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The Ooni of Ife,Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja ll, has revealed that all women are witches and manipulators. Ooni made the statement while hosting the cast of the Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOL) season 2 in his palace. Oba  Ogunwusi  has sparked discussions by asserting that every woman possesses a natural manipulative spirit.  Toyin Lawani, a member of the RHOL cast, orchestrated a courtesy visit to the Ooni’s palace, inviting fellow housewives Iyabo Ojo, Tania Omotayo, Mariam Timmer, and Chioma Ikokwu. Lawani, claiming royal heritage, aimed to provide her colleagues with a glimpse into the majestic lifestyle within the palace,…

In a shocking and tragic turn of events, a yet-to-be-named revenue collector for Oredo Local Government Council in Edo State lost his life in a violent encounter with a wheelbarrow pusher over a ₦50.00 ticket.  The incident, which unfolded along Mission Road on a Friday morning, left residents, shop owners, and hawkers in a state of pandemonium. Dr. Tom Obaseki, the Chairman of the local government council, now faces the aftermath of this gruesome incident that has shocked the community.  According to reports, the confrontation began when the late revenue collector kicked the wheelbarrow of the pusher, causing its contents…

Daud Olatunji A Nigeria Air Force (NAF) MI-35P helicopter crash-landed and exploded at the NAF Base in Port Harcourt, creating a tense situation that unfolded at precisely 7:45 a.m. on Friday. NAF spokesman, Edward Gabkwet, disclosed in a statement that the helicopter, bearing the identifier NAF MI-35P, was involved in the mishap shortly after taking off for a mission targeting economic saboteurs in Rivers State. Miraculously, all occupants survived the crash, albeit with reported “minor injuries.”  Currently, these survivors are receiving prompt medical attention at the NAF Medical Centre in Port Harcourt, underlining the rapid response and commitment to their…

Daud Olatunji The National Vice President of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR),  ‘Yinka Folarin, has strongly condemned the tragic incident in Ipokia, Ogun State, where a police officer’s actions led to the death of a secondary school student.  The officer, reportedly chasing a motorist, fatally struck the student and injured others, prompting a swift and impassioned response from the CDHR. Comr. ‘Yinka Folarin expressed deep sadness over the incident and stood in solidarity with the youth, Ogun residents, and Nigerians demanding justice.  The CDHR leader emphasized the need for the police officer responsible to be held…

Daud Olatunji Ogun State has allocated a substantial sum of N1,625,295,557.97 to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic, between 2021 and 2023, according to financial records accessed from the  state Accountant-General/Permanent Secretary, Tunde Aregbesola, on the www.openstatesfund portal. The state government, through the Action Committee on AIDS, unveiled its commitment with approved budgets of NN660,000,000.00, N499,999,973.97, and N525,295,584.30 in 2021, 2022, and 2023 respectively.  The records showed that  N14,000,000 was expended in 2021, N34,412,000.00 in 2022, with no specific expenditure stated for 2023. Despite these financial strides, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, revealed a sobering reality — over 46,143 individuals in…

Daud Olatunji Jeleel Angel Ajayi, a seasoned newscaster at Family 88.5fm Abeokuta, has etched his name in the annals of Yoruba broadcasting by successfully completing a groundbreaking 30-day News-a- thon.  Hailing from Imasayi in Yewa North local government area of Ogun State, Ajayi embarked on this ambitious journey on November 1, concluding it on Thursday, November 30. The achievement marks a historic milestone in Yoruba newscasting, with Ajayi demonstrating unwavering dedication and resilience.  Armed with degrees in Mass Communication and English Language Education from reputable institutions, Ajayi reflected on the challenge, describing it as “very challenging and tough.” In an…

The Sarkin Fulani of Kwara State, Alh Usman Adamu, alongside his brother and associate Gidado Idris, has been handed life imprisonment by the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin.  The conviction stems from their involvement in the kidnapping and extortion of N1 million ransom from victim Abubakar Ahmad, who endured 20 days in captivity during the mid-2022 incident. Kwara State’s Director of Public Prosecution, Idowu Ayoola, led the case, accusing the trio of conspiracy to kidnap and actual kidnapping.  Despite arguments asserting their absence from the kidnapping scene, Justice Adenike Akinpelu emphasized their shared intent to commit the crime, deeming…

Daud Olatunji The All Progressives Congress (APC) has ousted its Bauchi State chairman, Babayo Misau, over alleged shortcomings that contributed to the party’s losses in recent elections.  The announcement came from the party’s Legal Adviser, Rabi’u Garba, during a press briefing at the conclusion of an emergency executive meeting held at the “Next Level Secretariat” in Bauchi State. Garba revealed that 27 out of the 37 executives of the party expressed a vote of no confidence in Misau during the meeting, citing his failure in fulfilling his responsibilities as the state chairman.  The legal adviser emphasized that Misau’s alleged leadership…

Aminat Gusanu In a startling revelation, the Federal Government has raised the alarm over an alarming surge of more than 80% in food importation between 2019 and 2023.  Dr. Kingsley Uzoma, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Agribusinesses and Productivity Enhancement (SSAP), made this declaration on Thursday during the National Policy Dialogue in Abuja. The dialogue, themed “Deepening Partnership for Scaling-Up of Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) for Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria,” was organized by the Federal Government, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the National Information and Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Dr. Uzoma…

Daud Olatunji The grief-stricken family of the late Director of Finance and Accounts in Ogun state governor’s office, Mr. Taiwo Oyekanmi, has raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding his death, suspecting foul play in what they describe as a gruesome murder. Oyekanmi was fatally shot by suspected armed robbers on Wednesday in Abeokuta, the state capital, during an attack on the bullion van he was accompanying.  The assailants made away with an undisclosed amount of money belonging to the state government. The deceased’s brother spoke when Governor Dapo Abiodun paid a condolence visit to the family of Oyekanmi in their…