The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Sunday, said the fight against his impeachment was to protect the office of the deputy governor in the country which has been ridiculed since the return of democracy in 1999. He added that his reinstatement was evidence that God was fighting for him. Shaibu, speaking on Sunday after a thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Benin, described the court judgment nullifying his impeachment and reinstating him to office as victory is for democracy. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja had last week ruled that…
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Over 100 pregnant women at the Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital were given delivery packs by the Rotary Club of Omole-Golden. Speaking during the distribution at the weekend, the District Governor, Rotary Club District 9111, Dr Wole Kukoyi, encouraged pregnant women to pay attention to their health and listen to nurses’ health tips. The beneficiaries of the delivery kits were registered pregnant women at the Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital. Kukoyi said, “We are on an official visit to the Rotary Club of Omole-Golden to see the signature project erected at the Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital, a neonatal centre. At Rotary, we have specific projects,…
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has made an offer to sell the Dangote Refinery to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Premium Times on Sunday, the businessman expressed his willingness to sell the refinery to address allegations of monopoly in the industry. He stated that if the NNPCL takes over the refinery, the allegations of monopoly would no longer be valid. “Let them (NNPCL) buy me out and run the refinery the best way they can. They have labelled me a monopolist. That’s an incorrect and unfair allegation, but it’s OK. If…
The family of Justice Adegboye Ayinla Gbolagunte, a former Judge of the Oyo State High Court, has released the funeral programme for the late jurist. Justice Gbolagunte passed away on June 24, 2024. In a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Sunday, the eldest son of the deceased and a Digital Technologist specializing in Network Communications, Oladiran Gbolagunte, unveiled the weeklong programme. The funeral rites will commence with a Special Valedictory Court Session on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan, starting at 10am. On Tuesday, July 23, there will be a Commendation…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the newly-elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe (SAN). Tinubu conveyed his congratulations in a statement signed on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates NBA President-elect, Afam Josiah Osigwe.’ A former general secretary of the NBA, Osigwe emerged as the president-elect in the 2024 NBA election, which was held online between 12:00 am Saturday and ended at 11.59 pm. The final vote count announced on Sunday afternoon showed Osigwe leading his two major contenders with over 20,000 votes. He defeated his closest rival,…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian doctor and artist, Fola David, on his recent accomplishment of setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest painting by an individual. PUNCH Online reports that in the course of his six-day attempt at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos, David broke the previous record of 629.98 square metres, held by Ravi Soni from India, and set a new record of 1000 square metres of art. In a post on his Instagram story on Sunday, Tinubu wrote, “Congratulations to Dr. Fola David for completing his attempt at making the world’s largest hand-drawing by an individual, ‘Unity…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered illicit drugs concealed in incense candles and ladies’ wear in Lagos. “The items which include consignments of cocaine and loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis – were concealed in incense candles, game packs, dry hibiscus leaves and ladies’ wears,” NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi said. According to a statement on Sunday, the hard drugs were meant to be smuggled in and out of Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Babafemi said some suspects were apprehended “A businessman, Abdulwahab Owolabi Alebiosu was on Thursday, July 18, 2024 arrested at his Horizon…
President Joe Biden’s decision on Sunday to end his campaign to seek reelection in November is generating reactions from foreign leaders. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he had known Mr Biden for years and that “he’s a great man.” Mr Trudeau added, “Everything he does is guided by his love for his country. As president, he is a partner to Canadians — and a true friend. To President Biden and the First Lady: thank you.” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in his reaction on X, said, “Joe Biden has achieved a great deal – for his country, for Europe, for…
The police command in Kaduna says it arrested a suspect with 30 different fabricated master keys of vehicles. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest on Monday in Kaduna. Mr Hassan said, “The suspect specialises in vehicle and motorcycle theft. On July 20, at about 0230hrs, our personnel received a distress call that a shop was burgled. Upon receiving information, our operatives were immediately drafted to the area.” He said that upon arriving at the scene, the suspect, Zahradeenee Suleiman, had been arrested in the shop. According to him, the suspect, 35, is a resident of Galma Road,…
It will remain unforgettable to the family of Pa Temidayo Ogunlade, who was mobbed by some residents of Bode Owo, Itesiwaju area, Omi Adio in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, in what has been termed in error. The mob victim had been battling with memory loss for some years according to his brother, Mr. Olaolu David. Pa Ogunlade had some complications again and he went away from his house early in the day, but didn’t return home as usual. This prompted his family to go in search for him without any inkling that their beloved father had suffered…