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In a surprising move, the Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the freezing of the accounts belonging to the 18 local government areas and 33 local council development areas (LCDAs) within the state. The directive, conveyed through a letter to the local councils, mandates the suspension of all spending and expenditure from the local government accounts. According to the letter addressed to the Heads of Local Government Administration (HOLGAs), the Acting Governor emphasized a strict adherence to the directive, stating, “No signing of cheques, no change of signatories, no withdrawal of any sort until further directive.” Expressing…

Daud Olatunji Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has refuted the characterization of the National Assembly as a ‘rubber stamp,’ asserting that such labeling is inappropriate and diminishes the essential role of the legislative body.  Fashola made these remarks during his presentation at the annual lecture organized by the Honorary Members’ Forum (HMF) of the Nigeria Air Force Officers’ Mess (NAFOM) in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday. Addressing a diverse audience, Fashola delved into the dynamics of political parties seeking a majority in the legislature to advance their policy agendas seamlessly.  He highlighted that the very purpose of aspiring…

Daud Olatunji  In a surprising turn of events, street-hop sensation Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, delivered an electrifying performance at the Celestial Church of Christ’s Goshen Land Cathedral on Friday night, despite prior criticism surrounding the church’s choice of artists for its praise event. The Celestial Church of Christ had faced backlash for inviting Portable and Fuji singer Pasuma to participate in its sacred praise night. Critics argued that the unconventional choice of artists contradicted the traditional nature of the church’s worship practices. Responding to the controversy, the church leader initially announced that Portable would no longer be part…

Daud Olatunji In a recent announcement, the Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning to motorists, declaring it a criminal offence to cover their vehicle number plates without a valid reason. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, conveyed this message through an official statement shared via his social media handle on Friday. Adejobi emphasized the importance of maintaining visible registration numbers at all times, condemning the prevalent practice of covering number plates without legitimate justification.  He stated, “It is a common thing to see many vehicle owners and drivers cover their number plates for no reason; this is…

Tajudeen Jimoh In a world where the pursuit of truth comes at a cost, journalists, preachers, and activists find themselves on the front lines, facing threats, intimidation, and persecution from governments and politicians determined to bury hard truths. Amidst adversity, these dedicated individuals rise to the occasion, displaying unwavering courage in their refusal to succumb to forces attempting to silence them. As the guardians of truth, journalists play a pivotal role in holding the powerful accountable through investigative work that uncovers systemic inequalities, corruption, and human rights violations. However, their commitment doesn’t go unnoticed. Journalists become frequent targets of assault,…

In a significant diplomatic move, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, is set to lead a high-level delegation to the 10th High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa, scheduled to take place from the 17th to 18th of December 2023 in Oran, Algeria. The Special Adviser on Media to the Foreign Affairs minister in a statement said the  seminar, also known as the Oran Ministerial Process, will be chaired by the Minister of foreign affairs in Gambia  H.E. Dr. Mamadou TANGARA, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad of the Republic of The Gambia. According…

Daud Olatunji In a terrifying incident recently, an unspecified number of kidnappers, heavily armed and disguised as security personnel, ambushed a commercial bus along the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road.  The assailants, positioned at Iyana Gedu near Onigaari Village, created a roadblock using large wooden beams, duping the unsuspecting passengers into thinking they were law enforcement officers. The victims, comprise  traders returning from the Oke Aje Market in Ijebu Ode, narrated their harrowing ordeal.  The abductors, wearing masks that only revealed their eyes, violently boarded the bus, demanding money and phones.  The passengers were subjected to physical abuse, including slaps, as the kidnappers…

Daud Olatunji In a chilling revelation that sent shockwaves through the community, Akeem, a native doctor residing in Abeokuta, has confessed to the heinous murder of Quadri, a student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). Akeem, originally from Osun State, disclosed the gruesome details of how he ended Quadri’s life, exposing a dark world of occult practices and sinister dealings. Akeem, a married father of three, shared his journey into the realm of traditional spirituality, transitioning from selling phones and accessories to becoming a native doctor. He learned the ancient art of divination from his paternal grandmother, determined to preserve the…

Daud Olatunji In a surprising turn of events, Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, the eldest daughter of former Nigerian President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has made her first public appearance in over a decade.  The former Senator, who withdrew from active politics 12 years ago, was spotted at a reception organized by notable figures from Egbaland.  The event, held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, honored the immediate past Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Isola. Among the distinguished guests present were the former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, the…

By OSCAR JAPHET The story of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) just like many other agencies of the Nigerian government, is that of a beautiful concept that was poorly implemented over time, resulting to loss of public confidence and damage to the economy. There is no doubt that huge non-performing loans pose a big challenge to financial institutions and the Nigerian economy, which led to the creation of AMCON. Unfortunately, instead of sticking to its original mandate, AMCON officials appear to be more interested in taking over the assets of these businesses with the aim of selling them off…