Rauf Aregbesola, the former Minister of Interior and two-term governor of Osun State, has been expelled from the All Progressives Congress (APC) over accusations of anti-party activities. A letter issued by the party leadership on Wednesday confirmed Aregbesola’s expulsion, citing violations of Article 21 of the APC constitution. The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” states that after an investigation, the State Executive Committee (SEC) reviewed the Disciplinary Committee’s findings and resolved to expel him from the party. The letter further outlined that the expulsion was based on clear evidence of Aregbesola’s…
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A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Maitama, has granted Darius Ishaku, the immediate past Governor of Taraba State, permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. The ruling, delivered by Justice Sylvanus Oriji on Wednesday, allows Ishaku to visit Arjam in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a routine medical check-up. Ishaku, who is facing trial for alleged money laundering involving N27 billion, had applied to travel for medical reasons. His lawyer, Mr. Paul Ogbole, SAN, argued that his client’s health had significantly worsened. The application was based on Sections 6(6) and 41(1) of the 1999…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has dismissed five commissioners from his cabinet, although no official explanation has been given for their removal. Unverified sources suggest that the dismissals could be linked to concerns about underperformance over the past year. A statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Architect Samuel Jatau, confirmed the commissioners’ removal. The dismissed officials are Chrysanthus Dawam (Budget and Economic Planning), Noel Nkup (Youth and Sports), Jamila Tukur (Tourism and Hospitality), Obed Goselle (Science and Technology), and Sule Musa (Commerce and Industry). It is worth noting that both Dawam and Tukur had faced a three-month suspension…
Comic actor and MC, Ayo Ajewole, widely known as Woli Agba, and his wife have joyfully announced the birth of their new baby. On Wednesday, July 29, Woli Agba shared the happy news on Instagram, posting a picture showing the baby’s tiny hand. He expressed deep gratitude to God for the arrival of their little one, describing the blessing as “a gift that cannot be hidden.” He wrote, “A Blessing that cannot be hidden. Thank you Jesus for a glorious addition to the family. A bundle of Prophetic Blessing to my family.” The announcement quickly garnered an outpouring of congratulatory…
Comic actor and MC, Ayo Ajewole, widely known as Woli Agba, and his wife have joyfully announced the birth of their new baby. On Wednesday, July 29, Woli Agba shared the happy news on Instagram, posting a picture showing the baby’s tiny hand. He expressed deep gratitude to God for the arrival of their little one, describing the blessing as “a gift that cannot be hidden.” He wrote, “A Blessing that cannot be hidden. Thank you Jesus for a glorious addition to the family. A bundle of Prophetic Blessing to my family.” The announcement quickly garnered an outpouring of congratulatory…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has removed five commissioners from his cabinet, though no official reason has been provided for their dismissal. Sources close to the state government suggest that the sacking may be attributed to underperformance over the past year. A statement released by the Secretary to the State Government (SGS), Architect Samuel Jatau, confirmed the dismissals. The affected commissioners include Chrysanthus Dawam (Budget and Economic Planning), Noel Nkup (Youth and Sports), Jamila Tukur (Tourism and Hospitality), Obed Goselle (Science and Technology), and Sule Musa (Commerce and Industry). Notably, both Dawam and Tukur had previously been suspended for three…
The Federal High Court in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, has officially struck out the defamation charge filed against Lagos-based lawyer and author, Mr. Dele Farotimi, following an application by the police to withdraw the case. Justice Babs Kuewumi made the decision after the police prosecutor, Samson Osobu, informed the court that a notice of discontinuance had been filed. Osobu explained that the notice, dated January 29, 2025, had been submitted that morning, and that the prosecution no longer wished to proceed with the case. Farotimi’s legal team, led by Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), did not object to the move, paving the…
The police command in Ogun State said it killed five suspected kidnappers in a gun duel on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abeokuta. According to Ms Odutola, the Sagamu Area Commander received a distress call on Saturday, at 7:00p.m, from commuters travelling on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode expressway, of an ongoing armed robbery near Ilishan. She explained that the area commander swiftly mobilised a crack team of officers to the scene. At the scene, they discovered that a group of unidentified gunmen had set up a roadblock using an articulated truck.…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing in the alleged money laundering case against a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello until April 3 and April 24. Justice Maryann Anenih adjourned the case for continuation of hearing after the first witness, Fabian Nworah, a property developer, was called to testify. The Prosecution Counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, informed the court that he had five witnesses to call for the day. Justice Anenih said she could only take one witness as she had other matters to attend to. The court also announced that it would not be sitting on…