Korede Abdullah in Lagos Alleged technical issues and vote buying have been reported as voting process kicks off in the Ondo State governorship election. As of 8:30 a.m. 3,823 polling units out of 3,933 are reportedly opening, indicating a relatively smooth start to the exercise. However, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Agboola Ajayi expressed dissatisfaction…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Bidemi Rufai, a 46-year-old aide to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, is reported to have been released from a US prison after serving time for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme. Rufai was arrested in May 2021 at John F. Kennedy airport while attempting to flee to Nigeria. He pleaded…
…Orders Banks to Prioritize ATM Cash Disbursement Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive to banks, prioritizing cash disbursement through automated teller machines (ATMs) to ensure efficient and responsible cash distribution to the public. “For the avoidance of doubt, it should be noted that DMBs to whom cash…
The police have arrested a 28-year-old Samuel Ani for alleged defilement. Ani was caught in the act of defiling a 14-year-old girl in Sagamu on Wednesday at 2 pm. The victim’s father, Paul, reported the crime to the police, leading to Ani’s immediate arrest. According to Police Spokesperson Omolola Odutola, Ani confessed to the crime…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has reassured Ondo State residents of the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s (AFN) readiness to ensure a smooth and fair gubernatorial election on November 16, 2024. This information was contained in a press statement released on Thursday byBrigadier-General Tukur Gusau Director Defence…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala as his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications. In that capacity, Bwala replaced Chief Ajuri Ngelale who stepped down on September 7 citing family reasons. The announcement was made through a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who also revealed that Tinubu has appointed three other individuals…
A devastating factory fire broke out at Imperio International in Ikeja, Lagos, but the swift intervention by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service saved the day. The blaze damaged goods, including body spray, perfumes, and creams, and partially affected the twin warehouse block. According to Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos Fire and Rescue…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has sounded the alarm on pneumonia, highlighting its devastating impact on children under five years old. In commemoration of World Pneumonia Day, the ministry revealed in a statement on its X (formerly Twitter) that pneumonia claims over 700,000 young lives annually, accounting for…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS in the state. Oyebanji made this promise on Wednesday, while hosting the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori, and her team. The governor emphasized his administration’s intention to…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The 2024 Lagos International Trade Fair came to a close Saturday, with Managing Director and Trade Commissioner of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Tokashi Oku, highlighting the achievements made despite a decrease in participants. Oku noted that some Japanese firms have engaged with Nigerian companies to create business opportunities, demonstrating the…
