Men of the Oyo State Police Command, Friday night, arrested two persons, in connection with a clash between students and residents of Ogbomoso. Recall that a clash had broken out between some students of Areago Community High School, Ogbomoso and some residents within the community on Thursday. It was gathered that the Vice Principal, two teachers and the day guard of the school were arrested in connection with the incident by men of the state police command from Owode Police Station, they were, however, released through the....Read Full Article>>

Former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, on Saturday said Igbos would always rise above pettiness and embrace each other. Chidoka noted that quarrels and fights among Igbos are not deep-skinned because they are a class act. He made the remark while commenting on the turnout of Igbo sons and daughters during the burial of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in Anambra State. Ubah who died in London was buried in his hometown of Umuanuka, Otolo Nnewi in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Friday. Speaking about the....Read Full Article>>

Prominent Chief, Olu-Ode Declared M!ssing Over kingship tussle....Read Full Article>>

One of community leaders told SaharaReporters that the kingship tussle in the community has turned deadly.

Aprominent traditional chief, Olu-Ode, has been declared missing over the lingering kingship tussle causing uproar, disaffection and division at Ido-Osun community in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State.

SaharaReporters gathered that the leader identified only as Baba Olu-Ode has been missing since on Wednesday.

One of community leaders told SaharaReporters that the kingship tussle in the community has turned deadly.

“The issue has turned deadly, they have been using the police to look for everyone. Even me, as I talk to you now, the matter is tough.”

“Baba Olu-Ode is nowhere to be found since on Wednesday, we don’t know whether Baba has been whisked away. This is while Otunbalogun is still in detention,” the source said.

SaharaReporters had reported how operatives of the Nigeria Police Force arrested a kingmaker from Ido-Osun community in the Egbedore local government area of Osun State.

The kingmaker, Chief Rasheed Odeyemi, the Otun Balogun of Ido-Osun, was arrested by the police on the alleged orders of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to impose one of his officers, Superintendent Jokotola Yinka as the future king (Oba) of the town, according to community sources who spoke to SaharaReporters.

According to sources, Superintendent Jokotola is also vying to be chosen as the future Oba of Ido-Osun, and the police force has been intimidating all the kingmakers in the town to force them to unanimously select him as the most qualified candidate without due process.

The Olojudo stool was left vacant following the demise of Oba Aderemi Adedapo on May 17, 2024. He served as secretary of the Yoruba Council of Obas in Nigeria until his death.

“This was why they arrested Chief Rasheed yesterday (Thursday). They said it was an order from the IGP. And when we asked why he was arrested, they only told us a petition was written against him. We requested to see a copy of the said petition, but the police could not provide one,” one of the community sources told SaharaReporters.

The source added that the arrest by the police was clearly intended to influence the kingmakers’ decision to support one of their senior officers, Jokotola, who is also vying for the crown.

“He (kingmaker) is currently being detained at Alagbon Police Station (Force Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon) in Lagos State. What I learned was that Superintendent Jokotola is a close ally of the public relations officer of the Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi and that he was the one who passed down the order of the police IG to arrest the chief,” another source said.

“The police have also threatened other kingmakers who insisted that due process must be followed in selecting the new king,” another source said.

A statement made available to SaharaReporters by Ido-Osun Youths under its forum, IYF, jointly signed by its President Prince (Comr.) Adeyeye Abass and General Secretary Mr Akano Kamorudeen, accused the police of unlawfully interfering in the ongoing monarchy dispute in the town.

A 25-year-old notorious motorcycle thief who had over the months been declared wanted and identified as Hassan Abdul has been arrested by the Kogi State Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN while attempting to steal a motorcycle at the GSM Village in Lokoja.....Read Full Article>>

Parading the suspect on Saturday, the Lokoja Commander of VGN, Hassan Yusuf, revealed that Hassan Abdul is a member of a syndicate that specialises in motorcycle theft and is based in Ayingba in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The suspect, who confessed to the crime while speaking to journalists, said: “My name is Hassan Abdul. I am 25, Igala by tribe, from Ayingba in Dekina Local Government of Kogi State. I have a master key, which I use to open any type of motorcycle. “My operational base includes Computer Village,

Zenith Bank, First Bank and Old Market Lokoja. I sold all the motorcycles I stole to one Kabiru, who resides behind Our Ladies in Ayingba, Dekina Local Government.

“My comrade in crime was a guy called Ogbe before he was arrested. We both have stolen several motorcycles within the Lokoja metropolis. Unfortunately for him, he is currently in Koton Karfe Correctional Centre.”

Speaking to journalists, the chairman of the Association of Phone Technicians And Accessories Dealers, Kogi State, Salihu Abubakar, while commending the bravery and swift action of the members of Vigilante Group of Nigeria in arresting the prime suspect, urged the public, especially customers, to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities for a safer and more secure business environment for all.

He appealed to the appropriate authorities on the need to bring all criminals to justice, including Hassan Abdul, whom he described as a “notorious motorcycle snatcher.”

In an effort to ensure value for money, accountability, and transparency in the implementation of public projects, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has commenced tracking of N10 billion worth of Federal Government-executed projects in Osun State.....Read Full Article>>

The commission started the phase 7 of project tracking exercise at Boripe community, Egbedore Local Government area of the state, Temidire Estate, Osogbo, among others. The N10 billion worth of projects include eight solar-powered boreholes, 120 solar streets light and some kilometers of drainage in the community.

The ICPC tracking team leader, Mary Oke, said that the Commission will track projects valued at N10,470,872,906.60 in Osun State, ensuring that government-funded projects provide value for money and are executed according to specifications.

Oke disclosed that exercise is part of the Commission’s mandate to promote accountability and transparency in the implementation of public projects.

Oke adds, “The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, is in the phase 7 of its Constituency and Executive Project Tracking Exercise in the State.

“The exercise, which include assessing the status of various constituency and executive projects, is to also ensure that public resources are judiciously utilized to deliver quality infrastructure and services to the citizens.

“Relevant stakeholders, including community members and civil society organizations should support the tracking exercise by providing the Commission with relevant information that can aid in achieving its objectives”.

Meanwhile, the treasurer of Boripe community, Egbedore Local Government area of the state, Mr Olorunsola said that the federal government projects had impacted positively on the lives and exonomy of the community.

He disclosed that the solar street lights, installed over a year ago in the community has safe them from been attack by the people of underworld.

He said, “I want to enjoin members in the community to be vigilant and take good care of these facilities that we enjoy from the government.

“The government has done its own part and it is left to us to maintain and keep vigilant so that the people of underworld will not vandalise the facility.”

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged President Bola Tinubu to, as a matter of urgency, address the hardship, especially hunger confronting Nigerians.....Read Full Article>>

The student association declared that economic deprivation is killing the people.

The NANS Clerk of the Senate, Abdulyekinn Odunayo, madd the call ib a statement released in Abeokuta on Saturday.

Odunayo lamented that the current administration has forced Nigerians to endure needless poverty and hunger.

According to the statement, the Tinubu-led government’s simultaneous elimination of fuel subsidies and floating of the national currency has further sunk Nigerians into economic despair, increased hunger and hiking the cost of living for millions of residents.

Odunayo acknowledged that some students have benefited from the student loan program implemented by Tinubu’s administration, but he called for a complete economic reform so that Nigerians can experience the good governance that the President has promised.

The statements reads, “There is an urgent need by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to put measures in place to arrest hunger, poverty, impoverishment going on in the country.

“Nigerians are seriously groaning under the heavy burden of the present parlous economic situation. The nation has not had it this bad.

“The dual swords of Damocles of fuel subsidy removal and float of naira have stabbed Nigerians at their hearts.

“Many families can no longer feed even once in a day, let alone three times a day. Free falls of our currency against the dollars and other international currencies have capped the sufferings of Nigerians,

“As representatives of the Nigerian students, we are making a passionate call on the President to tailor and rev up his economic policies to provide short term, medium term and long term reliefs for Nigerians.

“Things need to improve as many Nigerians are finding it difficult to survive.”

In a story sparking intense online discussion, a man has reportedly withdrawn from a marriage proposal due to a highly demanding traditional bride price list provided by the woman’s family.....Read Full Article>>

The incident, shared by social media user Princess Adeola, highlighted the emotional toll on the man and drew attention to cultural practices that some argue may discourage potential suitors.

The bride price list, meant to honor the family, included numerous items such as crates of drinks, livestock, clothing, and monetary gifts for various members of the bride’s extended family. The total value was estimated at ₦3.5 million.

The prospective groom, reportedly eager to marry and even committed to taking the bride abroad and sponsoring her education, expressed heartbreak after realizing the bride herself supported her family’s demands, citing the rising costs of living in Nigeria.

Adeola expressed sympathy for the man, describing him as a “good man” who was willing to go to great lengths for his partner. She criticized the bride’s family for what she termed “greed” and urged women to advocate for reasonable expectations from their families.

Many online users joined the discussion, debating the relevance and practicality of traditional marriage customs in modern times. While some defended the practice as a cultural heritage, others viewed it as a hindrance to relationships and an unnecessary financial burden.

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United States President-elect, Donald Trump, is considering appointing his former intelligence chief, Richard Grenell, as special envoy for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Guardian UK reports.....Read Full Article>>

The newspaper quoted four sources familiar with the transition plans.

Grenell served as Trump’s ambassador to Germany and was acting director of national intelligence during his first four years in office between 2017-2021.

He would play a key role in the President-elect’s efforts to stop the war if he is ultimately selected for the post.

Trump is said to be considering dedicating a special envoy to resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The US President-elect could ultimately decide not to create a special envoy for the conflict in Ukraine, although he is strongly considering doing so, the sources said.

If he does, he could ultimately select someone else for the role, and there is no guarantee Grenell would accept.

Trump vowed on the campaign trail to swiftly end the conflict, although he has not said how he will do it.

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca has insisted Jamie Vardy is England’s best striker, ahead of Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney.....Read Full Article>>

Maresca spoke before Chelsea’s Premier League 2-1 win over Leicester City on Saturday.

Vardy played a key role in Leicester City’s promotion campaign last season under Maresca.

The 37-year-old is still banging in the goals for Leicester.

“People don’t realise how good he is,” Maresca was quoted by Metro UK as saying.

“I know England have been quite lucky because of Kane and Rooney, this type of striker, they are fantastic.

“But Jamie is, if you ask me, the best one.”

Kane currently plays for Bayern Munich, while Rooney has since retired from the game.

Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has approved the payment of N70,000 minimum wage to state civil servants with effect from December 2024.....Read Full Article>>

According to Comrade Mohammed Mamman, Director General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, the approval was contained in a memo signed by Governor Buni CON, following recommendations by the committee on Minimum wage constituted by the state government.

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“The committee had recommended a reconciliation of local government finances to ensure a hitch free transition process of the local government councils from the existing salary structure to the new minimum wage.

“The reconciliation process which is nearing completion is expected to be concluded soon for approval, and quick enrolment of the local government employees into the new minimum wage salary structure.

“The Government expects civil servants in the state to reciprocate the gesture by putting in their best to ensure effective and efficient service delivery”. Mamman stated