Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has sent a get-well-soon message to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who is recuperating after a surgical procedure. Osinbajo on Saturday underwent a surgical procedure in a Lagos hospital, to treat pain in his leg. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media Ola Awoniyi in Abuja on Monday, Lawan expressed relief and joy from the success of the surgery. “I wish our Vice President a full and speedy recovery. We thank God for the success of the surgical procedure and pray for healing. “We earnestly pray that the Vice President speedily…
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The sacked Oyo State Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan, has faulted the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Munta Abimbola, over the constitution of the seven-man panel which recommended his removal from office. Olaniyan, in a statement on Monday by his lawyer, Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), alleged that the panel raised to investigate the allegations raised against him was paid to do what they did. Describing that panel as a charade, he said it could not stand the test of time. He said it was unfortunate that the panel members allowed themselves to be compromised and used to do…
Fire has gutted some shanties in Ebute Metta area of Lagos State, Monday afternoon. The fire incident happened at Kadara By Osholake within Kadara market streets, Oko Baba Saw Mill. According to sources, men of the fire service have been drafted to the area to put the situation under control. Based on the video obtained by our correspondent, the fire was seen raging with smoke and spewing into the atmosphere. The fire has reportedly razed shops and destroyed property.
Oyo Assembly has approved the nomination of Chairman Oyo State Housing Corporation, Adebayo Lawal as a replacement for Olaniyan, who was impeached on Monday morning. The approval followed the nomination by Governor Seyi Makinde who sent the name to the lawmakers for consideration. The nomination was contained in a letter from to the lawmakers presented on Monday plenary. The Assembly had gone on a short recess after removing Olaniyan from office as the Deputy Governor. Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin, while reading the letter, said it was in response of an earlier letter sent by lawmakers to the Governor dated July…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum (PDP-GF) has congratulated Sen. Ademola Adeleke on his emergence as Governor-elect of Osun. The Chairman of the Forum, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, in a statement on Sunday described Adeleke’s victory as a landslide and welcome him to the forum. Tambuwal said that the Osun people reposed their trust and confidence in Adeleke, because they could see his heart, full of love and concern for their well-being. “This victory is as a result of the sagacity, hardwork, teamwork, skillful campaigns, efficient resource allocation, openness and humility exhibited by the…
Premium Motor Spirit popularly known as petrol will now be sold between N170/litre and N190/litre in filling stations across the country, following what is believed to be a subtle agreement between Federal Government officials and oil marketers. Findings by The PUNCH on Sunday revealed that the development was the outcome of a meeting between the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and oil marketers on Thursday. Sources privy to the meeting said it was agreed that the pump price of petrol should be increased by N10 per litre. A market survey on Sunday revealed that price…
Popular actress, Ada Ameh is dead. She died in Warri, Delta State around 11 pm on Sunday, a source who pleaded anonymity said on Monday morning. Ameh was said to have been a guest of an oil company toyshop and his family when she suddenly collapsed. It was gathered that she was rushed to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s hospital but passed on before they arrived the facility. Several movie stars have been trooping the facility on Monday morning to see her remains. Ameh, who played the role of Anita in the movie ‘Domitilla’ in 1996, is…
A Nationwide protest by Labour over the protracted strike by university lecturers is looming. Labour has directed its state councils to mobilise for a two-day solidarity protest on July 26 and 27 against the continued closure of public universities. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) sent the notice to chairpersons and secretaries of its state councils in a July 15 circular signed by President Ayuba Wabba and General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja. Labour said the protest is aimed at pressurising the Federal Government to conclude negotiations with the unions and ensure the resumption of academic activities in public varsities. Also yesterday,…
Citadel Global Community Church Serving Overseer Pastor Tunde Bakare yesterda urged Nigerians to prioritise nation building over ethno-religious sentiments. The cleric, who one of the All Progressives Congress presidential aspirants on June 14, charged fellow Christian leaders to look into the issue on same same-faith ticket in the context of the 2023 elections with civility, clarity and with continued hope in the possibilities of a united Nigeria. He was reacting to the decision of the ruling party to present a president and running mate. According to him, this is the time to show maturity in decision-making and to give…
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has congratulated the winner of the Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke. Adeleke defeated Governor Gboyega Oyetola of the APC, Kehinde Atanda, ADP, Akinade Ogunbiyi, Accord, Yussuff Lasun, LP, Awojide Segun, AAC, Ademola Adeseye, YPP, Awoyemi Lukuman, APM and Ayowole Adedeji, PRP to become the governor- elect in Osun state. Adeleke won in about (17), seventeen Local Government Areas, while his closet rival Oyetola won 13 LGA’s. He polled 403,371 votes to defeat Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who scored 375,027 votes. However, Peter…