The lawmaker representing Lagelu State Constituency OYHA, Hon Olajide Akintunde AKT has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Hon colleague, Hon Modiu Akande popularly known as ‘Allahbamusa’ and family over the passing of Alhaja Kudirat Akande who passed on at 80 years. Hon AKT, in a press released, consoled the deceased’s family, praying that they find succour and fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss. “The loss of a parent is huge, and we can only imagine the depth of pain and sorrow that Hon. Akande and his family must be feeling at this moment. “Mama was a great mother, a…
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The Oyo State House of Assembly has received with sadness the news of the passing of Alhaja Kudirat Titilayo Akande, mother of one of them, Hon. Modiu Opeyemi Akande (Allahbamusa), representing Ibadan South East 1. Alhaja Kudirat Titilayo Akande died today at the age of 80. The condolence message was contained in a statement issued by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Media, Public Affairs and ICT, Hon. Waheed Akintayo Ilumoka “The entire leadership of the Oyo State House of Assembly commiserates with member representing Ibadan South East 1 State Constituency, Hon. Modiu Opeyemi Akande and his entire family on…
In a surprising turn of events, a renowned Nigerian lawyer has shut down his practice in Akure and relocated to the UK, where he now works as a cleaner in a clothing store. This news was disclosed by a human rights lawyer based in Ondo, Bolanle Cole, who expressed deep concern on the matter. A very senior lawyer closed down his chamber here in Akure and relocated to UK through the influenced of his wife. He got to UK through study route and he is currently working with Primark as a cleaner☺️
A Nigerian woman has been arrested in Tripoli, Libya, for alleged possession of 2 kilograms of cocaine. A migrant monitoring organisation in Libya, Migrant Rescue Watch, disclosed this in a post via X on Saturday, November 23, 2024. According to the post, the suspect was arrested by the 444th Combat Brigade during a sting operation“Units of 444th Combat Brig. during sting-operation in Tripoli arrested a female of Nigerian nationality in possession of est. 2 kg of cocaine,” the post read. The accused in collaboration with foreign accomplices attempted to sell the drugs on the local market. “Following completion of criminal investigation,…
According to the statement, the move is a cut from the refinery’s ₦990 ex-depot price announced earlier this month. A fleet of trucks are seen lifting Premium Motor Spirit, known as petrol, at the refinery located in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Sunday announced a reduction in its price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to ₦970 per litre for oil marketers. The company’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, disclosed this in a statement. He said the decision is the refinery’s way of appreciating Nigerians “for their unwavering…
Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has revealed that the country has saved $20 billion through the removal of the petrol subsidy and the adoption of market-driven foreign exchange pricing. Speaking in Abuja during an event marking the first 100 days in office of Esther Walso-Jack, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Edun highlighted the financial gains achieved through these policy changes. “These reforms have significantly reduced fiscal pressure and freed up resources for other critical sectors of the economy,” Edun stated. “An amount of five percent of GDP is what…
Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has withheld the October Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) payment to Rivers State due to an existing court order. Bawa Mokwa, spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), announced the development, stating that the decision follows a court directive barring the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the federal government from releasing funds to the Rivers State government. The legal dispute stems from a case filed by a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule. The faction alleged that Governor Simi Fubara’s administration…
The fall international breaks have officially come to a close. All players have returned to their clubs, and the Premier League is ready to resume. As we head into this weekend, the Reds are up five points over Manchester City. City play against Spurs in the late game on Saturday, so depending on the outcome, Liverpool’s lead may only be two points when they travel to St. Mary’s Stadium to take on bottom-dwellers Southampton. A 24-point divide separates the two teams after 11 league games so far this season. However, matches following the international break are always a bit finicky,…
There are indications that the National Disciplinary Committee set up by the Peoples Democratic Party may not sanction erring members before the next convention of the party. This was as the PDP Governors’ Forum gave a February 2025 deadline to the party to convene the National Executive Council meeting. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the disciplinary committee, as advised by some leaders of the PDP, had resolved to toe the part of reconciliation and allow the next convention to ease out members perceived to have disobeyed extant rules of the party. The main opposition party is expected to hold its convention where a…
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye felicitates with Naija24hrs publisher and one of the foremost OYHA reporters, Ogbeni Olajide Peter on the Auspicious celebration of his birthday. Hon Akinwole Akinleye In a statement released by his Media Aide Ogundipe Miracle extolled Ogbeni Olajide Peter’s commitment and doggedness as top notch. He said, “On behalf of My Family and the Good People of Akinyele Local Government, I celebrate a purposeful and talented young Man, Ogbeni Olajide Peter on this occasion of your Birthday. Your Versatility, Reliability and Doggedness are unique. Your high level of intelligence and commitment…