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Daud Olatunji The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken decisive action against traffic violators, impounding nearly 300 vehicles for various offenses, including illegal parking, road unworthiness, and unregistered taxi services.  This crackdown comes as part of a renewed effort to clean up the city of Abuja and ensure strict adherence to traffic rules and regulations. Abdulateef Bello, the Director of the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Service (DRTS), revealed these developments during enforcement operations across the city.  Those whose vehicles have been impounded now face Mobile Court proceedings. The FCTA’s renewed commitment to enforcing traffic regulations follows a directive…

Daud Olatunji In a surprising about-face, the Presidency has officially corrected its previous claim that President Bola Tinubu was the first African leader to ring the NASDAQ bell during a ceremony in New York.  This admission follows a statement made by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday that initially asserted Tinubu’s historic achievement. Ngelale stated, “We inadvertently referred to President Bola Tinubu as the first African leader to ring the bell at NASDAQ on Wednesday in New York, based on the information provided by a third-party event organizer.  We have since found out that this information was/is incorrect as a…

Daud Olatunji In a striking revelation, the Oyo State Police Command exposed a 60-year-old real estate agent, Adeyemi Isaac, for masquerading as a high-ranking police officer, both as a Commissioner of Police and an Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG). At a press conference held at the Police Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Adewale Osifeso, revealed that Isaac was apprehended alongside 32 other suspects involved in various criminal activities, including cultism, armed robbery, and impersonation.  The arrest came following numerous complaints from the public about Isaac’s use of counterfeit identities to unlawfully extort substantial…

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Keffi has issued a stern two-week ultimatum to the families of nine unclaimed corpses currently housed in its morgue.  Failure to claim the bodies within the specified timeframe will result in a mass burial, according to a statement released by Ms. Esther Bature, the hospital’s Public Relations Officer. The statement, made available to the press in Keffi on Friday, highlights that the decision stems from the fact that some of these corpses were brought to the facility in 2021, with others arriving in 2022. This extended period of storage exceeds the legally permitted six-month time…

Daud Olatunji In a heartbreaking incident, a 17-year-old student identified as Terhemba Tyochivir has tragically taken his own life in the capital city of Benue, Makurdi.  The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the devastating news. Terhemba, a student of Government Secondary School, Gboko, ended his life on Thursday, leaving the community in shock and mourning. Details surrounding the tragic incident remain unclear, but it was reported to the E Division Police Station in Makurdi.  He was swiftly taken to Bishop Murray Hospital Makurdi, where medical professionals sadly confirmed his passing. This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the…

Daud Olatunji  In a commitment to alleviating the ongoing economic hardships, Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State assured both the state’s residents and the nation at large of the government’s steadfast dedication to implementing policies and programs aimed at cushioning the effects of the current economic situation. Speaking during a Special Jumat Service marking the 63rd National Day Celebration at the Central Mosque in Kobiti, Abeokuta, the governor, represented by his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, stressed the importance of patience during challenging times.  He emphasized that the federal and state governments were actively working to enhance the quality of…

Fuji music star, Alhaji (Dr.) Sefiu Alao Adekunle, Baba Oko, has described the King of Fuji music, Alhaji Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Anifowose Marshal, M.O.N., better known as K1, as a man of a special breed. Agbara Orin as Sefiu Alao is also widely known said this, in respect of the new and lofty Chieftaincy Title that was recently bestowed on K1 from his hometown of Ijebu-Ode as the Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebu by the Awujale of Ijebu Land, HRM, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba Agbotewole II. According to a press statement released by Sefiu Alao through his Media…

Chairman of Road Transport Employer Association of Nigeria, Ogun State chapter, Titilayo Akibu popularly called Efele, has accepted to be one of the faces of IAS Unique Homes & Properties Ltd. The RTEAN boss in the state disclosed his acceptance  when he paid a host to the management team of IAS Unique Homes & Properties Ltd led  by Ayobani Adelani in his office in Abeokuta. Speaking on the choice of Efele as one of the faces, the Chairman of the company,  Adelani said the RTEAN  boss in the state was carefully chosen following his status in the society. The…

Daud Olatunji In a significant development, the Plateau Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has firmly upheld the election victory of Caleb Mutfwang, solidifying his position as the Governor of Plateau State.  This decision comes as a dismissal of the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) against Mutfwang, who hails from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The tribunal’s ruling, which reinforces the validity of the PDP’s congress in the state, has underscored that the issues surrounding nomination and sponsorship of a candidate fall squarely within the realm of pre-election matters. NAN’s reports highlight that the APC and its candidate, Nentawe…

Aminat Gusanu In the early hours of Friday, bandits attacked Sabon Gida village in Zamfara State and kidnapped several students from the Federal University Gusau while they were in their hostels. According to some sources in Sabon-Gida, “The gunmen invaded the community around 3 am and started shooting sporadically. “They entered the town around 3 am and started shooting indiscriminately. We have yet to confirm the number of students kidnapped because the bandits entered three hostels and kidnapped all the students there. It is difficult to ascertain their numbers now. “They were seriously engaged with the army troops but the…