Plans are underway in Niger State to marry off 100 female orphans whose parents were killed following the deadly activities of banditry in the Mariga Local Government Area of the state. Making the announcement to journalists in Minna, the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, expressed concern about the rising number of the orphans. The speaker, representing Mariga state constituency, made a commitment to pay the bride price for the bridegrooms as part of his constituency project. He stated that the girls to be married off were chosen from the 170 girls whose names were submitted, but…
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The Iya Aladura General of the New Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Dr Oluwaseye Yomi-Sholoye, said seeking divine direction for leaders through prayers will help them to do better. Ms Yomi-Sholoye made the assertion on Saturday at a press conference in Lagos to herald the 2024 Annual General Conference of the New Cherubim and Seraphim. The cleric said that Nigerians should pray more for their leaders for divine direction to tackle the current economic hardship. The conference held at the headquarters of the Faith Mission, Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Satellite Town, Ojo, was, among other things, aimed at encouraging evangelism and humanitarian…
Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire (Ondo Central), has extolled the virtues of leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on his 98th birthday. Mr Adegbonmire in a statement on Saturday in Akure described Mr Fasoranti as a legendary figure and a true patriot who dedicated his life to selfless service and leadership. The lawmaker praised the elder statesman’s contributions to the development of Nigeria, particularly his role in advocacy for democratic values. He also acknowledged Mr Fasoranti’s leadership and mentorship, which he said had inspired many young people to get involved in politics and public service. “Pa Fasoranti is…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Saturday predicted sunny skies on Sunday with patches of cloud over the northern region. It forecast isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Katsina, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa and Taraba states during the morning periods. According to it, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Adamawa, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna and Taraba states later in the day. It stated, “Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are expected over the North Central region with prospects of…
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested one Abike Olonade, for trafficking a teenager. The command disclosed this in a post on its official X handle on Saturday. According to the command, the victim is a 16-year-old pupil of Adeoye Lambo Secondary School in Obada Oko. The police also stated that the suspect confessed that the victim had been trafficked to Libya. The post read, “Suspected child trafficking: May 11, 2024. One Abike Olonade has been arrested for trafficking a 16-year-old student of Adeoye Lambo Secondary School in Obada Oko Ogun State. She confessed that the victim have…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Chief Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has appealed to Nigerians not to give up on the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Mr Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council, made the appeal while speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday. He described Mr Tinubu as a “true democrat”, who will fulfil all his electoral promises to Nigerians. Mr Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said that the various economic policies by the President, such as fuel subsidy removal, unification of the naira, among others, which look like pain, were the foundation upon…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ekiti state command, has arrested a 27-year-old man, Ojo Afolabi, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl. The suspect, who lives on Olujoda Street, Ado-Ekiti, was arrested after the mother of the girl made a formal complaint at the office of the NSCDC in Ado-Ekiti. The four-year-old victim, while narrating the incident, alleged that the suspect removed her underwear and had carnal knowledge of her sometime in late April, 2024. The mother of the girl, who spoke to journalists, also said that her daughter informed her about the incident. However, the suspect denied…
The Ondo State Police Command under the leadership of CP ABAYOMI Peter Oladipo is set to commence an in house exercise on weapon handling for police officers in the State. The training which is expected to kick off on Monday 13th May, 2024 at the 17PMF Squadron training ground, Owode in Akure is aimed at equipping officers and men in the command for efficient and effective policing. It is pertinent to state that the Police command in collaboration with Rule of Law and Enforcement Initiatives aka ( Partners West Africa Nigeria) has just concluded a 4 day training for personnel…
Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated the National Leader of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, OFR, as he marks his 98th birthday today. In his birthday message to the elder statesman, Governor Aiyedatiwa described him as a symbol of integrity, statesmanship and patriotism. The Governor said: “On behalf of the government and good people of Ondo State, I congratulate a distinguished elder statesman, one of the founding fathers of our State and the National Leader of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, OFR, on the occasion of his 98th birthday…
Rep. Dominic Okafor (APGA-Anambra) has denied receiving a 140-million-dollar bribe from Nadeem Anjarwalla, the Binance executive, who escaped from detention. Mr Okafor, who represents the Aguta Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, said this at a news conference on Friday in Abuja. An online media had alleged that he received 140 million dollars bribe from MrAnjarwalla who was being investigated over suspected involvement in tax evasion and terrorism sponsorship. But, Mr Okafor denied the allegation, threatening to take action against the organisation. He denied knowledge of such a transaction with the company, describing the report as an attempt to tarnish…