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A man, identified as Marcel Udeh from Umunneochi LGA of Abia State has been nabbed by the Police, for allegedly killing his son. His son’s offense, according to a community source, was that he returned home and ate the last portion of food in a pot inside the family’s kitchen. According to the story, Mr Udeh was enraged that his late son could enter the kitchen to take food without getting permission from his father. In anger, he was alleged to have dashed into his room, brought out a gun and fired at his son, leading to the victim’s…
Adegoke Fayoade, Lagos police commissioner, says the command provided water and biscuits for protesters to prevent them from exhaustion. On Tuesday, the two-day mass protest called by the Labour Congress (NLC) against the rising cost of living kicked off across the country, including Lagos. In Lagos, NLC members and residents gathered at the Ikeja underbridge for the protest. Before the protest commenced, the protesters were addressed by Funmi Sessi, NLC Lagos chairperson, and the state commissioner of police. The protesters moved from the Ikeja underbridge via Obafemi Awolowo road to the Lagos state government house at Alausa. However, during the…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called for calm amid protests against economic hardship in the country, stating that the difficult times being experienced by Nigerians will soon pass. Makinde, who declared his support for the protesters calling for an end to hardship and hunger being experienced by the people, however, warned that the protests must be peaceful and constructive in order to achieve the desired result. Governor Makinde stated this on Tuesday, while addressing members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) who converged on Total Garden Roundabout in Ibadan. Makinde said it was time for the country as…
The Executive Council of the Federation, also known as the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved the implementation of the recommendations of the Steve Oronsaye panel on the restructuring and rationalisation of Federal agencies, parastatals and commissions. The government said the implementation of the policy involves the merging, subsuming and scrapping of agencies with similar functions. Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy to President Bola Tinubu said the measure became necessary to enhance efficiency in the federal service, and reduce the cost of governance. “The Oronsaye report was submitted in 2012 to the Goodluck Jonathan…
On Monday night, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) issued a memo instructing its members and affiliates in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to report to work as usual on February 27 and 28, 2024. “I write to direct all affiliates and the thirty-six state Councils and FCT of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria to ensure they go to work unfailingly on these dates,” stated TUC President Festus Osifo in the internal memo. “we expect your compliance.” The NLC, through the protests, aim to express dissatisfaction with the worsening economic situation and the rising cost…
His Eminence Alh Dawud Makanjuola Akinola; Aare Musulumi Of Yorubaland, Edo & Delta States & His Wife, Her Eminence Alhaja Mariam Olubukola Akinola To Be Installed As AARE OF IBADANLAND & YEYE AARE OF IBADANLAND. This was unanimously resolved at the Olubadan in Council meeting yesterday. More details later.
.As gov gifts him Toyota Land Cruiser Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has commended the unwavering support and doggedness of the former Military Governor of Oyo State, Major General Oladayo Popoola (rtd), during the ownership tussle over the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. The governor gave the commendation on Monday during the 80th birthday thanksgiving service for the former governor, held at the Vine Branch Church, Mokola, Ibadan. He added that history would not forget General Popoola’s uncompromising stance towards gaining the ownership of the institution of learning for Oyo State. The governor hailed the former governor…
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