Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he wished to live beyond 100 so as to have more opportunities to celebrate with the Agura of Gbagura, Oba Sabur Bakare, Jamolu II. Obasanjo was part of the dignitaries present at the first anniversary of the monarch held in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Oba Bakare […]
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US falsified evidence against Kashamu, a British court ruled, says lawyer
The lawyer for the late Senator Buruji Kashamu, Mr Ajibola Oluyede, said on Sunday that the narcotics case against his client in the United States was a case of mistaken identity. He said the British court refused to hand Kashamu over to the US for prosecution after an English magistrate, […]
Mark celebrates ‘inspirational’ IBB at 79
Former Senate President David Mark has congratulated former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, popularly known as IBB on his 79th birthday. Mark, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Paul Mumeh, described IBB as an inspirational leader. He noted IBB’s “inspirational leadership has stimulated so many Nigerians […]
Buhari salutes IBB at 79
President Muhmmadu Buhari has sent birthday wishes to former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, who clocks 79. The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, expressed the belief that Nigerians will always remember Babangida’s services to the nation. “President Muhammadu Buhari sends […]
I’ll send Obasanjo back to jail if I becomes president -Fayose
Angered by the comment made by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, over the death of Buruji Kashamu, Senator who represented Ogun East in the 8th National Assembly, ex-governor of Ekiti state, Peter Ayodele Fayose, vowed to send Obasanjo to jail, if he becomes president of Nigeria. Obasanjo had in his condolence […]
Niger state loses former chief judge
The Former Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Jibrun Ndajiwo is Dead. He died in the early hours of Tuesday at his home town, Doko, in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State. He served the staye as Chief Judge for a period of Twenty Five years and retired in […]
Majek Fashek To Be Buried In US, Son Says
Legendary reggae musician, Majek Fashek, will be buried in New York, the United States where he died. The son Randy, revealed this in a video on Monday. However, no date has been announced for his burial.
IGP beg court to dismiss dethroned Sanusi’s suit
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by the deposed Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, challenging his banishment. In his preliminary objection, the IGP argued that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the fundamental rights enforcement suit. The […]
COVID-19: FG cautions Nigerians on Eid-el-Kabir celebration
The Federal Government have warned Nigerians not to abandon the safety regulations and protocols for the prevention of COVID-19 during the forthcoming Eid-El Kabir festival. Boss Mustapha said the warning became necessary considering the urge to want to gather for prayers, especially by muslims. He said infection has no respect […]
Omisore’s wife not a regent
The Ewi-In-Council of Ado-Ekiti has debunked a claim that the wife of a former Senator, Mrs Mojisola Omisore, is a regent of Ekiti-State. Secretary to the Council, Chief Bayo Ogunmodimu, said in a statement that Mrs Omisore became the regent of the late Oisa of Inisa quarters in Ado Ekiti, […]