Residents of Kuncin Baba, Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State have rejoiced over the killing of a notorious Lakurawa kingpin known as Maigemu. Maigemu was killed in an operation by a combined team of security forces and vigilantes in the state on Thursday. The Director of Security at the Cabinet Office in Birnin Kebbi, AbdulRahman Zagga, in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday, confirmed that Maigemu was shot dead on Thursday in Kuncin after an intense gun battle. “He was taken down by a combined team of security agents and local vigilantes while working on intelligence,” he…
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In a bid to enhance the capacity of its legislative staff, the Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission has commenced a 2-day training program for officers on Grade Levels 3-7. The workshop, which kicked off today, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, emphasized the importance of capacity building for legislative staff. He noted that the staff plays a crucial role in the effective functioning of the legislative…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on March 7th 2025, upheld death sentence on a man who killed armed herdsman Here are the facts. Sometime in 2015, Jackson, 29, farmer and student from Dong community in Demsa local government area of Adamawa State, was working in his farm in Kodomti community in Numan local government area when a herdsman, Buba Ardo Bawuro, casually herded his animals into his farm to feed on his crops. When Jackson challenged him, he pulled out a knife in the typical herdsmen fashion and violently attacked the farmer. In spite of his injuries, Jackson was able…
Former Kaduna State Governor and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has announced his resignation from the ruling party and defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, cited a growing misalignment between his personal values and the current direction of the APC as the primary reason for his decision. In a statement released on Monday, March 10, 2025, El-Rufai expressed his disappointment with the APC’s leadership, accusing the party of straying from the progressive ideals of its founding members. He revealed that he had raised concerns about the…
In a heartfelt tribute, Oyo assembly member representing Lagelu State Constituency, Hon Olajide Akintunde AKT has joined friends, families and political associates across Oyo State and beyond in remembrance of his late boss, Hon Olatoye Temitope politically known as ‘Sugar’ who tragically passed away exactly six years ago. Hon Sugar known for his dynamic political skills and vibrant representation, was a rising general in Oyo political landscape. A prominent political figure whose egalitarian and philanthropic spirit continues to inspire, his legacy and hard work continues to promote political inclusion to inspire a new generation of political elites. In view of…
The Senate has faulted pervasive claims that its member representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was suspended for accusing the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, of sexual harassment, Thisday Nigeria reports. Rather, the upper chamber clarified that Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended specifically due to her flagrant disobedience to Sections 6.1 and 6.2 of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (As Amended) and her unparliamentary behaviour during its plenaries and proceedings. The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, made these clarifications in a three-page statement released on Saturday amid what he described as the deliberate misinformation and false narratives being circulated by certain…
God gave Adam a woman not a man (Genesis 2:18) (KJV) And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. Genesis 2:21-22 (KJV) And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a WOMAN, and brought her unto the MAN. Therefore whenever you see humans doing anything to the contrary, you should know that…
Six years ago, precisely March 9, 2019, on that fateful day of the gubernatorial election in Oyo State, the cruel hands of death snatched away a rare gem, Hon. Temitope Olatoye Sugar—a man of the people, a voice for the voiceless, and a beacon of hope for the downtrodden. His assassination was not just the loss of a son, a husband, and a father; it was the silencing of a heart that beat for justice, compassion, and selfless service. In the wake of his tragic departure, there were grand promises—words of comfort and pledges of unwavering support from friends, associates,…
Oyo lawmaker representing Lagelu State Constituency, Hon Olajide Akintunde AKT has extended his warm greeting to the women across the universe on the occasion of international women’s day celebration. Hon AKT, in a video released acknowledged the importance of women in society, noting that the essence and values of women are unquantifiable as they are the architect and pillar of development in the nation building. “To all the women who make the world a better place with their love, courage, and kindness. The future belongs to women who believe in their dreams. “Women are the real architects of society. Your…
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has disclosed the reason behind Federal Government’s support for women with complications in pregnancy which includes free cesarean sections. According to the Minister who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, the health and wellbeing of Nigerians are fundamental to President Bola Tinubu’s vision for Nigeria. He said that with this in mind, the President has made it a priority to reduce the number of deaths associated with obstetric complications by ensuring that no woman dies because she cannot afford cesarean section or other such treatments.…