Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested one Lekan Ogunsanya, for allegedly breaking into two buildings in Isoso, Sagamu Local Government Area, and stealing air conditioners and cables. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, in a statement on Friday, stated that the 31-year-old suspect was spotted by a resident who immediately informed others who caught him while unmounting the items around noon on Thursday. Ms Odutola said, “Residents reported the incident to the Sagamu Division on Thursday, after the suspect broke into two houses within the quarters and began dismantling cables and already installed air conditioners. A resident passing by the two…
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The Director of Public Relations and Protocol, the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo( RUGIPO), Pastor Samuel Olu Ojo( JP), has extolled the virtues of his late father, Hon. James Olorunfemi Ojo ( JP) on the 10th remembrance anniversary. Late Pa. Ojo, a retired headmaster and President, Customary Court in Ekiti State, died on August 24,2014 at the age of 91. Speaking on his late father on Saturday,the RUGIPO’s spokesman described the deceased as an iconic leader that greatly impacted his family and community in no little measures. He said that the roles and importance of the deceased during his earthly sojourn…
A lawmaker representing Okitipupa Constituency 2 in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Ololade Gbegudu has urged Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa to set up the board for Security Trust Fund and enforce necessary deductions as stated in the law. Gbegudu, who is the Chairman House Committee on Security, appreciated the governor for his earnest efforts in combating crimes and all forms of insecurity in the state especially the recent distribution of 25 Hilux vehicles to all security agencies operating in the states. He called for increased empowerment of the Amotekun Corps and other sister security agencies operating in the State.…
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the re-election victory of the Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party. The five-member panel of the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision dismissed the appeal of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Timipre Sylva, challenging the November 11, 2023 election.(PUNCH)
Some experts have restated that the inconsistency in annual rainfall experienced in the country may affect food harvests in 2024 and beyond. The experts said in separate interviews with journalists on Friday in Lagos that this could increase hunger and poverty among farmers. Gloria Bulus, an environmental expert, said the inconsistent rainfall would result in poor yields, stating, “There are certain crops that need to be planted at a particular time of the year for them to thrive, so with these inconsistencies, the harvest of such crops will be affected. “Also, at the point, some crops are meant to be…
Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has pledged to enhance the welfare of FCT Administration (FCTA) workers. She made this promise in Abuja on Thursday at a dinner and award ceremony to honour management staff of the FCTA and Federal Capital Development Authority, who retired between January and March. The minister, represented by her senior special assistant on administration and strategy, Abdullahi Kauramata, stated that improved welfare would boost workers’ commitment. She acknowledged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s dedication to workers’ welfare, emphasising that employees must also contribute. Udo Atang, head of civil service, FCTA, commended…
The Chairman House Committee on Security and lawmaker representing Okitipupa constituency 2 in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Ololade Gbegudu has urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to set up the board for Security trust fund and enforce necessary deductions as stated in the law. While appreciating the Governor, for his earnest efforts in combating crimes and all forms of insecurity in the State especially the recent distribution of 25 Hilux vehicles to all security agencies operating in the states, he also called for increased empowerment of the corps and other sister security agencies operating in the State. Gbegudu during…
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to being a prime investment destination, emphasizing the factors that make the Sunshine State attractive, including its relative peace, abundant natural resources, and skilled workforce. Speaking during the official presentation of the license for the Global Entrepreneurship Festival on Thursday in Akure, Governor Aiyedatiwa highlighted the event’s potential to drive significant growth and development within the state. Akure, the Ondo State capital, will host the Global Entrepreneurship Festival in November this year and 215 investors from around the world have signified their attendance. The Governor expressed confidence in…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, arrested one Hyginus Nkwocha for alleged internet fraud and money laundering. A statement released by the spokesperson of the agency, Dele Oyewale, says Nkwocha, 35, was arrested at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering. ‘’Items recovered from him include: a sum of $2,200 (Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars), an iPhone 15 Pro Max, a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, an iPhone 13 Pro Max, a MacBook, a gold…
Four persons were confirmed dead, while two others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal accident that occurred on Thursday night in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. The accident, which occurred around 9 p.m. at the Enu-Gada area of Lafenwa, in Abeokuta North Local Government, involved a Mack truck with registration number: (Lagos) AAA 86 XX, which rammed over a Honda CRV car marked: (Lagos) EKY 857 GU and two other commercial motorcycles with registration numbers: (Ogun) DE 968 VC and (Ogun) AAB 387 VP, respectively. It was gathered that the granite-laden truck had developed a mechanical fault resulting in…