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The Sokoto state government says it has earmarked N998 million for the 2025 Ramadan feeding programme to feed 20,000 residents daily throughout Ramadan. The government said the feeding programme would take place at 155 designated centres across the state. NAN reports that Ahmad Aliyu, governor of Sokoto, said on Tuesday that about 20,000 residents would be fed daily throughout Ramadan. Aliyu spoke during the distribution of food items to feeding centre managers. He said the state government has engaged the services of 1,400 people, including 610 women as cooks for the programme. The governor urged feeding centre managers to maintain…

Daud Olatunji Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has raised concerns over the prevalence of ghost voters on the electoral register in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for urgent reforms to ensure electoral integrity. Speaking at the YIAGA Africa reflection conference on democratic elections in West Africa held in Abuja, Jonathan highlighted significant issues plaguing Nigeria’s electoral system despite technological advancements. Jonathan acknowledged the strides made in West Africa’s democratic journey but stressed persistent challenges, particularly regarding voter turnout and the credibility of electoral processes. He pointed out that despite the introduction of the bimodal voter accreditation system (BVAS) and the INEC…

Two teachers, Gbenga Ajibola (43) and Olaofe Ayodele (52),have been sentenced by the Ekiti High Court in Ado-Ekiti to a total of 44 years in prison for raping two female students, aged 15 and 17. Justice Adeniyi Familoni on Tuesday, delivered the verdict, imposing the sentence without the option of a fine. The defendants, who were arraigned on March 2, 2022, faced a three-count charge bordering on rape and abuse of office. The prosecution, led by Kunle-Shina Adeyemi, revealed that the crimes were committed in November 2019 in Ado Ekiti. The victims, whose identities were withheld, were students at a…

A Sabo-Yaba Magistrate Court on Tuesday discharged Abdulazeez Fashola, (alias Naira Marley) and his ally Samson Eletu (alias Samlarry) in connection with the death of a Nigerian artist, Ilerioluwa Alogba, (alias Mohbad). The court said, instead, it was a Nurse, Feysayo Ogedengbe and Ayobami Sadiq that should be prosecuted for Mohbad’s death due to alleged recklessness and negligence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Magistrate, Mrs E. Kubeinje said the ruling was on the advice of the state’s Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) signed by one Dr Babajide Martins. The magistrate said the DPP had advised the…

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja has issued a restraining order against the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), preventing them from tendering a DNA test result in the ongoing paternity dispute involving Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs. Turaki is embroiled in a legal battle with Hadiza Baffa over paternity claims, with the police intending to present a DNA test allegedly obtained in violation of Turaki’s rights. The court’s decision came after Turaki’s counsel, Abdulaziz Ibrahim (SAN), raised concerns that the purported DNA test was unlawfully procured and could prejudice his client’s defense.…

Morenikeji Adebayo The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating crisis within the Articulate Motorcycle Owners And Riders Association of Ogun State (AMORAN), urging swift intervention from Governor Dapo Abiodun to prevent potential violence and economic instability in the state. Speaking at a press conference held in Abeokuta on Tuesday, the state Chairman of the CUPP,  Femi Soluade   highlighted serious concerns stemming from allegations of forgery leveled against AMORAN’s leadership. He said the controversy revolves around disputed claims involving the resignation and purported signature forgery against Otunba Taofeek Shokoya Danku. Danku was…

Feyisayo Ogunbiyi In response to allegations of land grabbing leveled against him by a physically challenged farmer, Babatunde Akeem, the Olu of Itori in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Abdul Fatai Akamo, has vehemently denied the claims, emphasizing his commitment to upholding the law and serving his community. During a press conference held to mark his 21st coronation anniversary, Oba Akamo addressed the viral accusations, stating unequivocally that he has never unlawfully seized anyone’s land. Rather, he asserted that he has consistently allocated land to individuals within his domain. “I have never sold half a plot of…

Ayomide Awe The Chairman of the Ogun Initiative Agenda,Dr. Abayomi Arabambi, has sounded a clarion call for political awakening and unity amidst what he describes as the marginalization and neglect of Egba land. Arabambi in an open letter addressed to the people of Ogun Central Senatorial District, acussed the state governor, Dapo Abiodun of neglecting Ogun central in the scheme of things. Arabambi while highlighting historical grievances and recent disparities in infrastructural development and economic opportunities, argued that Ogun Central, particularly the Egba people, have been relegated to a “third class” status within the state. This, he asserts, stands in…

Daud Olatunji A storm is brewing in Ogun State as the Egba Council of Chiefs has strongly opposed the alleged sale of land belonging to Technical College, Idi Aba, Abeokuta. The traditional leaders have accused the state government of attempting to excise portions of the institution’s premises for private development, a move they described as a threat to the state’s educational heritage. In a strongly worded petition addressed to Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Chiefs, led by Balogun Egba, Chief Sikiru  Atobatele, Lisa Egba, Chief Oluyomi Olaogun, and Aro Egba, Chief Oluyinka A. Kufile, expressed their displeasure over the government’s actions.…

A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, used unlicensed companies to siphon public funds during his tenure. Testifying before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, the EFCC’s ninth witness, Andrew Ali, who serves as the Head of the License Office at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), disclosed that some of the companies linked to the alleged N4 billion fraud were not authorized to operate financial transactions. Obiano is currently facing a nine-count charge filed by the EFCC, accusing him of embezzlement…