans are underway to establish airstrips in Igbeti and Otu towns respectively, noting that the state government will also provide aircraft security gadgets to support and enhance security surveillance activities in the state. The Governor stated this on Monday at the passing-out parade of the 480 Amotekun Corps Forest Rangers, held at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Iseyin, Oyo State. Governor Makinde declared that he would approve hardship allowance…