Ondo guber: Anxiety as eight aspirants vie for PDP ticket
As Olafeso tasks Akeredolu to prepare for exit By Dirisu Yakubu All is now set for the governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ondo State as eight aspirants jostle for the sole ticket ahead of the October 10 election. The exercise which takes place today (Wednesday) features top-notch contestants including a deputy […]
Court sentences man, 35, to life imprisonment for raping 2 years old girl
James Ogunnaike An Abeokuta High Court on Tuesday sentenced a 35-year-old man, Adekunle Olalere to life imprisonment for raping a two years old girl. Olalere who resides at No. 18, Bashorun Street, Off Unity Road, Olowotedo in Mowe, Ogun State, was convicted on a one-count charge of having sexual intercourse with a two years old […]
Two motorcycle snatchers arrested in Ogun
James Ogunnaike Two men who specialised in snatching motorcycles at gunpoint in Ijebu-Ode and its environs were on Monday arrested by men of Ogun State Police Command while making efforts to snatch a motorcycle. The command spokesman, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi disclosed this to newsmen in a statement in Abeokuta, the state capital. According to the […]
Tompolo spent 4 sleepless years in forest, abandoned by friends — IPDI
By Emma Amaize Rights group, Ijaw People’s Development Initiative, IPDI, has said former General Officer Commanding, Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta, MEND, Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, acquitted of fraud charges by Federal High Court, Lagos, last week, had restless nights in the forest, where he survived for four years, forsaken by his friends. […]
UN fund receives additional $1m to address COVID-19 response in Nigeria
A UN finance support platform tagged: One UN COVID-19 Response Basket Fund, says it has received additional one million dollars to help Nigeria to address challenges posed by the pandemic in the country.
Chelsea no where near Liverpool, warns Lampard
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard warned his side will have to make huge strides to challenge Liverpool for the Premier League title next year, despite already making big moves in the transfer market. Lampard’s men travel to the champions on Wednesday hoping to get the win they need to guarantee Champions League football next season. Liverpool’s […]
