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High Chief Tope Ijiniga, the Ayadi of Ore community in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, has expressed deep concerns over the tragic explosion that claimed lives while some residents attempted to scoop petrol from a fallen tanker on July 23, 2023. The community leader who highlighted the devastating impact of the explosion, stressed the dangers of greed, as some residents sought to make quick money by scooping fuel from the fallen tanker. He expressed regret over the loss of lives and emphasized the importance of avoiding such reckless actions that could lead to fatal consequences. Regarding the emergency…

Nigeria has taken an unfortunate lead in the worldwide unemployment race, according to the latest statistics from the World of Statistics.  The country’s unemployment rate stands at a troubling 33.3 percent, making it the highest globally. Close behind are South Africa at 32.9 percent and Iran at 15.55 percent. Meanwhile, some countries bask in low unemployment rates, such as Qatar with an enviable 0.1 percent, Cambodia at 0.36 percent, and Niger maintaining 0.5 percent, as per the World of Statistics report. These figures stem from data collected by Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which documented a…

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Africa’s Global Bank, has kicked off a thrilling summer experience for its customers with an array of exclusive benefits and discounts that are now available in conjunction with its cards. Under the banner of the #FunSummer campaign, UBA is offering its customers a wide spectrum of privileges and savings that will be accessible until the culmination of August 2023.  This special service extends its reach to both UBA patrons and individuals who are not yet customers of the bank. The unveiling of this enticing campaign took place in Lagos, where UBA’s…

A startling revelation unfolded on Monday as Haruna Kolo, a former Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) desk officer at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), admitted to accepting bribes from job seekers in exchange for employment opportunities.  In a shocking twist, Kolo implicated the FCC Chairman, alleging that he had received over N75 million at her behest. During the ongoing investigative hearing conducted by the House of Representatives ad hoc committee probing mismanagement of the IPPIS, Kolo detailed his involvement in the bribery scheme.  He disclosed that the FCC Chairman instructed him to orchestrate the illegal…

The National Emergency Management Agency has distributed relief items to victims of windstorms in the Ijumu and Lokoja Local Government Areas of Kogi State. The affected  communities,were ; Iyara, Ayetoro, Agbaja, and Jamata in both LGAs, were affected by a windstorm that destroyed houses in March. The Director-General, NEMA, Mr Mustapha Ahmed, disclosed this  on Monday. The DG, who was represented by the Head, Abuja Operations Office, Mr Justin Uwazuruonye, said the distribution was done in collaboration with the Kogi Emergency Management Agency. While commiserating with the people and government of Kogi over the unfortunate incident,…

Wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun on Monday, canvasses six months maternity leave for Public Servants in the State. The first lady said it was  to enhance the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding in the formal and informal sectors. Mrs. Abiodun made this known at the flag-off of 2023 Breastfeeding Week themed: “Enabling Breastfeeding, Making a Difference For Working Parents” held at the Itoko Primary Health Center, Abeokuta South Local Government. She said the three months maternity leave currently in practice would not be sufficient for nursing mothers to breastfeed their babies effectively. Mrs.…

The legal battle between Ladi Adebutu and the incumbent Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, took a significant turn as the Ogun State Election Petition Tribunal admitted crucial pieces of evidence. These exhibits shed light on alleged electoral irregularities and misconduct that have sparked discontent in the aftermath of the 18th March elections. The tribunal admitted an array of documents, including an account statement of petitioner Ladi Adebutu, a report detailing the production of 200,000 top-up ATM cards, and a letter of authorization permitting the opening of a Zenith bank account for the purpose of loading the aforementioned cards…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ogun State has vehemently criticized the state  Governor, Dapo Abiodun’s inclusion of hazard allowance within the roster of palliative measures introduced in response to the fuel subsidy removal. The NMA, denouncing this move as “insulting,” has raised the stakes by warning of potential withdrawal of doctors and health workers from government hospitals across the state due to unpaid hazard allowances. Governor Abiodun’s administration had previously unveiled a series of palliatives aimed at mitigating the impact of the fuel subsidy removal on civil servants, pensioners, and the populace at large. These measures…

The Governor of Kano  state,Kabir Yusuf, on Monday, administered the oath of office to the first female Chief  Judge in the state, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki.  The Governor, during the swearing in emphasised the importance of a cooperative and synergistic relationship among the branches of government. During the swearing-in ceremony, he highlighted the historic significance of the day, the governor stressed the necessity of unity between the Judiciary and the Legislature for the seamless delivery of democratic dividends to the citizens.   “Today, the first female Chief Judge in Kano is sworn-in, making this a very special day…

In a harrowing tale of terror, renowned journalist Mike Awoyinfa experienced a chilling birthday eve as he and his wife faced a life-threatening assault by three masked assailants.  These sinister figures, armed with knives, cutlasses, and an axe, burst into their bedroom with a chilling demand for $70,000, threatening to end their lives if their demands were not met. The nightmare began when the attackers plunged the room into darkness, switching off the lights, and used their phone torchlights to torment the couple.  The unsuspecting pair, who were preparing to watch the 10 o’clock Channel News,…