Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, on Saturday, announced the allocation of N36.4 million for distribution of N30,000 each as palliatives to 1,215 corps members often called ‘Corpers’ posted to Borno State by the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC). Zulum, who visited the orientation camp in Maiduguri, the state capital, on Saturday, assured the corps members of their safely. He gave out 100 bags of rice, 10 cows, 10 bags of 100 kg of beans, and 10 gallons of cooking oil for special meal to be prepared for the corps members during their ongoing three weeks orientation camping. “We want…
Author: Balogun Damilola
Boko Haram Sects, also known as Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād has vowed to recapture the territories recovered by Nigerian troops. This was confirmed by a video shared on X, formerly known as Twitter by a security analyst and a counter-insurgency expert on Lake Chad, West African region, Zagazola Makama on Sunday. Video: The terrorists also threatened to attack Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), referring to them as “Yan Red Cross”. The deadly sects accused them of joining forces with the military to attack them in their enclaves. One of the armed terrorists who spoke in Hausa in the video,…
In a remarkable display of honesty and integrity, NYSC Corp Member Oluwaseun Isaiah has made headlines by returning a substantial sum of money that was accidentally transferred to his account. Rather than succumbing to temptation amidst harsh economic challenges, the young man promptly alerted the company about the error and initiated the process to return the funds. Oluwaseun Isaiah, who is currently a CLO in the National Youth Service Corps, Ilesha West LGA demonstrated an admirable sense of responsibility and moral character after receiving a whopping sum of 20 million naira which was accidentally sent to his account by Bukkahut…
Oka Akoko, the headquarter of Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State went agog as the curtain was drawn on Annual Akogun Football Competition. Iwonrin Football Club emerged winner of the 5th edition of Akogun annual football competition after defeating Big Star Football Club of Agba Quaters, 6-5 on penalties. The match was decided at Ojomirin High School, Agba, Oka. Ibaka FC defeated Owaaose 2 – 1 to clinch the bronze medal. The Olubaka of Oka, Dr Yusuf Adeleye,OON Ex-Nigerian Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, Members of the Ondo State Football Association led by the Vice Chairman, Borowa…
Oluwaseun M. Ajayi, a distinguished alumnus of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), has distinguished himself once again by achieving academic excellence at the University of Cincinnati, USA. Amongst a Cohort of 184 Doctoral graduates, Ajayi’s outstanding research and dedication has earned him a well-deserved Doctoral degree. Ajayi’s remarkable achievement reflects the culmination of years of rigorous research and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of knowledge. His exceptional contributions to his field have not only earned him recognition but have also established him as one of the top scholars in his cohort. Expressing his Gratitude on his Twitter Page,…
Ibijoke, the wife of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reacted to the death of Vwaere Diaso, a female medical doctor, saying “an arrow has been fired into the health family”. Recall, that the Lagos State government set up an inquiry team to investigate the elevator accident that killed Diaso on Wednesday. Also, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Lagos State announced an indefinite strike, after instructing all the doctors working in the three government hospitals on the Lagos Island to down tools in protest of the death of Diaso. Tens of House Officers at the Lagos State General…
President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government has saved N1trillion in two months in funds that would have been used for the payment of petrol subsidy. Speaking in a nationwide broadcast on Monday, Tinubu said the revenue saved will be used for the benefit of Nigerians. On May 29, Tinubu, in his inauguration speech, announced the removal of the petrol subsidy — a development that had led to a hike in the price of the product. “In a little over two months, we have saved over a trillion naira that would have been squandered on the unproductive fuel subsidy which…
In line with the mandate of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps as enshrined in NSCDC ACT 2003 and 2007 Amended with the empowerment to fight terrorism, the State Commandant Engr Olatundun Olayinka paid a working visit to the Branch Controller, Alhaji Yusuf Fatai Adebare of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Ondo State branch where it was agreed that the Corps financial crime team should meet with the banker’s committee in the State. This is Contained in a Statement released by the Command Public Relations Officer DSC Daniel Aidamenbor on Friday 28th July, 2023. The Banker’s committee, a forum…
Barely three years after their arrest, an Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure, on Monday, struck out criminal charges against two suspected EndSARS protesters, Kemisola Ogunniyi and Bukunmi Ayodele, in the state. Justice Kuteyi, who presided over the court, struck out the case – AK/3C/2021- after the prosecuting counsel, Hellen Falowo, sought an application to withdraw the charges against the duo of Ms Ogunniyi and Ms Ayodele. Ms Falowo, who appeared in the court, said that it had been very difficult for the prosecution to locate the vital witnesses needed to prosecute the two defendants before the…
In a display of solidarity and resilience, #EndSARS protesters in Lagos State have vehemently rejected the proposed mass burial of #EndSARS victims. Standing firm in their demand for justice and accountability, they refuse to let the voices of those lost be silenced. This is Contained in a statement signed and released by #EndSARS Frontliners on Wednesday, 26th July 2023. “The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of the government.” Section 14 (2)(b) of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution (as amended). The Coalition of #EndSARS Protesters and Supporters, national and globally are horrified by the planned mass…