Author: Alex Enemanna
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Gunmen kill Bayelsa Councillor
Gunmen have killed the councillor representing ward six in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State Mr Karma Agagowei. He was said to have been attacked and shot at around Opolo area of Yenagoa, the state capital, while returning from the ward congress of the Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday. It was learnt that one…
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We’ll miss Attah of Igala’s wise counsel, reputation for honesty, Buhari mourns
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday expressed sadness over the death of Attah Igala, Michael Oboni II, The traditional ruler died on Friday. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President extended his condolences to the deceased’s family and the Kogi State government. The statement titled “President Buhari…
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Air Chief Inspects Aircraft Hangar, Taxiway in Benin, hails officers
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar, on Saturday conducted an inspection tour of Aircraft Hangar and Taxiway, proposed site for Aircraft Shelters, Bulk Fuel Installation (BFI) facility situated in Benin the Edo State capital. The Chief of Air Staff also inspected an existing office and residential accommodations both within and…
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As Appeal deadline ends, Kano musician facing death sentence over blasphemy denied access to lawyer
A 22-year-old Musician, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, who was sentenced to death by an Upper Sharia Court in Kano State on August 10, 2020, has been denied access to lawyers even as the 30-day deadline given to him to appeal the judgment lapses on September 9, a PUNCH report says. A notice of appeal had yet to…
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At 70 your moral compass, intercession leading light — Omoluabi extols Pst Olowonefa
Senior Special Assistant to Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has felicitated with the Igbore Area Superintendent of the Apostolic Church, Pastor Dr. R.K Olowonefa as he clocks 70. Omoluabi says the clergy’s decades of priesthood has been a celebration of overwhelming divine blessings and harvest of love. Describing Pastor…
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Kogi at 29: Yahaya Bello’s administration living our founding fathers’ dream — Omoluabi
Senior Special Assistant to Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has congratulated the government and people of the state on the 29 anniversary of the state. The governor’s aide further observed that the current administration under the leadership of Alhaji Yahaya Bello has exhibited commitment and willingness to abide by…
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Ogah: We can’t allow miners cheat host communities
The Minister for Mines and Steel Development (State) Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah on Friday, assured that no miner will be allowed to cheat any host communities in whatever way. This is even as he also urged members of local communities to always cooperate with miners in their localities and avoid the temptation to shut mining…
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Ondo PDP dead without me, says Jimoh Ibrahim as he joins APC
Business mogul Jimoh Ibrahim has formally defected to the All Progressive Congress in Ondo state boasting that his former party the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state is dead without him. Speaking during his defection held at lgbotako in Okitipupa council area of the state, lbrahim who said he revived the PDP from death…
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Omoluabi applauds Òlòbashola’s appointment, says Kogi sons bringing home pride
Senior Special Assistant to Kogi state governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Political Matters, Omoluabi Olabode Adeyemi has congratulated Mr. Olobashola Kolawole on his new appointment as the Director, FCT Department of Science and Technology. Omoluabi says the appointment shows that Kabba sons and daughters and Kogites generally have held their heads high as good ambassadors…
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Buhari mourns victims of Lagos helicopter crash
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, commiserated with friends and relatives of victims of the helicopter crash in the Opebi area of Lagos State. In a two-paragraph statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President prayed to God to console the bereaved and heal the injured. The statement titled, ‘President Buhari…