By Balogun Damilola A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressive Congress in Ondo State, Prince Dapo Adelegan has declared that the incumbent governor Rotimi Akeredolu has no leadership capacity to take the state to the next level of economic prosperity. Adelegan while speaking with newsmen in Akure advised Akeredolu not to seek another term and bow out honourably. According to him “the governor has failed to display competence and compassion in running the affairs of the state. ”Ondo state people are praying daily for a better governor, go to the streets, sample opinions,” The aspirant who…
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By Balogun Damilola The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the COVID-19 Pandemic has raised concerns that states across the country were already running out of bed spaces at treatment centres. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the PTF, Mr Boss Mustapha, who disclosed this during Friday’s daily media briefing by the task force in Abuja. He also informed that the noted that necessary adjustments would soon be adopted to address the concern. The SGF also pointed out the fact that the PTF had continued to observe consistent violation of the advisories and guidelines issued…
By Balogun Damilola POLITICS NIGERIA gathered that a tanker containing diesel has exploded after colliding with cars around the Moniya market in Ibadan, Oyo State. This coming after two fire accidents occurred in Akesan and Dugbe markets, located in the state, earlier this year. An eye witness said the tanker fell around Moniya garage at about 4:00pm on Friday. As at the time of filing this report, it was gathered that firefighters are yet to be seen in the area. More details to follow…
By Balogun Damilola Lagos Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Friday said the State may record between 90,000 and 120,000 cases of coronavirus by July or August when it reaches the peak. Abayomi disclosed this at a news conference at the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja while giving updates on coronavirus in the State. He said the state was yet to reach the virus peak, which will likely be around July and August. Abayomi stated that Lagos has ramped testings to reach large number of people in a bid to flatten the curve. He attributed the increase in cases being…
By Balogun Damilola The Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, and other coalition members, including the Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE and Nigerien Air Force, have neutralized about 48 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and destroyed their camps at Dumba and Location Charlie on the fringes of the Lake Chad. Chief of Military Public Information, MNJTF, Colonel Timothy Antigha, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. According to Antigha, the mission was achieved through combined air and artillery bombardments conducted on May 5.
By Balogun Damilola The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), said soldiers on internal security operations in Benue state have killed the leader of a notorious kidnap group Terugwa Igbagwa aka Orjondu. Igbagwa, the second most wanted criminal kingpin next to Gana in Benue State, is said to be responsible for kidnapping, armed robbery, assassination, gun-running, and other criminal activities around Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo LGA’s. He was killed by a combined team of Operation WHIRL STROKE Tracking Team and Special Forces troops of Sector 2 deployed in Zaki Biam, during carried a raid operation on a criminal hideout on Zaki Biam…
By Balogun Damilola A Group of Legal Practitioners under the auspices of Open Bar Initiative(O.B.I) has released the list of those interviewed for consideration as Judges of the FCT High Court. The group took this reaction while challenging the Citizens’ Rights Initiative to explain why Magistrate Olufola Olufolashade Oshin’s name is missing in the list of the 62 candidates interviewed for the High Court of FCT and how the name of the Magistrate suddenly appear in the final shortlist. In discrediting this claim, Silas Onu asked: “If her name was not in the 62 names before final shortlisting, where…
By Balogun Damilola The World Health Organisation on Thursday advised governments to clinically test a herbal drink touted by Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina as a remedy against coronavirus. The COVID-Organics infusion is derived from artemisia – a plant with proven anti-malarial properties – and other indigenous herbs. Rajoelina hopes to distribute the infusion across West Africa and beyond, claiming it cures COVID-19 patients within 10 days. Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Niger Republic have already received consignments of the potion. Others such as Tanzania have expressed interest. But the World Health Organisation has repeatedly warned that there are no published…
By Balogun Damilola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says Orji Kalu, former Abia state governor, will face immediate retrial for money laundering. The supreme court voided Kalu’s conviction on Friday. He had been sentenced to 12 years in jail by a federal high court before the apex court nullified his conviction. Although the supreme court did not acquit him of the charges of money laundering, the court upturned the verdict of the trial court on the grounds that Mohammed Liman, the judge who heard the case, was no longer a judge of the federal high court at…
By Balogun Damilola Residents Doctors at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Akure have protested non payment of six months salary arrears by the state government. The doctors have therefore issued a week ultimatum to the state government to pay their salaries. The doctors threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the state government fails to meet their demand. Armed with placards with various inscriptions, the doctors said they can no longer take care of their families Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Dr. Olagbe, frowned at the insensitivity of government to their plights.