Ondo govt links naming ceremonies to 29 deaths from ‘Monkey Tail’ consumption
By Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo State Government has confirmed that 29 people died from the consumption of local herbal alcoholic mixtures, commonly called “monkey tail” in Odigbo council area of the state. Health Commissioner, Dr Banji Ajaka, said weekend that there were 60 suspected cases linked to two naming ceremonies. He said the fatality […]
Oyo: ‘We’re working to rescue all victims’ — President Tinubu assures
President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Oyo State that the Federal Government is working closely with state authorities and security agencies to secure the release of pupils, students and teachers abducted by gunmen in Esiele community, Oriire Local Government Area.
Oyo School Kidnap: Bandits kill teacher; panic grips community
“One of the Amotekun operative is in a critical condition in the hospital, while a few soldiers, hunters, and other operatives were wounded”
Phone-Tapping Charge: Court grants El-Rufai N100m bail, seizes passport
It added that a verification letter from the surety’s immediate department must be submitted alongside a tax clearance certificate covering the last six months.
The toxic stew: Street food vendors take to ‘esa’ as cost of whole tomatoes rise
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Before, in most cities around the country, there were usually heavy, humid air around the areas with smells of rice, fried plantains and rich aromatic tomato stew. But Economy&Lifestyle discovered lately, a sharp, sour undertone cuts through the air. At popular roadside canteens, large aluminum pots bubble violently over an open gas flame. […]
Herbalist’s wife bathes co-wife with hot water
OGOJA — A woman, identified as Blessing, said to be the wife of a herbalist known as Dr. Respect Ogar, allegedly bathed her husband’s second wife, Mary, with hot water, at the weekend.
