The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has confirmed a new price regime for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), so Nigerians should prepare for tougher times.
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Wednesday 31 May 2023
NNPCL confirms new PMS pump price regime, charges Nigerians to prepare for tougher times
Tuesday 30 May 2023
Second term: SWEGOP congratulates Makinde, hails appointment of Sulaimon Olanrewaju as CPS
The South West Group of Online Publishers (SWEGOP) has congratulated the Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde over his second term inauguration.
The group also congratulated President Bola Tinubu and other governors in the South West over their inaugurations.
The group urged the people of the state and Nigeria at large to support the new governments at both state and federal level.
While calling on the president and governors to fulfill their campaign promises to the people, SWEGOP wished them the very best as they pilot the affairs of the states and country.
Timothy Adegoke: Court sentences Rahman Adedoyin, others to death by hanging
Dr. Rahman Adedoyin, the owner of Hilton Hotel, Ile-Ife was on Tuesday sentenced to death by the Chief Judge of Osun state, Justice Oyebola Ojo.
EFCC laments over siege on Lagos office by DSS, describes the development as shocking
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has described the blockage of its Lagos office by the Department of State Services (DSS) as shocking.
Police ransacks house of sacked Oyo PMS boss, Mukaila Auxiliary, recovers amunition, chams (Video)
The Oyo state police command has recovered weapons and ammunition from the apartment of the sacked chairman of Park Management System (PMS), Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary.
Friday 26 May 2023
Supreme court dismisses PDP's suit against Tinubu, Shettima over double nomination
The supreme court has dismissed the suit seeking the disqualification of Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Wednesday 24 May 2023
Weeks after 50th birthday celebration, EFCC declares Rewane’s grandson, Dejare Adegbenro wanted
Dejare Adegbenro, a popular socialite, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Tuesday 23 May 2023
Why I’m not worried about Tinubu’s swearing-in on May 29 - Atiku
Court adjourns Seun Kuti’s case as Magistrate fails to attend sitting
The trial of Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has been postponed to Wednesday in the Chief Magistrates Court in Yaba, Lagos State, presided over by Adeola Olatubosun.
Monday 22 May 2023
EFCC re-arraigns businesswoman for alleged N57.6m fraud in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 22, re-arraigned one Oluremi Phillips for an alleged N57, 690,000 fraud before Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja.
Philips was previously standing trial before Justice S.O. Solebo of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, following her arraignment on January 27, 2022.
However, the trial could not be concluded before the retirement of Justice Solebo in November 2022, a development that resulted in the re-assigning of the case file to Justice Ijelu.
Philips was re-arraigned alongside her company, Omritas Energy Limited, on a five-count charge bordering on stealing and issuance of dud cheques to the tune of N57, 690,000.
In view of her plea, the prosecution counsel, T.J. Banjo, asked the Court for a trial date and further prayed the Judge to order the remand of the defendant, who also represents the second defendant, at a Correctional Centre, pending the trial date.
The defence counsel, Akin Olatunji, however, informed the court that his client had been granted bail on March 18, 2022 while standing trial before Justice Solebo.
"We were able, after two months that the defendant was at the Correctional Centre, to perfect the bail.
“We, therefore, humbly urge your lordship to allow the defendant to continue with the previous bail, as she does not constitute a flight-risk," he said.
The prosecution counsel, however, raised objections, noting that "Your lordship now sits on the matter. The defendant has not brought any bail application before the court, and the court is a court of records."
After listening to the arguments of both parties, and going through the records of the proceedings of the previous court, including the bail ruling of retired Justice Solebo, the trial judge granted the defendant bail.
The Judge held that "I am satisfied that the conditions are adequate.
"The bail conditions are hereby adopted by this court.
“The bail conditions, having been perfected by the defendant… the first defendant shall continue to enjoy same before this court," he said.
The case was adjourned till June 28 and 29, 2023 and July 4, 2023 for trial.
Veteran Yoruba actor, Adewale Adeyemo dies
Prince Adewale Adeyemo, a renowned Yoruba actor, passed away on Monday morning after a brief illness.
'He was paid over N300,000', Tunde Kelani replies Baba Wande over fraud allegation on 'Ti Oluwa Nile'
Tunde Kelani, a popular Nigerian firmmaker, has responded to his colleague, Kareem Adepoju (Baba Wande) over a fraud allegation raised against his personality.
Sunday 21 May 2023
UK to ban Nigerian students, others from bringing family over
The UK is about to reveal new limitations that would likely prevent students from Nigeria and other countries studying in the UK from bringing their family with them.
Popular Ondo prince, Soji Adesida for burial May 26
Soji Adesida, a popular Ondo born prince, would be buried on Friday 26 May, 2023.
Lamidi Apapa’s missing cap | By Festus Adedayo
Turbulent anger of Obidients landed on Lamidi Apapa last week. By the time their anger petered out, Apapa had lost his cap to a God-knows-who. Esu Elegbara, the trickster deity of the Yoruba people, it will seem, lives in caps. Though most of the exploits of Esu exist in myths, Yoruba constructed a pantheon of beliefs that implicate the Esu as divisive and full of tricks. One of such, sauced in mythology, was translated into a very sobering track by ace Yoruba Awurebe musician, Alhaji Dauda Akanmu Adeeyo, popularly known as Dauda Epo Akara. Famous for his anecdotal offerings affixed to virtually all his songs, Adeeyo got this sobriquet, for which he was more known by than his actual name, while he was a pupil in primary school. His uniforms were always soaked in bean cake oil called Epo Akara.
Kunle Afolayan's 'Anikulapo', Tobi Bakre, others win big at 2023 AMVCA
The ninth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), which celebrated the best in African cinema, was presented on Saturday.
Saturday 20 May 2023
Ibadan businessman, Taoviq Olatunji narrates ordeal in the hands of US returnee, army bodyguard
Taoviq Olatunji, an Ibadan based businessman, has narrated how he almost died in the hands of a United States returnee, whose name was given as Omotoyosi Adebayo.
EFCC reacts to Matawalle's $2m bribe allegation on chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reacted to $2m bribery allegation raised against its chairman, Abdulraeheed Bawa.
Friday 19 May 2023
NAFDAC nabs notorious local drug manufacturer, seals up processing factory in Ibadan
Abdulroheem Muideen Ajao, a self-aclaimed local drug producer, has been apprehended by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo state.
Why I left my acting career to become housewife - Jennifer Eliogu
Jennifer Eliogu, popular Nollywood diva, has revealed why she took a break from her acting profession.
FCMB founder, Subomi Balogun dies at 89
Otunba Subomi Balogun, a prominent banker and the founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has passed away.
The Ijebu-Ode born billionaire died in a London hospital according to a report. He was aged 89.
He served as the Christians' Asiwaju and Olori Omo-Oba in Ijebu.
Although his family has not yet made the announcement, someone using the Twitter account @Adetutu Balogun tweeted the information.
Thursday 18 May 2023
World twins festival promoters, Oguntoye brothers become international cultural ambassadors
Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye have been named as cultural ambassadors for National Museum of Unity.
The National Commission for Museums and Monuments, National Museum of Unity, Ibadan honoured the popular twins during the 2023 International Museum Day celebration on Thursday.
The twins are the initiators of the famous World Twins Festival and founders of Twins Tourism.Dr Yemi Farounbi, the former Nigerian Ambassador to Philippines chaired the colourful occasion, held at Oba Alado Awaye Hall of the Museum in Ibadan.
In his address at the event themed Museums, Sustainability and Well Being, Farounbi challenged the participating school students to be in-charge of their today as leaders of tomorrow.
He urged them not to throw away the cultural values, objects in museum exhibition is teaching.
Farounbi emphatically demonstrated to the participants great lessons the conserved last car of the late Premier of Western Nigeria, Chief Ladoke Akintola can teach them about greatness.
Earlier, in his opening remark, the Director General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Prof. Abba Isa Tijani who was represented by the curator, and deputy director, National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, Mrs Oriyomi Pamela Otuka stated that through the years, International Museum Day has become a veritable avenue to advocate for the role of museums in the society.
He further said that the theme for the year's Museum Day has opened up huge possibilities for museums and cultural organizations to engage with the health and well-being of society.
Highlights of the 2023 International Museum day celebration were the presentation of awards in acknowledgement of immense contributions to culture and African tradition which was presented to Ambassador Dr. Yemi Farounbi, Karamat Ajala, Ajibola Ogunkeyede and Ambassadors Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye as International Cultural Ambassadors.
Other activities at the event included cultural performance by Ogere Community High School, Inter Schools quiz competition , cutting of the International Museum Day celebration cake among others.
In attendance were team from American Space Ibadan, Nigeria Association of French Teachers, Museum Society of Nigeria, Friends of the Museum, selected secondary schools among others.
Court remands popular businessman, Abiodun Ejigbadero over alleged land grabbing, fraud
A Chief Magistrate court sitting in Yaba, Lagos state on Thursday reminded a popular businessman, Abiodun Ejigbadero.
Weeks after mum's death; Oyo speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin, wife welcome baby boy
Adebo Ogundoyin, the speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and his wife, Olamidun have welcomed a new baby boy on Thursday.
The baby is coming a few weeks after the youthful speaker lost his mum, Chief (Mrs) Justina Ogundoyin.
Mrs Ogundoyin was one of the windows of the late Eruwa-born business mogul, Chief Adeseun Ogundoyin.
The new baby would be the second child of the couple.
Announcing arrival of the baby, the Speaker said, ”My heart is full of joy as my wife has just put to bed.
"To God be the glory. It’s another bouncing baby boy. We have another beautiful soul added to our family as a consolation from the Lord.
"Just less than two months, our mum bid the world goodbye. We are happy mum is resting with the Lord now but we have another bundle of joy, another precious gift.
"Thank you O Lord! My beautiful wife, Olamidun and the beautiful baby are amazingly good. We are super excited at the moment.
”We feel blessed and happy to receive and welcome our little one to the world this beautiful Thursday.
"He is our second bundle of joy. It is a special gift from God. We can’t be happier. Join me in praising the Lord."
Autopsy reveals policeman starved, tortured to death in Kogi cell
Inspector Taiye Atobiloye, a police officer who passed away in a cell at the Kogi State Police Command's "D" Division, displayed signs of assault on his body and had also been starved to death, according to an autopsy that was performed on his remains.
Wednesday 17 May 2023
Manchester City defeats Real Madrid to reach Champions League final.
Bernardo Silva's two goals helped Manchester City defeat Real Madrid 4-0 on Wednesday, giving them a 5-1 victory overall.
In addition to Julian Alvarez's late goal, Eder Militao's own goal put Pep Guardiola's team within three victories of emulating Manchester United's treble from 1998–1999 (three wins).
Oyo environmental task force goes tough on offenders, arrests 4,000, convicts 5
Not less than 4,000 environmental violators have been arrested by the Oyo State Environmental Task Force, according to the data provided by its Chairman, DCP Ojomo Francis.
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