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In  a move to foster transparency and empower local development, the Ogun State Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC) disbursed a substantial sum of N5.233 billion to the 20 Local Government Areas within the state. The announcement of this crucial disbursement was made during the August 2023 JAAC meeting, held at the prestigious Conference Hall within Oba’s Complex, situated in the heart of Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta – the vibrant capital city of Ogun State. The meeting, graced by the presence of Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and other key officials, was chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of…

Nigerian street disc jockey, DJ Chicken, also known as Ademola Abiodun, has raised questions about the financial status of the controversial singer Portable. During a recent Instagram live session, the 28-year-old DJ openly refuted Portable’s claims about his wealth, casting doubt on his assertions. According to DJ Chicken, if Portable were truly affluent, he would have promptly replaced his car following a recent accident. Drawing comparisons between their spending habits, DJ Chicken suggested that Portable would struggle to maintain his extravagant lifestyle on a weekly basis. This incident is not the first clash between the two…

 A taxi driver and his gang have been apprehended by the So-Safe Corps in Ogun State for their alleged involvement in a string of robberies targeting unsuspecting passengers.  The group is accused of dispossessing individuals of their valuables, including money and mobile phones, within the city. The prime suspect, identified as Kehinde Ogunlate, along with his accomplices, reportedly conducted a series of well-coordinated robberies using the taxi as their modus operandi.  The State Commander of the So-Safe Corps, Soji Ganzallo, confirmed that the arrests were made following a thorough investigation based on gathered intelligence. In a…

In a startling turn of events, law enforcement officials have apprehended a man in Ado Odo Ota who was found in possession of a recently deceased male body during the early hours.  The incident, which has raised numerous questions, has prompted an intensive investigation by the Ogun State Police Command. The swift response of the AMOTEKUN Corps led to the arrest of the individual, identified as Babatunde Kolawole, under the supervision of CSP Saleh Dahiru, the Divisional Police Officer of Ota Police Station.  While the suspect, Babatunde Kolawole, claims to be a native doctor attempting to revive…

The Sokoto Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has reached a verdict standstill in the legal case filed by Sa’idu Umar of the Peoples Democratic Party against Governor Ahmed Aliyu and his deputy, Idris Gobir.  The tribunal, presided over by Justice Haruna Mshelia, held that judgment would be deferred to a later date, to be communicated to the parties involved, likely in September. The lawsuit was brought forward by Umar, contesting the election of Governor Aliyu, representing the All Progressives Congress, and Gobir. Umar alleges non-qualification and electoral misconduct in the governorship election that transpired on March 18. During…

A highly anticipated white paper elucidating the findings of the Presidential Flood Prevention Committee, as presented to the Presidency by the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, is poised to be disclosed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In tandem with the predictions of flooding by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), the Nasarawa State government has proactively announced plans to relocate communities residing in flood-prone zones to elevated terrain.  Additionally, the state will embark on the demolition of structures erected in waterways to mitigate potential loss of life and property. At a press briefing in Abuja last Friday, Minister…

The Federal Government has successfully secured a substantial fund of $500 million to launch a groundbreaking local funding programme.  The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, unveiled this pivotal initiative, designed to catalyze innovation and entrepreneurship within the country’s dynamic digital sector. Speaking at an exclusive dinner event held in partnership with the World Bank in Abuja, Minister Tijani expressed his excitement about the prospects of this initiative.  “We have gained access to an impressive $500 million to kickstart local funding,” he revealed.  This substantial investment is set to invigorate the digital landscape and…

Former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) has revealed that  the junta leader has  ruled out returning the ousted President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum  to power.  Abubakar i said the Junta leader  told him that the coup was successful, urging  ECOWAS to focus on improving the lives of the Nigerien people and avoiding discussions centered on reinstating Bazoum. The former head of state  embarked on a diplomatic mission to Niger Republic last week in a bid to restore democracy following the recent military coup that ousted Bazoum from power,  The mission, authorized by the Economic Community…

Israel Adeleke The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has implemented significant changes within its Law Faculty in response to allegations of sexual harassment against the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, Prof. Cyril Ndifon. The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University, Prof. Florence Obi, in an interview on a television show on Saturday, revealed that the university’s management had carried out a comprehensive review of the law faculty, resulting in the appointment of women to all principal officer positions. She said that the motive behind this decision was to establish preventive measures aimed at reducing instances of sexual harassment between…

Israel Adeleke The Kano State Police Command has seized 820 cartons of suspected fake and expired drugs at Malam Kato Market in Fage Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. The PRO revealed that the drugs, which were recovered from two warehouses at the market, included; 514 cartons of Eemistxmin/Emstifer syrup, 219 cartons of 5mg Lisinopril tablets, 7 cartons of 5mg Amlodipine tablets, 87 cartons of 50mg Atenolol, and 40 cartons of Frusemide injection. He further mentioned that the drugs were evacuated and handed over…