Edo Assembly converts ex-Speaker’s resignation to impeachment
The Edo House of Assembly, on Monday, rejected the purported resignation of former Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku. The House, instead, converted the resignation to impeachment during plenary session in Benin. Moving the motion for Agbebaku’s impeachment, the Majority Leader, Sunday Ojezele, said the alleged resignation letter was not received by the House. Ojezele, who represents Esan […]
Oyo govt accuses FG of politicising Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road
By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The Oyo State Government has accused the Federal Government of politicising the flag-off of the reconstruction and dualisation of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road by excluding Governor Seyi Makinde from the ceremony. The project flag-off was held on Monday at Idi Ayunre in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, with the […]
Amotekun arrests suspected kidnapper negotiating ransom, another targeting ex-boss’s wife
—Parades 10 suspected criminals By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested two suspected kidnappers and eight other suspects for various offences across the state. Parading the suspects in Akure, the state Commander, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, said one of the suspected kidnappers, Gambo, 27, was arrested in Shasha while […]
Aiyedatiwa flags off 2.38km Akure flyover, says project necessary
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday flagged off the construction of a 2.38-kilometre flyover bridge in Akure, the state capital, describing the project as necessary to address growing traffic congestion and improve transportation in the metropolis. The project, which is the second flyover bridge being constructed in Akure, will […]
Ogogo was cultural ambassador who elevated Yoruba traditions, values — Gani Adams
By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has described the late veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, as a cultural ambassador who used his craft to promote and preserve Yoruba traditions and values. Adams, in a condolence statement on Monday, expressed profound sorrow over the death of the […]
Nigeria joins 2 other countries in exclusive World Cup group
Nigeria’s Falconets are set to achieve a remarkable feat at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, becoming one of only three countries to have featured in every edition of the tournament since its inception.
