A magistrates’ court in Akure, Ondo State capital, on Monday, sentenced two farmers, Hassan Augustine, 55, and Felix Balogun, 47, to two weeks of community service for unlawful possession of the Nigerian Army uniform. The magistrate, O. W Dosumu, ordered that the community service would be served within the new court complex, Oke Eda, Akure, between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. every day during the period. She held that the farmers were convicted following their guilty plea and the prosecution proving its case beyond reasonable doubt against the duo. Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp Adeboye Adesegun, had informed the court that…
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The wife of the president, Oluremi Tinubu, says some initiatives under the renewed hope agenda of her husband, Bola Tinubu, are already yielding fruits and will soon reach all communities nationwide. The first Lady, who stated this at the inauguration of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) in Abuja, said the initiatives would bring succour to all Nigerians, especially women. Represented by Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, the mandate secretary for women’s affairs in the Federal Capital Territory, Mrs Tinubu said, “The economic situation of the country is already improving.’’ “The renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu right…
The wife of the president, Oluremi Tinubu, says some initiatives under the renewed hope agenda of her husband, Bola Tinubu, are already yielding fruits and will soon reach all communities nationwide. The first Lady, who stated this at the inauguration of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) in Abuja, said the initiatives would bring succour to all Nigerians, especially women. Represented by Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, the mandate secretary for women’s affairs in the Federal Capital Territory, Mrs Tinubu said, “The economic situation of the country is already improving.’’ “The renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu right…
The police command in Kano on Monday advised Muslims to be vigilant while observing daily religious activities of the Ramadan and beyond in different parts. The commissioner of police, Usaini Gumel, made the call on Monday. Mr Gumel said the command had put in place adequate security arrangements to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free fasting period. “The command enjoins all and sundry to be vigilant and watchful while observing evening prayers (tarawi), exegesis (tafsir) and the midnight prayers (tahajjud) in the state,” he said. He also called on residents to report suspicious persons, objects, movement of vehicles to the nearest…
The All Progressives Congress Committee of Diaspora Chairmen (APC-CDC) has reiterated its trust and support for the President Bola Tinubu’s government. The CDC secretary, Stephen Tella, said this in a statement on Monday. While noting the role of diaspora Nigerians in shaping the nation’s future, Mr Tella said the president was committed to inclusivity and economic recovery. According to Mr Tella, during the presidential campaign, Mr Tinubu emphasised the importance of diaspora involvement, promising to appoint individuals who actively supported his candidacy and members of his party from abroad. He added, “This pledge reflects his belief that investment yields fruitful…
As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts, traders in Kano have continued to lament customers’ poor patronage. Some traders who spoke on Sunday in Kano attributed the situation to the low purchasing power of customers. A foodstuff dealer, Tanko Idris, said that sales have fallen short this year compared to previous years. Mr Idris noted that though prices of some commodities, especially consumables, normally soar during the Ramadan fasting period, people still purchased goods. A perishable items dealer, Saminu Dauda, also complained that business was not thriving as much as it used to be. He explained that the economic…
Nine people were injured in a gas explosion on Saturday at a steel company in Ogijo, Sagamu LGA in Ogun. The explosion occurred at Phoenix Steel Mills in Ogijo. Reacting to the situation in a statement on Sunday night, a police spokesman in Ogun, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident, adding that the victims of the blast were factory workers. Ms Odutola added that the victims were taken to Rolayo Private Hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos. “There was a case of an industrial accident that occurred at Phoenix Metal Company in Ogijo on March 9 at 9:38 p.m. According to eyewitness…
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Owo and Ose local government areas of Ondo state will, on Monday (today), publicly endorse the governor of the state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as candidate for the 2024 governorship election. The event, which will take place at the Oba Olateru Olagbegi Civic Centre in Owo, will have in attendance APC local government chairmen, ward chairmen, party leaders and elders. The Owo public declaration of support is one in a series of events being organized by the party apparatchiks across the state to show their unreserved support for Aiyedatiwa, in his bid…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu has ordered the entire security architecture in the country to rescue the abducted Kaduna school children. Mr Shettima said this on Saturday when he paid a sympathy visit to Gov. Uba Sani. The Vice-President, who said Mr Tinubu was personally pained by the unfortunate incident, gave assurance that the President was equal to the task of securing the country. “I am here at the behest of President Bola Tinubu to empathise, in solidarity with the government and people of Kaduna State, over the sad incident of the kidnapping of our school children. “The…
The Police Officers Wives Association (POWA), Kaduna state chapter, on Saturday, empowered no fewer than 150 widows and other indigent women. The chairperson of POWA, Fatima Dabigi, distributed funds to 150 widows and less-privileged women in a benevolent act of compassion and support. Mrs Dabigi ,who is the wife of the commissioner of police Kaduna state command, said the programme was designed by the POWA president, Elizabeth Egbetokun, the wife of the Inspector-General of Police, to inspire and encourage members of the association to actively participate in entrepreneurship. She said that the POWA president believes that fostering inspiration and promoting…