By Esther Ajisogbe The newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has received staff of office and certificate of appointment legitimizing his appointment governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented the certificate and staff of office to The presentation of the certificate and staff of office was done by Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde on Monday at…
By Afusat Talabi Lagos State lawmakers have reportedly impeached the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. According to AIT, the impeachment occurred on Monday, with Mojisola Miranda, representing Apapa I State Constituency, immediately elected as the new Speaker. Obasa, who was first…
By Pamilerin Omoniyi The Oyo state high court has granted bail to Naomi Silekunola,Oriyomi Hamzat and Fasasi Abdullahi, over the death of 30 people at a funfair party in ibadan. The ex-queen of Ooni of ife, Naomi Silekunola and the CEO of Agidigbo FM Oriyomi Hamzat as well as Fasasi Abdullahi, principal of the Islamic…
Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, Senior Counsel to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced plans to challenge the recent Court of Appeal judgment favouring the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. Dan’Agundi, who holds the traditional title of Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano Emirate, initially sought enforcement of fundamental human rights through…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has explained that it experienced tripping, and not national grid collapse. Earlier, some online media reported that the nation had recorded its first national grid collapse, adding that it culminated in nationwide blackout, which inflicted pains on households and businesses. However, TCN has explained what happened in a statement…
Traders are counting losses following a late-night fire that razed a popular food commodity market in Ipetumodu, the headquarters of the Ife-North local government area of Osun State. The market, popularly called Akinola market, is a weekly market usually open for sale on Friday. Vanguard news reported that the fire started at the section where…
